Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Quiz

What is the goal of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?

• Zero breakdowns and zero defects

• Maximum production and minimum costs

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Reduced energy consumption

What is the procedure for identifying machine component failure prior to major breakdown referred to as?

• Reactive maintenance

• Predictive maintenance

• Corrective maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

What should be done after Preventive Maintenance (PM) is considered corrective?

• Follow up work

• Schedule a meeting

• Replace the machine

• Increase production

What is the purpose of the magnuflux test?

• To check for electrical issues

• To measure energy consumption

• To find cracks in the surface of ferrous metal

• To verify the completion of PM work orders

What should be done if a motor starts blowing fuses or tripping thermals?

• Replace the motor

• Check for an overloaded motor

• Increase the power supply

• Reduce the workload

What is the primary purpose of a switch?

• To measure voltage

• To energize and de-energize circuits

• To control the speed of a motor

• To provide power to the machine

What does PDCA stand for?

• Plan Do Check Act

• Preventive Diagnostic Corrective Action

• Predictive Data Collection Analysis

• Plan Develop Control Assess

What should be done if a power tool has the ground prong broken off of the plug?

• Continue using the tool

• Remove the power tool from service

• Repair the prong immediately

• Use the tool with caution

What should be verified during scheduled housekeeping inspections?

• The floor is clean and free of debris

• All tools are in place

• The machines are running smoothly

• The employees are wearing PPE

What is the primary cause of pump cavitation?

• Excessive heat

• Low suction line pressure

• High viscosity of the liquid

• Contamination