This Manufacturing Basics test assesses the working knowledge of the test taker in such areas as conventional machining, casting, forging, milling, lathes, and using plastics. This test covers the most often used processes to produce molds and casting for the manufacturing of parts and products. This assessment is appropriate for test takers with one year of experience in the manufacturing field. Tests for Mechanical Engineering - Machine and Tool Design and Quality Assurance Inspection are also available. Total Questions 44 Question Types Multiple Choice Competencies Tested MillingCastingForgingPlasticsManufacturing Processes Tasks Tested Cutting Using a MillMilling MaterialsMilling AdvantagesMilling ProcessGravity Die CastingProducing Expendable MoldsSand TypeInvestment CastingMaking Small Runs EconomicalDeveloping Test ComponentsSand Casting DisadvantageDie Casting MaterialIdentifying ProcessesManufacturing Intricate PartsCorrect Casting Method for the MaterialMoldingForging ProcessForging Process DifferencesCharacterizing ForgingRoll ForgingDistinguishing PlasticsMolding ThermoplasticsProcessing Soft Drink BottlesMaking Plastic LuggageIdentifying Thermoset PlasticsMolds for PlasticsProcessing ThermoplasticsIdentifying PlasticsSwiss-Type LatheUnderstanding ProcessesRules of Manufacturing DesignStamping with a Punch PressMaking Computer Generated FormsMaterial BendingUsing Electrical Discharge MachiningDifferentiate Types of LathesProducing Parts with Rotational SymmetryManufacturing at the Highest SpeedKnowing the Advantages of StampingPressworking ToolForming Powder-Based PartsPrecision Finishing of SurfacesPressworking Materials