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Quiz - AST130

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Typical graduations of a dial caliper's rule are in __________ increments.

a)

1.0-inch 

b)

0.1-inch 

c)

0.001-inch 

d)

0.0001-inch 

2.

The typical accuracy of a dial caliper is about __________.

a)

0.001 inch 

b)

0.003 inch 

c)

0.03 inch

d)

0.01 inch 

3.

The two outside jaws of a __________ are only used to measure the outside dimensions of parts.

a)

micrometer

b)

digital caliper

c)

dial caliper

d)

micrometer and digital caliper

4.

One advantage of a __________ is that measurements can be read quicker than with other precision measuring devices.

a)

dial caliper

b)

micrometer

c)

digital caliper

d)

ruler

5.

A typical dial caliper can be used to measure dimensions to the nearest __________ inch.

a)

0.01

b)

0.001

c)

0.0001

d)

0.1

6.

6. A precision measuring tool is __________.

a)

a device that will allow you to make a measurement to a finer degree than what can be seen by the human eye

b)

a dial caliper

c)

a digital indicator

d)

All of the above

7.

7. The micrometer is __________.

a)

the most commonly used precision measurement device

b)

the most accurate of all hand-held devices

c)

limited to measuring only flat surfaces

d)

All of the above

8.

8. The accuracy of a digital caliper reading is about __________ inches.

a)

0.003

b)

0.001

c)

0.0003

d)

0.0001

9.

9. A part that is not found on the micrometer is the __________.

a)

frame

b)

friction sleeve

c)

spindle

d)

carriage

10.

10. The typical accuracy of an outside micrometer with a vernier scale is __________.

a)

0.003 inch - 0.005 inch

b)

0.001 inch - 0.004 inch

c)

0.0001 inch - 0.0004 inch

d)

0.0003 inch - 0.0005 inch

11.

 

Which of the components listed are on the digital caliper but not on the dial caliper?

a)

Inside jaws 

b)

outside jaws 

c)

Dial 

d)

computer port 

12.

 

When measuring with a dial caliper, most skilled operators are only accurate to what amount?

a)

1 mm 

b)

0.1 mm 

c)

0.01 mm 

d)

0.001 mm 

13.

Which of the following lists the proper digital caliper calibration steps in order?

a)

Turn on the caliper display, close the jaws, press the zero button

b)

Close the jaws, turn on the caliper display, press the zero button

c)

Press the zero button, turn on the caliper display, close the jaws

d)

Turn on the caliper display, press the zero button, close the jaws

14.

What should be done every time before taking a measurement with dial calipers?

a)

Zero the calipers

b)

Have the calipers certified

c)

Check the calibration

d)

Nothing needs to be done

15.

What is the purpose of rocking the dial caliper jaws?

a)

Accurate measurement

b)

Calibrating

c)

Zeroing

d)

Depth measurement

16.

What is the total caliper measurement equal to?

a)

Scale reading + dial reading

b)

Scale reading - dial reading

c)

Scale reading × dial reading

d)

Scale reading / dial reading

17.

 

Why are dial calipers the most widely used precision measuring instrument on the shop floor?

a)

They are easy to carry

b)

They take measurements quickly

c)

They are reasonably accurate

d)

None of the above

e)

All of the above

18.

 

Measurement tools with digital displays are more accurate than those with analog displays. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True 

b)

False 

19.

A dial caliper is a precision measurement tool.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which among the four is not a precision measurement tool?

a)

Dial Caliper

b)

Vernier Caliper

c)

Micrometer Caliper

d)

T-Square