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metrology

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Which of the following is the most important characteristics of a measuring instrument in general?

a)

Precision

b)

Accuracy

c)

Repeatability

d)

Sensitivity

e)

Readability

2.

Systematic errors are

a)

Randomly distributed

b)

Regularly repetitive in nature

c)

Distributed on both positive and negative sides of mean value

d)

Unknown errors

e)

Unpredictable in nature

3.

Tolerances are specified

a)

to obtain desired fits

b)

because it is not possible to manufacture a size exactly

c)

to obtain high accuracy

d)

to have proper allowance

e)

to have proper inspection

4.

Light year is a measurement of

a)

Speed of Aeroplanes

b)

Speed of light

c)

Stellar distance

d)

Speed of rockets

5.

Name the instrument used to measure the relative humidity

a)

Hydrometer

b)

Hygrometer

c)

Barometer

d)

Mercury thermometer

6.

The following is a line standard of measurement

a)

Measuring tape

b)

Slip gauge

c)

Micrometer

d)

End bars

7.

The purpose of ratchet screw in micrometer screw gauge is

a)

To lock a dimension

b)

To impart blow motion

c)

To maintain sufficient and uniform measuring pressure

d)

To take care of wear of screw threads

e)

To allow zero adjustment

8.

The advantage of vernier caliper over micrometer is that it

a)

It is easier and quicker to use

b)

It is more accurate

c)

It can be used to make both inside and outside measurements over a range of sizes

d)

All of the above

9.

The term traceability in Metrology is concerned with

a)

Measuring machines

b)

Optical instruments

c)

Pneumatic comparator

d)

Standards

e)

Limits and fits

10.

In selective assembly

a)

Parts in an assembly can be replaced by a similar part without any further alteration

b)

Parts are produced on hole basis system

c)

All the parts are always interchangeable

d)

The size of one of the components is measured accurately and then mating component is made to match with this

e)

The parts of any one type are classified into several groups according to size

11.

The following type of gauges has gauging sections combined on one end

a)

Combination gauge

b)

Limit gauge

c)

GO and NO - GO gauge

d)

Fixed gauge

e)

Progressive gauge

12.

Which of the following is not the accessory of slip gauges?

a)

Scribing and centre points

b)

Measuring jaws

c)

Holder

d)

Calipers

e)

Base

13.

Which of the following methods is not used for testing straightness?

a)

Spirit level method

b)

Autocollimator

c)

Interference method

d)

Beam comparator

e)

Laser

14.

Clinometer is related with

a)

Engineer's parallels

b)

Angle gauges

c)

Spirit level

d)

Bevel protractor

e)

Tolerance

15.

If the fringe pattern on an optical flat is as shown, the surface under flat would be

a)

Perfectly flat

b)

Cylindrical

c)

Spherical

d)

Ridge or Valley

e)

Convex

16.

The angles of angle gauges in the degrees series are

a)

1,3,9,25,42

b)

1,3,9,27,81

c)

1,3,9,27,41

d)

1,5,10,25,45

e)

2,3,5,27,41

17.

According to Taylor's principle, NO - GO gauge checks

a)

Only one feature at a time

b)

Only important dimensions at a time

c)

All the dimensions at a time

d)

Only the related dimensions at a time

e)

As many dimensions as possible at a time

18.

In interferometric methods, the path difference between one bright band and the next is varied by

a)

Half wave length

b)

Two half wave lengths

c)

One quarter wavelength

d)

Two wavelengths

e)

None of the above

19.

Gear tooth vernier is used to measure

a)

Gear tooth profile

b)

Gear tooth thickness

c)

Pitch line thickness of gear tooth

d)

Module

e)

Addendum and dedendum

20.

Pick up the correct statement in connection with surface finish

a)

Pitch of secondary texture is same as pitch of primary texture

b)

Pitch of secondary texture is more than pitch of primary texture

c)

Pitch of secondary texture is less than pitch of primary texture

d)

Pitch of primary and secondary texture can't have any relationship

e)

Pitch of primary and secondary textures is related mathematically

21.

Match the following group 1 and group 2 elements


Group 1

  1. Flaw
  2. Actual surface
  3. Nominal surface
  4. Waviness
  5. Roughness


Group 2

A. Secondary texture

B. Surface which does not exist

C. Primary texture

D. Designer prescribes the surface

E. Irregularities occurring at one place

a)

1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - D, 4 - C, 5 - E

b)

1 - D, 2 - E, 3 - D, 4 - C, 5 - C

c)

1 - E, 2 - D, 3 - B, 4 - A, 5 - C

d)

1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B, 5 - E

22.

A feeler gauge is used to check

a)

Radius

b)

Screw pitch

c)

Surface roughness

d)

Unsymmetrical shape

e)

Thickness of clearance

23.

The thread micrometer measures

a)

The major diameter of the thread

b)

The minor diameter of the thread

c)

The effective diameter of the thread

d)

The root diameter of the thread

e)

All the diameters of the thread

24.

All the thread characteristics can be measured precisely with

a)

Screw pitch gauge

b)

Micrometer with V-anvil

c)

Tool room microscope

d)

Thread gauge

e)

Thread measuring machine

25.

Which of the following statement is true for force?

a)

Force is a scalar quantity

b)

Force is a vector quantity

c)

Force is a dimensionless quantity

d)

None of the mentioned

26.

___________ is used for measuring torque in rotating parts in machines

a)

Accelerometer

b)

Dynamometer

c)

Tachometer

d)

None of the mentioned

27.

The pitot tube is used to measure

a)

Velocity at stagnation point

b)

Stagnation pressure

c)

Static pressure

d)

Dynamic pressure

28.

A Rotameter is a device used to measure

a)

Velocity of fluid in pipes

b)

Velocity of gauges

c)

Vortex flow

d)

Flow of fluids

e)

Density of fluids

29.

Which of the following is true for bimetallic type thermometer?

a)

Two metals have same temperature coefficients

b)

Two metals have different temperature coefficient

c)

One metal is cooled always

d)

None of the mentioned

30.

When calibrating an instrument, you may detect the presence of hysteresis error by

a)

Comparing the instrument against a known standard that is free from any hysteresis

b)

Comparing accuracy at certain points both going up and down the calibration scale

c)

Measuring error before and after turning the “deadband” adjustment screw

d)

Checking for calibration drift at certain points over long periods of time

e)

Shaking the instrument and listening for the rattling sound of loose parts