CDFA Weight Verification Practice
Questions and Correct Answers, 121
Q&A. 100% Correct. Updated Fall
2024/2025.
Specifications are particularly directed to
Manufacturers of devices
Newly manufactured scales are required to be designated as
Class I, II, III, IIIL, or IIII
The normal valance position of the weighbeam of a beam scale shall be
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
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
0.04 inches
Graduations of a scale beam shall be so varied in length that
they may be conveniently read
A poise stop is not necessary on a steelyard when
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
brass
The sensitivity requirement of a scale shall be applied in conjunction with
regardless of maintenance and acceptance tolerances
A variable frequency inspection plan shall provide for testing of all commercial devices on
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
Name, initials or trademark of the manufacturer or distributor, model number, and non repetitive serial
number
The graduated interval is
distance from the center of one graduation to the center of the next graduation in a graduated series
non retroactive means
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
identical
An axle load scale is normally
permanently installed
what term does not apply to nose iron
range
The term nominal when used in reference to a scale, measure, weight, etc. means
intended or stated value
A tare mechanism is used primarily for the purpose of
balancing out the weight of empty containers
the director may issue rules and regulations for
device repairmen, accuracy of commercial devices, and responsibilities of device repairmen
To perform a shift test on a dairy product test scale the necessary test weight load is
18 grams
A weighing device found correct by a repairman authorized pursuant to law may
be used commercially pending re-inspection by a sealer
Correct means any weight, weighing, or counting instrument which
Meets all tolerance and specification requirements established by regulations of the director
A scale with an indicator and graduations is an example of
analog
A decreasing load test is
Questions and Correct Answers, 121
Q&A. 100% Correct. Updated Fall
2024/2025.
Specifications are particularly directed to
Manufacturers of devices
Newly manufactured scales are required to be designated as
Class I, II, III, IIIL, or IIII
The normal valance position of the weighbeam of a beam scale shall be
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
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
0.04 inches
Graduations of a scale beam shall be so varied in length that
they may be conveniently read
A poise stop is not necessary on a steelyard when
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
brass
The sensitivity requirement of a scale shall be applied in conjunction with
regardless of maintenance and acceptance tolerances
A variable frequency inspection plan shall provide for testing of all commercial devices on
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
Name, initials or trademark of the manufacturer or distributor, model number, and non repetitive serial
number
The graduated interval is
distance from the center of one graduation to the center of the next graduation in a graduated series
non retroactive means
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
identical
An axle load scale is normally
permanently installed
what term does not apply to nose iron
range
The term nominal when used in reference to a scale, measure, weight, etc. means
intended or stated value
A tare mechanism is used primarily for the purpose of
balancing out the weight of empty containers
the director may issue rules and regulations for
device repairmen, accuracy of commercial devices, and responsibilities of device repairmen
To perform a shift test on a dairy product test scale the necessary test weight load is
18 grams
A weighing device found correct by a repairman authorized pursuant to law may
be used commercially pending re-inspection by a sealer
Correct means any weight, weighing, or counting instrument which
Meets all tolerance and specification requirements established by regulations of the director
A scale with an indicator and graduations is an example of
analog
A decreasing load test is
