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Tools & Measurements Practice

Practice tape readings, unit conversions, threads and choosing the right tool. 20 original APG questions, short lessons and answer explanations.

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Measure before cutting

Check the unit, zero point and scale. Convert fractions carefully and mark your reference edge.

Match tools and fasteners

Socket size is not bolt diameter. Match thread diameter and pitch, and use the appropriate drill-and-tap chart.

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1. A tape has 16 equal divisions per inch. What is the fifth division after 2 inches?
2. What is 3/8 inch as a decimal?
3. How many millimeters equal exactly one inch?
4. What is 2 inches in millimeters?
5. What is 1/2 inch plus 1/4 inch?
6. What is 7/8 inch minus 1/4 inch?
7. What is 0.125 inch as a fraction?
8. Which instrument can measure an outside diameter with jaws?
9. What is a feeler gauge commonly used to measure?
10. What does a torque wrench measure or control?
11. What unit is commonly used for metric torque?
12. What does M8 × 1.25 identify?
13. What does TPI mean?
14. Which tool identifies thread pitch?
15. Why is a tap-drill hole normally smaller than the thread's nominal diameter?
16. What should determine tap-drill selection?
17. What is the main purpose of a center punch before drilling?
18. What does a square help check?
19. What is 150 mm in centimeters?
20. What should you do before trusting a precision measurement?