1.

The number of slip gauges in a set are

(a) 87
(b) 45

(c) 103
(d) 31
(e) all of these
2. The advantages of vernier caliper over micrometer is that it
(a) is easier and quicker to use
(b) is more accurate
(c) can be used to make both inside and outside measurement over a range of

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

sizes
(d) all of these
Most accurate instrument is
(a) Steel scale
(b) Micrometer screw gauge
(c) Vernier caliper
(d) Optical projector
Bevel protractor is used for
(a) Angular measurement
(b) Linear measurement
(c) Height measurement
(d) Flatness measurement
A comparator
(a) Needs to be calibrated
(b) Need not be calibrated
(c) Contains a calibrated scale
(d) Is highly accurate over its complete measuring range
The essential condition for inter ferometry measurement is
(a) An air gap(a wedge) of varying thickness must exist between the two surfaces
(b) An optical flat is required
(c) Work surface must be reflective
(d) Monochromatic source of light is required
(e) All of these
A sine bar is specified by
(a) its total length
(b) centre distance between the two rollers
(c) size of the rollers
(d) weight of sine bar

 xplain the term Accuracy

What are the objectives of engineering metrology?
Define Least Count of vernier Caliper
What precautions should be taken while using slip gauges?

Define Pitch
Define Backlash
What is a Comparator?
What is microscopic inspection?
What is meant by alignment tests on m/c tools
What is meant by radial play?
Distinguish between Line standard & End standard
State the principles of optical measuring instruments
What is sine bar? Give its uses
Write short note on Angle dekkor.
Describe any one method of measuring effective diameter of internal threads

6. 1. a) Describe the following types of errors and state how they can be taken care of.
(i)Environmental error (ii) Parallax error (6) b)Define Precision and Accuracy
(OR)
2. Name the various methods of measurements and explain any three of them with suitable
examples.(10)
17. 1. State the principle of Vernier instrument explain briefly the construction and use of
vernier caliper with a neat sketch. (10)
(OR)
2. a) Explain a sine bar used for angular measurements
b) Explain measurement of Tapper Shaft.
18. 1. Describe the following methods of measuring the effective diameter of the screw
threads: (i) Thread micrometer method ii) One wire method
(OR)
2. Describe the Parkinsons gear tester and state its limitations.
19. 1. a) With the help of a neat sketch describe the principle of working of a mechanical
Comparators. (6) b) Explain simple optical comparator.
(OR)
2. What are roughness comparison specimens? How they assess surface specimen? What
are their limitations?
20. 1. Explain the procedure of alignment tests to be done on a milling machine. (10)
(OR)
2. Explain the procedure of alignment tests to be done on a lathe.
1. Explain the term Precision
2. What are precision linear measuring instruments?
3. What is the Least Count of Vernier Caliper and Micrometer?
4. Define linear measurement

5. Give formula for (i) Base pitch (ii) Dimetral pitch

6. Define Run out.
7. Give reasons Mechanical comparators are less accurate as compared to optical
comparators.
8. Which instrument is used for measuring surface finish deep bores?
9. What are the applications of autocollimeter?
10. What is the effect of keyway cut on a shaft?
Part B
11. Name the various types of errors in gears.
12. What are the advantages & disadvantages of electrical comparator.
13. Explain the term
(i) Ra value
(ii) Rz value
14. What are the geometrical checks to be done on a m/c tool?
15. What is meant by alignment tests on m/c tools? Why they are necessary? Explain.
Part C
16. 1. a) What are the objectives of metrology. (4) b) Explain principles of mechanical
measuring instruments. (6)
OR
2. Explain the measuring of external angle of a component using any one type of
precision measuring device with suitable sketch. (10)
17. 1. State the principle of a micrometer. Sketch a outside micrometer and name its various
parts.
OR
2. Explain construction and user Vernier bevel protractor and optical bevel protractor. (10)
18. 1. With the help of a neat sketch explain the construction, working and applications of
toolmakers microscope. (10)
OR
2. a) What are the sources of errors in manufacturing of gears? (5)
b) Explain measurement of concentricity. (5)
19. 1. Name the various methods of inspecting the surface finish by comparison. State their
advantages and limitations. (10)
2. Describe the construction and working of a optical projector. (10)

20. 1. Explain the procedure of alignment tests to be done on a drilling machine. (10)
OR
2. Distinguish between alignment test and performance test of a machine tool. Discuss with
neat sketches, how you would test any three of the following for a lathe.
(i) Spindle centre run-out (ii) Spindle taper bore run out
(iii) chunk run out (iv) Cross slide alignment (10)