Tolerancing Quiz

The basic dimensions show on a print are called __________ dimensions.

• nominal

• toleranced

• maximum

• variable

If a product feature has a dimension of 1.8 ± .03, what is the lower tolerance dimension?

• 1.83

• 2.1

• 1.8

• 1.77

If a product feature has a dimension of 1.8 ± .03, what is the upper tolerance dimension?

• 1.77

• 2.1

• 1.8

• 1.83

Which method of tolerancing places the tolerances next to each dimension?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Tolerance note

• None of the above

Which type of dimensioning uses a common reference point?

• Reference point dimensioning

• Chain dimensioning

• Baseline dimensioning

• Buildup dimensioning

Internal dimensions, like holes, are at their MMC when they are at their __________ of their tolerance zone?

• upper limit

• lower limit

What is the difference between allowance and clearance?

• Clearance is the tightest possible fit, while allowance is the loosest possible fit.

• Allowance is the tightest possible fit, while clearance is the loosest possible fit.

• Only the allowance measures the difference between the diameters of the two parts.

• Only the clearance measures the difference between the diameters of the two parts.

Which type of fit is used when there is to be no movement between the parts?

• Clearance fit

• Interference fit

• Transition fit

• Sliding fit

What is used to define parts based on how they function?

• Tolerancing

• Dimensioning

• Notes

• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Of the five geometric features that are commonly toleranced, which describes the shape of a plan or circular type surface of a part?

• Form

• Profile

• Orientation

• Location