1.

2
3

The involutes profile of a spur gear is related to?

a
Root circle

Pitch circle

Addendum circle

The angle between the line of action and the common tangent to the pitch circle is given by?
a
Flank angle
b
Tooth angle
c
Included angle
d
Pressure angle
The path traced by a point on a circle that is rolling on the straight line without slipping is ?
a
involute
b
epicycloid
c

Base circle

Cycloid

hypocycloid

The tooth profile of mating gears is kept uniformly thin which results in a small play between mating
tooth surfaces, this is called?
a
backlash

Lead correction

None of these

Pitch correction

In order to measure the chordial thickness of a gear using the gear calliper, the position of the blade is

set to?
a
The entire depth of the gear tooth
b
Addendum of the gear tooth
c
Dedendum of the gear tooth
d
Top surface of the gear tooth
Which of the following is the tester in which the gear being inspected is made to mesh with a standard

gear and a dial indicator is used to capture the radial errors?

a
Pitch-checking instrument
b
Johnson gear tester
c
Parkinson gear tester
d
Mc Millan gear tester
The angle formed between the flank of the thread and the perpendicular to the axis of the thread,

which passes through the fundamental triangle is called?

a
A helix angle
b
A flank angle
c
A lead angle
d
An included angle
The indicator that enables the application of the pressure already decided upon the screw thread in a

bench micrometer is called?

a
A fiducial indicator
b
A pressure indicator
c
A span indicator
d
None of these
In wire method the diameter of the wire, selected should be such that it makes contact with the screw

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along the?
a
Outer diameter
b
Root diameter
c
Pitch cylinder
d
Axis of the screw
In a two wire method, the diameter of a best sized wire is given by?

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11.

a
d= (p/2)sec(x/2)
b
d= (p/4)sec(x/2)
c
d= (p/2)cosec(x/2)
d
d= (p/2)cot(x/2)
The pitch error that occurs whenever the tool velocity ratio is incorrect, but constant is referred to as

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a?
a
Cyclic error
b
Velocity error
c
Progressive error
d
Non-progressive error
In which of the following cases is the pitch measured parallel to the thread axis correct, but the

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thread arew not cut to a true helix

a
Drunken threads
c
Withworth thread
The two methods of inspecting screw threads are?

b
d

Sunken threads
Metric thread

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1.

2
3

a
Inspection by constants and variables
b
Inspection by quality and cost
c
Inspection by variables and attributes
d
Inspection of attributes
Thread gauges that are used to inspect external thread forms are called?
a
Plug screw gauges
b
Ring screw gauges
c
External screw gauges
d
All of these
A "NOT GO" screw gauge will primarily check for?
a
Outer diameter and nothing else
b
Inside diameter and nothing else
c
Effective diameter and nothing else
d
All of these

In Comparator measurement , precision depends on

a
Least count of the comparator

Least count of the standard

All of these

b
d

Interchange method
Parkinson method

Graduations in starting from zero and

Least count of the scale of the instrument

In case of a comparator , measurement is done by

a
Displacement method
c
Direct method
A balanced dial in a dial gauge has
a
Graduations in both metric and British systems

extending to the end of the

d

recommended range
Graduations in logarithmic scale

How is the precision of a dial comparator determined?

a
By comparison of the readings with slip gauges

By dispersal of a series of readings

From the distance between dial

c
4

6
7

Graduations marked both ways of zero

From the manufacturer's specifications

graduations
-------Contact point is most preferred in dial gauges, since it presents point contact to the mating
surface irrespective of whether it is flat or cylindrical
a
Spherical
b
Flat
c
Tapered
d
Button
The basic principle of the Johansson mikrokator is based on
a
Johansson movement
b
Abbey movement
c
Abraham movement
d
Abramson movement
With respect to the johansson mikrokator , which of the following statements is true?
a
Magnification varies inversely with the number b
Magnification varies directly with the
of turns and width of the metal strip
c

The more the number of turns of the strip, the

number of turns and width of the metal

d

strip
The thicker the strip, the higher the

higher the magnification.

magnification.
In a sigma mechanical comparator, magnification is obtained
a
In a single stage
b
In two stages
c
In three stages
d
Depending on the manufacturer's
instruction
Double reflection of light using a pair of mirrors is a unique feature of
a
An autocollimator
b
A colinometer
c
A Zeiss ultra-optimeter
d
An optical projector

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Which of the following comparators is best suited for inspection of small gears and screws ?

