WorksheetsQuiz - AST130
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Typical graduations of a dial caliper's rule are in __________ increments.
1.0-inch
0.1-inch
0.001-inch
0.0001-inch
The typical accuracy of a dial caliper is about __________.
0.001 inch
0.003 inch
0.03 inch
0.01 inch
The two outside jaws of a __________ are only used to measure the outside dimensions of parts.
micrometer
digital caliper
dial caliper
micrometer and digital caliper
One advantage of a __________ is that measurements can be read quicker than with other precision measuring devices.
dial caliper
micrometer
digital caliper
ruler
A typical dial caliper can be used to measure dimensions to the nearest __________ inch.
0.01
0.001
0.0001
0.1
6. A precision measuring tool is __________.
a device that will allow you to make a measurement to a finer degree than what can be seen by the human eye
a dial caliper
a digital indicator
All of the above
7. The micrometer is __________.
the most commonly used precision measurement device
the most accurate of all hand-held devices
limited to measuring only flat surfaces
All of the above
8. The accuracy of a digital caliper reading is about __________ inches.
0.003
0.001
0.0003
0.0001
9. A part that is not found on the micrometer is the __________.
frame
friction sleeve
spindle
carriage
10. The typical accuracy of an outside micrometer with a vernier scale is __________.
0.003 inch - 0.005 inch
0.001 inch - 0.004 inch
0.0001 inch - 0.0004 inch
0.0003 inch - 0.0005 inch
Which of the components listed are on the digital caliper but not on the dial caliper?
Inside jaws
outside jaws
Dial
computer port
When measuring with a dial caliper, most skilled operators are only accurate to what amount?
1 mm
0.1 mm
0.01 mm
0.001 mm
Which of the following lists the proper digital caliper calibration steps in order?
Turn on the caliper display, close the jaws, press the zero button
Close the jaws, turn on the caliper display, press the zero button
Press the zero button, turn on the caliper display, close the jaws
Turn on the caliper display, press the zero button, close the jaws
What should be done every time before taking a measurement with dial calipers?
Zero the calipers
Have the calipers certified
Check the calibration
Nothing needs to be done
What is the purpose of rocking the dial caliper jaws?
Accurate measurement
Calibrating
Zeroing
Depth measurement
What is the total caliper measurement equal to?
Scale reading + dial reading
Scale reading - dial reading
Scale reading × dial reading
Scale reading / dial reading
Why are dial calipers the most widely used precision measuring instrument on the shop floor?
They are easy to carry
They take measurements quickly
They are reasonably accurate
None of the above
All of the above
Measurement tools with digital displays are more accurate than those with analog displays. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
A dial caliper is a precision measurement tool.
True
False
Which among the four is not a precision measurement tool?
Dial Caliper
Vernier Caliper
Micrometer Caliper
T-Square
