ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 709097

Question 2 of 5
Rulers

Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers made from cloth or metal and are useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Both rulers and tape measures provide similar accuracy, commonly down to \({1 \over 16}\) or \({1 \over 32}\) inch. A steel framing square is made up of a shorter ruler (tongue) and a longer ruler (blade) that meet at a 90° (right) angle. A framing square is often used by carpenters when framing stairs and roofs.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?

measure in tighter spaces

easier storage

measure with more accuracy

measure longer distances