Terms (3) Flashcards
1
Q
Bracket
A
The use of 2 Gauge Blocks that “bracket” an expected measurement, one larger and one smaller.
2
Q
“Checking Zero,” or “Zeroing,”
A
Confirms that when the movable parts of the tool are at the end of their movement range that they read zero.
3
Q
Accuracy
A
How close the the actual value the tool reads
4
Q
Precision
A
Affected by technique and tool condition
5
Q
Resolution
A
The smaller the increments the better the resolution
6
Q
Parralax
A
When two objects at different distances from the eye
appear differently in relation to each other as the viewing angle changes.
