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Test NameJob: Inspector: Mechanical - UPDATED
Number of Questions138
Test DescriptionThe 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 InstructionsThis 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 NamePrerequisitesLessonsDifficultyDepartment
Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.
none 19Beginner Abrasives
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 13Beginner Abrasives
Electrical Units 110
This class describes how electricity flows and explains the basic units used to measure electricity.
none 20Beginner Electrical Systems
Basic Measurement 110
This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop. Includes an Interactive Lab.
none 18Beginner Inspection
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 15Beginner Inspection
Basics of the CMM 120
This class identifies the major types and components of the coordinate measuring machine and describes the coordinate system.
none 16Beginner Inspection
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130
This class explains the principles of optical inspection and describes the optical comparator.
none 16Beginner Inspection
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 18Beginner Inspection
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 18Beginner Inspection
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 20Intermediate Inspection
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 20Intermediate Inspection
Inspecting with CMMs 220
This class compares the advantages and common uses of various CMM components and software applications.
350110 350115 350120 17Intermediate Inspection
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230
This class compares different types of optical comparators and explains how they work best under different conditions.
350115 350130 19Intermediate Inspection
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 20Intermediate Inspection
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 19Intermediate Inspection
Hardness Testing 260
This class provides an overview of the most common hardness testing methods and describes how to read hardness ratings.
500120 18Intermediate Inspection
Measuring System Analysis 300
This class explains the purpose and methods of measuring systems analysis, including measurement variation and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.
350210900210 20Advanced Inspection
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 20Advanced Inspection
Intro to Materials 100
This class identifies the materials used in manufacturing.
none 19Beginner Materials
Structure of Metals 110
This class describes the crystal structure of metals and their importance.
none 15Beginner Materials
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120
This class describes some common properties used to distinguish materials. Includes an Interactive Lab.
none 12Beginner Materials
Physical Properties of Metal 130
This class introduces the physical characteristics and abilities of metals.
none 11Beginner Materials
Metal Classification 150
This class introduces the AISI-SAE classification for steels.
none 13Beginner Materials
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210
This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of steels and their alloys.
500120 500150 16Intermediate Materials
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220
This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of nonferrous metals and their alloys.
500120 14Intermediate Materials
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 18Intermediate Materials
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 17Beginner Metal Cutting
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 13Beginner Metal Cutting
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 16Beginner Quality
ISO 9000 Overview 110
This class identifies and describes the key components of the ISO 9000:2000 standard.
none 20Beginner Quality
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 18Beginner Quality
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 16Beginner Quality
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180
This class provides an introduction to the troubleshooting process and describes basic steps for identifying problems.
none 13Beginner Quality
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182
This class provides an introduction to the process of determining problem causes and effects.
900180 13Beginner Quality
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184
This class discusses ways to identify, implement, and document effective solutions in the troubleshooting process.
900180 900182 12Beginner Quality
Conducting an Internal Audit 200
This class describes the steps of the internal auditing process and explains effective approaches for conducting audit interviews.
900110 19Intermediate Quality
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 16Intermediate Quality
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 20Intermediate Quality
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 17Advanced Quality
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 18Beginner Safety
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 17Beginner Safety
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 14Beginner Safety
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 19Beginner Safety
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 17Beginner Safety
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 18Beginner Safety
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 16Beginner Safety
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 19Beginner Safety
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170
This class explains the causes of hearing damage and describes how to avoid exposure to excessive noise.
none 15Beginner Safety
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 19Beginner Safety
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 19Intermediate Safety
Math: Fundamentals 100
This class explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to solve a problem following the correct order of operations.
none 14Beginner Shop Essentials
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 22Beginner Shop Essentials
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 18Beginner Shop Essentials
Basics of Tolerance 120
This class defines and describes the fundamentals of tolerance and its role in manufacturing. Includes an Interactive Lab.
none 12Beginner Shop Essentials
Blueprint Reading 130
This class identifies the information communicated on a blueprint with emphasis on interpreting the part drawing. Includes an Interactive Lab.
none 18Beginner Shop Essentials
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 18Beginner Shop Essentials
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 16Beginner Shop Essentials
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185
This class explains basic circle and polygon geometry and how to apply it to sample shop drawings.
800165 16Beginner Shop Essentials
Shop Algebra Overview 200
This class explains basic principles of algebra and shows you how to solve equations containing multiple operations
800100 800105 19Intermediate Shop Essentials
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 13Intermediate Shop Essentials
Shop Trig Overview 210
This class presents examples of how trigonometry applies to the shop.
800100 800105 800170 13Intermediate Shop Essentials
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 17Intermediate Shop Essentials
Statistics 220
This class covers the main concepts of statistics and relates these concepts to shop situations.
800100 800105 18Intermediate Shop Essentials
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 14Intermediate Shop Essentials
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 16Intermediate Shop Essentials
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 18Beginner Workholding
Supporting and Locating Principles 106
This class introduces the beginning of the locating process in a how-to fashion. Includes an Interactive Lab.
none 15Beginner Workholding
Locating Devices 107
This class describes common locators and their setups.
none 14Beginner Workholding
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 15Intermediate Workholding
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