Basic Skills 1 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a form of the unit for length?

• kilometer (km)

• centimeter (cm)

• millimeter (mm)

• liter (L)

What is the definition of mass?

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The amount of matter in an object

• The weight of an object

• The volume of an object

What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?

• Gram (g)

• Centigram (cg)

• Kilogram (kg)

• Milligram (mg)

Which of the following is NOT a form of the unit liter?

• Milliliter (ml)

• Centiliter (cl)

• Deciliter (dl)

• Kilogram (kg)

Which of the following is equivalent to the volume of a regular 3-dimensional object?

• Length x Width x Height

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width

• Width x Height

If estimating 100g or more, which rider should be adjusted first?

• Top rider

• Bottom rider

• Middle rider

• Zero rider

Which rider is used for fine adjustments when measuring mass?

• Middle rider

• Top rider

• Bottom rider

• Zero rider

What should you do if the balance is not zeroed before measuring an object?

• Add more weight to the pan

• Move the riders all the way to the left to zero the balance; if this does not solve the problem, ask for help

• Measure the object anyway

• Clean the balance

What instrument is used to find the volume of a liquid or irregular object?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Pipette

• Flask

What tool is used to find the volume of regular objects?

• Metric ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

• Stopwatch