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11.
12
13

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a
Autocollimator
b
Profile projector
c
Johansson mikrokator
d
Zeiss ultra-optimeter
Which of following comparators is non-contact type?
a
Johansson mikrokator
b
Mechanical optical comparator
c
Sigma comparator
d
LVDT
Which of the following gauges is relatively free from operator's error?
a
Mutual inductance
b
Mutual capacitance
c
Mutual resistance
d
Mutual induction
Which of the following gauges is relatively free from operator's error?
a
Sigma mechanical comparator
b
Zeiss ultra-optimeter
c
Pneumatic gauge
d
All of these
Which of the following comparators can give amplification of up to 50,000?
a
LVDT
b
Solex pneumatic gauge
c
Dial gauge
d
Sigma electgronic comparator
How many orifices will you recommend for pneumatic gauging of triangular out-of-roundeness
(lobbing )?
a
one
c
three

b
d

Two
Four

Surface texture depends to large extent on

a
Material composition
b
Type of manufacturing operation
c
Skill of the operator
d
Accuracy of measurement
Peaks and valleys of surface irregularities are called
a
Waves
b
manifolds
c
asperities
d
Perspectives
While roughness is referred to as a primary texture-------------- is called a secondary texture.
a
waviness
b
Error of form
c
Lay
d
Error of geometry
The direction of the predominant surface pattern, ordinarily determined by the production process

used for manufacturing the component, is referred to as

a
Lay
b
Flaw
c
waviness
d
None of these
Irregularities that occur in isolation for infrequently because of specific causes such as scratches,

2.
3

7
8
9

cracks, and blemishes are called.

a
Surface texture
c
waviness
The direction of a lay is
a
The direction that the stylus trace is made
c
Perpendicular to the asperities

b
d

Lay
Flaws

b
d

The direction of the asperities

Any selected straight line taken as

reference
The average height from a mean line of all ordinates of the surface, regardless of sign, is the
a
RMS value
b
Rz value
c
Ra value
d
Rm value
The datum created by a skid or shoe is the locus of its----- as it slides along the workpiece surface
a
Centre of curvature
b
Centre of its bottom
c
Centre line
d
All of these
A--------provides a quick-fix means of conducting an initial investigation before attempting a major
investigation of surface quality

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a
Tomlinson surface meter
b
Taylor-hobson talysurf
c
Light interference microscope
d
Profilometer
Which of the following is the best analogy for the trace of a stylus instrument/
a
A topographical map
b
Rolling ball
c
A pin-ball machine
d
A phonograph
What characteristics of asperities are quantified by the stylus instruments?
a
peakedness
b
Heights
c
Percentages
d
Volumes
The frequency of the stylus movement as it rises up and down the workpiece surface is determined by
a
The traversing speed
b
The length of stylus
c
The curvature of skid
d
All of these
The measurement of roughness is relatively undistored
a
Irrespective of the phase difference between
b
If the stylus and the skid are in phase
c

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1.

the stylus and the skid

If the stylus and the skid have a large phase

In none of these

difference
In graphs, heights of asperities are exaggerated compared to their spacing This is known as.
a
Aspect ratio
b
Articulated ratio
c
Asperities ratio
d
Distortion ratio
The mecrin instrument assesses the surface irregularities thorough
a
Fringe pattern
b
Air-leakage method
c
Frictional properties
d
Thermal properties

While measuring the angle of a work piece using a universal bevel protector in clockwise direction, in
which quadrants can the angle, be read directly from the scale?
a

Quadrants I and II

Quadrants I and III

Quadrants I only

All the quadrants

Which of the following statement is false with respect to a level protractor?

a

If the angle of a work part is being measured in

II quadrant, the actual angle is given by the

measured in IV quadrant, the actual

supplement.

angle is given by the supplement

The angle measured in II quadrant is always an

absolute angle
3

If the angle of a work part is being

The angle measured in IV quadrant is

always an absolute angle.

