1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 2D mode, geometry is created
at the z position selected
By using the AutoCursor to select a position for the
entity
Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system
Z depth
All of the above
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of the following entities can define a
Construction plane
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc with center point, a 2D spline
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc, a flat surface, 3 points
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Define Fillet
An line tangent to two arcs
An arc tangent to two entities
An arc connected to two entities
All of the above
4
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
True
False
5
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
True
False
6
True/False (select one answer)
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
1 points
selected entity.
True
False
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
Style
Definition
Attributes
All of the above
8
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
True
False
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
Result
Group
Done
None of the above
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Press F9 to:
Show coordinate axes
Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin
Show/hide Coordinate information
Show/hide Zero
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
1 points
All
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the different Wireframe Chamfering styles?
Distance 1, Distance 2, and Angle.
Distance, and/or Angle
Distance 1, Distance 2, Width, and Angle
Width and Angle
13
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line parallel ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity
you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
True
False
14
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In the Xform Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Relative to the horizontal axis
At 3:00 in the Top view
At 3:00 in the current construction plane
All of the above
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Setting a new active WCS, Cplane, and Tplane in the
View Manager.
Rotates the part with the CNC Rotary axis
Maps the axis to the desired plane as if rotating a
part by hand
Changes the current view of the part
Sets axis combinations using geometry
16
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
In 3D mode, geometry is created
At various Z depths, unconstrained by the current
system Z depth and Cplane setting
By using AutoCursor to select a position or
otherwise specify the X, Y, and Z values for the entity
By placing the first sketched point at the default Z
depth
1 points
At all of the geometry positions listed above
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which one of the following Trim function buttons is not
mutually exclusive?
Trim to point
Divide
Default
Length
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All of the above
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Where do full arcs start and end?
12:00
3:00
6:00
9:00
20
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which is not a typical task of the View Manager?
Selecting which views to use for the Cplane,
Tplane, or the work coordinate system
Editing the origin of a view
Changing the Gview
All of the above
1:
multiple
choice
In 2D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
2:
multiple
choice
Which of the following entities can define a Construction
plane
correct answer.
3:
multiple
choice
Define Fillet
correct answer.
4:
true/false
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
correct answer.
5:
true/false
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
correct answer.
6:
true/false
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
correct answer.
7:
multiple
choice
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
correct answer.
8:
true/false
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
correct answer.
9:
multiple
choice
After using the Xform function, what are the red entities
called?
Incorrect answer.
10:
multiple
choice
Press F9 to:
correct answer.
11:
multiple
choice
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
correct answer.
12:
multiple
choice
What are the different Wireframe Chamfering styles?
correct answer.
13:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line parallel ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity you
want the parallel line to be tangent to.
correct answer.
14:
multiple
choice
In the Xform Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Incorrect answer.
15:
multiple
choice
Setting a new active WCS, Cplane, and Tplane in the
View Manager.
correct answer.
16:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
17:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following Trim function buttons is not
mutually exclusive?
correct answer.
18:
multiple
choice
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
Incorrect answer.
19:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
20:
multiple
choice
Which is not a typical task of the View Manager?
correct answer.
Total Score:
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
What are the steps to optimize existing drill point
locations?
Select points in the correct order
Select the Drill Point Manager, select Sort options,
select Sort method
Select the Drill Point Manager, right-click, select
Sort options, select Sort method, click OK
Select the operation, right-click, select Sort
17 / 20
1 points
options, click OK
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Remachining Toolpath selection is used for:
Machining the stock left over from a large tool with
a smaller tool
Correcting missed dimensions after measuring cut
part
Obtaining a much finer finish on a part
Correcting errors after a broken tool
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
To create a setup sheet for toolpath operations, you
select the operations and:
Left-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Right-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Middle-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Write the process using Notepad
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Toolpath verification is very important in NC
programming for which of the following reason?
Reduce costs
Simulate graphically the machining of the part
programs
Detect potential errors in the part programs before
they are used in try out run
All of the above
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which one of the following stop options is found in the
verify function?
Stop on collision
Stop on tool changes
Stop after each operation
All of the above
6
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
When you set a new Tool Plane, you are:
Orientating the part, not using the machine axis
Setting zero
1 points
Orientating the part, using machine axis
All of the above
7
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Chaining a rectangle CW with the cutter comp set to
left will cut the inside of the rectangle.
True
False
8
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Chaining a circle CCW with the cutter comp set to left
will cut the outside of the circle.
True
False
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you chain geometry for a pocket with islands, the
correct chaining method is which of the following?
Select island tops and pocket top
Select island bottom and pocket bottom
Select island bottom and pocket top
Select pocket bottom and island top
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of these is not a toolpath compensation type?
Wear
Computer
Radial
Control
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Lead In/Out moves are:
A combination of lines and arcs at the beginning
and end of a toolpath that control how the tool
An extra move to allow cutter compensation to
turn on and off prior to cutting material
An extra move to set tool deflection and eliminate
dwell moves from the start and end of a cut
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you chain a contour and it does not chain
completely around the part, which of the following is
not the possible cause?
A gap or break in the geometry path
Duplicate geometry entities
A reversed normal
Seemingly connected geometry that includes
entities at varying Z depths
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?
Geometry
Normal
Isometric
None of the above
14
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
How does Mastercam control roughing profile cuts?
Percentage of the tool or distance
Spacing
Tolerance setting
All of the above
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the two types of contours?
Round and square
Open and closed
Outside and inside
None of the above
16
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of these roughing options moves the tool in a
linear motion according to the roughing angle?
Zig Zag
High Speed
Morph
All the above
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When verifying a pocket island machining toolpath, you
notice that some material has been left. To correct this
you should first try:
Decreasing the stepover amount for the tool
Changing the size of the tool to a much smaller
tool
Selecting a different type of toolpath
Changing material size
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
To produce a chamfer contour, you must:
Enter depth of chamfer and angle of tool
Chain the outside of the contour, enter chamfer
width and tip offset
Chain the inside geometry of chamfer, ignore the
depth
Chain the bottom of the geometry of the chamfer,
ignore the tool diameter
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you highlight a new plane and select the “=”
button in the , you are:
Orientating the part, using machine axis
Orientating the part, not using the machine axis
Setting zero
None of the above
20
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
If a contour toolpath is on the wrong side of the
centerline, which of the following does not correct the
problem?
