In the "method of sections", a cut typically passes through a maximum of members? $(5$ pts$)$

A$)2$

B$)3$

C$)4$

D$)6$

Dismembering a frame or machine is often necessary when trying to solve for external support reactions. $(5$ pts$)$

A$)$ True

B$)$ False

A shear force diagram shows a$/$an change when a concentrated external load is applied. $(5$ pts$)$

A$)$ Gradual

B$)$ Abrupt

C$)$ Minimal

D$)$ Cannot be determined

Given a shear diagram for a beam that is a horizontal line, the resulting moment diagram will be shown as a line $/$ curve. $(5$ pts$)$

A$)$ horizontal

B$)$ linear line w$/$pos$.$ or neg. slope

C$)$ parabolic

D$)$ discontinuous