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ASQ CQT Metrology and Calibration Practice Quiz

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Q1.A dial indicator is set against a shaft, and the shaft is turned one full revolution. Each division on the dial is $0.01$ mm and one revolution of the pointer is $1.00$ mm. The pointer swings between the two positions shown and goes no further.

What is the total indicator reading?
- A. $0.15$ mm
- B. $0.19$ mm✓ Correct answer
- C. $0.39$ mm
- D. $0.58$ mm
Explanation
Total indicator reading is the swing of the pointer in one full turn of the part, so it is the highest reading minus the lowest reading:

$TIR = R_{\text{high}} - R_{\text{low}}$

Substituting the two marked positions, each division being $0.01$ mm:

$TIR = 39(0.01) - 20(0.01) = 0.39 - 0.20 = 0.19 \text{ mm}$

$0.39$ mm is only the highest reading, not the swing between the two.
Reference: CQT BoK III
Q2.A calibration technician wrings three gauge blocks into the stack shown below and stands it on a surface plate to set a height gauge.

What height does the stack set?
- A. $2.1004$ in
- B. $2.2504$ in
- C. $2.3540$ in
- D. $2.3504$ in✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Wrung blocks behave as one solid block, so the height of the stack is the sum of the sizes of the blocks in it:

$H = L_1 + L_2 + L_3$

Substituting the three printed sizes:

$H = 2.000 + 0.250 + 0.1004 = 2.3504 \text{ in}$

$2.1004$ in leaves out the $0.250$ in block. $2.3540$ in comes from writing the last two digits of the thin block the wrong way round, which is an easy slip on a four place size.
Reference: CQT BoK III

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Measurement terminology and basic metrology concepts
Accuracy, precision, resolution, and sensitivity
Bias, repeatability, and reproducibility
Measurement uncertainty
Calibration principles
Calibration intervals
Traceability to recognized standards
Measurement standards and reference standards
Selection of appropriate measuring instruments
Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators
Surface plates and comparators
Gage blocks and master standards
Care, handling, and storage of measuring equipment
Environmental effects on measurement
Out-of-calibration conditions
Calibration records and status identification
Measurement system variation
Practical inspection and calibration scenarios
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Q1.A dial indicator is set against a shaft, and the shaft is turned one full revolution. Each division on the dial is 0.010.010.01 mm and one revolution of the pointer is 1.001.001.00 mm. The pointer swings between the two positions shown and goes no further.What is the total indicator reading?

Explanation

Q2.A calibration technician wrings three gauge blocks into the stack shown below and stands it on a surface plate to set a height gauge.What height does the stack set?