Which type of bevel protractor has a vernier scale as well as an acute angle attachment?
a

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

The purpose of providing relief holes in sine bars is to

Improve accuracy

Reduce weight

Improve precision

Reduce wear

The maximum angle that can be set using a Sine bar is limited to
a

15

45

30

60

The shorter the Sine bar, the better the

Which of the following statements is true?

a

The longer the Sine bar, the better the accuracy.

accuracy

Accuracy of a Sine bar does not depend on an

A sine bar cannot measure

ambient temp.
unknown angles
What is the maximum number of angle gauges required to set any angle between 0 and 180 in

increments of 5?
a

10

12

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An angle dekkor is a small variation of

Which of following statement is true?

a

An angle dekkor is a small variation of a

clinometer.

An angle dekkor is a small variation of a Sine

an autocollimator.

None of these

bar.
9

Which of following instruments is capable of measuring compound angles?

a

Sine centre

Compound Sine plate

Compound Surface plate

All of these.

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Which of the following is correct if the 5 angle block is reversed and combined with the 30

angle block?

c
11.

The resulting angle becomes 25

The resulting angle becomes 35

The resulting angle remains 30

d
Such a combination is not 30
It is much easier to calibrate angle gauge blocks compared to slip gauges, because

Angle gauges are made of superior material.

There are better instruments to

calibrate angles rather than linear
dimensions.

The angle being measured is always a portion

The angle being measured is a portion

of a full circle and is therefore, self-

of a triangle comparing 180.

providing.
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Which of the following can extend the range of the angle block set to 360 ?
a

c
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True square

Combination set

Try square
d
Sine plate
The performance of the spirit level is governed by the geometrical relationship between the
bubble and

A single datum

Its top plate

Three retrenches along mutually

.
c

Two references

perpendicular directions
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The sensitivity of a spirit level depends on

a

The width of the bubble

Accuracy of base plate

The radius of curvature of the bubble

.
c

Both (a) and (b)

tube
Precision measurement of angles of non-mirror quality surfaces is possible only with

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a

A laser autocollimator

A visual autocollimator

Any of these

.
c

An angle dekkor

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Laser can be represented as a sine wave whose wavelength remains constant for
a

A given temp

A given frequency

A given color

None of these

In metrology applications, lasers are employed in the bandwidth of

a

c
3

0.04-0.05 m

0.4-0.5 m

4-5 m
d
40-50 m
In a laser transducer, the movement of the measurement reflector with a velocity v causes a
frequency shift f1 in the measurement beam and is known as

Doppler effect

Seibek effect

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Bipolar effect

Johnson effect

The CMM enables the location of point co-ordinates in a

a

3D space

2D space

Horizontal plane only

Vertical plane only.

The__________ type configuration is a good choice for CMM if better rigidity in the structure is
required.
a

c
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Cantilever

Bridge

Moving arm
d
Gantry
In a CMM, the probes that make use of electronic technology to ensure application of optimum
contact pressure are called

a
c
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Soft probes

Hard probes

Powered probes
d
Mild probes
Which of the following commands does not belong to the measurement function library of a
CMM?

c
8

Conversion from SI units to British

Switching of coordinate system

Formatting
d
Datum selection
The minimum separation of a pair of parallel planes that will just contain all the points on the
surface is a measure of

a
c
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Straightness

Parallelism

Squareness
d
Flatness
_______ has two highly finished surfaces, which are perpendicular to each other with a high
degree of accuracy and are used as an accessory for testing squareness.