Changing the compensation type to wear
Changing the compensation direction
Using the Chain Manager to reverse chain direction
Re-chaining the geometry, selecting the first
element as before but at the opposite end from wher
1:
multiple
choice
What are the steps to
optimize existing drill
point locations?
correct
answer.
2:
multiple
choice
The Remachining
Toolpath selection is
correct
answer.
1 points
used for:
3:
multiple
choice
To create a setup
sheet for toolpath
operations, you
select the operations
and:
correct
answer.
4:
multiple
choice
Toolpath verification
is very important in
NC programming for
which of the following
reason?
correct
answer.
5:
multiple
choice
Which one of the
following stop options
is found in the verify
function?
correct
answer.
6:
multiple
choice
When you set a new
Tool Plane, you are:
Incorrect
answer.
7:
true/false Chaining a rectangle
8:
true/false Chaining a circle CCW
9:
multiple
choice
When you chain
geometry for a
pocket with islands,
the correct chaining
method is which of
the following?
correct
answer.
10:
multiple
choice
Which of these is not
a toolpath
compensation type?
correct
answer.
11:
multiple
choice
Lead In/Out moves
are:
correct
answer.
12:
multiple
choice
When you chain a
contour and it does
not chain completely
around the part,
which of the following
is not the possible
cause?
correct
answer.
13:
multiple
choice
Which of these is not
a standard WCS
selection?
correct
answer.
14:
multiple
choice
How does Mastercam
control roughing
profile cuts?
correct
answer.
15:
multiple
choice
What are the two
types of contours?
correct
answer.
16:
multiple
choice
Which of these
roughing options
moves the tool in a
linear motion
according to the
roughing angle?
correct
answer.
17:
multiple
choice
When verifying a
pocket island
machining toolpath,
you notice that some
correct
answer.
CW with the cutter
comp set to left will
cut the inside of the
rectangle.
with the cutter comp
set to left will cut the
outside of the circle.
correct
answer.
correct
answer.
material has been
left. To correct this
you should first try:
18:
multiple
choice
To produce a chamfer
contour, you must:
Incorrect
answer.
19:
multiple
choice
When you highlight a
new plane and select
the “=” button in the
, you are:
Incorrect
answer.
20:
multiple
choice
If a contour toolpath
is on the wrong side
of the centerline,
which of the following
does not correct the
problem?
correct
answer.
Total Score:
1
17 / 20
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Changing entry methods for dynamic mill toolpath
doesn’t affect the tool motion all that much. True/False
True
False
2
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Mastercam always sets the Depth value to zero (0.0) in
the Linking Parameters page.
True
False
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which Peel mill toolpath parameter do you change to
ease the tool gradually into the material, rather than
engaging it fully on the first cut?
Entry settings on the Lead In/Out page.
Feed plane on the Linking Parameters page.
Extend entry on the Cut Parameters page.
None of the above.
4
True/False (select one answer)
When you choose the medial entry method, Mastercam
calculates a ramp entry along the medial axis (central
spline of the pocket) and begins the toolpath along that
axis.
True
1 points
False
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What does the following message mean? “Blend mill
does not (yet) compensate blend chains for tool”
Tool tip compensation is yet not available for 2D
High Speed Blend mill toolpaths.
The tool is not offset from the chained geometry.
Mastercam drives the tool centerline along the contour
geometry.
At this point in the toolpath generation, Blend mill
has not yet compensated the blend chains for the tool,
but it will when you post the operation.
None of the above
6
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
How do you activate thin wall cutting in a dynamic
milling toolpath?
Select Optimize cut order within pocket in the Cut
Parameters page.
Activate Depths cuts and select the Tapered walls
check box. Then define the angle.
You don’t. It’s part of Mastercam’s traditional
pocket toolpath parameters (remachining).
You don’t. It’s part of Mastercam’s traditional
pocket toolpath parameters (finishing).
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Mastercam applies the Additional slot width distance
you define in the Entry Motion page for a Custom entry
method by:
Setting the entire entry slot width equal to the
specified distance.
Adding half of the specified distance to each side of
the tool diameter to define the total entry slot width.
Adding the entire specified distance to each side of
tool diameter to define the total entry slot width.
All of the above
8
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
You can set the helical entry position to a specific point.
True
False
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What is the difference between 2D high speed toolpaths
and traditional 2D Mastercam toolpaths?
You need a high speed CNC machine to run 2D
high speed toolpaths.
2D high speed toolpaths generate a sweeping tool
motion that reduces load on the tool and spindle, as
compared to traditional 2D toolpaths.
2D high speed tool motion is based on entry
method and starting location. Traditional tool motion is
based on geometry offsets.
Answers b and c
10
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters)
helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool
temperature during Peel mill cut passes.
True
False
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
For thin wall milling, a best practice is to set your
stepover to:
Anything you choose.
Less than 75% of the cutter diameter to avoid
pulling the tool out of the tool holder.
Greater than 75% of the cutter diameter to
maintain a smooth cutting motion.
None of the above.
12
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
There are no chaining requirements for 2D High Speed
Dynamic mill toolpaths.
True
False
13
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths require one or more
chains. Chains can be open or closed.
True
False
14
True/False (select one answer)
The Custom entry method requires that you first select
1 points
an open chain before configuring the toolpath.
True
False
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the chaining requirements for a 2D High
Speed Core mill toolpath?
One closed chain that defines the stock boundary.
Two closed chains, the outermost chain defines the
stock boundary and the innermost defines the toolpath
boundary.
Supports any number of closed and open chains.
The outermost chain defines the stock boundary;
Mastercam closes open chains with a straight line.
None of the above
16
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D High Speed Blend mill toolpaths smoothly transition
cut passes between two dissimilar open contours
True
False
17
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D High Speed Peel mill toolpaths require two open
chains.
True
False
18
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
The Machine finish passes only at final depths check
box must be selected before you can access the Thin
wall settings.
True
False
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
What is the best practice for offsetting the tool from the
selected contours when configuring a 2D High Speed
Blend mill toolpath?
Can’t be done.
Set the Cutter compensation in the toolpath’s Cut
parameters page.
1 points
Use Xform, Offset to create new drive geometry.
Then chain the offset geometry.
None of the above.
20
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When using the Profile entry method for dynamic
milling toolpaths, Mastercam calculates the entry point
based on:
The point position selected when chaining the
toolpath geometry.
Smallest area to machine.
Largest area to machine.
None of the above.
