Tools and their uses(2018)

Question 1

What instrument is used for measuring distances between two points, transferring, or comparing measurements?

Answer 1

Divider

Question 2

Wing-type dividers are available in what lengths, in inches

Answer 2

6,8, and 12

Question 3

What tool is used in conjunction with a scale or rule to determining the thickness of a surface?

Answer 3

Caliper

Question 4

Slide calipers can be used for what purpose

Answer 4

measuring inside dimensions

Question 5

What type of caliper measures distances beyond the range of calipers?

Answer 5

Trammel

Question 6

On a vernier caliper, the nerdier scale is divided in to how many parts

Answer 6

25

Question 7

What result, if anything, occurs when calipers are dropped?

Answer 7

causes inaccurate measurements

Question 8

What tool measures distances to the nearest one-thousandth of an inch?

Answer 8

Micrometer

Question 9

The Navy uses outside, inside and what other type of micrometer?

Answer 9

depth

Question 10

What distance is the longest movement a micrometer spindle can make, in inches?

Answer 10

1

Question 11

A 6-inch micrometer will measure work between which thickness?

Answer 11

5-6 inches

Question 12

On a standard micrometer, one complete revolution of the micrometer screw will move with spindle what distance in inches?

Answer 12

.025

Question 13

On a vernier micrometer, the ten spaces on the vernier are equivalent to what number of spaces on the thimble?

Answer 13

nine

Question 14

T/F: Micrometers should be coated with a light coat of oil to prevent rust?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the simplest, most common measuring tool?

Answer 15

Flat steel rule

Question 16

What minimum distance will the folding rule section measure, in inches?

Answer 16

6

Question 17

What measuring tape length, in feet, is the most common?

Answer 17

25

Question 18

What measuring device is designed to take lengthy exterior measurements?

Answer 18

measuring wheel

Question 19

What PPE must you always wear when using measuring tools?

Answer 19

eye protection

Question 20

Which of the following isa rule for caring measuring tapes?

Answer 20

keep the case intact

Question 21

What type of level has an extra-large vial to ensure accuracy?

Answer 21

Machinist’s

Question 22

On the carpenter’s level, one vial is mounted vertically and another is mounted horizontally; what angle does the third vial measure, in degrees?

Answer 22

45

Question 23

Which level is used to hang on a cord?

Answer 23

line

Question 24

Which materials can machinist’s scribers mark or score?

Answer 24

Steel, Glass, Copper

Question 25

To protect the points of scribers, what item can be places over them?

Answer 25

A Cork

Question 26

When using a square as a saw guide, what item should you use to hold the square?

Answer 26

A Clamp

Question 27

By what characteristic are surface gages classified?

Answer 27

Length of spindle

Question 28

Which tools can be used to measure the thickness of paint?

Answer 28

Dial depth gage

Question 29

On what axis should measurements be made with depth gages?

Answer 29

Longitudinal

Question 30

What tool provides a true and smooth surface to make accurate measurements?

Answer 30

Surface plate

Question 31

To prevent rust, you should apply a light coat of what product to all metal parts of gages?

Answer 31

Oil

Question 32

Which tools is used as a standard to determine whether or not one or more dimensions are within specified limits?

Answer 32

ring and snap gages

Question 33

What class of gages has a commercial finish?

Answer 33

Z

Question 34

Before using gage blocks, you should take which actions?

Answer 34

remove the coast of rust preventive compound from the gage blocks

Question 35

When checking gages, at what location should they be placed?

Answer 35

in your hands

Question 36

Marking gages are usually made from which materials?

Answer 36

wood or steel

Question 37

A wire gage is normally what shape?

Answer 37

Circular