Household Measurements for Pharmacy Technicians: Master Unit Conversions

Question 1

In the household system of measurement, which unit is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

Ounce

Answer

Gallon

Answer

Quart

Answer

Pint

Question 2

Which of the following is not a unit of volume in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Inch

Answer

Pint

Answer

Quart

Question 3

Which unit is used to measure temperature in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Fahrenheit

Answer

Celsius

Answer

Kelvin

Question 4

Which of the following is equivalent to one gallon?

Accepted Answer

128 fluid ounces

Answer

64 fluid ounces

Answer

16 fluid ounces

Answer

32 fluid ounces

Question 5

Which of the following units is the smallest in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Minim

Answer

Tablespoon

Answer

Teaspoon

Answer

Ounce

Question 6

Arrange the household system units in order from smallest to largest.

Accepted Answer

Minim - Drop - Teaspoon - Tablespoon - Fluid Ounce - Cup - Pint - Quart - Gallon

Answer

Gallon - Quart - Pint - Cup - Fluid Ounce - Tablespoon - Teaspoon - Drop - Minim

Answer

Minim - Drop - Teaspoon - Tablespoon - Quart - Pint - Gallon - Cup - Fluid Ounce

Question 7

How many fluid ounces are contained in one pint?

Accepted Answer

16 fluid ounces

Answer

32 fluid ounces

Answer

8 fluid ounces

Answer

24 fluid ounces

Question 8

Which of the following is not a unit of the household system?

Accepted Answer

Liter

Answer

Tablespoon

Answer

Ounce

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common abbreviation used in the household system?

Accepted Answer

tbls

Answer

tbsp

Answer

c

Answer

tsp

Question 10

Which of the following is the most accurate method to measure a liquid medication using the household system?

Accepted Answer

Use a graduated measuring spoon or cup designed for household measurements

Answer

Use a syringe

Answer

Use a dropper

Answer

Use a kitchen spoon

Question 11

Which of the following is a limitation of the household system compared to other measurement systems?

Accepted Answer

Lack of precision compared to the metric system

Answer

Widely accepted in healthcare settings

Answer

Easy to use and understand

Answer

Used in all countries worldwide

Question 12

In the household system of measurement, which unit is largest for measuring volume?

Accepted Answer

Gallon

Answer

Ounce

Answer

Pint

Answer

Quart

Question 13

How many ounces make up a pint in the household system?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

20

Answer

12

Answer

24

Question 14

In the household system of measurement, what is the smallest unit for measuring weight?

Accepted Answer

Grain

Answer

Ton

Answer

Pound

Answer

Ounce

Question 15

Within the household system, which tool is commonly used to measure length?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Answer

Calipers

Answer

Micrometer

Answer

Theodolite

Question 16

How many inches are in a foot in the household system?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

15

Answer

10

Answer

20

Question 17

In the household system of measurement, what unit is used to measure time?

Accepted Answer

Second

Answer

Parsec

Answer

Nanosecond

Answer

Millisecond

Question 18

How many minutes make up an hour in the household system?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

70

Answer

80

Answer

50

Question 19

Which of the following is equivalent to 32 fluid ounces?

Accepted Answer

1 quart

Answer

64 fluid ounces

Answer

8 fluid ounces

Answer

16 fluid ounces

Question 20

Which of the following units of measurement is the largest in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Gallon

Answer

Pint

Answer

Quart

Answer

Cup

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Ounce (weight)

Answer

Ounce (fluid)

Answer

Quart

Answer

Cup

Question 22

Which of the following is equivalent to 1 quart?

Accepted Answer

2 pints

Answer

1 cup

Answer

1 gallon

Question 23

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Teaspoon

Answer

Cup

Answer

Quart

Answer

Gallon

Question 24

Which unit of measurement in the household system is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

teaspoon

Answer

pint

Answer

cup

Answer

gallon

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a unit of volume in the household system?

Accepted Answer

ounce

Answer

pint

Answer

gallon

Answer

quart

Question 26

Which measuring instrument is most precise for measuring small volumes of liquid?

Accepted Answer

graduated cylinder

Answer

teaspoon

Answer

measuring cup

Answer

tablespoon

Question 27

Which of the following is a unit of weight in the household system?

Accepted Answer

ounce

Answer

gallon

Answer

quart

Answer

teaspoon

Question 28

How many ounces are there in a pound?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

64

Answer

32

Answer

8

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of the household system of measurement?

Accepted Answer

everyday use and medication preparation

Answer

industrial manufacturing

Answer

engineering applications

Answer

scientific research

Question 30

In the household system, 1/4 cup is equal to how many tablespoons?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

8

Answer

6

Question 31

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Grain

Answer

Ounce

Answer

Dram

Answer

Scruple

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a unit in the household system of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Quart

Answer

Teaspoon

Answer

Gallon

Question 33

How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

2

Question 34

Which unit is larger, a cup or a pint?

Accepted Answer

Pint

Answer

They are equal

Answer

Cup

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 35

What is the metric equivalent of one gallon?

Accepted Answer

3.785 liters

Answer

4.546 liters

Answer

1.057 liters

Answer

2.366 liters

Question 36

A recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour. How many tablespoons of flour are needed?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

10

Answer

8

Answer

6

Question 37

Which of the following is the smallest unit in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Grain

Answer

Dram

Answer

Scruple

Answer

Ounce

Question 38

How many ounces are in one pound?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

24

Answer

20

Answer

12

Question 39

Which unit is used to measure weight in the household system?

Accepted Answer

Ounce

Answer

Liter

Answer

Tablespoon

Answer

Quart

Question 40

What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

Accepted Answer

tsp

Answer

lb

Answer

tbsp

Answer

oz

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the household system of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Universal acceptance

Answer

Accuracy

Answer

Familiarity

Answer

Ease of use