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  1. According to NIST SP 811, which of the following is an acceptable way to write kilowatt-hour?

    Answer: kW·h

    The correct symbol is kW·h (kilowatt multiplied by hour), using proper capitalization and a centre dot.

  2. A metrication specialist reviewing a document sees '15°C'. This is:

    Answer: Incorrect — should be '15 °C'

    NIST SP 811 specifies a space before the unit symbol '°C', so the correct form is '15 °C'.

  3. In a technical drawing, the notation '(25.4 mm)' next to an inch measurement indicates:

    Answer: The metric equivalent in dual dimensioning

    Parentheses around a metric value in a dual-dimensioned drawing indicate the metric equivalent of the primary inch measurement.

  4. The prefix symbol 'G' in '3 GHz' stands for:

    Answer: Giga

    Capital 'G' is the symbol for the prefix giga- (10⁹), so 3 GHz means 3 gigahertz (3 billion hertz).

  5. When writing metric values less than one, which form is correct?

    Answer: 0.5 kg

    A leading zero before the decimal point is required in SI notation to reduce the risk of misreading the value.

  6. Which statement about the use of percent (%) with metric values is correct?

    Answer: Write '5 %' with a space before the percent sign

    NIST SP 811 treats the percent sign as a unit-like symbol and recommends a space between the number and the % sign.