G - Measuring Tools

Question 1

The number of millimetres in one centimetre is:

Answer 1

Ten.

Question 2

The term which best describes the tendency of a body to remain in motion is:

Answer 2

Inertia.

Question 3

Force may be best described as a/an:

Answer 3

Push or pull.

Question 4

Area of a circle is calculated by multiplying the:

Answer 4

Constant 0.7854 by the diameter squared.

Question 5

Convert 21/64 to decimal rounded to three decimal places.

Answer 5

0.328

Question 6

Convert 0.484375 to an exact fraction.

Answer 6

31/64

Question 7

Convert 0.280 to a practical fraction to the nearest 1/32.

Answer 7

9/32

Question 8

Calipers can be used to measure:

Answer 8

Inside or outside diameters.

Question 9

A stepped feeler gauge for measuring a clearance of 0.015 inch will be marked on the blade:

Answer 9

0.014 inch to 0.016 inch

Question 10

A typical telescoping gauge set has a typical range of:

Answer 10

5/16 inch to 6 inches

Question 11

A standard 0 - 1 inch outside imperial micrometer shows 3 large divisions, 3 small divisions and 3 on the thimble. The amount being measured is:

Answer 11

0.378 inch.

Question 12

A standard outside imperial micrometer measures 5.671 inch. The divisions showing on the scale would be:

Answer 12

6 large, 2 small and 21 on the thimble.

Question 13

An inside imperial micrometer with 2 large divisions, 3 small divisions and 15 on the thimble is measuring:

Answer 13

2.290 inch.

Question 14

An inside imperial micrometer measuring 4.678 inch will have what scale readings showing?

Answer 14

1 large, 3 small, 3 on the thimble

Question 15

A 0 to 1 inch vernier outside imperial micrometer is showing 8 large divisions, 3 small divisions, 22 on the thimble and 6 on the vernier. The micrometer is measuring:

Answer 15

0.8976 inch.

Question 16

True or False: A depth micrometer will measure protrusion accurately.

Answer 16

False; A depth micrometer accurately measures a recession

Question 17

A dial indicator plunger should be set to move:

Answer 17

At mid-range of travel

Question 18

Precision measuring tools should be stored:

Answer 18

In a special drawer or cabinet

Question 19

Torque wrenches measure:

Answer 19

Rotational force.

Question 20

If a force of 220 N was applied on a wrench which is 600 mm long, the resulting torque would be:

Answer 20

132 N m.

Question 21

To torque a head bolt to 100 lb-ft, using a torque wrench 2 feet long, you would have to pull on the wrench with …? lb of force.

Answer 21

50