Deck 1: Introduction to Machining

Question 1

A ____ performs holemaking operations by feeding various types of rotating cutting tools into the work.

A) drill press
B) mill press
C) water jet
D) laser

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In the ____, the punch card began to be replaced with computer numerical control.

A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The ____ is the simplest and most likely the first machine tool.

A) bow drill
B) pump drill
C) lath
D) drill chuck

Answer 3

A

Question 4

____ prepare or set up machine tools so that operators can run them.

A) Set-up operators
B) Set-up technicians
C) Set-up designers
D) Set-up programmers

Question 5

Engineering drawings are also known as ____.

A) plans
B) documents
C) specs
D) prints

Question 6

The "machine-operated tools" used to perform cutting are called machine ____.

A) saws
B) tools
C) drills
D) bows

Question 7

____ place parts in machines and continually run a set operation or group of operations.

A) Assemblers
B) Operators
C) Technicians
D) Machinists

Question 8

____ means to produce something.

A) Machining
B) Manufacturing
C) Processing
D) Operating

Question 9

As the machining industry grew through the ____ century, the term machinist replaced mechanic.

A) 18th
B) 19th
C) 20th
D) 21st

Question 10

____ are final manufactured items used by consumers.

A) End products
B) Mating products
C) Components
D) Parts

Question 11

____ machining refers to using grinding wheels in either a nonprecision or precision manner.

A) Electrical
B) Laser
C) Water jet
D) Abrasive

Question 12

____ machines use multitooth saw blades to perform cutting.

A) Welding
B) Sawing
C) Cutting
D) Roller

Question 13

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines ____ as "to process by or as if by machine; especially: to reduce or finish by or as if by turning, shaping, planing, or milling by machine-operated tools."

A) drilling
B) operating
C) machining
D) processing

Question 14

Laser machining uses a highly concentrated beam of light with temperatures up to ____ °F to cut, groove, or engrave metals.

A) 25,000
B) 40,000
C) 75,000
D) 80,000

Question 15

Operations that can be performed on the ____ include machining of external and internal diameters, lengths, threads, grooves, and tapers.

A) lathe
B) saw
C) mill
D) drill

Question 16

The invention of _____ greatly improved machine tool performance with a language of machine code loaded on a punch card or tape.

A) computerized control (CC)
B) tape control (TC)
C) punch control (PC)
D) numerical control (NC)

Question 17

____ can use either a vertical spindle or a horizontal spindle and are available in conventional or CNC versions.

A) Saws
B) Drills
C) Milling machines
D) Lathes

Question 18

____ machines are classified as CNC machine tools, but some sinker/ram types perform only simple movements.

A) Electrical discharge
B) Laser
C) Abrasive
D) Milling

Question 19

____ place parts in machines and continually run a set operation or group of operations.

A) Operators
B) Assemblers
C) Machinists
D) Printers

Question 20

Water jet machines are able to cut through ____ inches of steel.

A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

Question 21

____ makers specialize in making cutting tools consisting of punches and dies that are used to either bend, form, or pierce metal parts.

A) Mold
B) Tool
C) Die
D) Program

Question 22

A(n) ____ visits customers and prospective customers to discuss their needs in order to gain their business.

A) die maker
B) toolmaker
C) industrial salesperson
D) machinist

Question 23

____ write programs consisting of machine code.

A) Toolmakers
B) Die makers
C) Programmers
D) Mold makers

Question 24

____ are devices that hold parts and guide tools for manufacturing processes.

A) Fixtures
B) Jigs
C) Mold makers
D) Die makers

Question 25

CAM stands for ____.

A) computer-aided methodology
B) client-aided manufacturing
C) conventional-age manufacturing
D) computer-aided manufacturing

Question 26

____ skills are largely part of an individual's personality or natural ability, but they can be honed or improved with practice.

A) Concentration
B) Speaking
C) Personal
D) Technical

Question 27

____ do not usually perform machining operations.

A) Machinists
B) Operators
C) Mechanics
D) Supervisors

Question 28

____ skills are those that can be learned and improved with practice.

A) Technical
B) Personal
C) Decision-making
D) Interpersonal

Question 29

The ____ job is to confirm all specifications and report to the person responsible for maintaining those specifications.

A) technician's
B) inspector's
C) engineer's
D) managers'

Question 30

____ machinists are very similar to conventional machinists except that they are normally skilled in the set-up and operation of CNC machine tools.

A) Set-up
B) Mechanical
C) CNC
D) Toolmaker

Question 31

____ technicians work in the actual construction or testing of mechanisms, machinery, and equipment.

A) Service
B) Managing
C) Quality Control
D) Engineering

Question 32

____ machinists are known as manual machinists.

A) Conventional
B) Manufacturing
C) Processing
D) Operating

Question 33

Engineering drawings are ____-dimensional representations of three-dimensional parts and contain many important facts about types of materials to be used.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 34

____ engineers usually design overall projects, assemblies, or systems using high-end computer software.

A) Mechanical
B) Manufacturing
C) Designing
D) Service

Question 35

____ technicians travel into the field to perform repairs as needed.

A) Service
B) Engineering
C) Quality Control
D) Supervisory

Question 36

____ education historically has provided hands-on training in the trades to high school students to prepare them for career paths in various industries.

A) Secondary
B) Primary
C) Vocational
D) College

Question 37

____ contain cavities that are made in sections, which when assembled will have either molten plastic or metal forced into them.

A) Plastics
B) Punched metals
C) Molds
D) Dyes

Question 38

____ designers use CAD software to draw models or engineering drawings that are used as reference for machining operations.

A) Manufacturing
B) Engineering
C) Mechanical
D) Supervisory

Question 39

____ engineers establish manufacturing processes and continually study and improve on those processes.

A) Mechanical
B) Managing
C) Manufacturing
D) Machinist

Question 40

____ programmers will be able to use CAM software online or offline.

A) CNC
B) NCC
C) CNM
D) CMN

Question 41

____ can be internal, or relating only to a company.

A) Post-secondary training
B) University degrees
C) Employer-provided training
D) Apprenticeships

Question 42

____ can either be unstructured or structured.

A) Journeying
B) Certificate programs
C) Apprenticeships
D) OJT

Question 43

You should allow plenty of extra time when traveling to an interview and arrive ____ minutes early.

A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 1 hour

Question 44

A(n) ____ is a visual summary of your experience and achievements.

A) career portfolio
B) outline
C) cover letter
D) greeting

Question 45

____ is an organization that plays a vital role in training for the machining industry.

A) NIMS
B) NMIS
C) NMS
D) NSMI

Question 46

On a resume, the ____ is a short statement about your career goal.

A) reference
B) cover letter
C) greeting
D) career objective

Question 47

____ focus primarily on practical lab application courses and applied or practical academics.

A) Associate degree programs
B) Certificate programs
C) Baccalaureate programs
D) Apprenticeships