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Ramsay Mechanical Test Questions
The Ramsay Corporation provides a variety of mechanical and electrical tests. The following questions appear on Ramsay maintenance tests (often referred to as Ramsay Multicraft Test), and examine professional and practical mechanical knowledge, expected of test takers.
Although similar in format, mechanical aptitude test questions are much easier and require no previous knowledge. Both Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude test (Ramsay MAT test), and Ramsay Basic Skills Test (A4) contain such questions, asking about gears, basic mechanical concepts, and everyday hand and power tools.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Hydraulics and pneumatics are two of the most prevalent topics in Ramsay tests aimed at strictly mechanical positions (e.g. the Ramsay MecTest). Apart from being familiar with practical methods and concepts, this section also deals a lot with theoretical knowledge. This makes this section a pain point for experienced candidates in particular.
Print Reading - Mechanical
What is D in the above drawing?
The correct answer is A - 74.5
There are two ways to find D in the figure as shown.
'v' value is unknown but we know that it is half of 'u'. Therefore:
u=84-65=19
v=19/2=9.5
D=65+9.5 or 84-9.5=74.5
Print reading is the technician's bread and butter. However, Ramsay tests print reading questions require more than just knowing the conventions and symbols, as they commonly include troubleshooting and deduction as well. It is one of the most prevalent and important topics in Ramsay Maintenance Tests.
Power Transmission
What is the aim of flexible couplings?
Another very prevalent mechanical topic. Although covering around 14 sub-topics (e.g. couplings, bearings, shafts, etc.) several sub-topics often constitute the majority of questions in this section, so they are more worthy of your attention.
Preventive Maintenance
If dirt is not removed from the motor windings, it may cause:
Having practical experience probably helps in this Ramsay mechanical test section the most. Yet the variety of topics you could be asked about makes it essential to study for it effectively. Nearly any topic of a Ramsay mechanical test will incorporate knowledge of preventive maintenance in one way or another.
Tools, Materials, and Equipment
What is the value shown on the micrometer?
This section is considered by candidates a relatively simple section on Ramsay mechanical tests. It will include questions about both heavy working tools and mechanical precision measurement tools.
Troubleshooting
Coolant leakage into the engine cylinders is most likely to occur because of defective:
Troubleshooting is not a section per se - troubleshooting questions will be an integral part of most, if not all test sections, including the entry-level Ramsay mechanical aptitude test. as this is basically what a maintenance mechanic or a technician does on a day-to-day basis, so expect it to be a major part of your Ramsay Maintenance test.
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Ramsay Electrical Test Questions
Electrical questions are also a prominent part of Ramsay Maintenance Tests (aka the Ramsay Multicraft Test) and may appear in one variation or the other in pre-employment maintenance technician tests of Amazon, UPS, and Walmart.
Print Reading - Electrical
What will happen if the forward button is pressed and released after a while?
As in the Mechanical Print Reading section, here you will usually need to combine the ability to interpret electrical schematics with an understanding of electrical processes. That's why it's important to solve advanced questions to sharpen your problem-solving and integration skills. If you are required to take an electrical maintenance test, expect this topic to be a major theme.
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AC/DC Theory
In a 110V electrical system, there are three appliances: appliance A (550W) appliance B (770W), and appliance C (330W). Given that all appliances operate simultaneously, what is the minimum required fuse rating?
This is a predominantly theoretical section that revolves around the fundamentals of electricity. While simple for many candidates, those who have not dealt with electrical theory recently will often find this section problematic and will need a focused recap to ace it.
Control Circuits
Identify the relay type shown below:
The correct answer is B.
SPDT is a single pole double throw relay. The schematic diagram of an SPDT is shown below.
There are three terminals:
- COM (common)
- NO (normally open)
- NC (normally closed).
When the relay is OFF, the COM terminal is connected with the NC terminal and when the relay is ON, the COM terminal is connected with the NO terminal. The schematic diagram of SPST (single pole single throw) and DPDT (double pole double throw) are also shown below.
With the advancement of technology, this section becomes increasingly important in Ramsay tests. It covers all levels of control circuits, from fundamental concepts to the advanced analysis of ladder diagrams.
Electronics and PLC
What is the equivalent Boolean expression for the PLC program below?
The correct answer is A.
Below are the steps of analysis:
Alongside Control Circuits, this section should be your main focus if you apply to electrical maintenance positions. In Ramsay electronics and PLC questions, in particular, special emphasis is given to schematics and print reading. You should be aware that some positions, focused on PLCs in particular, require the Ramsay PLC Test.
Motors
In induction motors, the difference between the synchronous and asynchronous speed of the rotor is referred to as:
The Motors section will appear in nearly every Ramsay test, the two most common ones are the Ramsay Multicraft Test (used in different variations by Amazon, Walmart, and UPS) and the Ramsay Electrical Maintenance Test (ElecTest). While it is also a relatively practical section, theoretical knowledge of motor types and functionality is required as well.
Test Instruments
In electrical circuits, voltmeter is always connected in ____________ and ammeter is always connected in ____________.
The correct answer is D.
In electrical circuits, voltmeters are always used in parallel to the nodes where the potential is required to be determined. However, ammeters are always connected in series to measure the desired current in the branches. These connections are shown in the figure below.
This section deals with electrical test instruments such as ammeters, meggers, and multimeters. While most candidates are familiar with the basic operation of these tools, Ramsay test questions tend to be a bit more in-depth.
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