Chapter 3 Facilities and Equipment Management

What is the definition of maintenance?

• The process of creating new products or services

• Action taken to retain material in or to restore it to a specified condition

• The process of organizing and managing resources within a company

• The process of promoting and marketing a product or service

Which of the following is a reason why maintenance needs to be done?

• To improve the aesthetic appearance of the object

• To increase the speed of the object

• To decrease the value of the object

• To sustain the utility and value

What are two factors that can contribute to the deterioration of facilities?

• Overuse and misuse

• Underfunding and vandalism

• Outdated technology and inadequate security

• Overuse and natural disaster

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster that can deteriorate facilities?

• Political unrest

• Cyber attack

• Heavy rainfall

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT the objective of having a good maintenance?

• To decrease the workload of maintenance personnel

• To have a save cost saving activity

• To prolong the equipment life span

• To increase equipment reliability

Which of the following is NOT a type of maintenance?

• cyclical repair

• preventative maintenance

• predictive maintenance

• projective maintenance

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a scheduling supervisor?

• Creating work schedules

• Managing employee payroll

• Handling customer complaints

• Training new employees

As a supervisor, what should you consider when creating a work schedule for your team?

• Your personal preference and cheapest option.

• Availability of team members and readiness of customer.

• The preferences of your employees

• None of the answer

Which of the following statements accurately describes cyclical repair?

• Cyclical repair is a maintenance strategy that aims to prevent failures before they occur.

• Cyclical repair is a type of repair that involves replacing only the parts that are worn out.

• Cyclical repair is a process that involves regular inspections and repairs.

• Cyclical repair is a process that involves repair in specific cycle

What can you do to avoid repetitive use of facilities?

• Use facilities only when absolutely necessary

• Plan ahead and schedule your facility use

• Share facilities with others whenever possible

• All the answer are correct