NIMS Certification Study Guide
Which of the following would you use to tighten the bolts on a multiple-bolt flange where all bolts must
be tightened the exact same amount? - correct answer ✔✔Torque Wrench
What type of pliers can be used to remove damaged nuts and bolt heads that are rounded off? - correct
answer ✔✔Locking Pliers
What measuring tool is best for objects larger than 6' that require a moderate amount of accuracy? -
correct answer ✔✔Bench rule
Which of the following is designed to remove items such as gears and bearings without damaging
machinery? - correct answer ✔✔Puller
What does it mean if a drill is pneumatic? - correct answer ✔✔It uses compressed air to operate.
The ______________ diameter of a screw thread is the diameter measured from root to root for
external thread. - correct answer ✔✔Minor
The thread ______ specifies the amount of tolerance permitted in engagement between mating threads.
- correct answer ✔✔Class
Which of the following has a head at one end and externl threads at the other to accept a nut? - correct
answer ✔✔Bolt
A ___ _____ extends through a clearance hole in one part and threads into a second part without using a
nut - correct answer ✔✔Cap Screw
Which of the following is installed with a slotted or Phillips screwdriver? - correct answer ✔✔Machine
Screw
, A ____ _______ nut has deformed threads or a nylon insert to produce interference during tightening -
correct answer ✔✔Self Locking
Internal threads may be cut in a through hole with a ________. - correct answer ✔✔Tap
A lock washer is often used in conjunction with a ________________. - correct answer ✔✔Flat Washer
A ______________ pin has a hollow center and compresses to fit the smaller diameter of a hole when
installed. - correct answer ✔✔Coiled Spring
A clevis fastener is an assembly consisting of a clevis, a clevis pin, and a ________ pin. - correct answer
✔✔Cotter
The slot where the key fits ion the hub of a mating part is called the ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Keyway
Which of the following is used to install retaining rings? - correct answer ✔✔Pliers
A _____________ is a thin, flexible nlyon strap with teeth that prevents it from loosening when engaged.
- correct answer ✔✔Cable Tie
The central rod inside of the body of a blind rivet is called the ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Mandrel
Which of the following is NOT true of a title block? - correct answer ✔✔The format is the same from
company to company
What line type is used to indicate alternate positions of moving parts, adjacent positions of related parts,
or repeated detail? - correct answer ✔✔Phantom
What is the purpose of an extension line? - correct answer ✔✔Indicates where the end of a dimension
line terminates
Which of the following would you use to tighten the bolts on a multiple-bolt flange where all bolts must
be tightened the exact same amount? - correct answer ✔✔Torque Wrench
What type of pliers can be used to remove damaged nuts and bolt heads that are rounded off? - correct
answer ✔✔Locking Pliers
What measuring tool is best for objects larger than 6' that require a moderate amount of accuracy? -
correct answer ✔✔Bench rule
Which of the following is designed to remove items such as gears and bearings without damaging
machinery? - correct answer ✔✔Puller
What does it mean if a drill is pneumatic? - correct answer ✔✔It uses compressed air to operate.
The ______________ diameter of a screw thread is the diameter measured from root to root for
external thread. - correct answer ✔✔Minor
The thread ______ specifies the amount of tolerance permitted in engagement between mating threads.
- correct answer ✔✔Class
Which of the following has a head at one end and externl threads at the other to accept a nut? - correct
answer ✔✔Bolt
A ___ _____ extends through a clearance hole in one part and threads into a second part without using a
nut - correct answer ✔✔Cap Screw
Which of the following is installed with a slotted or Phillips screwdriver? - correct answer ✔✔Machine
Screw
, A ____ _______ nut has deformed threads or a nylon insert to produce interference during tightening -
correct answer ✔✔Self Locking
Internal threads may be cut in a through hole with a ________. - correct answer ✔✔Tap
A lock washer is often used in conjunction with a ________________. - correct answer ✔✔Flat Washer
A ______________ pin has a hollow center and compresses to fit the smaller diameter of a hole when
installed. - correct answer ✔✔Coiled Spring
A clevis fastener is an assembly consisting of a clevis, a clevis pin, and a ________ pin. - correct answer
✔✔Cotter
The slot where the key fits ion the hub of a mating part is called the ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Keyway
Which of the following is used to install retaining rings? - correct answer ✔✔Pliers
A _____________ is a thin, flexible nlyon strap with teeth that prevents it from loosening when engaged.
- correct answer ✔✔Cable Tie
The central rod inside of the body of a blind rivet is called the ___________. - correct answer
✔✔Mandrel
Which of the following is NOT true of a title block? - correct answer ✔✔The format is the same from
company to company
What line type is used to indicate alternate positions of moving parts, adjacent positions of related parts,
or repeated detail? - correct answer ✔✔Phantom
What is the purpose of an extension line? - correct answer ✔✔Indicates where the end of a dimension
line terminates
