ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
a ___________ is a measurement tool that measures part dimensions by indicating the
amount of distance its probe moves when placed against the part. - dial indicator
manufacturing workers can sue a calibrated torque wrench to ___________. - measure
the appropriate amount of torque
company standards determine how often ___________ is performed. - a calibration of
surface finish gauges
the dial indicator makes measurements using the ___________ method. - indirect
comparison
metals that contain iron, such as steel are called ___________ metals. - ferrous
___________ measures the difference between an objects dimension and and object of
known length. - indirect comparison
the best method for checking the height of two or more parts is to use a dial indicator
and stand, gauge block and a ___________. - surface plate
image magnification is used in what type of device? - optical comparator
a ___________ avoids the errors of hand held instruments by locating the parts in the
same place each time a measurement is made. - fixture
the digital indicator uses the ___________ method to determine the measurement of a
part. - indirect comparison
an accurately finished base is a feature of ___________. - measurement instruments
used with a surface plate
a device that is always used as a reference surface is a ___________. - surface plate
to eliminate indicator measurement error a device called a ___________ is used as a
reference part. - gauge block
the date due for calibration must appear on the calibration label of___________. -
measurement and test equipment
The process of zeroing the probe using a part that has been found to be a precise
length is known as __________. - mastering
the different grades of ___________ each have different tolerances. - gauge blocks
, the advantage of ___________ is that they are easy to use and very low in cost. - check
sheets
For product quality to benefit from statistical process control data sets must be
__________. - collected and saved on a regular basis
continuous quality improvement programs can ___________ - increase profits even if
sales do not increase
the number of rejected parts is a reflection on the impact of the ___________. - quality
assurance program
under the guidelines of ___________, manufactures only produce items for inventory
stock when there is a customer order. - just in time manufacturing
the ___________ organization is an international organization that provides standards
for certification of quality compliance. - ISO
companies typically include policies and procedures for continuous improvement as part
of their___________. - quality assurance program
as part of a process of continuous improvement, companies use ___________ to set
goals and strive towards. - product benchmarks
manufactures use ___________ to avoid use of the wrong material in a process,
issuance of the wrong material from stock and material test failures. - raw materials
controls
employee feedback and data collection are essential elements of a ___________ -
quality assurance system
defect prevention is the ___________ of the four types of quality cost. - most cost
effective
the international standards used for company quality are published by - ISO
the number of defects produced is a measure of ___________. - the effectiveness of a
quality assurance program
it is ___________ for workers to inspect and sort out defective products than to prevent
defects from occurring altogether. - more costly
The purpose of ISO 9000 is to help companies __________. - improve quality