Question 1
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Which one of the images represents a signal lamp?
Question 2
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What are Gantt charts used for?
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To show manufacturing processes.
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To track operational progress.
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To show workshop layouts.
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To plot quarterly sales data.
Question 3
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Referring to the table shown, what is the correct drill size for tapping a M16 thread?
Question 4
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Which one of the following is the main benefit of a CAD system?
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Independent of the company filing system
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Only requires semi-skilled operators.
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Increased speed of drafting.
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Easily backed up and stored.
Question 5
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Which one of the following types of information is BEST organised using a database?
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Gantt chart
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Customer details
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Pie charts
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NCN programmes
Question 6
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Which one of the following manuals outlines a company's procedure for document approval, use and authorisation?
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Service
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Production
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Safety
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Quality
Question 7
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Which one of the following CANNOT be used as a datum?
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Centre point
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Face
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Radius
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Edge
Question 8
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Which one of the following types of chart should be used to show start and completion dates for tasks within an engineering project?
Question 9
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Which basic information is NOT always included in an engineering drawing?
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Title and name of draftsperson.
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Drawing number and issue details.
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Units of measurement and tolerance
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Method of manufacture and parts list.
Question 10
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What size sheet material is required for the fabrication shown in the drawing?
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1.5mm thick mild steel 1m x 2m
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3.0mm thick mild steel 1m x 2m
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1.5mm thick medium steel 1m x 2m
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3.0mm thick medium steel 1m x 2m
Question 11
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A dimension of a hole requires a specific tolerance different to the general tolerance for a drawing. Where will this specific tolerance be stated?
Question 12
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Which one of the following composite materials is NOT available in sheet form?
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Carbon reinforced plastic.
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Steel reinforced concrete.
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Glass reinforced aluminium.
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Fibre reinforced plastic.
Question 13
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Nickel is added to steel to increase
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Strength and toughness
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Strength and reduces hardness
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Hardness and reduces strength
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Grain growth and hardness
Question 14
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Which one of the following micro-structures is typical of ceramic?
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Crystalline.
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Rod-like.
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Fibrous.
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Liquid.
Question 15
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What is the quickest method of identifying brass castings from zinc alloy die castings?
Question 16
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Which one of the following characteristics can be determined by tensile testing?
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Hardness.
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Wear resistance.
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Ductility.
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Heat resistance.
Question 17
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The addition of vanadium to steel improves its
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ductility.
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toughness
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weldability
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conductivity
Question 18
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What will result from heating a high carbon steel ABOVE its upper critical temperature and then rapidly cooling it by emersion in oil?
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Reduce hardness.
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Increased ductility.
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Increased hardness.
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Reduced brittleness.
Question 19
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Oxidation (known as corrosion) occurs on the surfaces of
Question 20
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Fluctuating and alternating stressing of an engineering component can cause failure by
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tensile loading.
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tensile strain.
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fatigue.
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creep.
Question 21
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Which one of the following materials is used for cutting tools such as drill bits?
Question 22
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Which one of the following values is equal to 6 to the power of 6.
Question 23
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Given Ohms Law V=IR, what is the current (I) in a circuit when the voltage (V) = 12 and the Resistance (R) = 500
Question 24
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What is the correct formula for the straight line graph shown?
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Y=1x+3
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Y=2x+6
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Y=1x-3
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Y=2x-6
Question 25
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Referring to triangle ABC shown in the diagram, when cos A = 4/5 then sin A =
Question 26
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What is the density of a material with a volume of 26 m(3) and mass of 700kg?
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0.04 kg/m(3)
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0.04 m(3)/kg
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26.92 kg/m(3)
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28.92 m(3)/kg
Question 27
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Referring to the diagram shown, what is the torque on the nut when F=400N and L=170mm?
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6.8 Nm
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23.53 Nm
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68 Nm
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235.3 Nm
Question 28
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A force of 10 kN is required to raise a load vertically to a height of 8m. What is the work done in raising the load?
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1.25 J
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1250 J
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8000 J
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80 000 J
Question 29
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A mass of 50kg rests on a horizontal plane, it has a coefficient of friction of 0.64, what is the MINIMUM force needed? Take acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/s(-2).
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3.26 N
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31.392 kN
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313.92 N
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326 kN
Question 30
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What is the amount of heat required to raise 5 kg of water from 20 to 100 degrees Kelvin? Take the specific heat capacity of water as 4200 J/Kg degrees kelvin.
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1.68 J
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168 J
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1.68 MJ
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168 MJ
Question 31
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Which one of the following BEST describes a quality product?
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It has a record of continuous testing.
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It has a good design record.
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It meets customers expectations.
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It is expensive to manufacture.
Question 32
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Quality control ensures a product is
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to specification.
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cost effective.
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high quality.
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guaranteed.
Question 33
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Why is 'in process' inspection essential in manufacturing?
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To ensure the product looks attractive.
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To reduce the cost of production.
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To monitor all production parameters.
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To guarantee no process down-time.
Question 34
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Which of the following MUST be present before finished goods are accepted into stock?
Question 35
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Why is calibration of measuring equipment required?
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To ensure the surface finish of components.
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To correlate readings with a given standard.
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To ensure components are all the same size.
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To check for variations in measurements.
Question 36
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When a process complies with the relevant BS EN or ISO standard it ensures that
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it will be very efficient.
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it is consistent with other compliant processes.
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it will be safe for operators to undertake.
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all the staff involved are highly trained.
Question 37
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When a component is found to vary from the required standard it is necessary to inform the responsible person so that
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the line can be shut down.
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the entire batch can be scrapped.
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the components can be sold as 'seconds'
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further quality control checks can be carried out.
Question 38
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Why is it necessary to inform the relevant persons of variation from a specific standard?
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To change quality assurance standards.
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To find an effective solution.
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To maintain management targets.
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To hold the people responsible to account.
Question 39
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Why do components identified for scrap need to be documented?
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So that rework can be calculated.
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So that the responsible operator is identified.
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So that the operator training needs are identified.
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So that quality control procedures are followed.
Question 40
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What do quality records provide?
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Productivity data.
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Product traceability information.
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Information on production costs.
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management with performance data.
Question 41
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In order to comply with the quality documentation requirements of ISO 9001, a company MUST have a
Question 42
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What must quality records document?
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All test results.
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Only tests at the start of production.
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Only those components that have failed.
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All policies and procedures.
Question 43
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Referring to the chart shown, what is the MINIMUM size for a HOLE having a nominal diameter of 38mm and a tolerance of H7?
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37.000
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37.975
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38.000
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38.025
Question 44
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A one-off stainless steel turbine rotor blade has been machined0.01 mm oversize from tolerance. What is the appropriate course of action?