Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Metrology.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Metrology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For bi-directional fringe counting, how many detectors are placed for better balance?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
2.

Which of the following is not true for glass scales?

A. Graduations can be produced by depositing material
B. Easily polished
C. Able to work in case of reflected light but not in transmitting light
D. Ordinary glass has 15-30% less thermal coefficient of expansion than steel
Answer» D. Ordinary glass has 15-30% less thermal coefficient of expansion than steel
3.

Which of the following option is true for the given statements?Statement 1: Stainless steel has a high thermal coefficient of expansion than cast iron hence used to make scales.Statement 2: Most of the scales are produced by duplicating from master scale.

A. T, F
B. F, F
C. T, T
D. F, T
Answer» E.
4.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_TRUE_FOR_GLASS_SCALES??$

A. Graduations can be produced by depositing material
B. Easily polished
C. Able to work in case of reflected light but not in transmitting light
D. Ordinary glass has 15-30% less thermal coefficient of expansion than steel
Answer» D. Ordinary glass has 15-30% less thermal coefficient of expansion than steel
5.

For bi-directional fringe counting, how many detectors are placed for better balance?$

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
6.

What is the condition to obtain fringes of high intensity?

A. Distance between scale and index grating is as far as possible
B. Distance between scale and index grating is minimum
C. Scale and index grating should be overlapped
D. Scale and index grating should be at the right angle
Answer» C. Scale and index grating should be overlapped
7.

For how much travel length, metal reflecting gratings are used?

A. 600 mm
B. 900 mm
C. 1700 mm
D. Greater than 1800 mm
Answer» E.
8.

Which type of visual scale line setting against an index is widely used in sophisticated machines?

A. Simple superposition type
B. Alignment of vernier setting
C. Symmetrical forming between two index marks
D. Asymmetrical forming between index marks
Answer» D. Asymmetrical forming between index marks
9.

What is the length of Prismatic grating?

A. 500 mm
B. 400 mm
C. 300 mm
D. 200 mm
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following option is true for scales and gratings?

A. Ruling in scales are closely spaced
B. Ruling in gratings is far apart
C. Vernier device is required with scales
D. Ruling in scale forms a periodic pattern
Answer» D. Ruling in scale forms a periodic pattern
11.

What is the alternate name of amplitude grating?

A. Ronchi ruling
B. Prismatic grating
C. Phase grating
D. Index grating
Answer» B. Prismatic grating
12.

What is the range of line spacings in gratings?

A. 4 to 200 per mm
B. 200 to 400 per mm
C. 10 to 500 per mm
D. 500 to 600 per mm
Answer» B. 200 to 400 per mm