Measuring Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a factor in measuring length?

• Technique

• Device

• Object size

• Object color

Which of the following is the largest unit of length?

• Millimetre (mm)

• Centimetre (cm)

• Metre (m)

• Kilometre (km)

What is the main advantage of using a micrometer?

• High precision measurements

• Measuring long distances

• Measuring angles

• Measuring weight

Which device would be least suitable for measuring the width of a table?

• Micrometer

• Steel tape measure

• Calliper

• Engineer’s steel rule

What is the primary use of a micrometer?

• To measure temperature

• To precisely measure distances or thicknesses

• To measure weight

• To measure speed

Which type of calliper is known for having a digital display?

• Vernier calliper

• Dial calliper

• Electronic calliper

• Mechanical calliper

What is the main function of a vernier caliper?

• To measure weight

• To measure length with high precision

• To measure temperature

• To measure speed

What does the vernier caliper measure?

• Volume

• Length, thickness and depth

• Temperature

• Speed

What is the key feature of the vernier scale?

• It is colorful

• It is digital

• It has graduations slightly displaced from the main scale

• It is used for decoration

Why might callipers be useful in certain situations?

• They are more accurate than digital tools

• They can access surfaces difficult for larger instruments

• They are cheaper than other measuring tools

• They can measure temperature