FTE 217 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
The reason there are few "forge shops" that handle the AR market is because: - ANS other
"forge shops" found that the AR work was a marginal part of their business and their time and
resources were better spent elsewhere.
The 5.56 NATO chamber has a longer ______ than a .223 Remington chamber to allow for the
increased pressures in the 5.56 NATO cartridge. - ANS throat
The problem with the AR (AR-15, AR-10, and AR9) platform is that all of the components, no
matter how small they are, are purpose-built and you cannot source them from anywhere else,
other than from an authorized dealer. - ANS false
"MIL-SPEC", which is short for "military specification", is the lowest allowable standard for
something to be accepted into the military. - ANS true
The projectile of the .22LR cartridge fits a barrel with a nominal _________________-inch
diameter bore, while the .223/5.56 is designed for a bore with the nominal diameter of .224. -
ANS .221
The bolt catch: - ANS holds the bolt in the open position.
Excessive _______ within the casing/chamber can dislodge primers. - ANS pressure
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, In the AR9, or in ARs that have been converted to chamber the 9mm and .22LR cartridges, the
gas system required for the AR-15 is no longer needed, however, other adjustments to certain
components will need to be made. - ANS true
The problem with the AR platform, as it relates to gunsmithing, is that few manufacturers still
make the small components used in its construction. This would include items like the forward
assist, dust cover, and trigger. This creates a powerful bottleneck, especially when supply issues
occur, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. - ANS false
The flange on the firing pin of a semi-automatic only firing pin measures at: - ANS .330
The cons of a piston-driven AR system might include the following (select all that apply): -
ANS Increased weight
True or False: The piston system in the standard AR platform is becoming less popular due to its
increased complexity in components. - ANS false
When installing the pistol ______ screw, it can be easy to cross-thread it if it's not properly
guided into the threads. - ANS grip
A piston-driven AR does not get hot. - ANS false
Generally, the selector is installed in the lower receiver prior to the trigger. - ANS false
If you have to put body weight into torquing the barrel nut on an AR-style firearm, you have
likely exceeded the _______ ft. lbs. limit - ANS 80
True or False: The timing of components within a firearm is critically affected by the tolerance or
space between the components. - ANS true
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
The reason there are few "forge shops" that handle the AR market is because: - ANS other
"forge shops" found that the AR work was a marginal part of their business and their time and
resources were better spent elsewhere.
The 5.56 NATO chamber has a longer ______ than a .223 Remington chamber to allow for the
increased pressures in the 5.56 NATO cartridge. - ANS throat
The problem with the AR (AR-15, AR-10, and AR9) platform is that all of the components, no
matter how small they are, are purpose-built and you cannot source them from anywhere else,
other than from an authorized dealer. - ANS false
"MIL-SPEC", which is short for "military specification", is the lowest allowable standard for
something to be accepted into the military. - ANS true
The projectile of the .22LR cartridge fits a barrel with a nominal _________________-inch
diameter bore, while the .223/5.56 is designed for a bore with the nominal diameter of .224. -
ANS .221
The bolt catch: - ANS holds the bolt in the open position.
Excessive _______ within the casing/chamber can dislodge primers. - ANS pressure
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, In the AR9, or in ARs that have been converted to chamber the 9mm and .22LR cartridges, the
gas system required for the AR-15 is no longer needed, however, other adjustments to certain
components will need to be made. - ANS true
The problem with the AR platform, as it relates to gunsmithing, is that few manufacturers still
make the small components used in its construction. This would include items like the forward
assist, dust cover, and trigger. This creates a powerful bottleneck, especially when supply issues
occur, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. - ANS false
The flange on the firing pin of a semi-automatic only firing pin measures at: - ANS .330
The cons of a piston-driven AR system might include the following (select all that apply): -
ANS Increased weight
True or False: The piston system in the standard AR platform is becoming less popular due to its
increased complexity in components. - ANS false
When installing the pistol ______ screw, it can be easy to cross-thread it if it's not properly
guided into the threads. - ANS grip
A piston-driven AR does not get hot. - ANS false
Generally, the selector is installed in the lower receiver prior to the trigger. - ANS false
If you have to put body weight into torquing the barrel nut on an AR-style firearm, you have
likely exceeded the _______ ft. lbs. limit - ANS 80
True or False: The timing of components within a firearm is critically affected by the tolerance or
space between the components. - ANS true
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