Chapter 12

Question 1

A _________ __________ is a direct-reading measuring instrument used to make fast, accurate measurements.

slide caliper

outside caliper

micrometer caliper

inside caliper

Answer 1

slide caliper

Question 2

To read a metric micrometer a mechanic should take which steps?

Count the number of lines easily visible between the last number on the sleeve and the thimble.

Identify the frame size of the micrometer being used.

All of the above.

List numbers of millimeters indicated by the largest number visible on the sleeve.

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

A ______________ ____________ is a direct-reading, precision measuring tool, which can measure to .001 inch.

slide caliper

outside caliper

micrometer caliper

inside caliper

Answer 3

micrometer caliper

Question 4

______________ are instruments used to measure the diameter or thickness of an object.

Tape measure

Calipers

Gauges

English Micrometer

Answer 4

calipers

Question 5

____________ calipers measure inside distances such as the diameter of an engine cylinder.

Inside

Upright

Gauge

Outside

Answer 5

Inside

Question 6

____________ calipers measure outside of round objects such as pipes.

Outside

Inside

Gauge

Upright

Answer 6

Outside

Question 7

Which measuring device does the article suggest is a more accurate?

micrometer

calipers

Answer 7

micrometer

Question 8

Which measuring device does the article imply to be easier to use?

micrometer

caliper

Answer 8

caliper

Question 9

Center-to-center measurements can be made using a(n) _________
centerline calipers.

Answer 9

offset

Question 10

Calipers are measuring instruments used to measure _________ dimensions.

Answer 10

physical

Question 11

Micrometers are often configured for __________ measuring types.

large

random

specific

Answer 11

specific

Question 12

One rotation of the thimble opens the micrometer _________ of an inch.

.00025

.025

.25

.0025

Answer 12

.025

Question 13

The thimble rotates around what part of the micrometer?

spindle

vernier scale

anvil

sleeve

Answer 13

sleeve

Question 14

The outer part of the micrometer that is turned with human fingers is called the __________.

a.
vernier scale

b.
spindle

c.
thimble

d.
sleeve

Answer 14

c. thimble

Question 15

the fourth digit of measurement or the thousandths place is read on what part of the micrometer?

a.
spindle

b.
vernier scale

c.
thimble

d.
sleeve

Answer 15

b. vernier scale

Question 16

________ rotation of the thimble will reveal the first “tick” mark on the sleeve.

Answer 16

One