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Assessment Test Description

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Test Name	Job: CNC Programmer - UPDATED
Number of Questions	228
Test Description	The assessment for CNC programmers tests for a solid understanding of G code programming, part dimensioning, workpiece materials, speeds and feeds, cutting tool theory, and workholding setups. This assessment also addresses setup reduction and process control. Test questions are based on class material from the CNC, inspection, materials, metal cutting, quality, safety, shop mathematics/print reading, and workholding departments.
Test Instructions	This online test requires uninterrupted access to a computer with an Internet connection. For math-related questions, please have paper and pencils on hand for your calculations. Textbooks, calculators, and other electronic devices are NOT allowed.

This assessment covers all these classes:

Class Name	Prerequisites	Lessons	Difficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100 This class outlines the origin of today's CNC machines.	none	13	Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110 This class describes how parts and tools move in CNC systems.	none	17	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Turning Center 120 This class describes the basic parts of the turning center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	15	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Machining Center 130 This class describes the basic parts of the machining center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	16	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Swiss-Type Lathe 135 This class describes the basic components of the Swiss-type lathe, as well as common tooling and machining operations.	none	19	Beginner
CNC Coordinates 140 This class explains how coordinates are used on CNC machines. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	16	Beginner
Part Program 150 This class introduces the major code groups used in a CNC part program. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	14	Beginner
CAD/CAM Overview 160 This class describes the general process of using computers to design and manufacture parts and identifies common features available in CAD/CAM software.	none	20	Beginner
CNC Manual Operations 200 This class describes the control features that allow a CNC operator to execute tasks manually. Includes an Interactive Lab.	300110 300140	15	Intermediate
CNC Offsets 210 This class identifies the tool adjustments necessary for setting up an accurate CNC operation. Includes an Interactive Lab.	300120 300130 300200	18	Intermediate
CNC Specs for the Mill 220 This class identifies common specifications of CNC mills and describes the various features and options available on different machines.	300110 300130 300140	17	Intermediate
CNC Specs for the Lathe 225 This class identifies common specifications of CNC lathes and describes the various features and options available on different machines.	300110 300120 300140	18	Intermediate
Creating a Turning Program 280 This class explains the key components in the creation and execution of a simple turning program. Includes an Interactive Lab.	300150 300210	17	Intermediate
Turning Calculations 285 This class identifies and explains the common calculations that are necessary to create a turning program.	800210 300120 300140	19	Intermediate
Creating a Milling Program 290 This class explains the key components in the creation and execution of a simple milling program. Includes an Interactive Lab.	300150 300210	19	Intermediate
Milling Calculations 295 This class explains the common calculations necessary to plot the toolpaths for a basic milling program.	300130 300140 800210	17	Intermediate
Canned Cycles 310 This class describes the operation of common canned cycles that appear on machining and turning centers. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200140 300280	17	Advanced
GE Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250 This class describes the various sections of the GE Fanuc 0-C mill control panel as well as the steps for powering up, powering down, and homing the machine. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	300130 300150 300200 300210	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255 This class describes the various sections of the GE Fanuc 0-C lathe control panel as well as the steps for powering up, powering down, and homing the machine. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	300120 300150 300200 300210	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 260 This class provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting offsets on the GE Fanuc 0-C mill control during a production run. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320250	13	Beginner
GE Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265 This class provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting offsets on the GE Fanuc 0-C lathe control during a production run. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320255	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 270 This class describes how to determine work offsets and tool geometry offsets on the GE Fanuc 0-C mill control during setup. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320260	13	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275 This class describes how to determine work offsets and tool geometry offsets on the GE Fanuc 0-C lathe control during setup. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320265	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Program Execution 280 This class describes the steps necessary to activate, execute, and restart programs using the GE Fanuc O-C control for the mill. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320250	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285 This class describes the steps necessary to activate, execute, and restart programs using the GE Fanuc O-C control for the lathe. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320255	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 310 This class describes common methods for transferring and storing part programs on the GE Fanuc 0-C control for the mill. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	none	16	Advanced
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 315 This class describes common methods for transferring and storing part programs on the GE Fanuc 0-C lathe control. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320285	16	Advanced
GE Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320 This class describes how to verify the accuracy of a program and make minor editing changes on the GE Fanuc 0-C mill control. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	none	13	Advanced
GE Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325 This class describes how to verify the accuracy of a program and make minor editing changes on the GE Fanuc 0-C lathe control. *Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.*	320285 320275	13	Advanced
Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250 This class describes the various sections of the Haas mill control panel as well as the steps for powering up, powering down, and homing the machine. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	300130 300150 300200 300210	21	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255 This class describes the various sections of the Haas lathe control panel as well as the steps for powering up, powering down, and homing the machine. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	300120 300150 300200 300210	21	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Entering Offsets 260 This class provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting offsets on the Haas mill during a production run. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310250	17	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Entering Offsets 265 This class provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting offsets on the Haas lathe during a production run. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310255	18	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Locating Program Zero 270 This class describes how to determine work offsets and tool geometry offsets on the Haas mill during setup. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310260	14	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275 This class describes how to determine work offsets and tool geometry offsets on the Haas lathe during setup. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310265	14	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Program Execution 280 This class describes the steps necessary to activate, execute, and restart programs on the Haas mill. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310250	14	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Program Execution 285 This class describes the steps necessary to activate, execute, and restart programs on the Haas lathe. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310255	13	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Program Storage 310 This class describes common methods for transferring and storing part programs on the Haas mill. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310280	13	Advanced
