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Mechanical Engineering Technician Practice Test

Check what you know about the mechanical engineering technician job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on mechanical engineering technician knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A prototype is:
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Answer: An early model. Early version.

Question 2 of 15GD&T defines:
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Answer: Geometry and tolerances. Dimensioning rules.

Question 3 of 15A load cell measures:
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Answer: Force. Force.

Question 4 of 15Before testing, verify sensors:
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Answer: With a known load. Calibrate first.

Question 5 of 15A BOM is:
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Answer: A bill of materials. Parts list.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An early model.”
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Answer: Prototype. Prototype: An early model.

Question 7 of 15What does “BOM” mean?
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Answer: Bill of materials.. BOM: Bill of materials.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Finding why parts fail.”
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Answer: Failure analysis. Failure analysis: Finding why parts fail.

Question 9 of 15What does “Strain gauge” mean?
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Answer: Measures deformation.. Strain gauge: Measures deformation.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.”
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Answer: GD&T. GD&T: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Question 11 of 15What does “ECO” mean?
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Answer: Engineering change order.. ECO: Engineering change order.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Testing over time.”
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Answer: Durability test. Durability test: Testing over time.

Question 13 of 15What does “Fixture” mean?
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Answer: Holds parts for testing.. Fixture: Holds parts for testing.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Allowed variation.”
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Answer: Tolerance. Tolerance: Allowed variation.

Question 15 of 15What does “DFM” mean?
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Answer: Design for manufacturing.. DFM: Design for manufacturing.

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