Calibration Technician Practice Test

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• What is “Dynamic Calibration”?
• What is a critical factor in ensuring linearity during calibration?
• How do you calculate the range span of a gage?
• Which Navy engineering agent is responsible for technical guidance and coordination of the Navy shipboard calibration program?
• What can a clear understanding of specifications prevent?
• What does "Robustness Testing" assess in calibration?
• What document identifies shipboard FCA certification requirements and provides information on calibration labels/tags?
• What is a "Transfer Standard" in calibration?
• Which personnel must be contacted to grant permission for tag-out operations before calibration?
• What is a key factor affecting the accuracy of pressure calibration?
• How are uncertainties calculated in calibration?
• What does "Hysteresis" refer to in measuring instruments?
• What is "Statistical Analysis" in calibration?
• What does a blinking indicator lamp typically signify on the model 3604 thermo unit?
• What type of application is indicated by a model number with orange labeling?
• Why is "Documentation" important in calibration?
• What is the mathematical formula for calculating pressure?
• Is power applied to the temperature well heater when the Model 3604 Thermo Unit's power control switch is in the fan position?
• What is the function of the set switch on the Model 3604A Thermo Unit?
• How is the tolerance of a gage determined?
• What is one role of reference standards in calibration?
• Which capability does a metrology bench-top calibration management system provide?
• Why is "Calibration Software" critical to modern calibration processes?
• What characterizes multi-factor calibration?
• What constitutes cross-contamination in tested systems per FCA calibration?
• What is the maximum allowed clearance between a temperature device sensing bulb and a thermo unit's adapter chuck bore?
• Is the IEEE-488 remote control function of the thermo unit utilized in conjunction with ship FCA calibration procedures?
• Why is "operator training" crucial in the calibration process?
• What does the "OFF" status indicate on the model 3605 thermo unit's heat lamp?
• What system groups is a surface FCA restricted from calibrating?
• Why is understanding instrument specifications crucial?
• Should the PPC be cleaned using fresh or potable water if distilled or de-ionized water is available?
• What safety precaution is associated with removing the cover of a temperature switch?
• What does measurement traceability guarantee in calibration?
• Is the printer function of the model 3605A thermo unit used in conjunction with SIP FCA calibration procedures?
• Which groups are identified as clean in the Navy cleanliness procedures?
• How is measurement uncertainty defined?
• What control is used to adjust the exact temperature of the temperature well for the model 3605 thermo unit?
• What type of test circuit fluid is considered a clean medium?
• What cooling temperature should the Model 3604 or 3604A units attain before an adapter chuck can be removed from the temperature well?
• What does "Deviation" indicate in calibration results?
• What is a calibration standard?
• What switch is used to verify that the standardized temperature is at 77 degrees F for the model 3605 thermo unit?
• When performing calibration, what is often the first step in the procedure?
• How can "Ambient Pressure" affect calibration?
• How is "Systematic Error" defined in calibration?
• What are low calibration limits determined by?
• What does the "Calibrated Scale" method help with in measurement?
• What is meant by "traceability" in measurement?
• What collating temperature should the thermo unit reach before the power switch is turned off?
• Which of the following is an aspect of advanced calibration techniques?
• What personnel should be consulted for assistance when dealing with temperature switch cover removal?
• Which document serves as the primary reference for conducting isolation/tag-out of shipboard equipment/systems for calibration?
• Which of the following best describes "Percent of Reading" uncertainty?
• How do calibration limits affect the test points of a gage?
• What does "Adjustment" mean in calibration terminology?
• What is meant by "Equipment Qualification" in calibration?
• What criteria indicates a shipboard FCA has a deficiency preventing adequate calibration support?
• Why is time management important in calibration procedures?
• What type of pressure does a compound gauge specifically measure?
• What document is used to obtain calibration procedures, specifically those with special criteria for cleanliness?
• Which method is used to switch from one temperature range to another on the thermo unit?
• What two types of illumination does the Model 3604A heater lamp provide?
• What material property is essential for accurate calibration results?
• Why is knowing the "measuring range" of an instrument important?
• Which class of accuracy corresponds to gages less than 2.5 inches in diameter?
• What is the formula to find the accuracy of a gage?
• What is the significance of using "multi-point calibration"?
• Which of the following best defines "Field Calibration"?
• Which model number is associated with the dirty application test circuit medium?
• Why is in-place calibration preferred for pressure instruments?
• What does the term 'FCA' stand for in the context of ship calibration?
• What is the value of atmospheric pressure at sea level?
• What does the blinking indication on the Model 3604A heater lamp mean?
• What feature is not supported by the model 3605A thermo unit?
• Which document utilizes self-evaluations related to shipboard FCA certifications?
• What does the steady solid red light on the model 3605 thermo unit heat lamp indicate?
• What is the purpose of environmental controls in calibration?
• Which key is used with the model 3605A thermo unit to enter negative values?
• Which type of gauge is capable of measuring both negative and positive pressure?
• What level of installed instrumentation is a shipboard field calibration activity authorized to calibrate?
• What type of document identifies the calibration intervals of permanently installed shipboard instruments?
• What is an "Uncertainty Budget"?
• What are advanced calibration techniques designed to achieve?
• What may adjustment in calibration involve?
• What is not indicated by the solid red light on the model 3604 thermo unit?
• What position should the Model 3604 Thermo Unit's power control switch be placed in before plugging the power cord into an electrical receptacle?
• What type of records should a calibration technician maintain?
• Which switch's position determines if the temperature well heater is operational?
• What does "Percent of Reading" uncertainty describe?
• What switch must be immediately depressed after power is applied to the Model 3604A Thermo Unit?
• What adjustment to the mode selector is necessary to prevent O-ring damage during storage?
• Which factor is critical when calibrating temperature measuring devices?
