Importance of Repair Quiz

What is the importance of maintaining tools and equipment?

• To reinforce your home and workplace

• To decrease productivity

• To cause unnecessary damage

• To increase the cost of repair

What should you do if a tool is defective?

• Continue using it

• Use it with caution

• Attach an Out of Service tag

• Ignore the defect

What should you watch for in hand tools to ensure safe use?

• Mushroomed heads on chisels and wedges

• Worn out jaws on wrenches

• Files with handles

• Proper grounding on double insulated tools

What is the purpose of preventive maintenance on equipment?

• To decrease productivity

• To increase the likelihood of a sudden breakdown

• To avoid unplanned downtime

• To cause damage to the equipment

What is a Preventive Maintenance Plan critical for?

• Increasing unplanned downtime

• Damaging the equipment

• Decreasing productivity

• Avoiding sudden breakdowns

What should you do before using a defective tool?

• Ignore the defect

• Use it with caution

• Inspect it prior to use

• Continue using it

What should you do if a tool is found to be defective?

• Continue using it

• Attach an Out of Service tag

• Use it anyway

• Ignore the defect

What problems should you watch for in Air, Gas or Electric Power Tools?

• Broken or inoperative guards

• Proper grounding on double insulated tools

• Correct grinder wheel being used

• On / off switch in good working order

What should you do if a tool blade is cracked?

• Use it with caution

• Inspect it prior to use

• Avoid using it

• Continue using it

What data can be helpful in planning preventive maintenance?

• Data from previous inspection and maintenance reports

• Data from unrelated sources

• Random data

• No data needed