A&P - GENERAL ORAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
Describe the result of adding a large positive number and a smaller negative number. -
ANS The result is a smaller positive number.
How do you convert a fraction into a decimal? - ANS Divide the numerator by the
denominator.
What is the key step that must be performed in order to add or subtract unlike fractions? -
ANS Find the lowest common denominator.
How do you divide one fraction by another? - ANS Invert the divisor and multiply.
How can you convert a decimal into a percent? - ANS Multiply by 100 and add the % sign.
How do you convert a fraction into a percent? - ANS Convert into a decimal and then
multiply by 100 and adding the % sign.
How do you change a decimal into the nearest equivalent fraction? - ANS Multiply by the
desired denominator to get the numerator.
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,What are two different ways that a ratio may be expressed? - ANS 1. As a fraction
2. By placing a colon (:) between the two numbers
3. Use the word "to" between the two numbers.
What is a proportion? - ANS A statement of equality between two or more ratios.
What is meant by the root of the number? - ANS A smaller number that when multiplied by
itself two or more times results in the specified number.
How do you find the square of a number? - ANS Multiply the number by itself.
What is the common method of making computations involving very large or very small
numbers more manageable? - ANS Convert into scientific notation using powers of 10.
How is 100,000 expressed as a power of 10? - ANS 10 to the 5th power.
What formula is used to find the area of a rectangle and a triangle? - ANS Rectangle = L x W
Triangle = 1/2 (B x H)
Define Pi. - ANS Pi is a constant that defines the relationship between the circumference and
the diameter of a circle. Approximately equal to 3.1416
Describe a trapezoid. - ANS A trapezoid is a closed, four sided figure with two parallel sides.
What is the formula for computing the area of a circle? - ANS Pi (r x r). Pi R squared!
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, Define matter. - ANS Anything that occupies space and has mass.
Matter may exist in what three states? - ANS Solid, liquid, and gas.
Define kinetic energy? - ANS Energy of motion.
Work is the product of what two factors? - ANS Force and distance moved.
What are the parts of a lever? - ANS A rigid bar and a pivot point called the fulcrum.
A wheelbarrow is a example of what class of lever? - ANS A second-class lever.
Are all three states of matter affected by thermal expansion and if so, which state is affected
most? - ANS All three states are affected, with gas being affected the most.
What is a British Thermal Unit? - ANS The amount of heat energy required to change the
temp of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Name the three methods of heat transfer? - ANS Conduction, convection and radiation.
What term defines the temperature at which all molecular motion ceases? - ANS Absolute
zero.
Can liquids be compressed? - ANS No, liquids are generally considered incompressible.
What are the customary units used to express hydraulic or pneumatic pressure in the U.S.? -
ANS Pounds per square inch
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
Describe the result of adding a large positive number and a smaller negative number. -
ANS The result is a smaller positive number.
How do you convert a fraction into a decimal? - ANS Divide the numerator by the
denominator.
What is the key step that must be performed in order to add or subtract unlike fractions? -
ANS Find the lowest common denominator.
How do you divide one fraction by another? - ANS Invert the divisor and multiply.
How can you convert a decimal into a percent? - ANS Multiply by 100 and add the % sign.
How do you convert a fraction into a percent? - ANS Convert into a decimal and then
multiply by 100 and adding the % sign.
How do you change a decimal into the nearest equivalent fraction? - ANS Multiply by the
desired denominator to get the numerator.
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,What are two different ways that a ratio may be expressed? - ANS 1. As a fraction
2. By placing a colon (:) between the two numbers
3. Use the word "to" between the two numbers.
What is a proportion? - ANS A statement of equality between two or more ratios.
What is meant by the root of the number? - ANS A smaller number that when multiplied by
itself two or more times results in the specified number.
How do you find the square of a number? - ANS Multiply the number by itself.
What is the common method of making computations involving very large or very small
numbers more manageable? - ANS Convert into scientific notation using powers of 10.
How is 100,000 expressed as a power of 10? - ANS 10 to the 5th power.
What formula is used to find the area of a rectangle and a triangle? - ANS Rectangle = L x W
Triangle = 1/2 (B x H)
Define Pi. - ANS Pi is a constant that defines the relationship between the circumference and
the diameter of a circle. Approximately equal to 3.1416
Describe a trapezoid. - ANS A trapezoid is a closed, four sided figure with two parallel sides.
What is the formula for computing the area of a circle? - ANS Pi (r x r). Pi R squared!
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, Define matter. - ANS Anything that occupies space and has mass.
Matter may exist in what three states? - ANS Solid, liquid, and gas.
Define kinetic energy? - ANS Energy of motion.
Work is the product of what two factors? - ANS Force and distance moved.
What are the parts of a lever? - ANS A rigid bar and a pivot point called the fulcrum.
A wheelbarrow is a example of what class of lever? - ANS A second-class lever.
Are all three states of matter affected by thermal expansion and if so, which state is affected
most? - ANS All three states are affected, with gas being affected the most.
What is a British Thermal Unit? - ANS The amount of heat energy required to change the
temp of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Name the three methods of heat transfer? - ANS Conduction, convection and radiation.
What term defines the temperature at which all molecular motion ceases? - ANS Absolute
zero.
Can liquids be compressed? - ANS No, liquids are generally considered incompressible.
What are the customary units used to express hydraulic or pneumatic pressure in the U.S.? -
ANS Pounds per square inch
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