A Quiz For Thread Gauge

Question 1: What are the two types of thread gauges?

A) Plug gauges and ring gauges

B) Thread pitch gauges and screw gauges

C) Thread ring gauges and thread plug gauges

D) Vernier calipers and rulers

E) None of the above

Correct answer: A

Question 2: What is the purpose of a thread gauge?

A) To measure the depth of thread in a screw or nut

B) To check the outer diameter of threaded parts

C) To determine the pitch or lead of a screw thread

D) To ensure that the thread meets the required specifications

E) None of the above

Correct answer: D

Question 3: What is the unit of measurement commonly used to express thread pitch for metric fasteners?

A) Threads per inch (TPI)

B) Millimeters

C) Inches

D) Centimeters

E) None of the above

Correct answer: B

Question 4: What is the purpose of a thread pitch gauge?

A) To measure the major diameter of a threaded fastener

B) To check the dimensions of a specific thread form angle, pitch, and diameter

C) To determine the pitch or lead of a screw thread

D) To provide a go/no-go assessment of the specified dimensional tolerances of threaded parts

E) None of the above

Correct answer: C

Question 5: What is the function of a thread ring gauge?

A) To measure the pitch diameter of an internally threaded part

B) To check the outer diameter of threaded parts

C) To determine the pitch or lead of a screw thread

D) To provide a go/no-go assessment of the specified dimensional tolerances of threaded parts

E) None of the above

Correct answer: B

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