1:
true/false
Changing entry methods for dynamic mill toolpath
doesn’t affect the tool motion all that much. True/False
correct answer.
2:
true/false
Mastercam always sets the Depth value to zero (0.0) in
the Linking Parameters page.
correct answer.
3:
multiple
choice
Which Peel mill toolpath parameter do you change to
ease the tool gradually into the material, rather than
engaging it fully on the first cut?
correct answer.
4:
true/false
When you choose the medial entry method, Mastercam
calculates a ramp entry along the medial axis (central
spline of the pocket) and begins the toolpath along that
axis.
correct answer.
5:
multiple
choice
What does the following message mean? “Blend mill
does not (yet) compensate blend chains for tool”
correct answer.
6:
multiple
choice
How do you activate thin wall cutting in a dynamic
milling toolpath?
correct answer.
7:
multiple
choice
Mastercam applies the Additional slot width distance
you define in the Entry Motion page for a Custom entry
method by:
Incorrect answer.
8:
true/false
You can set the helical entry position to a specific point.
correct answer.
9:
multiple
choice
What is the difference between 2D high speed toolpaths
and traditional 2D Mastercam toolpaths?
Incorrect answer.
10:
true/false
Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters)
helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool
temperature during Peel mill cut passes.
correct answer.
11:
multiple
choice
For thin wall milling, a best practice is to set your
stepover to:
Incorrect answer.
12:
true/false
There are no chaining requirements for 2D High Speed
Dynamic mill toolpaths.
correct answer.
13:
true/false
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths require one or more
chains. Chains can be open or closed.
correct answer.
14:
true/false
The Custom entry method requires that you first select
an open chain before configuring the toolpath.
Incorrect answer.
15:
multiple
choice
What are the chaining requirements for a 2D High
Speed Core mill toolpath?
correct answer.
16:
true/false
2D High Speed Blend mill toolpaths smoothly transition
cut passes between two dissimilar open contours
correct answer.
17:
true/false
2D High Speed Peel mill toolpaths require two open
chains.
Incorrect answer.
18:
true/false
The Machine finish passes only at final depths check box
must be selected before you can access the Thin wall
correct answer.
settings.
19:
multiple
choice
What is the best practice for offsetting the tool from the
selected contours when configuring a 2D High Speed
Blend mill toolpath?
correct answer.
20:
multiple
choice
When using the Profile entry method for dynamic milling
toolpaths, Mastercam calculates the entry point based
on:
correct answer.
Total Score:
15 / 20
X5 Lathe Pretest
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Where do full arcs start and end?
12:00
3:00
6:00
9:00
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Press F9 to:
Show/hide coordinate axes
Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin
Show/hide Coordinate information
Show/hide Zero
3
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
True
False
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
In 3D mode, geometry is created
At various Z depths, unconstrained by the current
system Z depth and Cplane setting
By using AutoCursor to select a position or
otherwise specify the X, Y, and Z values for the entity
1 points
By placing the first sketched point at the default Z
depth
At all of the geometry positions listed above
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
True
False
7
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
True
False
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 2D mode, geometry is created
at the z position selected
By using the AutoCursor to select a position for the
entity
Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system
Z depth
All of the above
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
Style
Definition
Attributes
All of the above
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Define Fillet
An line tangent to two arcs
An arc tangent to two entities
An arc connected to two entities
All of the above
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
Result
Group
Done
None of the above
12
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
True
False
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the different Chamfering styles?
Distance 1, Distance 2, and Angle.
Distance, and/or Angle
Distance 1, Distance 2, Width, and Angle
Width and Angle
14
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity
you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
True
False
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
Which one of the following Trim modes is not mutually
exclusive?
Trim to point
1 points
Divide
Default
Length
16
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All of the above
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In the Translate Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Relative to the horizontal axis
At 3:00 in the Top view
At 3:00 in the current construction plane
All of the above
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of the following entities can define a
Construction plane
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc with center point, a 2D spline
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc, a flat surface, 3 points
1:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
2:
multiple
choice
Press F9 to:
correct answer.
3:
true/false
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
correct answer.
4:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
5:
multiple
choice
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
correct answer.
6:
true/false
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
correct answer.
7:
true/false
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
correct answer.
8:
multiple
choice
In 2D mode, geometry is created
Incorrect answer.
9:
multiple
choice
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
correct answer.
10:
multiple
choice
Define Fillet
correct answer.
11:
multiple
choice
After using the Xform function, what are the red entities
called?
correct answer.
12:
true/false
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
correct answer.
13:
multiple
choice
What are the different Chamfering styles?
correct answer.
14:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity you
want the parallel line to be tangent to.
correct answer.
15:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following Trim modes is not mutually
exclusive?
correct answer.
16:
multiple
choice
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
Incorrect answer.
17:
multiple
choice
In the Translate Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Incorrect answer.
18:
multiple
choice
Which of the following entities can define a Construction
plane
correct answer.
Total Score:
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
15 / 18
1 points
Tool definition contains what information?
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle
Default values for feeds/speeds/coolant
Default cutting parameters
All of the above
2
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
It is necessary to select geometry to face a part?
True
False
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
The safest way to change a tool number is?
Update the tools parameters
Change the number is the toolpath parameters
Update the tool and save it in the default tool
library
Update the tool parameter and save it to a custom
library
1 points
4
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
In the toolpath Lathe Quick Groove both radius and
chamfer can used on all 90 deg corners.
True
False
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Custom tool libraries store:
Feed rate and Tool offset numbers
Insert names
Insert, Holder and clearance information
All of the above
6
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Why is it recommended to accurately define a chuck in
Mastercam?
Simulation
It is not recommended
Collision avoidance
Simulation and collision avoidance
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Lead in Lead out supports?
Extend/shorten, Line
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, arc
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, Line, Arc
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What information does the top window contain in the
Lathe Tool Manager?
The tools active in the default tool library
The tools active in the part group
Lathe Tool default information
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle.
9
True/False (select one answer)
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge using tool
1 points
width and angle?
True
False
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
OD
OD, ID
OD, ID, Face
OD, ID, Face, Back Face
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Select the compensation types?
Computer/Control
Wear/Reverse Wear
Off
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
Insert radius
Insert lead angle
Insert trailing angle
All of the above
1:
multiple
choice
Tool definition contains what information?
correct answer.
2:
true/false
It is necessary to select geometry to face a part?
correct answer.
