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Wood Shop/ History of Measurement Lesson 1 Quiz

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

Length

1.

Distance between 2 points

b)

Ancient forms of Measurement

2.

Hands, Feet, Cubit

c)

Cubit

3.

18 Inches

d)

Meter

4.

Distance that light travels in time

2.

–      Error that occurs due to the (a)   in any measurement tool. It can also be an error that is the result of the ​ ​ (b)   in any measurement​ tool.

Choose from the below words
inherent uncertainty
natural variability
systematic bias
human error
instrument calibration issue
3.

True or False: Random errors are difficult to correct, but scientists can use replication to correct them.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Systematic errors occur due to ______

a)
human error
b)

improperly reading or recording a measurement

c)
external factors affecting the experiment
d)
random fluctuations in data
5.

What kind of error would a Middle School Student most likely make in shop class?

a)

break a tool

b)

improperly reading a measurement

c)

chop off a finger

d)

cut themselves with knife

6.

Based on your notes, and class discussion, which of these choices do you think workers in the trade best use to try to minimize systematic errors.

a)
Inconsistent measurements, non-standardized procedures, lack of quality control
b)
Random and inaccurate measurements, ad-hoc procedures, no quality control
c)

Measure twice and cut once.

d)
Unreliable measurements, informal procedures, absence of quality control
7.

Precision is a measure of the (a)   of a measurement.  The​ ​ (b)   the variation in experimental results, the better the repeatability.

Choose from the below words
repeatability
smaller
consistency
precision
8.

Accuracy is a measure of the (a)   of a body of experimental data to a given known ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
closeness
value
precision
reliability
validity
9.

When is it ok to estimate length?

a)
When the exact measurement is not required or when precision is not critical.
b)
When the exact measurement is always needed
c)
When precision is crucial
d)
When accuracy is paramount
10.

How many inches are in a foot?

a)
10
b)
6
c)
15
d)
12
11.

How many inches are in a yard?

a)
48 inches
b)
24 inches
c)
36 inches
d)
12 inches
12.

How many feet are in a yard?

a)
3
b)
5
c)
4
d)
2
13.

Please select the correct option:

a)

Low precision, low accuracy

b)

High precision, low accuracy

c)

Low precision, high accuracy

d)

High precision, high accuracy

14.

Please select the correct option:

a)

Low precision, low accuracy

b)

High precision, low accuracy

c)

Low precision, high accuracy

d)

High precision, high accuracy

15.

A set of data is close to each other, but not close to the actual value. How can this set of data be described?

a)

accurate

b)

precise

c)

both precise and accurate

16.
Give the following measurement:
a)
5"
b)
4 15/16"
c)
5 1/16"
d)
1"
17.

What is a carat used for measuring?

a)
Distance
b)
Volume
c)
Temperature
d)
Gemstone weight
18.

If you were weighing yourself in Britain, what is the official weight of a stone?

a)
16 pounds
b)
14 pounds
c)
10 pounds
d)
12 pounds
19.

What industry still uses "hands" as a standard of measurement?

a)
Mining
b)
Farming
c)

Equestrian (horses)

d)
Construction
20.

What tool is this?

a)

File

b)

Rasp

c)

Sand Paper

d)

Prison Shank

21.

What tool is this?

a)

File

b)

Rasp

c)

Sand Paper

d)

Prison Shank

22.

What tool is being used to change the bit on this drill?

a)

Cordless Drill

b)

Router

c)

Drill Bit

d)

Chuck

23.

What tool is this person using for brick work?

a)

Ball Pin Hammer

b)

Claw Hammer

c)

Sledge Hammer

d)

Stone Mason Hammer

24.
Identify the tool pictured
a)

Pliers

b)

Lineman Pliers

c)
Long Nose Pliers
d)
Slip Joint Pliers
25.

What is this?

a)

Flathead

b)

T-25

c)

Phillip

d)

Hammer

26.

the arrow indicates what measurement?

a)

6 1/16"

b)

7 1/2"

c)

6 1/2"

d)

6 1/4"

27.

According to the ancients, what ratio is most probable?

a)

Your middle finger is half the height of your forefinger

b)

Your legs are twice the length of your arms

c)

Your head is 4 times bigger than your waist

d)

There are 12 thumbs in a foot

28.
Describe the accuracy and precision of the image
a)
Accurate and Precise
b)
Accurate and not precise
c)
Not Accurate and Precise
d)
not accurate and not precise