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ABSA CSA (Certified Surgical
Assistant) Exam Prep –
Complete Study Guide, Practice
Tests & Certification
Success
The flow of heat from molecule to molecule within a
substance or from molecule of one body to those of
another body in direct contact with it is defined as: a.
Conduction b. Convection
c. Specific heat
d.Latent heat of fusion
e.Absolute pressure ......ANSWER......A
Water is the best extinguisher for:
A. An oil fire
B. A gas fire
C.An electrical fire
D.A wood fire
E. A metal burning fire ......ANSWER......D
The coefficient of friction is defined as:
A.the downward force on the two services in contact
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B.The force parallel to the surface required to start an
object moving
C.The reaction normal perpendicular to the surface
D. The force parallel to the service required to keep an
object moving at a constant linear velocity
E. The ratio of the force required to move up body
to the ......ANSWER......E
To start a body moving which of the following must be
overcome?
A.Kinetic friction
B.Static friction
C.Fluid friction
D. Rolling friction
E. Normal force ......ANSWER......B
Foam extinguishers are recommended for?
A.Class A and Class C fires
B.Class C and Class B fires
C.Class A and Class B fires
D. All classes of fires
E. All but burning liquids ......ANSWER......C
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A control loop controller
A. period does not require a set point value
B. Sends a signal to a primary element
C.Will always eliminate deviation
D.Constantly compares input signals to the
setpoint
E. Send signal to the transmitter ......ANSWER......D
The ratio between the ultimate strength and the
allowable stress is defined as
A.Ultimate stress
B. Maximum allowable load
C.Working stress
D.Factor of safety
E. Elastic limit ......ANSWER......D
Which of the following constitutes a Class C fire?
A. Fire in an electrical panel
B. Fire in a fuel tank
C. Fire in a lumber pile
D. Fire in a coal bunker
E.Fire in a pile of paper ......ANSWER......A
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The greatest load that can be applied to a material
under is design conditions is called A. Ultimate stress
B.Elastic limit
C.Allowable stress
D. Factor of safety
E. Maximum allowable load ......ANSWER......E
External tensile forces acting parallel but not in line
produces:
A. Tensile stress
B. Compressive stress
C.Working stress
D.Shear stress
E. Compressive strain ......ANSWER......D
If an object is in motion along a fractional surface in a
certain direction what will be the direction of frictional
force exerted on that object?
A.Same
B.Opposite
C.Perpendicular
D. Angular with
E. Angular against ......ANSWER......B
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ABSA CSA (Certified Surgical
Assistant) Exam Prep –
Complete Study Guide, Practice
Tests & Certification
Success
The flow of heat from molecule to molecule within a
substance or from molecule of one body to those of
another body in direct contact with it is defined as: a.
Conduction b. Convection
c. Specific heat
d.Latent heat of fusion
e.Absolute pressure ......ANSWER......A
Water is the best extinguisher for:
A. An oil fire
B. A gas fire
C.An electrical fire
D.A wood fire
E. A metal burning fire ......ANSWER......D
The coefficient of friction is defined as:
A.the downward force on the two services in contact
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B.The force parallel to the surface required to start an
object moving
C.The reaction normal perpendicular to the surface
D. The force parallel to the service required to keep an
object moving at a constant linear velocity
E. The ratio of the force required to move up body
to the ......ANSWER......E
To start a body moving which of the following must be
overcome?
A.Kinetic friction
B.Static friction
C.Fluid friction
D. Rolling friction
E. Normal force ......ANSWER......B
Foam extinguishers are recommended for?
A.Class A and Class C fires
B.Class C and Class B fires
C.Class A and Class B fires
D. All classes of fires
E. All but burning liquids ......ANSWER......C
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A control loop controller
A. period does not require a set point value
B. Sends a signal to a primary element
C.Will always eliminate deviation
D.Constantly compares input signals to the
setpoint
E. Send signal to the transmitter ......ANSWER......D
The ratio between the ultimate strength and the
allowable stress is defined as
A.Ultimate stress
B. Maximum allowable load
C.Working stress
D.Factor of safety
E. Elastic limit ......ANSWER......D
Which of the following constitutes a Class C fire?
A. Fire in an electrical panel
B. Fire in a fuel tank
C. Fire in a lumber pile
D. Fire in a coal bunker
E.Fire in a pile of paper ......ANSWER......A
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The greatest load that can be applied to a material
under is design conditions is called A. Ultimate stress
B.Elastic limit
C.Allowable stress
D. Factor of safety
E. Maximum allowable load ......ANSWER......E
External tensile forces acting parallel but not in line
produces:
A. Tensile stress
B. Compressive stress
C.Working stress
D.Shear stress
E. Compressive strain ......ANSWER......D
If an object is in motion along a fractional surface in a
certain direction what will be the direction of frictional
force exerted on that object?
A.Same
B.Opposite
C.Perpendicular
D. Angular with
E. Angular against ......ANSWER......B
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