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These 10 free CMfgA questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Manufacturing Associate blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics) 11% of exam

Question 1

A blueprint dimension is 2.50 inches. A worker records 63.5 millimeters. Which statement is most accurate?

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Correct answer: A - The measurement is approximately equivalent

Domain 2: Safety 25% of exam

Question 2

A maintenance technician must clear a jam inside an automated press. The machine is stopped, but stored pneumatic pressure remains. What is the most appropriate action before work begins?

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Correct answer: A - Apply lockout/tagout and isolate hazardous energy sources

Domain 3: Quality 8% of exam

Question 3

A team finds that most defects come from a few recurring causes. Which tool best prioritizes those contributors?

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Correct answer: B - Pareto chart

Domain 4: Lean/Continuous Improvement 7% of exam

Question 4

Operators remove obsolete fixtures and unused materials from a workstation. Which 5S step is this?

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Correct answer: C - Sort

Domain 5: Inspection 10% of exam

Question 5

An inspector must decide whether a shaft meets drawing requirements. Which information is essential?

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Correct answer: B - Specified part tolerance

Domain 6: Assembly and Joining 9% of exam

Question 6

Heat could damage nearby electronics during joining. Which method should be evaluated first?

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Correct answer: A - Bonding with appropriate adhesive

Domain 7: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes 12% of exam

Question 7

Which machine primarily holds and rotates a workpiece while a cutting tool removes material?

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Correct answer: D - Lathe

Domain 8: Robotics 7% of exam

Question 8

A robot cell has a near miss involving entry into the work area. Which improvement directly prevents access during automatic operation?

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Correct answer: B - Install safeguarding systems

Domain 9: Smart Manufacturing 5% of exam

Question 9

Sensors collect equipment data in real time to improve production decisions. Which concept is demonstrated?

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Correct answer: A - Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Domain 10: Workforce Essentials 6% of exam

Question 10

Two coworkers disagree about a production method. Which response best demonstrates effective communication?

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Correct answer: C - Listen respectfully and resolve the disagreement

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