Maintenance Strategies and Failure Modes Quiz

What is the main purpose of Preventive Maintenance?

• To identify where and how a process might fail

• To reduce the likelihood of failure through regular maintenance

• To track equipment performance during normal operation

• To repair equipment after it has broken down

Which maintenance strategy uses condition-monitoring tools to detect possible defects before failure?

• Predictive

• None of the above

• Preventative

• Reactive

What is the purpose of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?

• To track the performance of equipment during normal operation

• To conduct repairs on equipment after breakdown

• To assess the relative impact of different failures

• To evaluate a process and identify potential failure points

Which maintenance strategy involves conducting repairs after equipment has already broken down?

• None of the above

• Reactive

• Preventative

• Predictive

What are the steps involved in the FMEA process?

• Failure modes, Failure causes, Failure effects, Maintenance type

• Failure modes, Failure causes, Failure effects, Impact assessment

• Failure modes, Failure causes, Failure effects, Process evaluation

• Failure modes, Failure causes, Failure effects, Change identification

What is the main advantage of Predictive Maintenance over Preventive Maintenance?

• Predictive Maintenance is cheaper

• Predictive Maintenance can be scheduled during non-working hours

• Predictive Maintenance can detect possible defects before failure

• Predictive Maintenance requires less manpower

What is the first step in the FMEA process?

• Identifying failure effects

• Identifying failure causes

• Identifying failure modes

• Identifying maintenance type

Which maintenance strategy is most suitable for non-critical equipment?

• Reactive

• Preventative

• Predictive

• None of the above

What is the main disadvantage of Reactive Maintenance?

• It can be scheduled during non-working hours

• It requires less manpower

• It can lead to more severe equipment damage

• It is cheaper than other maintenance strategies

What is the last step in the FMEA process?

• Identifying maintenance type

• Identifying failure modes

• Identifying failure causes

• Assessing the impact of failures