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The Dial Caliper (Wisc-Online)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which profession uses calipers as part of their everyday jobs?

a)

Doctors

b)

Mechanic

c)

Chemist

d)

Machinist

2.

Calipers are accurate to .001 of an inch

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is the lowest measurement that calipers are reliable to?

a)

1 inch

b)

.001 inch

c)

.005 inch

d)

.010 inch

4.

What are some common errors in measuring with calipers? (Check all that apply)

a)

Misalingment errors

b)

misreading the numbers because they're too small.

c)

not starting at zero measurement

d)

Not cleaning off the calipers before using

e)

Not weighing the calipers before using.

5.

Calipers are a versatile measuring tool, being able to measure _________ and _________ dimensions, and _________.

(a)  

6.

When people measure at the bottom of the jaws, (a)   often occurs because the line of measurement is so far away from the scale standard

7.

Misalignment errors can occur because of misalignment of the part in the calipers or misalignment because of play in the (a)   .

8.

To minimize misalignment errors, measure as close to the (a)   as possible.

9.

To avoid misalignment errors when measuring depth, hold the calipers firmly squarely against the _________ (front, back, top or bottom) surface, and firmly against the _________ (front, back, top or bottom) of the part.

(a)  

10.

In order to reduce the possibility of errors, which of the following should be done before using the calipers? (Check all that apply)

a)

Clean the jaws of the caliper

b)

Hold the jaws up to the light to check for overtightening

c)

Clean the part before taking the measurement

d)

Check the zero setting on the caliper

11.

In maintenance of cal.ipers, you should frequently check the tips of the jaws for (a)  

12.

It doesn't really hurt anything if you drop calipers. They are very well made.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When measuring the inside of a diameter, the _________ (smaller or greater) the diameter, the _________ (smaller or greater) the error.

(a)  

14.

What is the danger of there being oil and a lot of metal chips around where you are using calipers?

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15.

What is the problem that can occur when storing calipers with the jaws closed tight?

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