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1. What is Datum reference frame?

Junior
  1. A.position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  2. B.three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom
  3. C.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  4. D.two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing

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2. Which term means: "three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom"?

Junior
  1. A.Composite position tolerance
  2. B.Maximum material condition modifier
  3. C.Datum reference frame
  4. D.Projected tolerance zone

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3. Which statement is correct?

Junior
  1. A.Datum reference frame — position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  2. B.Datum reference frame — two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing
  3. C.Datum reference frame — extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies
  4. D.Datum reference frame — three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom

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4. What is Feature control frame?

Junior
  1. A.circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  2. B.position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  3. C.rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  4. D.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum

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5. Which term means: "rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence"?

Junior
  1. A.Datum reference frame
  2. B.Feature control frame
  3. C.Composite position tolerance
  4. D.Flatness

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6. Which statement is correct?

Junior
  1. A.Feature control frame — position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  2. B.Feature control frame — circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  3. C.Feature control frame — three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom
  4. D.Feature control frame — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence

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7. What is Flatness?

Junior
  1. A.rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  2. B.extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies
  3. C.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  4. D.circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material

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8. Which term means: "form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum"?

Junior
  1. A.Maximum material condition modifier
  2. B.Position tolerance
  3. C.Projected tolerance zone
  4. D.Flatness

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9. Which statement is correct?

Junior
  1. A.Flatness — circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  2. B.Flatness — form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  3. C.Flatness — two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing
  4. D.Flatness — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence

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10. What is Rule #1 (envelope principle)?

Junior
  1. A.two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing
  2. B.position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  3. C.where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition
  4. D.extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies

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11. Which term means: "where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition"?

Junior
  1. A.Bonus tolerance
  2. B.Rule #1 (envelope principle)
  3. C.Position tolerance
  4. D.Datum reference frame

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12. Which statement is correct?

Junior
  1. A.Rule #1 (envelope principle) — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  2. B.Rule #1 (envelope principle) — form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  3. C.Rule #1 (envelope principle) — where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition
  4. D.Rule #1 (envelope principle) — extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies

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13. What is Position tolerance?

Mid
  1. A.cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box
  2. B.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  3. C.where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition
  4. D.three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom

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14. Which term means: "cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box"?

Mid
  1. A.Composite position tolerance
  2. B.Rule #1 (envelope principle)
  3. C.Position tolerance
  4. D.Feature control frame

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15. Which statement is correct?

Mid
  1. A.Position tolerance — three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom
  2. B.Position tolerance — cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box
  3. C.Position tolerance — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  4. D.Position tolerance — where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition

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16. What is Maximum material condition modifier?

Mid
  1. A.three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom
  2. B.circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  3. C.rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  4. D.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum

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17. Which term means: "circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material"?

Mid
  1. A.Flatness
  2. B.Composite position tolerance
  3. C.Rule #1 (envelope principle)
  4. D.Maximum material condition modifier

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18. Which statement is correct?

Mid
  1. A.Maximum material condition modifier — where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition
  2. B.Maximum material condition modifier — circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  3. C.Maximum material condition modifier — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  4. D.Maximum material condition modifier — extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies

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19. What is Bonus tolerance?

Mid
  1. A.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  2. B.position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  3. C.extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies
  4. D.where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition

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20. Which term means: "extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies"?

Mid
  1. A.Flatness
  2. B.Composite position tolerance
  3. C.Position tolerance
  4. D.Bonus tolerance

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21. Which statement is correct?

Mid
  1. A.Bonus tolerance — extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies
  2. B.Bonus tolerance — rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  3. C.Bonus tolerance — form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  4. D.Bonus tolerance — cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box

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22. What is Composite position tolerance?

Senior
  1. A.cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box
  2. B.rectangular box read left to right containing the geometric symbol, tolerance value with modifiers, and datum references in order of precedence
  3. C.two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing
  4. D.form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum

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23. Which term means: "two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing"?

Senior
  1. A.Feature control frame
  2. B.Rule #1 (envelope principle)
  3. C.Composite position tolerance
  4. D.Projected tolerance zone

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24. Which statement is correct?

Senior
  1. A.Composite position tolerance — extra geometric tolerance equal to the difference between the actual mating size and the MMC size when an MMC modifier applies
  2. B.Composite position tolerance — two-tier feature control frame in which the upper segment locates the hole pattern and the lower, tighter segment refines hole-to-hole spacing
  3. C.Composite position tolerance — circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  4. D.Composite position tolerance — position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears

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25. What is Projected tolerance zone?

Senior
  1. A.position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears
  2. B.cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box
  3. C.circled M that lets the geometric tolerance grow as the feature departs from its maximum material size toward least material
  4. D.three mutually perpendicular planes built from primary, secondary and tertiary datum features that lock all six degrees of freedom

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26. Which term means: "position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears"?

Senior
  1. A.Maximum material condition modifier
  2. B.Projected tolerance zone
  3. C.Bonus tolerance
  4. D.Position tolerance

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27. Which statement is correct?

Senior
  1. A.Projected tolerance zone — where only a size tolerance is given, the surface may not extend beyond the envelope of perfect form at maximum material condition
  2. B.Projected tolerance zone — cylindrical zone around the true position within which a feature's axis must lie, giving 57% more usable area than a square ± coordinate box
  3. C.Projected tolerance zone — form tolerance zone between two parallel planes within which all points of a surface must lie, requiring no datum
  4. D.Projected tolerance zone — position zone extended above the part surface by the mating part's thickness, used for tapped holes and press-fit pins so the fastener clears

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