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API-936 Exam - Topic 5 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for API's API-936 exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 5

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What is the size of a test specimen for permanent linear change of refractories?

A2 in. (50 mm) x 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 9 in. (230 mm)

B2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 2 in. (50 mm)

C2 in. (50 mm) x 2 in. (50 mm) x 4 in.(100 mm)

D2 in. (50 mm) x 2 in. (50 mm) x 9 in. (230 mm)

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lou at Jul 06, 2025, 10:22 AM

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Kristin

6 months ago

Just checked, it is indeed A!

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Chandra

7 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Seems off to me.

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Glen

7 months ago

Definitely A, that's the standard size.

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Karan

7 months ago

Totally agree, A is the right choice!

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Mary

7 months ago

I think it's 2 in. x 2-1/2 in. x 9 in. (A).

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Alline

7 months ago

I was leaning towards option B, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Did we cover this in class?

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Jonell

8 months ago

I can't recall the exact dimensions, but I feel like it might be option D. That one seems to ring a bell.

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Latonia

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think option A sounds familiar.

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Stephen

8 months ago

I think the size for the test specimen is supposed to be 2 in. x 2-1/2 in. x 9 in., but I'm not completely sure.

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Val

8 months ago

I've got this! The dimensions in option B look like they match the requirements for the test specimen size. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Rosalyn

9 months ago

Wait, what are refractories again? I'm a little fuzzy on that term. I better make sure I understand the context before I choose an answer.

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Howard

9 months ago

Okay, the key here is to find the dimensions that match the description of a "test specimen for permanent linear change of refractories." I'll need to read the options closely.

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Aleta

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the testing requirements for refractories. Let me think this through carefully and review the options.

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Glory

9 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward question about the size of a test specimen for permanent linear change of refractories. I think I can handle this one.

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Mirta

11 months ago

D, all the way. 9 inches - that's what she said! Sorry, couldn't resist.

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Dorothea

11 months ago

I'm no refractory expert, but I'd say B. Anything that can fit in a toaster oven is good enough for me!

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Buck

10 months ago

User2: I'm not sure, but I would go with C) 2 in. (50 mm) x 2 in. (50 mm) x 4 in.(100 mm)

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Maurine

10 months ago

User1: I think it's A) 2 in. (50 mm) x 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 9 in. (230 mm)

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Laurel

11 months ago

I'm going with A. Bigger is better when it comes to testing, right? Plus, the numbers are just more satisfying.

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Beatriz

11 months ago

C is the way to go. 4 inches should be plenty for a test specimen, not too big or small.

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Annalee

10 months ago

I agree, C seems like the right choice for the size of the test specimen.

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Latrice

11 months ago

D looks good to me. 9 inches seems like a standard length for this kind of thing.

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Eladia

10 months ago

Yes, D is the right choice for the size of the test specimen.

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Nilsa

11 months ago

I agree, 9 inches seems like a standard length for this type of testing.

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Kip

11 months ago

I think D is the correct size for the test specimen.

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Dudley

12 months ago

I don't think C) is the right size, it seems too small for the test specimen.

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Wilda

12 months ago

I think the answer is B. The dimensions seem just right for a test specimen.

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Hermila

11 months ago

I agree, B) 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) x 2 in. (50 mm) is the correct size.

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Erasmo

11 months ago

I think the answer is B. The dimensions seem just right for a test specimen.

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Jesusita

12 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) 2 in. x 2 in. x 4 in.

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Barrie

1 year ago

I agree with Dudley, A) seems like the correct size for the test specimen.

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Dudley

1 year ago

I think the size is A) 2 in. x 2-1/2 in. x 9 in.

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