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CDFA WEIGHT VERIFICATION
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Specifications are particularly directed to - correct answer-Manufacturers of
devices
Newly manufactured scales are required to be designated as - correct
answer-Class I, II, III, IIIL, or IIII
The normal valance position of the weighbeam of a beam scale shall be -
correct answer-horizontal
A county sealer/ director of W&M may, with the approval of the Secretary of
Food and Agriculture, use a frequency of inspection which is - correct
answer-Different from regulations
On a prescription scale equipped with a balance indicator, if this indicator
consists of an indicator and a graduated scale and they are not in the same
plane, the clearance between the indicator and the graduations shall not be
more than - correct answer-0.04 inches
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Graduations of a scale beam shall be so varied in length that - correct
answer-they may be conveniently read
A poise stop is not necessary on a steelyard when - correct answer-there is
no zero graduation
The adjusting material in a poise shall be securely enclosed and firmly fixed
in position and it shall not be in contact with the weigh beam, if softer than -
correct answer-brass
The sensitivity requirement of a scale shall be applied in conjunction with -
correct answer-regardless of maintenance and acceptance tolerances
A variable frequency inspection plan shall provide for testing of all
commercial devices on - correct answer-regular frequency, variable
frequency and statistical sampling procedure
Each weighing device shall have a minimum of one permanent and
conspicuous identification marking with what information - correct answer-
Name, initials or trademark of the manufacturer or distributor, model
number, and non repetitive serial number
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The graduated interval is - correct answer-distance from the center of one
graduation to the center of the next graduation in a graduated series
non retroactive means - correct answer-Only enforceable with respect to
devices made after implimentation
Meat beams, steelyards, portable platform, and belt conveyor scales all
have a frequency of inspection which is - correct answer-identical
An axle load scale is normally - correct answer-permanently installed
what term does not apply to nose iron - correct answer-range
The term nominal when used in reference to a scale, measure, weight, etc.
means - correct answer-intended or stated value
A tare mechanism is used primarily for the purpose of - correct answer-
balancing out the weight of empty containers
CDFA WEIGHT VERIFICATION
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Specifications are particularly directed to - correct answer-Manufacturers of
devices
Newly manufactured scales are required to be designated as - correct
answer-Class I, II, III, IIIL, or IIII
The normal valance position of the weighbeam of a beam scale shall be -
correct answer-horizontal
A county sealer/ director of W&M may, with the approval of the Secretary of
Food and Agriculture, use a frequency of inspection which is - correct
answer-Different from regulations
On a prescription scale equipped with a balance indicator, if this indicator
consists of an indicator and a graduated scale and they are not in the same
plane, the clearance between the indicator and the graduations shall not be
more than - correct answer-0.04 inches
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Graduations of a scale beam shall be so varied in length that - correct
answer-they may be conveniently read
A poise stop is not necessary on a steelyard when - correct answer-there is
no zero graduation
The adjusting material in a poise shall be securely enclosed and firmly fixed
in position and it shall not be in contact with the weigh beam, if softer than -
correct answer-brass
The sensitivity requirement of a scale shall be applied in conjunction with -
correct answer-regardless of maintenance and acceptance tolerances
A variable frequency inspection plan shall provide for testing of all
commercial devices on - correct answer-regular frequency, variable
frequency and statistical sampling procedure
Each weighing device shall have a minimum of one permanent and
conspicuous identification marking with what information - correct answer-
Name, initials or trademark of the manufacturer or distributor, model
number, and non repetitive serial number
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The graduated interval is - correct answer-distance from the center of one
graduation to the center of the next graduation in a graduated series
non retroactive means - correct answer-Only enforceable with respect to
devices made after implimentation
Meat beams, steelyards, portable platform, and belt conveyor scales all
have a frequency of inspection which is - correct answer-identical
An axle load scale is normally - correct answer-permanently installed
what term does not apply to nose iron - correct answer-range
The term nominal when used in reference to a scale, measure, weight, etc.
means - correct answer-intended or stated value
A tare mechanism is used primarily for the purpose of - correct answer-
balancing out the weight of empty containers
