NIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
True - correct answer ✔✔T or F: All gage blocks need to include a certificate of traceability to
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Gage blocks - correct answer ✔✔What are usually the best tools used to calibrate micrometers?
-machinist scales, gage blocks, indicators, or none-
Earplugs - correct answer ✔✔Which of the following is worn inside the ear?
-earplugs, canal caps, earmuffs, or none-
Enforcing safety in the workplace - correct answer ✔✔What is the main focus of OSHA?
False - correct answer ✔✔T or F: Gloves are recommended for most machining processes
True - correct answer ✔✔T or F: Depth micrometers can be measure the depths of slots and
steps
Slots, steps on a part, and depth of holes - correct answer ✔✔Depth micrometers can measure
which of the following
(multiple answers)
-slots, steps on a part, outer diameter, depth of holes-
ANSWERS
True - correct answer ✔✔T or F: All gage blocks need to include a certificate of traceability to
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Gage blocks - correct answer ✔✔What are usually the best tools used to calibrate micrometers?
-machinist scales, gage blocks, indicators, or none-
Earplugs - correct answer ✔✔Which of the following is worn inside the ear?
-earplugs, canal caps, earmuffs, or none-
Enforcing safety in the workplace - correct answer ✔✔What is the main focus of OSHA?
False - correct answer ✔✔T or F: Gloves are recommended for most machining processes
True - correct answer ✔✔T or F: Depth micrometers can be measure the depths of slots and
steps
Slots, steps on a part, and depth of holes - correct answer ✔✔Depth micrometers can measure
which of the following
(multiple answers)
-slots, steps on a part, outer diameter, depth of holes-
