Question 1

The temperature at which water freezes is zero degrees Celsius (0°C). Water boils at 100°C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

There are combination micrometers that give both metric and English readings. Briefly describe the two versions available.

Accepted Answer

There are two versions available. One of them gives inch readings in the conventional manner, while the other reads the metric system. LCD readings taken from the digital readout window are accurate to 0.0001 and are convertible between inch and metric.

Question 3

What are the advantages of micrometers over other types of measuring instruments?

Accepted Answer

They are clear and easy to read. 
They measure consistently and accurately. 
They have a built-in adjustment to compensate for wear.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The metric measurement of volume is the liter. 
B)  1 liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cc) 
C)  2 liters are equal to about 150 cubic inches 
D)  A 2,000 cc engine is also called a 2-liter engine 
A)  The metric measurement of volume is the liter. 
B)  1 liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cc) 
C)  2 liters are equal to about 150 cubic inches 
D)  A 2,000 cc engine is also called a 2-liter engine

Question 5

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of dial indicator face?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balanced 
B)  Continuous clockwise 
C)  Graduated 
D)  Continuous counterclockwise 
A)  Balanced 
B)  Continuous clockwise 
C)  Graduated 
D)  Continuous counterclockwise

Question 6

The tool that would MOST-Likely be used to measure cylinder bores is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dial indicator 
B)  comparator gauge 
C)  telescoping gauge 
D)  vernier caliper 
A)  dial indicator 
B)  comparator gauge 
C)  telescoping gauge 
D)  vernier caliper

Question 7

An inside micrometer cannot work in cylinders smaller than about 2", so telescoping or small-hole gauges are used. These are known as ____________________ gauges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An inside micrometer cannot work in cylinders...

Question 8

An inside micrometer can be used to measure cylinder bores and main and rod bearing bores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The tool that is MOST-Likely equipped with a revolution counter is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  long-range indicator 
B)  split-ball gauge 
C)  metric ruler 
D)  vernier caliper 
A)  long-range indicator 
B)  split-ball gauge 
C)  metric ruler 
D)  vernier caliper

Question 10

What is the purpose of a feeler gauge?

Accepted Answer

A feeler gauge is commonly use

Question 11

An electronic caliper works the same way as an ordinary caliper, but its measurement is shown on a liquid crystal display (LCD) to an accuracy of 0.0005.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The metric unit of weight is the ____________________, which is the weight of the amount of water it takes to fill a cube that is 1/100 of a meter long on each side.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The metric unit of weight is the...

Question 13

The international system (S.I.) of measurement is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The international system (S.I.) of measurement is...

Question 14

A kilogram equals about 1.2 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the main scale of the caliper is divided into inches. 
B)  the vernier scale divides each of the 0.025" sections on the main scale into 25 parts, each one being 0.001". 
C)  it is customary to read precision measurements in thousandths of an inch (0.001"). 
D)  an alternative to a standard vernier caliper is the main vernier. 
A)  the main scale of the caliper is divided into inches. 
B)  the vernier scale divides each of the 0.025" sections on the main scale into 25 parts, each one being 0.001". 
C)  it is customary to read precision measurements in thousandths of an inch (0.001"). 
D)  an alternative to a standard vernier caliper is the main vernier.

Question 16

Thickness gauges are commonly called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thickness gauges are commonly called ____________________....

Question 17

____ is a product used to measure oil clearance in bearings and oil pumps.

Accepted Answer

A)  I.D. 
B)  Plastigage 
C)  LCD 
D)  O.D. 
A)  I.D. 
B)  Plastigage 
C)  LCD 
D)  O.D.

Question 18

What extra features do some micrometers have?

Accepted Answer

Some micrometers have extra features: 
A

Question 19

Beginning in 1985, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler began to use metric fasteners in some locations on their vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are indicators considered to be comparison instruments?

Accepted Answer

Indicators are comparison inst

Exam 6: Measuring Tools and Systems

The temperature at which water freezes is zero degrees Celsius (0°C). Water boils at 100°C.

There are combination micrometers that give both metric and English readings. Briefly describe the two versions available.

What are the advantages of micrometers over other types of measuring instruments?

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely to be true?

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of dial indicator face?

The tool that would MOST-Likely be used to measure cylinder bores is the:

An inside micrometer cannot work in cylinders smaller than about 2", so telescoping or small-hole gauges are used. These are known as ____________________ gauges.

An inside micrometer can be used to measure cylinder bores and main and rod bearing bores.

The tool that is MOST-Likely equipped with a revolution counter is the:

What is the purpose of a feeler gauge?

An electronic caliper works the same way as an ordinary caliper, but its measurement is shown on a liquid crystal display (LCD) to an accuracy of 0.0005.

The metric unit of weight is the ____________________, which is the weight of the amount of water it takes to fill a cube that is 1/100 of a meter long on each side.

The international system (S.I.) of measurement is known as the ____________________.

A kilogram equals about 1.2 pounds.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Thickness gauges are commonly called ____________________.

____ is a product used to measure oil clearance in bearings and oil pumps.

What extra features do some micrometers have?

Beginning in 1985, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler began to use metric fasteners in some locations on their vehicles.

Why are indicators considered to be comparison instruments?

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