Free CMS Metric System Standards & Conversions Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the standard unit for measuring mass in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Kilogram (kg)

Answer

Gram (g)

Answer

Meter (m)

Answer

Liter (L)

Question 2

How many millimeters are in one centimeter?

Accepted Answer

10 mm

Answer

100 mm

Answer

1 mm

Answer

1000 mm

Question 3

What is the metric unit for temperature?

Accepted Answer

Celsius (°C)

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Fahrenheit (°F)

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Kelvin (K)

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Newton (°N)

Question 4

Which of the following is the conversion factor from kilometers to miles?

Accepted Answer

0.621371 miles

Answer

1.609344 miles

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1.57 miles

Answer

1 mile

Question 5

Which metric unit is used to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

Liter (L)

Answer

Kilogram (kg)

Answer

Meter (m)

Answer

Gram (g)

Question 6

What is the metric prefix for 1000?

Accepted Answer

Kilo (k)

Answer

Mega (M)

Answer

Giga (G)

Answer

Deci (d)

Question 7

How many grams are in one kilogram?

Accepted Answer

1000 grams

Answer

100 grams

Answer

1 gram

Answer

10 grams

Question 8

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Accepted Answer

(°C × 9/5) + 32

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(°C × 5/9) + 32

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(°C + 32) × 9/5

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(°C - 32) × 5/9

Question 9

What is the conversion factor for milliliters to liters?

Accepted Answer

1000 milliliters

Answer

100 milliliters

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1 milliliter

Answer

10 milliliters