Measurement Systems Quiz

What is the primary purpose of measurement in technical engineering?

• To measure temperature

• To determine the weight of objects

• To calculate the area of shapes

• To estimate the ratio of a magnitude to a unit

Which of the following is a unit of length in the Imperial system?

• Litre

• Gram

• Inch

• Kilometre

How many inches are in one foot?

• 16

• 10

• 14

• 12

What is the common unit of mass in the Metric system?

• Ton

• Ounce

• Pound

• Kilogram

What is the relationship between yards and miles in the Imperial system?

• 1 mile = 1760 yards

• 1 mile = 1000 yards

• 1 mile = 1600 yards

• 1 mile = 5280 yards

Which unit is used to measure capacity in the Imperial system?

• Metre

• Pint

• Foot

• Kilogram

How many millimetres are in one centimetre?

• 0.1

• 1000

• 100

• 10

What is the SI unit for mass?

• Pound

• Kilogram

• Ounce

• Ton

How many feet are in one yard?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

Which of the following is a unit of capacity in the Metric system?

• Yard

• Pound

• Inch

• Litre