Precision Measuring Tools Quiz

What is the smallest increment that can be read on the precision ruler?

• 1/16th of an inch

• 1/32nd of an inch

• 1/64th of an inch

• 1/128th of an inch

Which scale is present on the flip side of the precision ruler?

• Meters

• Centimeters

• Feet

• Inches

What is the main advantage of a dial caliper over a digital caliper?

• It is more accurate

• It does not require a battery

• It is cheaper

• It has a larger measurement range

How many different ways can a dial caliper measure?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the purpose of the stem on a dial caliper?

• To measure temperature

• To measure depth

• To measure interior distances

• To measure outside distances

What is the main limitation of a micrometer?

• It has a limited measurement range

• It is not accurate

• It cannot measure large objects

• It cannot measure small objects

What is the purpose of the vernier scale on a micrometer?

• To measure in 0.1 inch increments

• To measure in 0.0001 inch increments

• To measure in 0.01 inch increments

• To measure in 0.001 inch increments

What is the reading on the sleeve of the micrometer if the horizontal line is aligned with the thimble at 0.015 inches?

• 0.01 inches

• 0.015 inches

• 0.02 inches

• 0.025 inches

What is the reading on the thimble of the micrometer if the horizontal line is aligned with the sleeve at 0.025 inches?

• 0.015 inches

• 0.01 inches

• 0.02 inches

• 0.025 inches

What is the reading on the vernier scale of the micrometer if the lines are aligned with the sleeve and thimble at 0.005 inches?

• 0.001 inches

• 0.002 inches

• 0.003 inches

• 0.005 inches