NIMS Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The process calls for a class RC4 sliding fit for a 1.000" diameter shaft to fit into a hole. The
clearance between the shaft and the hole should be what? - CORRECT
ANSWER .0000 - .0012
ALSL/ SAE 4140 means steel is what? - CORRECT ANSWER Automotive Quality
Which of the following steels has the highest carbon content?
A.) 8615
B.) 4140
C.) 1090
D.) 1008 - CORRECT ANSWER C) 1090
If a process calls for tapping 1/2 -13 NC hole using a 27/64 drill size, what % of thread will
be obtained?
A) 70%
B) 65%
C) 80%
D) 75% - CORRECT ANSWER D) 75%
Caution must be given to which of the following when maintaining the safety of your work
area?
A) equipment is lubricated
B) dispose of cleaning fluids that are potential health hazards
C) tools are clean
D) cutting tools are free of moisture - CORRECT ANSWER B) Dispose of cleaning
fluids that are potential health hazards
In SPC, range refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER difference between dimensions in a
sample
What process uses measuring tools to check that a part conforms a blueprint? - CORRECT
ANSWER Quality Inspection
3 types of CAST IRON are? - CORRECT ANSWER Ductile, Grey, Malleable
1 cause of tapped holes becoming too tight might be? - CORRECT ANSWER Tap
Wear
CORRECT ANSWERS
The process calls for a class RC4 sliding fit for a 1.000" diameter shaft to fit into a hole. The
clearance between the shaft and the hole should be what? - CORRECT
ANSWER .0000 - .0012
ALSL/ SAE 4140 means steel is what? - CORRECT ANSWER Automotive Quality
Which of the following steels has the highest carbon content?
A.) 8615
B.) 4140
C.) 1090
D.) 1008 - CORRECT ANSWER C) 1090
If a process calls for tapping 1/2 -13 NC hole using a 27/64 drill size, what % of thread will
be obtained?
A) 70%
B) 65%
C) 80%
D) 75% - CORRECT ANSWER D) 75%
Caution must be given to which of the following when maintaining the safety of your work
area?
A) equipment is lubricated
B) dispose of cleaning fluids that are potential health hazards
C) tools are clean
D) cutting tools are free of moisture - CORRECT ANSWER B) Dispose of cleaning
fluids that are potential health hazards
In SPC, range refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER difference between dimensions in a
sample
What process uses measuring tools to check that a part conforms a blueprint? - CORRECT
ANSWER Quality Inspection
3 types of CAST IRON are? - CORRECT ANSWER Ductile, Grey, Malleable
1 cause of tapped holes becoming too tight might be? - CORRECT ANSWER Tap
Wear