3:
multiple
choice
The safest way to change a tool number is?
correct answer.
4:
true/false
In the toolpath Lathe Quick Groove both radius and
chamfer can used on all 90 deg corners.
correct answer.
5:
multiple
choice
Custom tool libraries store:
correct answer.
6:
multiple
choice
Why is it recommended to accurately define a chuck in
Mastercam?
correct answer.
7:
multiple
choice
Lead in Lead out supports?
correct answer.
8:
multiple
choice
What information does the top window contain in the
Lathe Tool Manager?
correct answer.
9:
true/false
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge using tool
correct answer.
width and angle?
10:
multiple
choice
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
correct answer.
11:
multiple
choice
Select the compensation types?
correct answer.
12:
multiple
choice
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
correct answer
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Define Fillet
An line tangent to two arcs
An arc tangent to two entities
An arc connected to two entities
All of the above
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In the Xform Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Relative to the horizontal axis
At 3:00 in the Top view
At 3:00 in the current construction plane
All of the above
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which one of the following Trim function buttons is not
mutually exclusive?
Trim to point
Divide
Default
Length
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the different Wireframe Chamfering styles?
Distance 1, Distance 2, and Angle.
Distance, and/or Angle
Distance 1, Distance 2, Width, and Angle
Width and Angle
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 3D mode, geometry is created
At various Z depths, unconstrained by the current
system Z depth and Cplane setting
By using AutoCursor to select a position or
otherwise specify the X, Y, and Z values for the entity
By placing the first sketched point at the default Z
depth
At all of the geometry positions listed above
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line parallel ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity
you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
True
False
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
Result
Group
Done
None of the above
8
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
True
False
9
True/False (select one answer)
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
1 points
True
False
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Press F9 to:
Show coordinate axes
Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin
Show/hide Coordinate information
Show/hide Zero
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of the following entities can define a
Construction plane
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc with center point, a 2D spline
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc, a flat surface, 3 points
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 2D mode, geometry is created
at the z position selected
By using the AutoCursor to select a position for the
entity
Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system
Z depth
All of the above
14
True/False (select one answer)
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
True
1 points
False
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Where do full arcs start and end?
12:00
3:00
6:00
9:00
16
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
True
False
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which is not a typical task of the View Manager?
Selecting which views to use for the Cplane,
Tplane, or the work coordinate system
Editing the origin of a view
Changing the Gview
All of the above
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
Setting a new active WCS, Cplane, and Tplane in the
View Manager.
Rotates the part with the CNC Rotary axis
Maps the axis to the desired plane as if rotating a
part by hand
Changes the current view of the part
Sets axis combinations using geometry
1 points
20
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
Style
Definition
Attributes
All of the above
1:
multiple
choice
Define Fillet
correct answer.
• An arc tangent to two
entities
2:
multiple
choice
In the Xform Rotate function, the angle is
calculated
correct answer.
• At 3:00 in the current
construction plane
3:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following Trim function
buttons is not mutually exclusive?
correct answer.
• Default
4:
multiple
choice
What are the different Wireframe Chamfering
styles?
correct answer.
• Distance 1, Distance 2,
Width, and Angle
5:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• At all of the geometry
positions listed above
6:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an
arc, you click the Tangent button in the line
parallel ribbon bar; select the reference line,
and then choose the entity you want the
parallel line to be tangent to.
correct answer.
• True
7:
multiple
choice
After using the Xform function, what are the
red entities called?
correct answer.
• Group
8:
true/false
All basic geometry can be created through the
Sketcher toolbar
correct answer.
• True
9:
true/false
Tangent arcs may not be created on an
extended portion of the selected entity
correct answer.
• False
10:
multiple
choice
Press F9 to:
correct answer.
• Show/hide the coordinate
axes and system origin
11:
multiple
choice
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical
parallel to?
correct answer.
• Y axis
12:
multiple
choice
Which of the following entities can define a
Construction plane
correct answer.
• 2 lines, an arc, a flat
surface, 3 points
13:
multiple
choice
In 2D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• Parallel to the current
Cplane at the current
system Z depth
14:
true/false
Arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity.
correct answer.
• False
15:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
• 3:00
16:
true/false
General Selection is always active when you
are not using a function such as creating
geometry or analyzing an entity.
correct answer.
• True
17:
multiple
choice
Which is not a typical task of the View
Manager?
correct answer.
• Changing the Gview
18:
multiple
choice
In a top View and Plane, which axis is
horizontal?
correct answer.
• X axis
19:
multiple
choice
Setting a new active WCS, Cplane, and Tplane
in the View Manager.
correct answer.
• Maps the axis to the
desired plane as if rotating a
part by hand
20:
multiple
choice
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line
Width, Surface Density are an entity’s what?
correct answer.
• Attributes
Total Score:
20 / 20
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the steps to optimize existing drill point
locations?
Select points in the correct order
Select the Drill Point Manager, select Sort options,
select Sort method
Select the Drill Point Manager, right-click, select
Sort options, select Sort method, click OK
Select the operation, right-click, select Sort
options, click OK
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of these is not a toolpath compensation type?
Wear
Computer
Radial
Control
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
If a contour toolpath is on the wrong side of the
centerline, which of the following does not correct the
problem?
Changing the compensation type to wear
Changing the compensation direction
Using the Chain Manager to reverse chain direction
Re-chaining the geometry, selecting the first
1 points
element as before but at the opposite end from wher
4
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Chaining a circle CCW with the cutter comp set to left
will cut the outside of the circle.
True
False
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you highlight a new plane and select the “=”
button in the , you are:
Orientating the part, using machine axis
Orientating the part, not using the machine axis
Setting zero
None of the above
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Chaining a rectangle CW with the cutter comp set to
left will cut the inside of the rectangle.
True
False
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?
Geometry
Normal
Isometric
None of the above
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Toolpath verification is very important in NC
programming for which of the following reason?
Reduce costs
Simulate graphically the machining of the part
programs
Detect potential errors in the part programs before
they are used in try out run
All of the above
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
When you chain geometry for a pocket with islands, the
1 points
correct chaining method is which of the following?
Select island tops and pocket top
Select island bottom and pocket bottom
Select island bottom and pocket top
Select pocket bottom and island top
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
How do you change the name of the G-code file in
Mastercam?
