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Holding the staff correctly
There are three questions in this quiz. Think about each question and then scroll down to check your answer.
Question one
The person holding the staff should stand:
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beside it
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in front of it
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behind it.
Answer
If you answered:
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beside it
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Incorrect. Try again.
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in front of it
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No, that will make it very hard for the person trying to sight the staff. You're supposed to be helping them, not getting in the way!
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behind it.
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Yes, this is the spot to stand.
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Question two
The person holding the staff should:
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If you answered:
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pay attention to the task
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Yes, it is very important to keep your mind on the job.
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keep their fingers clear of the graduations on the face of the staff
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Correct. Hold the edges of the staff so the graduations are clearly visible.
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keep the staff vertical
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Yes, keep the staff in a vertical position.
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all of the above
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Correct. Keep your mind on the job, keep your fingers clear of the staff face and keep the staff vertical.
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Question three
It is very important to keep the staff in a vertical position.
When the staff is tilted off the vertical the reading will be ________ the true reading.
Answer
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greater than
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Correct. A non-vertical staff will result in a higher reading.
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less than
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No, a non-vertical staff will actually result in a higher reading. The lowest reading will indicate that the staff is vertical.
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