Chapter 6: Measurement

Question 1

______ is described as the distance on a straight line between two points

Answer 1

Linear measurement

Question 2

Name 4 examples of linear measurement instruments

Answer 2

Rulers
Scales
Tapes
Calipers

Question 3

The _____ is the most used linear measuring instrument

Answer 3

6 inch scale

Question 4

The standard units of linear measurement are the _______

Answer 4

inch & meter

Question 5

From what point should you begin measuring when using a steel rule?

Answer 5

1st major division

Question 6

What is the main part of a micrometer called?

Answer 6

spindle

Question 7

what type caliper is used for measuring the diameter of a hole?

Answer 7

inside caliper

Question 8

In North America, the most common unit of measurement is the ______

Answer 8

inch

Question 9

Most other countries use the ____ unit of measurement

Answer 9

meter

Question 10

Calipers and micrometers are used for ______ diameter measurements

Answer 10

inside and outside

Question 11

The tool used most for angular measurement is the ______

Answer 11

square

Question 12

Angles are measured in ______ but can be broken down further when precision is needed

Answer 12

degrees

Question 13

A necessary skill for Maintenance Technicians is the ability to _____

Answer 13

read a scale

Question 14

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and 1/64 are the main divisions on an ______

Answer 14

inch scale

Question 15

______ are divided into tenths of inches and hundredths of inches

Answer 15

Machinists scales

Question 16

The main divisions on a metric scale are _______

Answer 16

centimeters

Question 17

The most common size of scales and rulers are ______

Answer 17

6 or 12 inches long

Question 18

When using a worn scale, begin the measurement on the _____ division from the end of the scale

Answer 18

first major

Question 19

Steel ______ wind into a case and are spring loaded to retract automatically

Answer 19

measuring tapes

Question 20

The ____ caliper is the most precision of all caliper type

Answer 20

vernier

Question 21

A _____ uses a fine pitched screw to move along a scale to allow for precision measurements

Answer 21

micrometer

Question 22

_____ are small precision fixed blade squares

Answer 22

Try squares

Question 23

__________ have different movable heads that can be used for different types of works

Answer 23

Combination squares

Question 24

The Precision Measurement Tool motto is:

Answer 24

keep clean and dry, wipe down with light oil after use, don’t abuse or misuse

Question 25

When using precision measurement tools it is important to develop a _____ or _____ when measuring to insure a proper reading

Answer 25

touch , feel