ASQ CQE Exam - Topic 1 Question 121 Discussion

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Which option best tools is an example of a noncontact measurement tool?

DCaliper

ALaser scanner

CMicrometer

BHardness tester

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Suggested Answer: A

A laser scanner is a noncontact measurement tool that uses laser technology to measure the dimensions and shape of an object without physically touching it. This is useful for precise measurements where contact might damage the part or alter the measurement.

Jain, R.K. (1994). Engineering Metrology. Khanna Publishers.

ASQ. (n.d.). Measurement System Analysis. Retrieved from https://asq.org/quality-resources/measurement-system-analysis

by Desmond at Jan 28, 2026, 03:16 AM

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Aimee

13 hours ago

True, but lasers are more common in exams.

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Jenelle

6 days ago

What about ultrasonic sensors? They work too!

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Marylyn

11 days ago

Agreed! Laser tools are great for noncontact.

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Olive

16 days ago

I think it's laser measurement. Very precise!

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Jillian

2 months ago

Interesting! I didn’t know lasers counted as noncontact.

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Lynsey

2 months ago

I thought ultrasonic sensors were the best example.

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Stefania

2 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that?

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Annmarie

3 months ago

Totally agree, they’re super accurate!

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Kati

3 months ago

Laser distance meters are noncontact tools.

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Amie

3 months ago

Wait, is the answer a "noncontact" measurement tool? I thought we were supposed to use our hands for that!

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Beula

3 months ago

The optical comparator, for sure. It's like a high-tech version of a magnifying glass.

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Jeanice

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm thinking the infrared thermometer. Gotta love that non-contact technology.

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Elouise

3 months ago

I'd go with the ultrasonic thickness gauge. Sounds like something out of a spy movie.

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Oretha

4 months ago

Definitely the laser micrometer. It's like a sci-fi gadget for measuring stuff.

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Portia

4 months ago

I definitely remember that noncontact measurement tools include things like infrared thermometers, but I’m not sure if that’s the answer here.

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Jaime

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about this one. I feel like there are multiple options that could qualify, but I can't recall them all clearly.

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Cathrine

5 months ago

I remember practicing with a question about noncontact tools, and I think ultrasonic sensors were mentioned as examples.

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Novella

5 months ago

I think a laser distance meter could be a noncontact tool, but I'm not entirely sure if it fits the definition we studied.

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Na

5 months ago

Ugh, measurement tools are not my strong suit. But I'll give it my best shot. Gotta eliminate the contact ones and see which noncontact option is the best fit.

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Dorothy

5 months ago

No problem, I've got experience with different measurement tools. This is just asking me to recognize a noncontact one. I'll review the options and pick the one that fits that criteria.

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Carin

5 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. I know noncontact tools don't touch the object being measured, but I'm not sure which specific tool the question is referring to. Guess I'll have to eliminate the options that clearly involve contact.

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Georgiana

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Noncontact measurement tools are things like lasers, infrared sensors, or ultrasound. I just need to identify which of the options fits that description.

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Florencia

6 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different types of measurement tools and which ones don't involve physical contact.

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