INDIANA CNC
PROGRAMMER
Exam Practice Questions
2026-2027 Edition
Verified Answers Plus Rationales
Q&A; | Instant Download PDF
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 100 Questions on State Exam
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 70% Required to Pass
Core Focus: G-Code, M-Code, Blueprint, Tooling, Safety
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, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
Indiana CNC Programmer certification covers CNC mill and lathe programming, G-code/M-code,
blueprint reading, GD&T;, tooling, speeds/feeds, workholding, and shop safety. Based on NIMS,
Mastercam, Fanuc controls, and Indiana Department of Workforce Development standards for
advanced manufacturing.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• G-Code & M-Code Programming (30%) — G00-G99, M00-M99, canned cycles, subprograms,
coordinate systems, modal commands
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T; (25%) — Orthographic views, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T;
symbols, datum references, surface finish
• Machining Processes & Tooling (20%) — Speeds/feeds, tool selection, workholding, cutting tools,
materials, tool offsets
• CNC Operations & Setup (15%) — Machine setup, work offsets, tool offsets, probing, first article
inspection, program verification
• Shop Safety & Quality (10%) — PPE, lockout/tagout, coolant safety, inspection tools, SPC,
documentation
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with CNC standards. Indiana requires 70% to pass CNC
Programmer exam.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master G-code and M-code functions. Know canned cycles G81-G89 and G70-G76. Understand
GD&T; and blueprint interpretation. Review speeds/feeds calculations. Study work offsets G54-G59
and tool offsets. Review shop safety and inspection.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect 2026-2027 standards: NIMS Machining Level I/II, Fanuc CNC controls, ISO 6983
G-code, ASME Y14.5 GD&T;, Indiana CTE advanced manufacturing standards, and OSHA machine
safety requirements.
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PROGRAMMER
Exam Practice Questions
2026-2027 Edition
Verified Answers Plus Rationales
Q&A; | Instant Download PDF
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 100 Questions on State Exam
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 70% Required to Pass
Core Focus: G-Code, M-Code, Blueprint, Tooling, Safety
Indiana CNC Programmer Exam Prep 2026-2027 Page 1
, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
Indiana CNC Programmer certification covers CNC mill and lathe programming, G-code/M-code,
blueprint reading, GD&T;, tooling, speeds/feeds, workholding, and shop safety. Based on NIMS,
Mastercam, Fanuc controls, and Indiana Department of Workforce Development standards for
advanced manufacturing.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• G-Code & M-Code Programming (30%) — G00-G99, M00-M99, canned cycles, subprograms,
coordinate systems, modal commands
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T; (25%) — Orthographic views, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T;
symbols, datum references, surface finish
• Machining Processes & Tooling (20%) — Speeds/feeds, tool selection, workholding, cutting tools,
materials, tool offsets
• CNC Operations & Setup (15%) — Machine setup, work offsets, tool offsets, probing, first article
inspection, program verification
• Shop Safety & Quality (10%) — PPE, lockout/tagout, coolant safety, inspection tools, SPC,
documentation
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with CNC standards. Indiana requires 70% to pass CNC
Programmer exam.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master G-code and M-code functions. Know canned cycles G81-G89 and G70-G76. Understand
GD&T; and blueprint interpretation. Review speeds/feeds calculations. Study work offsets G54-G59
and tool offsets. Review shop safety and inspection.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect 2026-2027 standards: NIMS Machining Level I/II, Fanuc CNC controls, ISO 6983
G-code, ASME Y14.5 GD&T;, Indiana CTE advanced manufacturing standards, and OSHA machine
safety requirements.
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