Millwright Level 1 Practice Exam

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In tolerancing, what does unilateral refer to?

A tolerance specified in one direction only
A tolerance that allows variation in both directions
A strict limit with no deviation allowed
A tolerance that is flexible and adaptable

The correct answer is: A tolerance specified in one direction only

Unilateral tolerancing refers to a situation where a tolerance is specified in only one direction from a nominal value. This means that any deviation from the specified dimension can occur either above or below the target measurement, but only in one direction. For instance, if a shaft has a nominal diameter of 10 mm with a unilateral tolerance of +0.1 mm, it can be as large as 10.1 mm, but it cannot be smaller than 10 mm. This approach is useful in cases where it is critical to maintain a minimum size or maximum size in a specific direction to ensure proper fit or function with mating components. In contrast, other types of tolerancing allow variation in both directions, have strict limits with no deviations, or are characterized as flexible, which does not align with the defined concept of unilateral tolerancing.