Right-click the Operations Manager, Edit selected
operations, Change NC file name, enter new name
Select the desired operations, right-click, select
Edit selected operations, click Change NC file
Select the desired operations, right-click, click
Change NC file name, enter new name
Right-click the Operations Manager, Change NC file
name, enter new name
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which one of the following stop options is found in the
verify function?
Stop on collision
Stop on tool changes
Stop after each operation
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you want to make multiple passes in the X and Y
axes around a part, getting progressively closer with
each pass, which settings do you use?
Lead In/Out, tangent length set to 200%
Change Contour Type to Ramp, no Lead In/Out
Depth Cuts and Break Thru with finish cuts and
subprogram
Multi Passes with # of roughing pass, and amount
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
Which of these roughing options moves the tool in a
linear motion according to the roughing angle?
Zig Zag
High Speed
1 points
Morph
All the above
14
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
To produce a chamfer contour, you must:
Enter depth of chamfer and angle of tool
Chain the outside of the contour, enter chamfer
width and tip offset
Chain the inside geometry of chamfer, ignore the
depth
Chain the bottom of the geometry of the chamfer,
ignore the tool diameter
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
How does Mastercam control roughing profile cuts?
Percentage of the tool or distance
Spacing
Tolerance setting
All of the above
16
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the two types of contours?
Round and square
Open and closed
Outside and inside
None of the above
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When you chain a contour and it does not chain
completely around the part, which of the following is
not the possible cause?
A gap or break in the geometry path
Duplicate geometry entities
A reversed normal
Seemingly connected geometry that includes
entities at varying Z depths
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
When verifying a pocket island machining toolpath, you
notice that some material has been left. To correct this
you should first try:
1 points
Decreasing the stepover amount for the tool
Changing the size of the tool to a much smaller
tool
Selecting a different type of toolpath
Changing material size
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Name all of the contour toolpath types:
Remachining, 2D, 2D chamfer, Oscillate, 3D, 3D
Chamfer, or Ramp
Remachining, Oscillate, 2D, 3D, Chamfer, Slot Mill
and Ramp
Remachining, Counterbore, 2D,3D, and Ramp
Remachining, Chamfer, 2D,3D, Counterbore, and
Ramp
20
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
To create a setup sheet for toolpath operations, you
select the operations and:
Left-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Right-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Middle-mouse click, select Setup sheet
Write the process using Notepad
1:
multiple
choice
What are the steps to optimize existing drill point
locations?
correct answer.
• Select the
Drill Point
Manager,
right-click,
select Sort
options, select
Sort method,
click OK
2:
multiple
choice
Which of these is not a toolpath compensation type?
correct answer.
• Radial
3:
multiple
choice
If a contour toolpath is on the wrong side of the
centerline, which of the following does not correct the
problem?
correct answer.
• Changing
the
compensation
type to wear
4:
true/false
Chaining a circle CCW with the cutter comp set to left
will cut the outside of the circle.
correct answer.
• False
5:
multiple
choice
When you highlight a new plane and select the “=”
button in the , you are:
correct answer.
• Orientating
the part, not
using the
machine axis
6:
true/false
Chaining a rectangle CW with the cutter comp set to left
will cut the inside of the rectangle.
correct answer.
• False
7:
multiple
choice
Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?
correct answer.
• None of the
above
8:
multiple
choice
Toolpath verification is very important in NC
programming for which of the following reason?
correct answer.
• All of the
above
9:
multiple
choice
When you chain geometry for a pocket with islands, the
correct chaining method is which of the following?
correct answer.
• Select
pocket bottom
and island top
10:
multiple
choice
How do you change the name of the G-code file in
Mastercam?
correct answer.
• Select the
desired
operations,
right-click,
select Edit
selected
operations,
click Change
NC file
11:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following stop options is found in the
verify function?
correct answer.
• All of the
above
12:
multiple
choice
When you want to make multiple passes in the X and Y
axes around a part, getting progressively closer with
each pass, which settings do you use?
correct answer.
• Multi Passes
with # of
roughing
pass, and
amount
13:
multiple
choice
Which of these roughing options moves the tool in a
linear motion according to the roughing angle?
correct answer.
• Zig Zag
14:
multiple
choice
To produce a chamfer contour, you must:
correct answer.
• Chain the
outside of the
contour, enter
chamfer width
and tip offset
15:
multiple
choice
How does Mastercam control roughing profile cuts?
correct answer.
• Percentage
of the tool or
distance
16:
multiple
choice
What are the two types of contours?
correct answer.
• Open and
closed
17:
multiple
choice
When you chain a contour and it does not chain
completely around the part, which of the following is not
the possible cause?
correct answer.
• A reversed
normal
18:
multiple
choice
When verifying a pocket island machining toolpath, you
notice that some material has been left. To correct this
you should first try:
correct answer.
• Decreasing
the stepover
amount for
the tool
19:
multiple
choice
Name all of the contour toolpath types:
correct answer.
•
Remachining,
2D, 2D
chamfer,
Oscillate, 3D,
3D Chamfer,
or Ramp
20:
multiple
choice
To create a setup sheet for toolpath operations, you
select the operations and:
correct answer.
Total Score:
1
True/False (select one answer)
20 / 20
1 points
You can set the helical entry position to a specific point.
True
False
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
How do you activate thin wall cutting in a dynamic
milling toolpath?
Select Optimize cut order within pocket in the Cut
Parameters page.
Activate Depths cuts and select the Tapered walls
check box. Then define the angle.
You don’t. It’s part of Mastercam’s traditional
pocket toolpath parameters (remachining).
You don’t. It’s part of Mastercam’s traditional
pocket toolpath parameters (finishing).
1 points
• Right-mouse
click, select
Setup sheet
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the chaining requirements for a 2D High
Speed Core mill toolpath?
One closed chain that defines the stock boundary.
Two closed chains, the outermost chain defines the
stock boundary and the innermost defines the toolpath
boundary.
Supports any number of closed and open chains.
The outermost chain defines the stock boundary;
Mastercam closes open chains with a straight line.
None of the above
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Mastercam applies the Additional slot width distance
you define in the Entry Motion page for a Custom entry
method by:
Setting the entire entry slot width equal to the
specified distance.
Adding half of the specified distance to each side of
the tool diameter to define the total entry slot width.
Adding the entire specified distance to each side of
tool diameter to define the total entry slot width.
All of the above
5
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths require one or more
chains. Chains can be open or closed.
True
False
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Mastercam always sets the Depth value to zero (0.0) in
the Linking Parameters page.
