Dial Calipers Quiz

Which part of the dial caliper is primarily used for measuring the depth of an object?

• Main scale

• Depth rod

• Dial indicator

• Lock screw

What should be done if a dial caliper is dropped?

• Continue using it as normal

• Recalibrate it

• Replace the dial

• Tighten the lock screw

What is the first step in calibrating a dial caliper?

• Adjust the dial to zero

• Clean the caliper

• Measure a known standard

• Tighten the lock screw

If a dial caliper is not zeroed correctly, what type of error might occur?

• Systematic error

• Random error

• Gross error

• Human error

What is the purpose of the lock screw on a dial caliper?

• To adjust the dial

• To hold the measurement in place

• To calibrate the caliper

• To measure depth

Which of the following is a benefit of using a digital caliper over a traditional dial caliper?

• More durable

• Easier to read

• Less expensive

• Requires no calibration

Which type of dial caliper is best suited for measuring the internal diameter of a pipe?

• Outside caliper

• Inside caliper

• Vernier caliper

• Digital caliper

Which component of a dial caliper is used to hold the object being measured in place?

• Lock screw

• Jaws

• Dial indicator

• Main scale

Which of the following is a common use for a dial caliper?

• Measuring electrical current

• Measuring the length of a table

• Measuring the diameter of a bolt

• Measuring temperature

If the dial on a caliper reads 0.025 inches and the main scale reads 2 inches, what is the total measurement?

• 2.025 inches

• 2.250 inches

• 2.0025 inches

• 2.25 inches