CWT Data Recording & Reporting 2

Question 1

When a scale ticket is voided, what is the correct procedure for the original document?

Accepted Answer

Mark it 'VOID' and retain it in the records

Answer

Voided tickets must be marked 'VOID' and retained to maintain a complete, auditable record trail.

Question 2

Which field on a weight certificate is used to distinguish between gross, tare, and net weight entries?

Accepted Answer

Weight type designation

Answer

A weight type designation field explicitly identifies whether the recorded value is gross, tare, or net weight.

Question 3

A customer disputes a recorded tare weight from six months ago. What is the minimum record retention period required by NIST Handbook 44 guidelines for commercial weighing records?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Commercial weighing transaction records are generally required to be retained for a minimum of three years to support audits and disputes.

Question 4

An electronic data recorder (EDR) produces a printout with a timestamp that differs from the scale's internal clock by 12 minutes. What is the most critical concern?

Accepted Answer

Potential invalidity of time-sensitive legal-for-trade records

Answer

Timestamp discrepancies can invalidate time-sensitive legal-for-trade transactions and compromise chain-of-custody documentation.

Question 5

What does the term 'gross weight' represent on a weighing report?

Accepted Answer

Total weight of vehicle plus load

Answer

Gross weight is the combined weight of the vehicle (or container) and its load before any deductions.

(CWT) Certified Weighing Technician Practice Test

(CWT) Certified Weighing Technician Practice Test

CWT Data Recording & Reporting 2