Intro
The metric or SI system of measurement is defined and governed by which of the following? A. International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
B. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
C. National Association of Industry Statistics (NAIS)
D. International Coalition of Quantity Assessment (ICQA)
International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
One inch is equal to how many centimeters?
2.54 Centimeters
Which of the following accurately defines tolerance in the context of measurement?
A. Ability to convert measurements based on the situation
B. Permissible deviation from a specified measurement
C. Process of adjusting measurement devices
D. System of ranking the precision of measurements
Permissible deviation from a specified measurement
Which of the following is NOT one of the tools recommended for drawing to scale?
A. Protractor B. Ruler C. Tape measure and straight edge D. Triangular scale
Protractor
How many quarts are in a gallon?
A. 2 quarts B. 4 quarts C. 6 quarts D. 8 quarts
4 Quarts
The process of making fine adjustments to ensure a measuring device is accurate is known as which of the following?
A. Taring B. Tolerating C. Customizing D. Calibrating
Calibrating
How many countries have NOT adopted the metric or SI system?
Three
Which of the following is the metric (SI) prefix for 1,000?
Kilo
Which of the following tools can be used to measure the volume of a solid?
A. Tape measure B. Digital platform scale
C. Pyrometer D. Flow meter
Tape Measure
Step two of drawing to scale involves which of the following?
A. Measurement of elements in the room or building
B. Producing the drawing based on measurements taken
C. Measurement of the space to be drawn
D. Trial-and-error division to determine the scale
Trial and Error division to determine the scale
Which of the following is a unit of temperature measurement?
A. Hectoliter B. Ton C. Barrel D. Kelvin
Kelvin
Which of the following tools can be used to measure temperature?
A. Tape measure B. Digital platform scale
C. Pyrometer D. Flow meter
Pyrometer
The U.S. customary system of measurement is defined and governed by which of the following? A. International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
B. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
C. National Association of Industry Statistics (NAIS)
D. International Coalition of Quantity Assessment (ICQA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
8 Fluid Ounces
A displacement meter can be used to measure which of the following?
A. Weight B. Distance C. Temperature D. Volume
Volume
How many steps are in the process of drawing to scale as stated in the segment?
A. Six B. Five C. Four D. Three
Four
Where is the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) located?
A. Washington, D.C. B. London, England
C. Sevres, France D. Naples, Italy
Sevres, France
Where does the presentation recommend placing a measuring cup when using it to measure a substance?
A. On an organic surface
B. On a surface above eye level
C. On a flat, even surface
D. On a metallic surface
On a flat, even surface
Which of the following is a possible consequence of poor measurement in construction as stated in the segment?
A. Decreased cost
B. Decreased risk of structure failure
C. Decreased need for maintenance
D. Decreased function of structure
Decreased function of structure
Pint is a unit of which type of measurement?
Volume
When reading a U.S. customary tape measure, the smallest tick marks typically represent which of the following?
A. Quarters of an inch B. Eighths of an inch
C. Sixteenths of an inch D. Thirty-seconds of an inch
Sixteenths of an inch
According to the segment, why should people in the architecture and construction industries draw to scale?
A. To enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space
B. To avoid making unrealistic or impossible plans C. To minimize the cost of a construction project D. To allow for work to be evenly divided among workers
Amount of three-dimensional space is measured through which of the following?
A. Weight B. Distance C. Density D. Volume
Volume
The presentation recommends doing which of the following when using a tape measure?
A. Holding the tape level or plumb
B. Letting the tape sag just a little
C. Angling the tape across the material being measured
D. Working with a customary/metric tape
Holding the tape level or plumb
Weight is a measure of which of the following?
A. Amount of heat
B. Amount of three-dimensional space
C. Force of gravitational pull
D. Amount of two-dimensional space
Force of gravitational pull
How many inches are in a yard?
36 Inches
Which of the following refers to how close a measurement is to the true value?
A. Efficiency B. Effectiveness C. Precision D. Accuracy
Accuracy
Drawing to scale means using ratios so the elements of the drawing are which of the following?
A. As detailed as the actual room or building
B. The same size as the actual room or building
C. In proportion to the actual room or building
D. More functional than the actual room or building
In proportion to the actual room or building
Measurement is the process of determining which of the following?
A. The qualitative value of an item or substance
B. The quantitative size or amount of an item
C. The subjective merit of an item or substance
D. The objective utility or capacity of an item
The quantitative size or amount of an item
A caliper is used to measure which of the following? A. Weight B. Distance C. Temperature D. Volume
Distance