Deck 6: Measuring

Question 1

What is the metric unit of weight?

Answer 1

The metric unit of weight is the gram.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

What is plastigage?

Question 6

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

Question 7

A gauge standard is used to calibrate a micrometer.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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

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

Question 12

One kilogram equals 1000 cubic centimeters (cc).

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Convert 5 inches to millimeters.

Question 18

On a metric ruler, hundredths are called millimeters.

Question 19

The metric measurement of volume is the liter.

Question 20

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