Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Metrology.

This section includes 9 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.

At which part of the precision straight edge is generally lapped?

A. Edges only
B. Base only
C. Base and edges both
D. All over the surface
Answer» B. Base only
2.

Which of the following is not the factor affecting the accuracy of straightness measurement by optics?

A. Air turbulence
B. Optics fixed rigidly
C. Slope error
D. Localised heat sources
Answer» C. Slope error
3.

What is the range of straightness measurement in straightness measurement optics?

A. ±2.5 mm
B. ±5 mm
C. ±10 mm
D. ±20 mm
Answer» B. ¬¨¬®¬¨¬±5 mm
4.

What is the position of straightness interferometer in straightness measurement optics?

A. Before laser head
B. After straightness reflector
C. Between laser head and straightness reflector
D. No need of interferometer
Answer» D. No need of interferometer
5.

What is the name of a pair of straight edges?

A. Drum sticks
B. Lower pair
C. Winding sticks
D. Self closed pair
Answer» D. Self closed pair
6.

For checking straightness, straight edge is placed over a surface and these two are viewed against the light. Which of the following option true if colour of light is red?

A. Gap between 0.12 to 0.17 mm
B. Gap between 0.2 to 0.7 mm
C. Gap between 1.7 to 2 mm
D. Gap between 0.0012 to 0.0017 mm
Answer» E.
7.

What is the tolerance of the straightness of a line?

A. Maximum deviation from the straight line joining two extremities
B. Maximum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
C. Minimum deviation from the straight line joining two extremities
D. Minimum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
Answer» B. Maximum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
8.

Which of the following represents the quality of straightness in precision engineering?

A. Spirit level
B. Straight edge
C. Autocollimator
D. Dial indicator
Answer» C. Autocollimator
9.

Who gave the fundamental principle of straightness measurement?

A. Bryan
B. Moire
C. Euler
D. Amedeo
Answer» B. Moire