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Test Name	Job: Machinist/Machine Setter - UPDATED
Number of Questions	222
Test Description	The assessment for machinists/machine setters tests for an understanding of cutting tool theory, CNC coordinate systems, basic G code programming, manual machining, part inspection, and workpiece material properties. This assessment also thoroughly addresses print reading, math skills, and duties related to first-time setups for new jobs. Test questions are based on class material from the CNC, EDM, inspection, manual machining, 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
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
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
Intro to EDM 100 This class introduces the process, components and machines of electric discharge machining.	200110	16	Beginner
Basic Measurement 110 This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	18	Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115 This class describes the various characteristics of linear measuring instruments and explains how variation affects the inspection process. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	15	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
Calibration Fundamentals 210 This class describes the calibration process and explains how measuring instruments are traced back to national and international standards. Includes an Interactive Lab.	350110 350115	20	Intermediate
Hole Inspection 240 This class explains different hole characteristics and describes how specific gages are used for different hole inspection applications. Includes an Interactive Lab.	350110 350115	20	Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250 This class describes common screw threads, their standards, and the common methods and devices used to inspect them. Includes an Interactive Lab.	350110 350150	19	Intermediate
Hardness Testing 260 This class provides an overview of the most common hardness testing methods and describes how to read hardness ratings.	500120	18	Intermediate
Basics of the Manual Mill 110 This class describes the basic components of the manual mill and also describes common workholding devices, cutting tools, and toolholders used on the mill.	none	14	Beginner
Basics of the Engine Lathe 115 This class describes the basic parts of the engine lathe as well as the cutting tools and workholding devices used on a typical lathe.	none	17	Beginner
Overview of Manual Mill Setup 200 This class describes the proper setup for a typical mill operation and explains how to determine mill settings, align mill components, and select proper tooling.	150110	16	Intermediate
Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205 This class describes the proper setup for a typical lathe operation and explains how to align, adjust, and select the components on the lathe.	150115	19	Intermediate
Benchwork and Layout Operations 210 This class describes common benchwork operations performed on the mill before and after machining a part and describes common layout tools and procedures.	150110 150115	15	Intermediate
Manual Mill Operation 220 This class guides you through the machining of a common part on the mill as well as explains common milling operations performed on the mill.	150205	18	Intermediate
Engine Lathe Operation 225 This class guides you through the machining of a cylindrical part using inner- and outer-diameter cutting operations as well as explains general principles surrounding each operation.	150115 150205	19	Intermediate
Holemaking on the Mill 230 This class describes how to perform common holemaking operations on the manual mill and explains common principles about each holemaking process.	150200 150220	15	Intermediate
Threading on the Engine Lathe 235 This class describes the manual lathe components used for threading and explains how to cut and inspect an external and internal thread.	150205 150225	14	Intermediate
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
Forces of Machines 110 This class identifies the various types of mechanical forces and describes how these forces act on objects.	none	17	Beginner
Lubricant Fundamentals 130 This class describes different types of industrial lubricants and explains the importance of proper lubrication procedure.	none	18	Beginner
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
Safety for Metal Cutting 115 This class identifies the safety hazards associated with cutting operations and the precautions you must take to avoid injury.	none	15	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
Sawing Fundamentals 155 This class identifies the main types of sawing and introduces basic terminology for saw blade types and materials.	none	17	Beginner
Intro to Screw Machining 160 This class identifies the common components and operations of the screw machine and compares common screw machine designs.	none	18	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
Band Saw Blade Selection 215 This class compares the various types of band saw blades and identifies the factors that influence blade selection.	200155	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
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
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150 This class describes the elements of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and explains how TPM helps reduce losses and waste.	none	18	Beginner
Introduction to 5S 155 This class provides an introduction to the 5S quality system and describes techniques for implementing 5S.	none	14	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.	900130 900150 900160	20	Intermediate
Intro to OSHA 100 This class will cover the goals and purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, including its standards, programs, and interactions with employers and employees.	none	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110 This class addresses OSHA fire safety and prevention measures and describes emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, fire detectors and alarms, and fire extinguishing equipment. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115 This class addresses how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and includes information on preventive measures and procedures for exposure in the manufacturing workplace.	none	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120 This class addresses personal protective equipment requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and includes information about hazard assessments, PPE selection, and standards that govern PPE. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	19	Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130 This class covers lockout/tagout requirements and procedures and includes an explanation of employees' roles during lockout/tagout. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	17	Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135 This class addresses lifting device and equipment safety requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and includes information about lifting devices and equipment commonly used for material handling, inspections, and testing.	none	18	Beginner
Machine Guarding 140 This class covers basic machine guarding practices and devices and includes information on hazardous machine components, motions, and actions.	none	16	Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145<