1.

Chatter results in (three):

a) Temperature rise
b) Poor surface finish
c) Loss of dimensional accuracy
d) Premature wear

2. Computer Numerical Control is numerical control system in which the data handling,
control, sequences, and response to input is determined by an on-board computer at
the machine. (True)

3. Vertical-spindle machining centers suitable for large and tall workpieces that require
machining on a number of their surfaces. (False)

4. The Y axis movement in the CNC milling machine is always achieved by the machine
table. (False)

5. Selection of type and size of machining centers depend on dimensional accuracy

required. (True)

6. Detection of tool breakage and wear is not possible in machining centers. (False)

7. Basic categories of motion systems are point to point, straight cut, and pockting.
(False)

8. Materials suitable for machine-tool structures (three):

a) Gray cast iron
b) Hard bronz
c) Welded steel
d) Polymer concrete

9. Types of Control Circuits in NC machines (two):

a) Open-loop system
b) Closed-loop system
c) Multi-loop system
d) Digital readout systems

10. Major characteristics of machining centers include (three):

a) Versatile and quick changeover
b) Time required is reduced
c) Compact and highly automated
d) Light weight

11. Which in NOT of the major characteristics of machining centers:

a) Handles a wide variety of part sizes and shape
b) Time required is reduced
c) Versatile and quick changeover
d) High coolant flow rates
12. For machining centers, touch probes select the tool settings and:
a) Check tool vibration
b) Inspect parts being machined
c) Inspect cutting parameters
d) Inspect tool orientation

13. Which is NOT of the Open-Loop Control Systems limitations:

a) Typically uses lower torque motors
b) High cost
c) Control unit “assumes” desired position is achieved
d) No positioning compensation

14. Which is NOT of the Closed-Loop Control Systems advantages:

a) Greater positional accuracy
b) Can adjust for position error
c) High cutting speed
d) Uses DC motors that have higher torque ranges

15. Advantages of Linear Drive Motors are (three):

a) Very high spindle speed
b) Moving components encounter no wear
c) Simplicity and minimal maintenance
d) Wide range of linear speeds

16. Advantages of Hexapod Machines are (three):

a) Very high spindle speed
b) Lighter
c) Machine flexibility
d) Increased machining envelope

17. The increase in cutting speed will:

a) Increase the tool change cost
b) Increase Non-productive cost
c) Reduce machining cost
d) Reduce the tool cost

18. As the hardness of the workpiece increases, its machinability:

a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Not affected
d) First increase then decrease

19. Advantages of Numerical Control Systems are (three):

a) Flexibility of operation
b) Machine adjustment are easy
c) Less setup time
d) Programs can be prepared rapidly
20. Limitations of Numerical Control systems are (three):
a) High initial cost of the equipment
b) Cost for programming
c) Maintenance required
d) Difficult to find mistakes

21. Chatter in machining operations does NOT cause:

a) Loss of dimensional accuracy
b) Failure of the cutting tool
c) Poor surface finish
d) Increase in temperature

22. For manufacturing process, closer tolerances and better surface finish can be
achieved by:
a) Changing the material
b) Additional finishing operations but higher cost
c) Changing the operations at lower cost
d) None

23. Reducing vibration and chatter can NOT be reduced by:

a) Minimize tool overhang
b) Change process parameters
c) Improve the damping capacity of the machine tool
d) Improve the heat desipation capacity of the machine tool

24. One of the important factors in precision and ultraprecision machining:

a) Ultra high spindle speed
b) Low thermal expansion
c) High coolant flow
d) None

25. Materials suitable for machine-tool structures (three):

e) Gray cast iron
f) Hard bronz
g) Welded steel
h) Composites

26. Which is NOT of the advantages of linear drive motors:

a) Very high spindle speed
b) Moving components encounter no wear
c) Simplicity and minimal maintenance
d) Wide range of linear speeds
27. Self-excited vibrations in machining centers can be controlled by damping. (True)

28. Spindle designs for high speeds require high stiffness and accuracy. (True)

29. High efficiency machining range is the range between optimum cutting speed and
optimum tool life. (True)

30. Reducing vibration and chatter can be achieved by:

a) Increase tool overhang
b) Reduce the coolant temperature
c) Minimize tool overhang
d) Reduce the damping capacity of the system

31. As the hardness of the workpiece decreases, its machinability:

a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Not affected
d) First increase then decrease

32. Advantages of Numerical Control Systems:

a) Flexibility of operation
b) Higher machining parameters
c) Less number of tools used
d) None

33. Which is NOT of the materials suitable for machine-tool structures:

a) Gray cast iron
b) Hard bronz
c) Welded steel
d) Polymer concrete

34. In numerical control machines, ………. is the smallest increment of motion of the
machine components.
a) Repeat accuracy
b) Resolution
c) Stiffness
d) Positioning accuracy

35. Hexapod machines capable of maintaining the cutting tool perpendicular to the
surface being machined. (False-Parallel)

36. Forced vibrations can be minimized by changing the configuration (three):

a) Workpiece surface roughness
b) Tool geometry
c) Machine-tool components
d) Cutting speed
37. Which is NOT of numerical control advantages:
a) Production rate is high

38. Which is NOT of the limitations of Numerical Control Systems?

a) Difficult to find mistakes

39. Which is NOT of the advantages of Numerical Control Systems?

a) Less setup time

40. In machining centers, the greater the number of joints in a structure, the more
damping there is. (True)

41. Which material is NOT suitable for machine-tool structures?

a) Tungsten
b) Welded steel
c) Composites
d) Gray cast iron

42. Which is NOT of the goals of the development of Hexapod Machines?

a) Improving accuracy
b) Increasing their machining envelope (the space within which machining can be
done)
c) Increasing machining and tool flexibility
d) Making machines lighter

43. Spindle designs for high speeds require to have extra weight to increase stiffness.
(False)

44. Vertical-spindle Machining Centers suitable for large and tall workpieces.
a) True
b) False

45. The Y axis movement in the CNC milling machine is always achieved by the machine
head.*
a) True
b) False

46. In machining, the increase in cutting speed will ……..

a) Increase the tool cost
b) Increase Non-productive cost
c) Reduce machining cost
d) Reduce the tool change cost
47. ……………… happens when a tool cutting a surface that has a roughness or geometric
disturbances developed
a) Dynamic vibration
b) Regenerative chatter
c) Forced Vibration
d) Self-excited Vibration

48. Advantages of Linear Drive Motors are (three):

a) Very high feed rates
b) Moving components encounter no wear
c) Simplicity and minimal maintenance
d) Wide range of linear speeds

49. In Machining centers, the greater the number of joints in a structure, the greater the
damping
a) True
b) False

50. In Machining centers, the greater the number of joints in a structure, the lower the
overall system stiffness of the machine
c) True
d) False

51. Chatter does NOT result in

a) Poor surface finish
b) Premature wear
c) Temperature rise
d) Loss of dimensional accuracy

52. Advantages of CNC Machine Tools does NOT include

a) Reduced inventory
b) Reduced lead time
c) Reduced set-up time
d) Reduced initial costs

53. Advantages of hexapod machine does NOT include

a) Increased machining envelope (size)
b) Lighter weight
c) Machining flexibility
d) Very high spindle speed

54. Advantages of Linear Drive Motors does NOT include

a) Moving components encounter no wear
b) Less setup time
c) Wide range of linear speeds
d) Simplicity and minimal maintenance