Haas Lathe: Program Storage 315 This class describes common methods for transferring and storing part programs on the Haas lathe. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310285	13	Advanced
Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320 This class describes how to verify the accuracy of a program and make minor editing changes on the Haas mill. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310270 310280	12	Advanced
Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325 This class describes how to verify the accuracy of a program and make minor editing changes on the Haas lathe. *Includes Haas CNC Simulators.*	310285 310275	12	Advanced
Basic Measurement 110 This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	18	Beginner
Surface Measurement 140 This class identifies the different types of surface texture and describes how the surface texture of a part affects its use.	none	18	Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200 This class introduces the fundamental concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and describes the main types of tolerances included in the standard. Includes an Interactive Lab.	350110 800130	20	Intermediate
Interpreting GD&T 310 This class explains important rules of GD&T and also describes how common features are specified in GD&T prints. Includes an Interactive Lab.	350200	20	Advanced
Intro to Materials 100 This class identifies the materials used in manufacturing.	none	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110 This class describes the crystal structure of metals and their importance.	none	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120 This class describes some common properties used to distinguish materials. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	12	Beginner
Physical Properties of Metal 130 This class introduces the physical characteristics and abilities of metals.	none	11	Beginner
Metal Manufacturing 140 This class walks through the steps of metal manufacturing using steel as the example.	none	13	Beginner
Metal Classification 150 This class introduces the AISI-SAE classification for steels.	none	13	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210 This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of steels and their alloys.	500120 500150	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220 This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of nonferrous metals and their alloys.	500120	14	Intermediate
Heat Treatment of Steel 230 This class describes the different steel phases as well as common heat treatment methods for steel. Includes an Interactive Lab.	500110 500210	18	Intermediate
Metal Removal Processes 110 This class describes traditional machining processes such as metal cutting and grinding, as well as various nontraditional methods of machining.	none	17	Beginner
What is Cutting? 120 This class addresses the fundamentals of chip creation. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	14	Beginner
Machines for Metal Cutting 130 This class identifies and describes the common machines used in metal cutting.	none	16	Beginner
Cutting Processes 140 This class provides a comprehensive overview of the most common metal cutting operations performed in the shop. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	13	Beginner
Cutting Variables 200 This class describes some of the variables that impact common machining operations. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200140	17	Intermediate
Cutting Fluids 210 This class identifies the major cutting fluids and their common uses.	200120 200140	19	Intermediate
Cutting Tool Materials 220 This class describes common cutting tool materials and their common applications.	200120 200140	18	Intermediate
Carbide Grade Selection 230 This class describes the common forms of carbide available in cutting tools.	200220	14	Intermediate
Tool Geometry 240 This class identifies the major angles that impact the turning operation. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200120 200140	16	Intermediate
Milling Geometry 245 This class identifies and explains the angles that impact a milling operation. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200120 200140	15	Intermediate
Drill Geometry 247 This class identifies the major drill components and angles that impact drilling operations. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200120 200140	17	Intermediate
ANSI Insert Selection 250 This class walks through the ANSI B212.4-1995 standard for insert identification.	200220 800130	20	Intermediate
Toolholders for Turning 260 This class explains the components and identification of OD and ID toolholders.	200240 200250	14	Intermediate
Speed and Feed Selection 300 This class identifies the various speed and feed values used with the lathe and mill and describes how to convert these variables. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200200 800200	14	Advanced
Optimizing Insert Life 305 This class describes common forms of insert wear that lead to insert failure and identifies the appropriate control methods for each type. Includes an Interactive Lab.	200200 200220 200240	15	Advanced
High-Speed Machining 310 This class outlines high-speed machining mechanics and applications.	200200 200220	20	Advanced
Quality Overview 100 This class identifies the key components of a quality organization. The relationship between processes and products are explored through different roles in a manufacturing company.	none	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110 This class identifies and describes the key components of the ISO 9000:2000 standard.	none	20	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130 This class describes the basic principles of lean manufacturing and compares them to traditional manufacturing approaches. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	18	Beginner
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160 This class will cover the basics of cellular manufacturing, including the characteristics of cells and pull systems. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	17	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180 This class provides an introduction to the troubleshooting process and describes basic steps for identifying problems.	none	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182 This class provides an introduction to the process of determining problem causes and effects.	900180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184 This class discusses ways to identify, implement, and document effective solutions in the troubleshooting process.	900180 900182	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200 This class describes the steps of the internal auditing process and explains effective approaches for conducting audit interviews.	900110	19	Intermediate
SPC Overview 210 This class describes the main concepts of statistical process control and explains how to recognize processes that are affected by special causes. Includes an Interactive Lab.	800220 900100	16	Intermediate
Metrics for Lean 230 This class describes the most common metrics used to measure timing, error, and costs and encourage continuous improvement in a lean system. Includes an Interactive Lab.	900130 900160	16	Intermediate
Process Flow Charting 240 This class covers the purpose and methods of flow charting, including spaghetti diagrams, process maps, and value stream maps.	900130 900160	20	Intermediate
Strategies for Setup Reduction 250 This class covers different strategies for reducing setup times, including ideas for streamlining operations and tactics for pre-staging processes. Includes an Interactive Lab.	100104 901130	17	Intermediate
Conducting Kaizen Events 260 This class describes the sequence of steps for conducting kaizen events and explains common areas for process improvement.