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

The post-quiz for WXMT211-XX02XEN-E1 - Profilometers.

Q: During setup, what are you NOT required to enter when programming your profilometer?
- profile
- Length
- Roughness Parameter
- name
A: name
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: On a skidded profilometer, surface roughness is calculated as the difference between the movements of the stylus and those of the skid. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- T
- F
A: T
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Profilometers are designed to read the part's surface, capture waviness and surface roughness values, and calculate them according to the parameters you entered. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- T
- F
A: T
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Smaller parts require a smaller sample length. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- T
- F
A: F
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Surface roughness standards are rules established to control surface texture. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
- T
- F
A: T
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: What guidelines are recommended to ensure your profilometer produces accurate readings?
- Conduct testing in an area that is free from vibrations or noise
- Position the part on a flat, stable surface
- Guarantee that the detector is parallel to the part's surface
- All of the above
A: All of the above
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: What is NOT a common roughness parameter used by profilometers?
- R-sub-a
- R-sub-t
- R-sub-q
- R-sub-z
A: R-sub-q
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: What is NOT a profile used by profilometers to determine surface roughness?
- P
- Q
- R
- W
A: Q
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: What is the most accurate way to measure surface texture?
- Fingernail test
- Visual examination
- Using a profilometer
- Scratch test
A: Using a profilometer
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: What part of the overall length can be described as the sum of all the sample lengths?
- Travel Length
- Sample Length
- Evaluation Length
- Post Length
A: Evaluation Length
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Which component of a profilometer contacts the surface using a diamond tip?
- Stylus
- Detector
- Drive Unit
- processor
A: Stylus
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Which component of a profilometer is often referred to as a probe or measuring arm?
- Stylus
- Detector
- Drive Unit
- processor
A: Detector
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Which component of a profilometer moves the stylus over the evaluation area?
- Stylus
- Detector
- Drive Unit
- processor
A: Drive Unit
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Which profilometer cannot measure the waviness characteristics of surfaces accurately?
- Skidded
- Skidless
A: Skidless
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.

Q: Why is surface texture typically measured?
- To predict the performance of machined parts
- To control the manufacturing process
- To find bad parts
- All of the above
A: All of the above
If wrong: Review Chapter 2 - Profilometers.