Title: Surface Plates Quiz
Course: 15/FA Tools, Instruments & Machines (MCHT-1630-01) > Section: Learning Modules

The post-quiz for WXMT202-XX01XEN-E1 - Surface Plates.

Q: Clamping ledges may be any size. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: False
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: How tight should instruments be attached to surface plate inserts?
- To the specified torque
- As tight as possible
- Very loosely
- Never attach instruments to the inserts
A: To the specified torque
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: Lapping should be performed...
- only by trained personnel.
- by the last person to use the plate.
- after every shift.
- once a year.
A: only by trained personnel.
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: Surface plates are never longer than 48 inches. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: False
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Q: Surface plates are supported by...
- four fixed feet, precisely located.
- the bottom of the plate resting on the table.
- whatever they are placed upon.
- three fixed feet, precisely located.
A: three fixed feet, precisely located.
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: Surface plates provide a reference that represents a ...
- square.
- rectangle.
- plane.
- forty-five degree angle.
A: plane.
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Q: Surface plates should be cleaned with...
- a common household abrasive.
- anything at all, it's a piece of rock.
- steel wool.
- a commercial surface plate cleaner.
A: a commercial surface plate cleaner.
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: The calibrated area of the plate is called the...
- flat area.
- calibrated area.
- middle area.
- working area.
A: working area.
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Q: The device used to verify the surface plate's tolerance is called a...
- square.
- repeat reading gauge.
- tolerance verifier.
- micrometer.
A: repeat reading gauge.
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Q: The difference between the highest and lowest points on the entire working area is called ...
- flatness variation.
- elevation tolerance.
- total flatness.
- repeatability zone.
A: total flatness.
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: The following item is not usually found on a nameplate ...
- size
- Granite color
- Grade
- Total flatness tolerance
A: Granite color
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Q: The repeat reading test measures total flatness. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: False
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Q: The tolerance for total flatness is greater than the tolerance for flatness variation. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: True
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Q: What is another way to refer to accuracy?
- repeatability
- Tolerance
- measurement
- Flatness variation
A: Tolerance
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Q: What is one characteristic of surface plates with high quartz content?
- They wear less
- They handle heavier loads
- The have an unusual color
- They wear more
A: They wear less
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Q: Which of these best describes a surface plate?
- A block of stone
- A precision instrument
- A work table
- A gauge
A: A precision instrument
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Q: Which type of surface plate are you most likely to find out on the production floor?
- Grade B, Tool room
- Grade AA, Inspection
- Grade AA, Laboratory
- Grade C, Break room
A: Grade B, Tool room
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.

Q: Without an accurate surface plate, many complex inspection instruments would be useless. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: True
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Q: You should always try to work in the same spot on the plate for consistent accuracy. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- True
- False
A: False
If wrong: Review Chapter 1 - Surface Plates.