DM 1.5 - Using a Dial Caliper

What is the measurement shown on this dial caliper?

• 6.000 inches

• 6.100 inches

• 0.600 inches

• 6.010 inches

What is the measurement shown on this dial caliper?

• 1.030 inches

• 1.300 inches

• 1.003 inches

• 0.130 inches

What is the measurement shown on this dial caliper?

• 4.400 inches

• 5.044 inches

• 4.044 inches

• 0.444 inches

What is the measurement shown on this dial caliper?

• 0.070 inches

• 0.170 inches

• 7.000 inches

• 0.700 inches

A dial caliper shows a reading of 94 on the dial and a "2" is visible on the bar. What is the correct total measurement if the hatch mark after the 2 is not visible?

• 2.194 inches

• 2.094 inches

• 2.294 inches

• 2.394 inches

What is the measurement shown on this dial caliper?

• 7.051

• 1.751

• 5.071

• 7.501

How do you determine the 100ths- and 1000ths-place digits of a measurement using a dial caliper?

• By reading the hatch marks on the measurement bar

• By checking the depth measuring blade for fine measurements

• By observing the numbers displayed on the dial

• By using the reference edge to align with the internal measuring jaws

When using a dial caliper, how do you determine the 10ths-place value of a measurement?

• By looking at the dial

• By reading the fractions shown on the measurement bar

• By adjusting the depth measuring blade

• By observing the hatch marks to the left of the reference edge

What is the role of the reference edge when using a dial caliper?

• To identify the whole number measurement on the measurement bar

• To help adjust the fine measurement screw

• To lock the jaws in place after measuring

• To reset the dial caliper to zero

How do you determine the whole number measurement on a dial caliper?

• By reading the value displayed on the dial

• By finding the last whole number on the measurement bar, aligned with the reference edge

• By looking at the dial adjustment screw and matching it with the object

• By aligning the external jaws with the object and reading the clamp