6/24/25, 6:08 PM DCA Final Review 2025-2026
DCA Final Review\ACTUAL EXAM \NEWEST
VERSION 2025-2026 \COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
ALREADY GRADED A+
2 Color
4
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the sizes and angles of the Proportions
diamond's parts and
facets
Which value factor usually has the greatest effect on a
cut
diamond's beauty
to monitor federal laws The function of the FTC
dealing w/ deceptive
practices in commerce,
and to set guidelines for
the jewelry industry
45-49 points Light-half
milligrams and kilograms Equivalents for carats, points, grams, and ounces
The FTC standard of accuracy for weight
half a point .005 carat
representations
The name and weight of the largest gem quality
The Cullinan Diamond,
diamond that has yet been discovered and
3,106.75 carat
authenticated
Golden Jubilee 545.67 The name, color, and weight of the largest polished
carats, deep yellow-brown diamond of all
nicks along the junctions Abrasion
where diamond facets
meet
hair-like fractures that Bearding
extend into the diamond
from the girdle
deep opening that Cavity
penetrates the diamond
from the surface
opening that doesn't Chip
extend deep into the
diamond
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a break in a weak direction Cleavage (inclusion)
of the diamond
milky-looking area formed Cloud
by many inclusions that
got stuck during the
diamond's growth
break inside the diamond Feather
a mineral captured within Included crystal
the diamond as it grew
internal crystal that Knot
reaches the surface of a
polished diamond
crystal surface that Natural
remains on the diamond
very small included crystal Pinpoint
help separate natural The benefits clarity characteristics can provide
diamonds from lab-
created & imitations
size, number, nature, The five criteria for assessing clarity characteristics
position, color
Flawless(FL), Internally The six main grade categories in the GIA Diamond
Flawless (IF), Very Very Clarity
Slightly Included (VVS1 &
VVS2), Very Slightly
Included (VS1 & VS2),
Slightly Included (SL1 &
SL2), Included (I1, I2, & I3)
support the grade, The purposes of a clarity plot
documentation of
condition, and
identification
3/16
DCA Final Review\ACTUAL EXAM \NEWEST
VERSION 2025-2026 \COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
ALREADY GRADED A+
2 Color
4
1/16
,6/24/25, 6:08 PM DCA Final Review 2025-2026
the sizes and angles of the Proportions
diamond's parts and
facets
Which value factor usually has the greatest effect on a
cut
diamond's beauty
to monitor federal laws The function of the FTC
dealing w/ deceptive
practices in commerce,
and to set guidelines for
the jewelry industry
45-49 points Light-half
milligrams and kilograms Equivalents for carats, points, grams, and ounces
The FTC standard of accuracy for weight
half a point .005 carat
representations
The name and weight of the largest gem quality
The Cullinan Diamond,
diamond that has yet been discovered and
3,106.75 carat
authenticated
Golden Jubilee 545.67 The name, color, and weight of the largest polished
carats, deep yellow-brown diamond of all
nicks along the junctions Abrasion
where diamond facets
meet
hair-like fractures that Bearding
extend into the diamond
from the girdle
deep opening that Cavity
penetrates the diamond
from the surface
opening that doesn't Chip
extend deep into the
diamond
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, 6/24/25, 6:08 PM DCA Final Review 2025-2026
a break in a weak direction Cleavage (inclusion)
of the diamond
milky-looking area formed Cloud
by many inclusions that
got stuck during the
diamond's growth
break inside the diamond Feather
a mineral captured within Included crystal
the diamond as it grew
internal crystal that Knot
reaches the surface of a
polished diamond
crystal surface that Natural
remains on the diamond
very small included crystal Pinpoint
help separate natural The benefits clarity characteristics can provide
diamonds from lab-
created & imitations
size, number, nature, The five criteria for assessing clarity characteristics
position, color
Flawless(FL), Internally The six main grade categories in the GIA Diamond
Flawless (IF), Very Very Clarity
Slightly Included (VVS1 &
VVS2), Very Slightly
Included (VS1 & VS2),
Slightly Included (SL1 &
SL2), Included (I1, I2, & I3)
support the grade, The purposes of a clarity plot
documentation of
condition, and
identification
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