Deck 12: Measuring Systems and Tools

Question 1

The threaded movable part that rotates on a micrometer is called the ________.

A)Spindle
B)Barrel
C)Thimble
D)Anvil

Answer 1

Thimble

Question 2

To check a crankshaft journal for taper, the journal should be measured in at least how many locations?

A)1
B)2
C)4
D)6

Answer 2

2

Question 3

To check a crankshaft journal for out-of-round, the journal should be measured in at least how many locations?

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8

Answer 3

6

Question 4

A telescopic gauge can be used to measure a cylinder bore if what other measuring device is used to measure the telescopic gauge?

A)Dial indicator
B)Small hole gauge
C)Micrometer
D)Feeler gauge

Question 5

To directly measure the diameter of a valve guide in a cylinder head, use a micrometer and a ________.

A)Dial indicator
B)Small hole gauge
C)Feeler gauge
D)Telescopic gauge

Question 6

Which of the following cannot be measured using a feeler gauge?

A)Connecting rod side clearance
B)Piston ring gap
C)Valve guide clearance
D)Piston ring side clearance

Question 7

Which of the following cannot be measured using a straightedge and a feeler gauge?

A)Straightness of the main bearing bores
B)Block deck flatness
C)Cylinder head flatness
D)Straightness of the cylinder bore

Question 8

Which measuring gauge needs to be set up (adjusted) to a fixed dimension before use?

A)Micrometer
B)Vernier dial gauge
C)Dial indicator
D)Dial bore gauge

Question 9

What is the reading on this dial caliper?

A)5.594 in.
B)5.586 in.
C)9.5836 in.
D)5.500 in.

Question 10

Which metric unit of measure is used for volume measurement?

A)Cubic centimeter (cc)
B)Centimeter
C)Meter
D)Millimeter

Question 11

Which of these objects have a mass of approximately one gram?

A)Birds feather
B)Small paper clip
C)Large bolt
D)None of these

Question 12

What is the reading on this metric micrometer?

A)0.410 mm
B)0.540 mm
C)5.535 mm
D)0.035 mm

Question 13

Micrometers are calibrated using a ________.

A)Gauge rod
B)Metric ruler
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 14

For measuring a journal for out-of-round, measurements should be taken every ________ degrees around the journal

A)90
B)180
C)260
D)120

Question 15

On pushrod engines, camshaft journal diameter often ________ toward the rear of the engine.

A)Decreases
B)Increases
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 16

A telescopic gauge is used with what other measurement tool?

A)Straightedge
B)Feeler gauge
C)Micrometer
D)None of these

Question 17

Cylinder taper and out of round should be measured ________.

A)Near the bottom of piston travel
B)Just below the ridge
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 18

A telescopic gauge can be used to measure ________.

A)Housing bore out of round
B)Camshaft bearing out of round
C)Cylinder bore taper
D)Any of these

Question 19

Which tool is best to measure valve guide diameter?

A)Telescoping gauge
B)Feeler gauge
C)Small hole gauge
D)None of these

Question 20

To read a dial caliper, ________ the reading on the dial to the reading on the blade.

A)Add
B)Multiply
C)Subtract
D)None of these

Question 21

The best tool to measure clearance between two components is ________.

A)Caliper
B)Feeler gauge
C)Micrometer
D)None of these

Question 22

Which tool is necessary to measure flatness of engine components?

A)Straight edge
B)Feeler gauge
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 23

A dial indicator may be mounted by ________.

A)Threaded rod
B)Clamp mount
C)Magnetic mount
D)Any of these

Question 24

Which tool is best to measure valve lift?

A)Caliper
B)Micrometer
C)Dial indicator
D)Any of these

Question 25

Which of these is the best tool to measure cylinder bore taper and out of round?

A)Dial bore gauge
B)Micrometer
C)Telescoping gauge
D)None of these

Question 26

A micrometer can be used to measure to an accuracy of ________.

A)0.001 in
B)0.01 in
C)0.0001 in
D)None of these

Question 27

Which tool is best to measure linear distance?

A)Dial indicator
B)Micrometer
C)Machinist rule
D)None of these

Question 28

What is the reading on this inch micrometer?

A)0.210 inch
B)0.0210 inch
C)0.0260 inch
D)0.0212 inch

Question 29

What is the reading on this inch micrometer?

A)0.5300 inch
B)0.5253 inch
C)0.5280 inch
D)0.5100 inch

Question 30

What is the reading on this metric micrometer?

A)0.250 mm
B)0.161 mm
C)0.225 mm
D)0.187 mm