10 free, exam-style Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free CMfgT practice test to study every exam domain.
A manufacturing cell operates one 8-hour shift per day. After subtracting two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch, customer demand is 180 units per day. What is the takt time?
Correct answer: C - 2.50 minutes per unit
A process has an upper specification limit (USL) of 50.0 mm, a lower specification limit (LSL) of 48.0 mm, a process mean (x̄) of 49.4 mm, and a standard deviation (σ) of 0.25 mm. What is the Cpk of this process?
Correct answer: B - 0.80
An electrical connector is designed with an asymmetric shape so that it can only be inserted in the correct orientation. This is an example of:
Correct answer: C - Poka-yoke
A turning operation is to be performed on a workpiece with a diameter of 4.0 inches. The recommended cutting speed for the material and tool combination is 400 surface feet per minute (SFM). What spindle speed (RPM) should be used?
Correct answer: B - 382 RPM
A CNC milling program contains the following block: N040 G91 G01 X1.500 Y-2.000 F12.0. If the tool is currently at position X3.000, Y5.000, what will the tool's position be after this block executes?
Correct answer: B - X4.500, Y3.000
A manufacturer needs to produce 200,000 identical small zinc alloy housings per year with tight dimensional tolerances and thin walls. Which casting process is MOST appropriate?
Correct answer: C - Die casting
A quality technician needs to inspect a ferromagnetic steel weldment for surface and near-surface cracks without damaging the part. Which non-destructive testing method is MOST appropriate?
Correct answer: B - Magnetic particle testing
In geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), the Maximum Material Condition (MMC) modifier applied to a feature of size means the tolerance applies when the feature contains:
Correct answer: B - The most amount of material (smallest hole, largest shaft)
According to the OSHA hierarchy of controls, which of the following is the MOST effective method for protecting workers from a workplace hazard?
Correct answer: D - Eliminating the hazard entirely from the process
A manufacturing team is preparing to launch a new assembly process. They want to systematically identify what could go wrong at each process step, assess the severity and likelihood of each potential failure, and prioritize actions before production begins. Which quality and improvement tool is MOST appropriate?
Correct answer: B - Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
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