Measurement Tools Quiz

What is the smallest distance that can be read on a micrometer?

• 0.001 mm

• 0.01 mm

• 0.1 mm

• 1 mm

Which part of the micrometer is used to maintain a uniform measuring pressure?

• Anvil

• Locking lever

• Spindle

• Ratchet stop

What is the accuracy of a micrometer compared to a vernier caliper?

• 0.1 mm

• 0.01 mm

• 1 mm

• 0.02 mm

What is the purpose of the locking lever in a micrometer?

• To adjust the measurement scale

• To maintain uniform pressure

• To measure depth

• To clean the instrument

What is the function of the graduated thimble in a micrometer?

• To measure height

• To measure depth

• To obtain 50 divisions of the main scale

• To measure gear tooth

What is the reading of the graduated sleeve measurement if it shows 8.5 mm?

• 7.5 mm

• 8 mm

• 8.5 mm

• 9 mm

What is the reading of the graduated thimble scale if it shows 0.35 mm?

• 0.35 mm

• 0.3 mm

• 0.4 mm

• 0.25 mm

What is the measurement if the micrometer reading shows 12.73 mm?

• 12.75 mm

• 12.8 mm

• 12.7 mm

• 12.73 mm

What is the function of the ratchet stop in a micrometer?

• To maintain uniform pressure

• To adjust the measurement scale

• To measure depth

• To clean the instrument

What is the reading of the graduated sleeve measurement if it shows 5.2 mm?

• 5.5 mm

• 5 mm

• 4.8 mm

• 5.2 mm