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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for the picat verification test. it covers various topics including electrical circuits, automotive mechanics, and general science principles. Ideal for self-study and exam preparation, this resource helps assess understanding and identify areas needing further review. The questions are designed to test knowledge and problem-solving skills.
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In making permanent electronic connections, use? - Answer--soldering iron
When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuits becomes? - Answer--Open
A standard multimeter does not measure? - Answer--frequency
Electric current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit? - Answer- -Series
In order to make an electric current flow, it is necessary to have? - Answer--Copper conductors
A device that converts sound waves to electric current is a? - Answer--Transformer
Which of the following can not be used to store an electrical charge? - Answer--fuse
Wires are joined together with solder to ensure? - Answer--Minimum resistance
Which of the following is the smallest in size and can amplify electrical signals? - Answer--Relay
The type of electricity used to power a car radio is typically? - Answer--DC.
Which of the following uses a penny system to specify its size? - Answer--finishing nail
Taps and dies are tools to? - Answer--Cut threads for nuts and bolts
Which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal? - Answer--Lathe
What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks? - Answer--flashing
An electric generator has all of the following except? - Answer--Carburetor
What kind of energy is converted to electrical energy by a car battery? - Answer--chemical
The most commonly used fuel for running automobile engine is? - Answer--Gasoline
Which of the following is not part of a cars drive train? - Answer--transmission
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication? - Answer--oil pan
As piston P moves up in the direction shown, lever Q? - Answer--Does not move
The joint at B contains a pin so that the ball can move up and down. If the axle BC rotated faster, angle X will? - Answer--Decrease
The surface.... if piston A is pushed down 6 inches, how far will piston B move up? - Answer--3 inches
The spring pulls the left end of the lever against the cam. As the cam makes four rotations, how many times will the right end of the lever move up and down? - Answer--
The filament in an electric lightbulb is made of? - Answer--Tungsten
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling. What will be the tensions in the cord at the point labeled? - Answer--60 pounds
What would you tell the person who is trying to loosen the rusty nut with the wrench? - Answer--Move your hand farther from the nut
A car stops suddenly. Why are the passengers thrown forward against their seat belts? - Answer-- Terminal velocity
Why are hoops closer together near the bottom of the tank? - Answer--Water pressure pushing against the sides of the tank is greater near the bottom
It is true that frictional forces? - Answer--Always oppose forces producing motion
Crewtrifrugal Force is the? - Answer--Outward force caused by rotation
In this pulley system, what force must be applied to balance the 10 pound weight - Answer--10 lbs
Which do the following enables the pen to work? - Answer--Hydraulic force
The term "meiosis" is usually associated with? - Answer--Reproduction
What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have In common? - Answer--Size, charge on each electron
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? - Answer--Copper
What are the two main gases the make up stars? - Answer--Hydrogen and helium
In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain? - Answer--carbon atoms
Any astronomical body that revolves around a large body is called? - Answer--Satellite
When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, this process is called? - Answer--regeneration
Which of the following objects has the most structural strength? - Answer--A
When scientists measure a liquids resistance to flow they are measuring? - Answer--Viscosity
An aquifer is? - Answer--River bottom made up of sedimentary rocks
Human skin cells divide by? - Answer--Mitosis
Perpetual motion machines can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate? - Answer--Inertia
Which reduces friction? - Answer--Ball bearing
Regeneration in men is limited to? - Answer--Healing of wounds
If you place bean seeds between moist towels and watch the stern leaves appear, you will see a demonstration of? - Answer--Germination
The tympanic membranes are also known as? - Answer--ear drums
Choking is prevented by the? - Answer--epiglottis covering the voice box
Which of the following actions produce a chemical change? - Answer--adding salt to the hot water
savory - Answer--Tasty
impair - Answer--Weaken
Ravage - Answer--Devastate
evasive - Answer--Foolish
enduring - Answer--Perpetual
maim - Answer--Injure
embody - Answer--Cloak
contrue - Answer--to interpret
perilous - Answer--dangerous, hazardous
inept - Answer--unskilled; clumsy, bungling
Adage - Answer--a proverb, wise saying
admonition - Answer--warning
decry - Answer--disparage
Moratorium - Answer--Suspension
nepotism - Answer--hiring relatives
contentious - Answer--quarrelsome
unpretentious - Answer--Complicated
communique - Answer--Message