Question 1

A scale is an instrument with a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Describe and explain the basic function of the micrometer caliper.

Accepted Answer

A micrometer caliper, or micrometer, as it is commonly called, combines the double contact of a slide caliper with a precision screw adjustment, which can be read with great accuracy.

Question 3

A scale that shows that 1"=60' is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  architect's scale 
B)  metric scale 
C)  civil engineer's scale 
D)  full scale 
E)  half scale 
A)  architect's scale 
B)  metric scale 
C)  civil engineer's scale 
D)  full scale 
E)  half scale C

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning.
-Kilometer

Accepted Answer

A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m 
A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m

Question 5

The triangular civil engineer's scale contains ____ scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six 
E)  none of the above 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning.
-Hectometer

Accepted Answer

A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m 
A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m

Question 7

The drawing title block usually indicates the scale at which most views are drawn, or the predominant scale of a drawing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings in the United States.

Accepted Answer

inch (IN)

Question 9

On ten of the triangular architect's scales, each inch represents a specific increment of feet. Each of the feet is subdivided into multiples of 12 parts to represent inches and fractions of an inch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Give another name for the micrometer caliper.

Accepted Answer

A micrometer caliper

Question 11

How do you hold the micrometer caliper and when do you remove the micrometer caliper from the object?

Accepted Answer

For most measurements, you hold the micr

Question 12

Scale selection depends on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  actual size of the objects drawn. 
B)  amount of detail to show. 
C)  media size. 
D)  amount of dimensioning and notes required. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  actual size of the objects drawn. 
B)  amount of detail to show. 
C)  media size. 
D)  amount of dimensioning and notes required. 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning.
-Dekameter

Accepted Answer

A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m 
A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m

Question 14

According to the ASME, the ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings outside the United States.

Accepted Answer

millimeter

Question 15

A scale that reads 1:2 is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  architect's scale 
B)  metric scale 
C)  civil engineer's scale 
D)  full scale 
E)  half scale 
A)  architect's scale 
B)  metric scale 
C)  civil engineer's scale 
D)  full scale 
E)  half scale

Question 16

Describe and explain the basic function of the vernier caliper.

Accepted Answer

The vernier caliper consists of a statio

Question 17

The following scales and their notations are common to mechanical drawings:

Accepted Answer

A)  FULL or 1:1 
B)  HALF or 1:2 
C)  QUARTER or 1:4 
D)  DOUBLE or 2:1 
E)  all of the above 
A)  FULL or 1:1 
B)  HALF or 1:2 
C)  QUARTER or 1:4 
D)  DOUBLE or 2:1 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning.
-Millimeter

Accepted Answer

A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m 
A) cm 
B) hm 
C) dam 
D) km 
E) dm
F)mm
G)m

Question 19

The following scales are common to architectural drafting:

Accepted Answer

A)  FULL or 1:1 
B)  HALF or 1:2 
C)  1/4"=1'-0" 
D)  DOUBLE or 2:1 
E)  all of the above 
A)  FULL or 1:1 
B)  HALF or 1:2 
C)  1/4"=1'-0" 
D)  DOUBLE or 2:1 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

Briefly describe a dial caliper and indicate how the caliper range is determined.

Accepted Answer

The dial caliper, like the ver

A scale is an instrument with a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement.

Describe and explain the basic function of the micrometer caliper.

A scale that shows that 1"=60' is a(n):

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Kilometer

The triangular civil engineer's scale contains ____ scales.

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Hectometer

The drawing title block usually indicates the scale at which most views are drawn, or the predominant scale of a drawing.

The ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings in the United States.

On ten of the triangular architect's scales, each inch represents a specific increment of feet. Each of the feet is subdivided into multiples of 12 parts to represent inches and fractions of an inch.

Give another name for the micrometer caliper.

How do you hold the micrometer caliper and when do you remove the micrometer caliper from the object?

Scale selection depends on the:

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Dekameter

According to the ASME, the ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings outside the United States.

A scale that reads 1:2 is a(n):

Describe and explain the basic function of the vernier caliper.

The following scales and their notations are common to mechanical drawings:

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Millimeter

The following scales are common to architectural drafting:

Briefly describe a dial caliper and indicate how the caliper range is determined.

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Exam 3: Scales and Precision Measurement

A scale is an instrument with a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement.

Describe and explain the basic function of the micrometer caliper.

A scale that shows that 1"=60' is a(n):

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Kilometer

The triangular civil engineer's scale contains ____ scales.

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Hectometer

The drawing title block usually indicates the scale at which most views are drawn, or the predominant scale of a drawing.

The ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings in the United States.

On ten of the triangular architect's scales, each inch represents a specific increment of feet. Each of the feet is subdivided into multiples of 12 parts to represent inches and fractions of an inch.

Give another name for the micrometer caliper.

How do you hold the micrometer caliper and when do you remove the micrometer caliper from the object?

Scale selection depends on the:

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Dekameter

According to the ASME, the ____________________ is the most commonly used linear unit of measure for engineering drawings outside the United States.

A scale that reads 1:2 is a(n):

Describe and explain the basic function of the vernier caliper.

The following scales and their notations are common to mechanical drawings:

MATCHING Match the abbreviation with its correct meaning. -Millimeter

The following scales are common to architectural drafting:

Briefly describe a dial caliper and indicate how the caliper range is determined.

Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Print Reading

Communicating with a Sketch

Reading Lines and Lettering on a Print

Reading Multiviews

Reading Auxiliary Views

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Reading Dimensions

Reading Prints With Fasteners and Springs

Reading Sections, Revolutions, and Conventional Breaks

Reading Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Reading Linkage, Cam, Gear, and Bearing Prints

Reading Precision Sheet Metal Prints

Reading Prints of Working Drawings

Welding Processes and Reading Welding Representations

Reading Prints of Pictorial Drawings

Reading Electrical Diagrams and Schematics

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