• Measurement traceability is important because it allows for what?
• What is the temperature range of the model 3605A thermo unit?
• Why is the compatibility of fluids significant in calibration?
• How does temperature affect calibration?
• Why is periodic calibration necessary?
• What types of instruments require calibration?
• What is the temperature range of the model 3605 thermo unit?
• Which groups are considered dirty according to Navy cleanliness procedures?
• What is the primary purpose of a calibration technician?
• What are “control limits” in calibration?
• Which of the following is a proper labeling color for the model number associated with freshwater testing?
• Why is it important to understand the concept of "uncertainty" in calibration?
• What is the maximum cooling capability of the model 3605 thermo unit relative to ambient temperature?
• What does the "Calibration Drift" signify for measuring instruments?
• What should be done with the adapter chuck after it has been heated?
• What are halogen compounds primarily used for in potable water systems?
• What do the three types of illumination indicate on the model 3604 thermo unit indicator lamp?
• When should the power control switch of the Model 3604 Thermo Unit be set to "off"?
• What label is used in the event an instrument fails to meet acceptable calibration criteria?
• What feature does the model 3604 thermo unit provide concerning temperature stability?
• What key element is included in a calibration certificate?
• What can be a consequence of not adhering to calibration intervals?
• What does FCA stand for in relation to calibration?
• What does repeatability refer to in calibration?
• How does a digital multimeter aid in calibration?
• What does "Calibration response time" refer to?
• What does the null meter pointer of the model 3604 thermo unit indicate when the set point temperature is stable?
• Field calibration is essential because it ensures what?
• Which temperature range on the model 3604 thermo unit can only be adjusted by the left thumbwheel of the temperature control switch?
• Is a pneumatic or hydraulic vacuum instrument calibrated pneumatically or hydraulically?
• What type of systems contain phosphate esters?
• What is the purpose of a "reference standard" in calibration?
• In calibration, the term "traceability" refers to what?
• What is one function of "Documentation" in calibration?
• What constitutes a "Calibration Procedure"?
• What hydraulic range is specified for pressure instrument testing?
• In what direction will the null meter pointer on the model 3604 thermo unit deflect if the temperature well heat is greater than the set point?
• Which of the following is a common cause of "Systematic Error" in measurement?
• What is the purpose of "Calibration Software"?
• What is the first test point calculated when testing a gage?
• What is the temperature range of the model 3604A thermo unit?
• What is an ISO 17025 standard?
• What temperature may be tested if the model 3605 thermo unit's range switch is set to the high position?
• Comparative calibration involves which of the following methods?
• What tool is required to verify the size of a temperature device's bulb and thermostat unit's adapter chuck?
• Which precaution is essential for personnel safety when working with phosphate esters?
• What best describes measurement uncertainty?
• What does a well-documented calibration process ensure?
• What does "Calibration Span" refer to?
• What reference is used to determine the calibration interval of temperature measuring devices?
• Can a ship FCA calibrate temperature devices such as thermistors or thermocouples?
• What does the thermocouple calibration method involve?
• In the context of the Model 3604A Thermo Unit, what does a solid light indicate?
• Which key is used with thermo units to input increments smaller than a whole number?
• What outcome is expected from properly implementing calibration practices?
• What is field calibration primarily concerned with?
• What type of test circuit medium is considered a dirty application?
• Why is traceability important in calibration?
• How do you convert the reading of a gage from Hg to PSI for calculations?
• What is the minimum clearance allowed between a temperature device sensing bulb and a thermo unit's adapter chuck bore?
• Which component is crucial for achieving accurate temperature control in a thermo unit?
• What is linearity in calibration?
• Which condition does not pose a risk during pressure calibration?
• What should be done if the standardized temperature is anything other than 77 degrees for the model 3605 thermo unit?
• What is calibration?
• What does the "BLINK" status indicate on the model 3605 thermo unit's heat lamp?
• When performing comparative calibration, what is essential?
• What is the temperature range of the model 3604 thermo unit?
• What is the lower calibration limit for a Navy 40 to 120 degree F bimetallic thermometer with a smallest readable scale increment of 2 degrees?
• What labeling color is associated with freshwater test circuit fluid?
• What does the term "zeroing" refer to in calibration?
• What is a key benefit of maintaining detailed calibration records?
• How many calibration points must be evaluated during the calibration of a remote reading thermometer?
• In terms of accuracy, what class is assigned to gages with a tolerance of 1%?
• What is the pneumatic range authorized for pressure instrument testing?
• What role do reference materials play in calibration?
• How many system groups has the Navy identified for cleanliness procedures in calibration actions?
• What agency is commonly referred to by the acronym SISCAL?
• For PPC operation, is a pneumatic or hydraulic test instrument calibrated pneumatically or hydraulically if it has a maximum pressure rating of 300 PSIG or less?
• How many cleanliness notes are provided for use with system groups?
• What is the primary goal of performing "Robustness Testing"?
• What is a "calibration frame" used for?
• What does a calibration certificate provide?
• Multi-factor calibration aims for what purpose?
• Where are heated thermo unit adapter chucks stored until they are cooled?
• What tool must always be used when removing or inserting an adapter chuck of any thermo unit?
• What is defined as the "calibration interval"?
• Define the term "offset" in measurement calibration.
• Which of the following describes the process of calibration?
• What is the significance of a control chart in calibration?
• What temperature poses a risk for removing the adapter chuck from the temperature well?
• Which document identifies the order of precedence to be used when assigning calibration intervals?
• What characterizes "Non-linear Calibration"?
• What does "Calibration Drift" refer to?
• What is the difference between calibration and verification?
• What are the Navy instruction numbers that govern the authority and application of the METCAL program?
• To find the highest and lowest points of a gage, one must: