Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Metrology.

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1.

Which of the following is incorrect about the precision scale?

A. Precision scale of reference standard is of a H section
B. Fine lines are engraved parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar
C. Lines are engraved by using ruling engine
D. Lines are scribed with a sharp diamond cutter
Answer» C. Lines are engraved by using ruling engine
2.

Which of the following option is true for given statements about meter (line standard)?Statement 1: Diameter of rollers is 0.5 cm.Statement 2: Rollers are placed at a distance of 751 mm.

A. T, F
B. F, F
C. T, T
D. ?Statement 1: Diameter of rollers is 0.5 cm.Statement 2: Rollers are placed at a distance of 751 mm.a) T, Fb) F, Fc) T, Td) F, T
Answer» E.
3.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_INCORRECT_ABOUT_THE_PRECISION_SCALE??$

A. Precision scale of reference standard is of a H section
B. Fine lines are engraved parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar
C. Lines are engraved by using ruling engine
D. Lines are scribed with a sharp diamond cutter
Answer» C. Lines are engraved by using ruling engine
4.

By which material metre (line standard) bar is made of?

A. Bronze
B. Platinum
C. Platinum-bronze alloy
D. Platinum-iridium alloy
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following is incorrect about the metre (line standard)?

A. It is inoxidisable
B. Kept at 10<sup>o</sup>C
C. Supported by two rollers
D. Have a web type section
Answer» C. Supported by two rollers
6.

What is the distance between supports for a simply supported beam? (where L is length of the bar)

A. 0.557 L
B. 0.554 L
C. 0.575 L
D. 0.577 L
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following option is correct about straight edges?

A. Deflection be minimum at the centre
B. Deflection be maximum at the centre
C. Deflection be minimum at right most part
D. Deflection be minimum at left most part
Answer» B. Deflection be maximum at the centre
8.

Gold plugs are inserted into Yard. How many lines are engraved on a plug?

A. 2 transversely and 2 longitudinally
B. 3 transversely and 2 longitudinally
C. 2 transversely and 3 longitudinally
D. 3 transversely and 3 longitudinally
Answer» C. 2 transversely and 3 longitudinally
9.

Which of the following is incorrect about line standard?

A. These are legal standards
B. A round recess, half inch away from the ends is cut at both ends
C. Slope at the ends is zero
D. Points of supports are called ‘Airy’ points
Answer» C. Slope at the ends is zero
10.

What is the length of the Imperial standard yard?

A. 38 m
B. 38 mm
C. 38 inches
D. 38 cm
Answer» D. 38 cm
11.

Which of the following is not a line standard?

A. Yard
B. Meter
C. Precision scale
D. Length bar
Answer» E.