Understanding Tape Measure Techniques

Understanding Tape Measure Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Life Skills, Design

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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In this video, David explains some useful tricks for using a tape measure effectively. He highlights the intentional design of the tape measure tab, which moves to allow accurate inside and outside measurements. David also introduces the 'burn an inch' technique, a method to ensure measurement accuracy when the tape measure is worn. The video emphasizes the importance of measuring accurately and provides practical tips for maintaining precision.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

How to repair a tape measure

History of measuring tools

Different types of tape measures

Tricks for marking and measuring

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the video tutorial?

To sell a new type of tape measure

To teach viewers about tape measure tricks

To demonstrate how to fix a tape measure

To compare different measuring tools

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the tab on a tape measure move?

It's a design flaw

To indicate it's broken

To allow for accurate measurements

To make it easier to use

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about the moving tab on tape measures?

It is a new feature in modern tape measures

It is meant for decoration

It is a feature of only expensive tape measures

It indicates a broken tape measure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the moving tab on a tape measure?

To adjust the length of the tape

To measure only inside dimensions

To measure both inside and outside dimensions accurately

To measure only outside dimensions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the thickness of the tab on a tape measure?

A little over a sixteenth of an inch

Exactly one inch

Half an inch

A quarter of an inch

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the tape measure becomes loose?

Replace it immediately

Tighten the tab

Ignore it

Use the 'burning an inch' technique

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