Terms (3)

Question 1

Bracket

Answer 1

The use of 2 Gauge Blocks that “bracket” an expected measurement, one larger and one smaller.

Question 2

“Checking Zero,” or “Zeroing,”

Answer 2

Confirms that when the movable parts of the tool are at the end of their movement range that they read zero.

Question 3

Accuracy

Answer 3

How close the the actual value the tool reads

Question 4

Precision

Answer 4

Affected by technique and tool condition

Question 5

Resolution

Answer 5

The smaller the increments the better the resolution

Question 6

Parralax

Answer 6

When two objects at different distances from the eye

appear differently in relation to each other as the viewing angle changes.