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Test Name	Job: Inspector: Mechanical - UPDATED
Number of Questions	138
Test Description	The assessment for mechanical inspectors tests for a strong knowledge of math and print reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, advanced inspection tools such as CMMs and optical comparators, locating principles, and a working knowledge of common manufacturing processes. This assessment also addresses common quality initiatives and process control. Test questions are based on class material from the abrasives, electrical systems, 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
Intro to Abrasives 100 This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.	none	19	Beginner
Grinding Processes 120 This class identifies the major types of grinding operations and explains how they are performed on the machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	13	Beginner
Electrical Units 110 This class describes how electricity flows and explains the basic units used to measure electricity.	none	20	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
Basics of the CMM 120 This class identifies the major types and components of the coordinate measuring machine and describes the coordinate system.	none	16	Beginner
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130 This class explains the principles of optical inspection and describes the optical comparator.	none	16	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
Overview of Threads 150 This class describes the various parts of a screw thread and how threads are manufactured. It also covers thread standards and tolerances, how threads are inspected, and the various tools used to inspect them.	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
Inspecting with CMMs 220 This class compares the advantages and common uses of various CMM components and software applications.	350110 350115 350120	17	Intermediate
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230 This class compares different types of optical comparators and explains how they work best under different conditions.	350115 350130	19	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
Measuring System Analysis 300 This class explains the purpose and methods of measuring systems analysis, including measurement variation and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.	350210, 900210	20	Advanced
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 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
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
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
Intro to Six Sigma 170 This class covers the basic concepts of Six Sigma, including data analysis, types of variation, common and special causes, the roles of Six Sigma team members, and the DMAIC method.	none	16	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
TS 16949:2002 Overview 220 This class compares ISO 9001:2000 and TS 16949:2002 and explains how their differences affect the standard operating procedures in a quality management system.	900100 900110	20	Intermediate
Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310 This class covers the Six Sigma DMAIC process improvement method and its primary goals, including the most common sub-steps and frequently used tools.	900170 900210	17	Advanced
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
Environmental Safety Hazards 150 This class explains the different types and levels of environmental hazards in the workplace and how employees may be exposed to these hazards. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160 This class covers different types of chemical hazards, standards for hazardous chemicals, and how information about chemical hazards reaches the employee, including through MSDS. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170 This class explains the causes of hearing damage and describes how to avoid exposure to excessive noise.	none	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180 This class covers the requirements necessary to ensure the safety of typical walking and working surfaces such as platforms, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.	none	19	Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210 This class covers different types of powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts, and includes guidelines for use, training requirements, and stability principles.	850100	19	Intermediate
Math: Fundamentals 100 This class explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to solve a problem following the correct order of operations.	none	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105 This class explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals, as well as how to convert these numbers to percents.	800100	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115 This class will discuss common units of measurement that you encounter in manufacturing. You will also learn how to convert from one unit of measurement to another.	none	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120 This class defines and describes the fundamentals of tolerance and its role in manufacturing. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	12	Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130 This class identifies the information communicated on a blueprint with emphasis on interpreting the part drawing. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	18	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155 This class describes the properties of lines and angles and demonstrates how they are used to solve sample part drawings.	none	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165 This class describes the properties of the various types of triangles and demonstrates how they are used to solve sample part drawings.	800155	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185 This class explains basic circle and polygon geometry and how to apply it to sample shop drawings.	800165	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200 This class explains basic principles of algebra and shows you how to solve equations containing multiple operations	800100 800105	19	Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205 This class introduces the Pythagorean theorem and explains how to apply this rule to find unknown information in sample part drawings.	800165	13	Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210 This class presents examples of how trigonometry applies to the shop.	800100 800105 800170	13	Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215 This class explains how to use sine, cosine, and tangent to find information about the sides and angles of right triangles in sample shop prints.	800205	17	Intermediate
Statistics 220 This class covers the main concepts of statistics and relates these concepts to shop situations.	800100 800105	18	Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225 This class explains how to use the sine bar for machining and inspection purposes and explains step-by-step examples for using trig ratios and the sine bar to find missing information in shop prints.	800215	14	Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230 This class provides an overview of common features found in prints and describes how to properly inspect them. Includes an Interactive Lab.	800120 800130	16	Intermediate
Intro to Workholding 104 This class introduces the role of a typical jig and fixture. The components of a jig and fixture are discussed.	none	18	Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106 This class introduces the beginning of the locating process in a how-to fashion. Includes an Interactive Lab.	none	15	Beginner
Locating Devices 107 This class describes common locators and their setups.	none	14	Beginner
Fixture Design Basics 210 This class identifies the major factors to consider when beginning the design of a customized fixture. Includes an Interactive Lab.	100200 100106	15	Intermediate

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