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Millwright Practice Test

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15 multiple-choice questions on millwright 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 15Soft foot causes:
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Answer: Frame distortion and misalignment. A rocking foot distorts the machine frame.

Question 2 of 15A dial indicator measures:
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Answer: Small movements. Dial indicators show tiny movements.

Question 3 of 15Why grout under a machine base?
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Answer: Full, solid support. Grout gives even support.

Question 4 of 15You should never hammer on a bearing’s:
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Answer: Outer race. Hammering damages rolling elements.

Question 5 of 15Before alignment you should:
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Answer: Lock out and verify zero energy. Lockout protects you.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A planned stop for major maintenance.”
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Answer: Shutdown. Shutdown: A planned stop for major maintenance.

Question 7 of 15What does “Runout” mean?
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Answer: Wobble in a rotating shaft or part.. Runout: Wobble in a rotating shaft or part.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A machine foot that doesn’t sit flat, causing distortion.”
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Answer: Soft foot. Soft foot: A machine foot that doesn’t sit flat, causing distortion.

Question 9 of 15What does “Shim” mean?
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Answer: A thin spacer used to level or align equipment.. Shim: A thin spacer used to level or align equipment.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A component that supports rotating shafts.”
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Answer: Bearing. Bearing: A component that supports rotating shafts.

Question 11 of 15What does “Dial indicator” mean?
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Answer: A precision gauge that measures small movements.. Dial indicator: A precision gauge that measures small movements.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Measuring vibration to detect machine problems.”
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Answer: Vibration analysis. Vibration analysis: Measuring vibration to detect machine problems.

Question 13 of 15What does “Rigging” mean?
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Answer: Equipment and methods to lift and move loads.. Rigging: Equipment and methods to lift and move loads.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The balance point of a load.”
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Answer: Center of gravity. Center of gravity: The balance point of a load.

Question 15 of 15What does “Anchor bolts” mean?
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Answer: Bolts that secure equipment to foundations.. Anchor bolts: Bolts that secure equipment to foundations.

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