Deck 6: Micrometer Practice

Question 1

One kilogram equals 1000 cubic centimeters (cc).

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Technician A says a vernier caliper can measure inside diameter and outside diameter. Technician B says measurements in auto industry are commonly made in hundredths of an inch. Who is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Name two common measurements in automotive repair that are made with feeler gauges.

Answer 3

Feeler gauges are commonly used to measure such things as:
valve clearance
piston ring side clearance
crankshaft end play
gaps of spark plugs, piston rings, and ignition points

Question 4

All of the following are types of dial indicator faces EXCEPT _____.

A)continuous counterclockwise
B)balanced
C)continuous clockwise
D)contiguous

Question 5

Technician A says a small-hole gauge is also referred to as a transfer gauge. Technician B says the small-hole gauge is used on valve guides. Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 6

Convert 5 inches to millimeters.

Question 7

Technician A says the threads on the micrometer spindle have 40 threads per inch. Technician B says one complete turn of the micrometer thimble moves the spindle 0.025 inch. Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 8

Metric micrometers are being discussed. Technician A says the hub is graduated in millimeters and half millimeters. Technician B says each revolution of the thimble equals one millimeter on the hub. Which technician is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 9

What is the metric unit of weight?

Question 10

Technician A says micrometers are used primarily to measure inside diameters. Technician B says telescoping gauges are used with micrometers to measure cylinders and bearing bores. Who is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 11

On a metric ruler, hundredths are called millimeters.

Question 12

A digital caliper with an LCD measures either English or metric units to an accuracy of 0.0005.

Question 13

Measurements are being discussed. Technician A says a magnifying glass is sometimes helpful when reading a vernier scale. Technician B says 24.5 mm equals one inch. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 14

Technician A says one advantage of micrometers is they are clear and easy to read. Technician B says micrometers are consistent and accurate. Which technician is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 15

A gauge standard is used to calibrate a micrometer.

Question 16

The metric measurement of volume is the liter.

Question 17

What is plastigage?

Question 18

If a micrometer spindle must be moved a long way to adjust it, roll the ____ on your arm or hand.

A)ratchet
B)barrel
C)sleeve
D)thimble

Question 19

What is the metric equivalent of the English system measurement, foot-pounds, used for torque readings?

Question 20

Technician A says a micrometer may have a digital readout. Technician B says a micrometer may have a decimal equivalent chart stamped on it. Who is correct?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both technicians
D)Neither technician

Question 21

Technician A says that a gauge block is used to measure valve lash (clearance). Technician B says that the vernier scale on a micrometer measures to 0.001". Who is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 22

On precision measuring instruments, how is 1⁄10" expressed with decimals?

Question 23

Approximately how many cubic inches equals 2.7 liters?

Question 24

One liter equals:

A)1000 cubic centimeters
B)1 quart
C)1 gallon
D)None of the above

Question 25

Convert 127 millimeters to inches.

Question 26

The metric measuring system is based on:

A)The gold standard
B)The number 10
C)Fractions of 1⁄64"
D)The distance between the earth and the moon

Question 27

Which scale on the micrometer is used to measure to 0.0001"?

Question 28

What is the extra gauge that long-range dial indicators have?

Question 29

A vernier caliper can measure:

A)Inside diameter
B)Outside diameter
C)Depth
D)All of the above

Question 30

Technician A says that one revolution of the micrometer thimble equals 1⁄40 inch. Technician B says that one revolution of the micrometer thimble equals 0.025 inch. Who is right?

A)Technician A
B)Technician B
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 31

Name the tool used to calibrate a micrometer.

Question 32

Approximately how many cubic inches are there in 1 liter?

Question 33

Convert 5 inches to millimeters.

Question 34

When reading a small-hole gauge, how is the micrometer reading taken in relation to the split in the ball, on the split, or 90° to it?

Question 35

Name an instrument that would be used to measure end play of a shaft.