NIMS CNC OPERATOR TEST QUESTIONS
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Given an 18 ¾" length of stock, how many 2 ½'" pieces can be cut from it? -
CORRECTANSWER 7.5 (18.75/2.5)
How often should you check the lubrication levels on a machine? -CORRECTANSWER
Daily
On a blueprint, what do you call a dimension in a box (boxed dimension)? -
CORRECTANSWER Base
When should you wear your safety glasses in the shop? -CORRECTANSWER Always
What is the RPM formula for drilling? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for rapid traverse? -CORRECTANSWER G00
What is the code for linear feed (must have an F word with it)? -CORRECTANSWER
G01
0. What is the code for program stop? -CORRECTANSWER M00
, What is the code for optional stop? -CORRECTANSWER M01
What is the code for program end rewind? -CORRECTANSWER M30
What is the code for zero return? -CORRECTANSWER G28
What is the code for constant surface speed (SFM)? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for fixture offset (work offset #1)? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for incremental positioning? -CORRECTANSWER G91
What is the code for absolute positioning? -CORRECTANSWER G90
What is the code for inch mode? -CORRECTANSWER G20
What is the code for metric mode? -CORRECTANSWER G21
What is the code for tool change ON THE MILL? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for spindle activation clockwise OR FORWARD? -
CORRECTANSWER M03
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
2026 UPDATE!!|| LATEST!!
Given an 18 ¾" length of stock, how many 2 ½'" pieces can be cut from it? -
CORRECTANSWER 7.5 (18.75/2.5)
How often should you check the lubrication levels on a machine? -CORRECTANSWER
Daily
On a blueprint, what do you call a dimension in a box (boxed dimension)? -
CORRECTANSWER Base
When should you wear your safety glasses in the shop? -CORRECTANSWER Always
What is the RPM formula for drilling? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for rapid traverse? -CORRECTANSWER G00
What is the code for linear feed (must have an F word with it)? -CORRECTANSWER
G01
0. What is the code for program stop? -CORRECTANSWER M00
, What is the code for optional stop? -CORRECTANSWER M01
What is the code for program end rewind? -CORRECTANSWER M30
What is the code for zero return? -CORRECTANSWER G28
What is the code for constant surface speed (SFM)? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for fixture offset (work offset #1)? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for incremental positioning? -CORRECTANSWER G91
What is the code for absolute positioning? -CORRECTANSWER G90
What is the code for inch mode? -CORRECTANSWER G20
What is the code for metric mode? -CORRECTANSWER G21
What is the code for tool change ON THE MILL? -CORRECTANSWER
What is the code for spindle activation clockwise OR FORWARD? -
CORRECTANSWER M03