True
False
7
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
When configuring the 2D High Speed Rest mill toolpath,
you select one or more operations to rest mill from the
list of the toolpaths in the active machine group.
True
False
8
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Changing entry methods for dynamic mill toolpath
doesn’t affect the tool motion all that much. True/False
True
False
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which Peel mill toolpath parameter do you change to
ease the tool gradually into the material, rather than
engaging it fully on the first cut?
Entry settings on the Lead In/Out page.
Feed plane on the Linking Parameters page.
Extend entry on the Cut Parameters page.
None of the above.
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
For thin wall milling, a best practice is to set your
stepover to:
Anything you choose.
Less than 75% of the cutter diameter to avoid
pulling the tool out of the tool holder.
Greater than 75% of the cutter diameter to
maintain a smooth cutting motion.
None of the above.
11
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D High Speed Blend mill toolpaths smoothly transition
cut passes between two dissimilar open contours
True
False
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
When using the Profile entry method for dynamic
milling toolpaths, Mastercam calculates the entry point
based on:
The point position selected when chaining the
toolpath geometry.
Smallest area to machine.
Largest area to machine.
None of the above.
13
True/False (select one answer)
Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters)
helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool
1 points
temperature during Peel mill cut passes.
True
False
14
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
When multiple chains are selected for the toolpath,
Mastercam assigns the chain with the smallest area as
the material to be machined and uses the largest chain
for tool containment.
True
False
15
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths support only a helical
entry method.
True
False
16
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
The Machine finish passes only at final depths check
box must be selected before you can access the Thin
wall settings.
True
False
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What is the best practice for offsetting the tool from the
selected contours when configuring a 2D High Speed
Blend mill toolpath?
Can’t be done.
Set the Cutter compensation in the toolpath’s Cut
parameters page.
Use Xform, Offset to create new drive geometry.
Then chain the offset geometry.
None of the above.
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
How can you eliminate sharp corners in the Core mill
toolpath?
Modify the selected drive geometry.
Select Smoothing in the Cut Parameters page.
Activate the Trochoidal Motion page and define its
1 points
parameters.
Select Output 3D arc moves in the Transitions
page.
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which setting(s) controls the number of entry moves in
the toolpath?
Entry method and Entry feed rate (Transitions
page)
XY Stepover (Cut Parameters page).
Keep tool down within Distance/% of tool diameter
(Cut Parameters page).
All of the above
20
True/False (select one answer)
2D High Speed Peel mill toolpaths require two open
chains.
True
False
1 points
1:
true/false
You can set the helical entry position to a specific point.
correct answer.
• True
2:
multiple
choice
How do you activate thin wall cutting in a dynamic
milling toolpath?
correct answer.
• You don’t.
It’s part of
Mastercam’s
traditional
pocket
toolpath
parameters
(finishing).
3:
multiple
choice
What are the chaining requirements for a 2D High
Speed Core mill toolpath?
correct answer.
• Two closed
chains, the
outermost
chain defines
the stock
boundary and
the innermost
defines the
toolpath
boundary.
4:
multiple
choice
Mastercam applies the Additional slot width distance
you define in the Entry Motion page for a Custom entry
method by:
Incorrect answer.
• Adding the
entire
specified
distance to
each side of
tool diameter
to define the
total entry
slot width.
5:
true/false
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths require one or more
chains. Chains can be open or closed.
correct answer.
• True
6:
true/false
Mastercam always sets the Depth value to zero (0.0) in
the Linking Parameters page.
correct answer.
• False
7:
true/false
When configuring the 2D High Speed Rest mill toolpath,
you select one or more operations to rest mill from the
list of the toolpaths in the active machine group.
Incorrect answer.
• True
8:
true/false
Changing entry methods for dynamic mill toolpath
doesn’t affect the tool motion all that much. True/False
correct answer.
• False
9:
multiple
choice
Which Peel mill toolpath parameter do you change to
ease the tool gradually into the material, rather than
engaging it fully on the first cut?
correct answer.
• Extend
entry on the
Cut
Parameters
page.
10:
multiple
choice
For thin wall milling, a best practice is to set your
stepover to:
correct answer.
• Less than
75% of the
cutter
diameter to
avoid pulling
the tool out of
the tool
holder.
11:
true/false
2D High Speed Blend mill toolpaths smoothly transition
cut passes between two dissimilar open contours
correct answer.
• True
12:
multiple
choice
When using the Profile entry method for dynamic milling
toolpaths, Mastercam calculates the entry point based
on:
correct answer.
• Largest area
to machine.
13:
true/false
Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters)
helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool
temperature during Peel mill cut passes.
correct answer.
• True
14:
true/false
When multiple chains are selected for the toolpath,
Mastercam assigns the chain with the smallest area as
correct answer.
• False
the material to be machined and uses the largest chain
for tool containment.
15:
true/false
2D high speed Area mill toolpaths support only a helical
entry method.
correct answer.
• False
16:
true/false
The Machine finish passes only at final depths check box
must be selected before you can access the Thin wall
settings.
correct answer.
• False
17:
multiple
choice
What is the best practice for offsetting the tool from the
selected contours when configuring a 2D High Speed
Blend mill toolpath?
correct answer.
• Use Xform,
Offset to
create new
drive
geometry.
Then chain
the offset
geometry.
18:
multiple
choice
How can you eliminate sharp corners in the Core mill
toolpath?
correct answer.
• Select
Smoothing in
the Cut
Parameters
page.
19:
multiple
choice
Which setting(s) controls the number of entry moves in
the toolpath?
correct answer.
• Entry
method and
Entry feed
rate
(Transitions
page)
20:
true/false
2D High Speed Peel mill toolpaths require two open
chains.
correct answer.
• False
Total Score:
18 / 20
Lathe
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which one of the following Trim modes is not mutually
exclusive?
Trim to point
Divide
Default
Length
2
True/False (select one answer)
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
1 points
portion of the selected entity
True
False
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What are the different Chamfering styles?
Distance 1, Distance 2, and Angle.
