Exam 5: Hand Tools and Shop Equipment

How often should the calibration of a micrometer be checked?

A(n) ____________________ gauge is a thin strip of metal or plastic of known and closely controlled thickness.

Technician A uses a small hole gauge and micrometer to measure the inside diameters of small bores. Technician B uses a dial caliper to take depth measurements. Who is correct?

Identify some common uses of a dial indicator.

A straightedge and feeler gauge are used to measure _____.

One square inch equals 6.452 square centimeters.

Trouble lights are designed to use a standard incandescent bulb or a(n) ____________________ bulb.

Technician A says a tap cuts external threads. Technician B says a die cuts internal threads. Who is correct?

Which of the following measurements requires the use of a precision straightedge as well as a feeler gauge?

Technician A uses a punch to align holes in parts during assembly. Technician B uses a punch to drive out rivets. Who is correct?

A 3/8 inch UNC bolt is being discussed. Technician A says that the bolt diameter is 3/8 inch and that it has 16 threads per inch. Technician B says that the bolt meets the measurement standards developed by the University of North Carolina. Who is correct?