10

An optical square

A standard square

c
A set square
d
All of these
The general way of describing cylindricity of a component is the

.
a
c
11.

Minimum-zone method

Maximum-zone method

Limited-zone method
d
Cylinder-zone method
In the acceptance test to evaluate deflection of the spindle, the main accessory is

a
c
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A clinometer

A spirit level

An LTD
d
A DTD
In case of a machine vision system, the discrete addressable picture elements are popularly
referred to as

a
c
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a
c
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Photo detectors
b
Pixels
Pixars
d
Data points
The digitized frame of the image in a machine vision system is referred to as the
ADC
Frame buffer

b
d

Vision buffer
DAC

Which of the following is not related to feature extraction?

a
Length
b
Width
c
Perimeter
d
Density
In the process of feature extraction, __________ is done in order to eliminate the possibility of
wrong identification when two objects have closely resembling features.

2.

3
4

Feature weighting

Feature building

Feature indexing

Feature elimination

What characteristics of light makes it a standard?

a

It is easily sensed by the human eye.

It's colour can be selected as per the

It is easily refracted

user's choice
The length of waves is known and

unvarying
Which of the following typifies measurement with light waves?
a
Gauge block
b
Perfectly lapped surfaces
c
Comparison measurement
d
Optical flats
What was the contribution to Albert A. Michelson to Metrology?
a
He used light waves to calibrate gauge blocks
b
He invented laser Interferometry
c
He showed that only cadmium is the reliable
d
He had nothing to do with metrology
What is the significance of krypton-86 in measuring length?
a

It produces pleasant colors.

It is the only wavelength that does not

It is less harmful to the human eye

fluctuate
It is the most easily reproducible
wavelength

The main use of a tool maker's microscope is in measuring

a
phase shift of monochromatic light
b

shape,size and angle of small

components
Contours of large machine parts

biological degradation of small machine

components

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The element that makes a microscope a measuring instrument is

a
objective lens
b
reticle
c
light beam
d
none of these
The types of illumination modes available in a toolmaker's microscope are
a
form illumination and feature illumination
b
form illumination and surface
c

feature illumination and contour illumination

illumination
contour illumination and surface
illuminatin

A pentaprism is used in optical squares because it

a

is easy to install and repair

(b)

(c) (d)

is not affected by errors in the

mounting arrangement

c
is sensitive to errors in mounting arrangements
In case of fringes, the dark areas will occur

can spit light into muptiple rays

when the path difference of two light

when there is path difference between two light

rays

when the path difference of two light rays from

rays from the same source amounts to

d

an even number of half wavelenghts

in none of these

when the path difference of two light

the same source amounts to an odd number of

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half wavelenghts
In case of fringes,the bright areas will occur
a
when there is no path difference between two
light rays
c

when the path difference of two light rays from

rays from the same source amounts to

d

an even number of half wavelengths

in all of these

the same source amounts to an odd number of

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12
13

half wavelenghts
An optical flat can be employed to measure height differences in the range of
a
0.01-0.1mm
b
10-100mm

c
1-10mm
One major limitation of laser interferometry is that
a
it generates only two wavelengths
c
it generates only a single wavelength
The term 'grating' means that
a
rulings are spaced relatively far apart requiring

1-10m

b
d

it does not have a constant wavelength.

it's wavelength cannot be predicted

rulings need not have any pattern

rulings are more closely

some type of interpolating device to make

accurate settings
c

rulings follow a logarithmic scale

spaced,producing periodic pattern

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without blank gaps

When two similar gratings are placed face to face with their lines parallel,there will appear a series of

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bands,popularly known as
a
Pitter fringes
b
c
Moire fringes
d
In a bifilar reticle,precise settings can be made because

De morgan fringes
Michaelson fringes

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c

the reticle has cross-wires at an angle of 45'

broken line are used for cross wires

b
d

thick cross-wires are used

parallel line spaced slightly wider than
scale lines