Distance, and/or Angle
Distance 1, Distance 2, Width, and Angle
Width and Angle
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Define Fillet
An line tangent to two arcs
An arc tangent to two entities
An arc connected to two entities
All of the above
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
True
False
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
Press F9 to:
Show/hide coordinate axes
Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin
Show/hide Coordinate information
Show/hide Zero
1 points
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
Result
Group
Done
None of the above
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
Style
Definition
Attributes
All of the above
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In the Translate Rotate function, the angle is calculated
Relative to the horizontal axis
At 3:00 in the Top view
At 3:00 in the current construction plane
All of the above
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
In 2D mode, geometry is created
at the z position selected
By using the AutoCursor to select a position for the
entity
Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system
Z depth
All of the above
1 points
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 3D mode, geometry is created
At various Z depths, unconstrained by the current
system Z depth and Cplane setting
By using AutoCursor to select a position or
otherwise specify the X, Y, and Z values for the entity
By placing the first sketched point at the default Z
depth
At all of the geometry positions listed above
14
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity
you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
True
False
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Where do full arcs start and end?
12:00
3:00
6:00
9:00
16
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
True
False
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Which of the following entities can define a
Construction plane
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc with center point, a 2D spline
2 lines, an arc, 2 points, a 3D spline
2 lines, an arc, a flat surface, 3 points
18
True/False (select one answer)
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
1 points
toolbar
True
False
1:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following Trim modes is not mutually
exclusive?
correct answer.
• Default
2:
true/false
Tangent arcs may not be created on an extended
portion of the selected entity
correct answer.
• False
3:
multiple
choice
What are the different Chamfering styles?
correct answer.
• Distance 1,
Distance 2,
Width, and
Angle
4:
multiple
choice
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
correct answer.
• X axis
5:
multiple
choice
Define Fillet
correct answer.
• An arc
tangent to
two entities
6:
true/false
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
correct answer.
• False
7:
multiple
choice
Press F9 to:
correct answer.
• Show/hide
the coordinate
axes and
system origin
8:
multiple
choice
After using the Xform function, what are the red entities
called?
correct answer.
• Group
9:
multiple
choice
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
correct answer.
• Attributes
10:
multiple
choice
In the Translate Rotate function, the angle is calculated
correct answer.
• At 3:00 in
the current
construction
plane
11:
multiple
choice
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
correct answer.
• Y axis
12:
multiple
choice
In 2D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• Parallel to
the current
Cplane at the
current
system Z
depth
13:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• At all of the
geometry
positions
listed above
14:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity you
correct answer.
• True
want the parallel line to be tangent to.
15:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
• 3:00
16:
true/false
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
correct answer.
• True
17:
multiple
choice
Which of the following entities can define a Construction
plane
correct answer.
• 2 lines, an
arc, a flat
surface, 3
points
18:
true/false
All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher
toolbar
correct answer.
• True
Total Score:
18 / 18
Lathe Toolpaths
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
What information does the top window contain in the
Lathe Tool Manager?
The tools active in the default tool library
The tools active in the part group
Lathe Tool default information
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle.
2
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
In the toolpath Lathe Quick Groove both radius and
chamfer can used on all 90 deg corners.
True
False
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Tool definition contains what information?
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle
Default values for feeds/speeds/coolant
Default cutting parameters
All of the above
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
Insert radius
Insert lead angle
Insert trailing angle
All of the above
5
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge using tool
width and angle?
True
False
6
True/False (select one answer)
It is necessary to select geometry to face a part?
1 points
True
False
7
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Lead in Lead out supports?
Extend/shorten, Line
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, arc
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, Line, Arc
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Select the compensation types?
Computer/Control
Wear/Reverse Wear
Off
All of the above
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Why is it recommended to accurately define a chuck in
Mastercam?
Simulation
It is not recommended
Collision avoidance
Simulation and collision avoidance
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The safest way to change a tool number is?
Update the tools parameters
Change the number is the toolpath parameters
Update the tool and save it in the default tool
library
Update the tool parameter and save it to a custom
library
11
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
Custom tool libraries store:
Feed rate and Tool offset numbers
Insert names
Insert, Holder and clearance information
1 points
All of the above
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
OD
OD, ID
OD, ID, Face
OD, ID, Face, Back Face
1:
multiple
choice
What information does the top window
contain in the Lathe Tool Manager?
Incorrect answer.
• The tools active in the part
group
2:
true/false
In the toolpath Lathe Quick Groove both
radius and chamfer can used on all 90 deg
corners.
correct answer.
• True
3:
multiple
choice
Tool definition contains what information?
correct answer.
• All of the above
4:
multiple
choice
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
correct answer.
• All of the above
5:
true/false
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge
using tool width and angle?
correct answer.
• False
6:
true/false
It is necessary to select geometry to face a
part?
correct answer.
• False
7:
multiple
choice
Lead in Lead out supports?
correct answer.
• Extend/shorten, Vector/angle,
Line, Arc
8:
multiple
choice
Select the compensation types?
correct answer.
• All of the above
9:
multiple
choice
Why is it recommended to accurately define
a chuck in Mastercam?
correct answer.
• Simulation and collision
avoidance
10:
multiple
choice
The safest way to change a tool number is?
correct answer.
• Update the tool parameter
and save it to a custom library
11:
multiple
choice
Custom tool libraries store:
correct answer.
• All of the above
12:
multiple
choice
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
correct answer.
• OD, ID, Face, Back Face
Total Score:
11 / 12
1:
true/false
Mastercam always sets the Depth value to zero (0.0) in
the Linking Parameters page.
correct answer.
• False
2:
multiple
choice
How do you activate thin wall cutting in a dynamic
milling toolpath?
correct answer.
• You don’t.
It’s part of
Mastercam’s
traditional
pocket
toolpath
parameters
(finishing).
3:
multiple
choice
What is the best practice for offsetting the tool from the
selected contours when configuring a 2D High Speed
Blend mill toolpath?
correct answer.
• Use Xform,
Offset to
create new
drive
geometry.
Then chain
the offset
geometry.
4:
multiple
choice
For thin wall milling, a best practice is to set your
stepover to:
correct answer.
• Less than
75% of the
cutter
diameter to
avoid pulling
the tool out of
the tool
holder.
5:
multiple
choice
How can you eliminate sharp corners in the Core mill
toolpath?
correct answer.
• Select
Smoothing in
the Cut
Parameters
page.
6:
multiple
choice
When using the Profile entry method for dynamic milling
toolpaths, Mastercam calculates the entry point based
on:
correct answer.
• Largest area
to machine.
7:
true/false
The Custom entry method requires that you first select
an open chain before configuring the toolpath.
Incorrect answer.
• False
8:
true/false
2D High Speed Blend mill toolpaths smoothly transition
cut passes between two dissimilar open contours
correct answer.
