PMMI REVIEW - Power Transmission and Shafts Quiz

Which of the following is a method to measure electric motor current?

• Using a thermometer

• Using a voltmeter

• Using an ammeter

• Using a barometer

What is one of the functions of a shaft?

• To transmit torque

• To measure temperature

• To store data

• To emit light

The majority of shafts are made from 4 types of material. What is NOT a typical type of material?

• Wood

• Steel

• Brass

• Aluminum

What is one of the functions of a bearing?

• To support a load

• To measure voltage

• To emit sound

• To store energy

There are 3 types of bearing loads. Select all 3 below?

• Thrust

• Preload

• Radial

• Centrifugal

  (Combination)

• Heavy

All couplings are used to help transmit power from one shaft to another, but which coupling will also help compensate for small amounts of misalignment?

• Flexible jaw coupling

• Rigid jaw coupling

• Magnetic coupling

• Hydraulic coupling

What is one of the purposes of shaft alignment?

• To reduce misalignment

• To increase temperature

• To decrease voltage

• To emit light

There are 3 main types of shaft misalignment, what are they?

• Parallel Offset

• Adjacent

• Angular

• Combination of Angular and Parallel Offset

What is one of the methods to identify shaft size?

• Using a digital caliper

• Using a thermometer

• Using a voltmeter

• Using a barometer

What is the feeler gauge measuring, when aligning shafts?

• Temperature
• Pressure
• Clearance or gap
• Volume