• True
9:
multiple
choice
When you highlight a new plane and select the “=”
button in the , you are:
correct answer.
• Orientating
the part, not
using the
machine axis
10:
multiple
choice
How do you change the name of the G-code file in
Mastercam?
correct answer.
• Select the
desired
operations,
right-click,
select Edit
selected
operations,
click Change
NC file
11:
multiple
choice
When you want to make multiple passes in the X and Y
axes around a part, getting progressively closer with
each pass, which settings do you use?
correct answer.
• Multi Passes
with # of
roughing
pass, and
amount
12:
multiple
choice
Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?
correct answer.
• None of the
above
13:
multiple
choice
When verifying a pocket island machining toolpath, you
notice that some material has been left. To correct this
you should first try:
correct answer.
• Decreasing
the stepover
amount for
the tool
14:
multiple
To create a setup sheet for toolpath operations, you
correct answer.
• Right-mouse
choice
select the operations and:
click, select
Setup sheet
15:
multiple
choice
To produce a chamfer contour, you must:
correct answer.
• Chain the
outside of the
contour, enter
chamfer width
and tip offset
16:
multiple
choice
Which of these roughing options moves the tool in a
linear motion according to the roughing angle?
correct answer.
• Zig Zag
17:
true/false
General Selection is always active when you are not
using a function such as creating geometry or analyzing
an entity.
correct answer.
• True
18:
multiple
choice
Which one of the following Trim function buttons is not
mutually exclusive?
correct answer.
• Default
19:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• At all of the
geometry
positions
listed above
20:
multiple
choice
Which of the following entities can define a Construction
plane
correct answer.
• 2 lines, an
arc, a flat
surface, 3
points
21:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line parallel ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity you
want the parallel line to be tangent to.
correct answer.
• True
22:
multiple
choice
Which is not a typical task of the View Manager?
correct answer.
• Changing
the Gview
23:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
• 3:00
24:
multiple
choice
In a Top view and plane, which axis is vertical parallel
to?
correct answer.
• Y axis
1
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Define Fillet
An line tangent to two arcs
An arc tangent to two entities
An arc connected to two entities
All of the above
2
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In 2D mode, geometry is created
at the z position selected
By using the AutoCursor to select a position for the
entity
Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system
Z depth
All of the above
3
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
Result
Group
Done
None of the above
4
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Press F9 to:
Show/hide coordinate axes
Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin
Show/hide Coordinate information
Show/hide Zero
5
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
In 3D mode, geometry is created
At various Z depths, unconstrained by the current
system Z depth and Cplane setting
By using AutoCursor to select a position or
otherwise specify the X, Y, and Z values for the entity
By placing the first sketched point at the default Z
depth
1 points
At all of the geometry positions listed above
6
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
True
False
7
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon bar;
select the reference line, and then choose the entity
you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
True
False
8
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
All
9
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Where do full arcs start and end?
12:00
3:00
6:00
9:00
10
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
Style
Definition
Attributes
All of the above
q5,q10,q12,q4,q6
11
True/False (select one answer)
1 points
It is necessary to select geometry to face a part?
True
False
12
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The safest way to change a tool number is?
Update the tools parameters
Change the number is the toolpath parameters
Update the tool and save it in the default tool
library
Update the tool parameter and save it to a custom
library
13
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Custom tool libraries store:
Feed rate and Tool offset numbers
Insert names
Insert, Holder and clearance information
All of the above
14
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
Insert radius
Insert lead angle
Insert trailing angle
All of the above
15
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
OD
OD, ID
OD, ID, Face
OD, ID, Face, Back Face
16
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
What information does the top window contain in the
Lathe Tool Manager?
The tools active in the default tool library
1 points
The tools active in the part group
Lathe Tool default information
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle.
17
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Select the compensation types?
Computer/Control
Wear/Reverse Wear
Off
All of the above
18
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Tool definition contains what information?
The shape and dimensions of the tool, including
how it is mounted in the turret or spindle
Default values for feeds/speeds/coolant
Default cutting parameters
All of the above
19
Multiple Choice (select the best answer)
1 points
Lead in Lead out supports?
Extend/shorten, Line
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, arc
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle
Extend/shorten, Vector/angle, Line, Arc
20
True/False (select one answer)
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge using tool
width and angle?
True
False
1 points
1:
multiple
choice
Define Fillet
correct answer.
• An arc
tangent to two
entities
2:
multiple
choice
In 2D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• Parallel to the
current Cplane
at the current
system Z depth
3:
multiple
choice
After using the Xform function, what are the red
entities called?
correct answer.
• Group
4:
multiple
choice
Press F9 to:
correct answer.
• Show/hide
the coordinate
axes and
system origin
5:
multiple
choice
In 3D mode, geometry is created
correct answer.
• At all of the
geometry
positions listed
above
6:
true/false
Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the
selected entity.
correct answer.
• False
7:
true/false
To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, you
click the Tangent button in the line endpoint ribbon
bar; select the reference line, and then choose the
entity you want the parallel line to be tangent to.
correct answer.
• True
8:
multiple
choice
In a top View and Plane, which axis is horizontal?
correct answer.
• X axis
9:
multiple
choice
Where do full arcs start and end?
correct answer.
• 3:00
10:
multiple
choice
The Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width,
Surface Density are an entity’s what?
correct answer.
• Attributes
11:
true/false
It is necessary to select geometry to face a part?
correct answer.
• False
12:
multiple
choice
The safest way to change a tool number is?
correct answer.
• Update the
tool parameter
and save it to a
custom library
13:
multiple
choice
Custom tool libraries store:
correct answer.
• All of the
above
14:
multiple
choice
In lathe, how is the tool tip compensated?
correct answer.
• All of the
above
15:
multiple
choice
The Lathe finish toolpath supports?
correct answer.
• OD, ID, Face,
Back Face
16:
multiple
choice
What information does the top window contain in the
Lathe Tool Manager?
correct answer.
• The tools
active in the
part group
17:
multiple
choice
Select the compensation types?
correct answer.
• All of the
above
18:
multiple
choice
Tool definition contains what information?
correct answer.
• All of the
above
19:
multiple
choice
Lead in Lead out supports?
correct answer.
•
Extend/shorten,
Vector/angle,
Line, Arc
20:
true/false
In plunge cut parameters you can plunge using tool
width and angle?
correct answer.
• False
Score:
20 / 20