Mechanical Maintenance Quiz

What is one of the common methods of mechanical joining applied to maintenance?

• Identification of screw thread forms

• Welding techniques

• Electrical wiring

• Painting surfaces

Which of the following is a method of sealing mechanical components?

• Coupling devices

• Painting

• Sanding

• Polishing

What is the purpose of using seals and gaskets in maintenance?

• To seal mechanical components

• To conduct electricity

• To provide thermal insulation

• To enhance aesthetics

What is the most common type of screw thread characterized by a triangular profile?

• Square threads

• Acme threads

• V-threads

• Buttress threads

Trapezoidal threads are similar to which other type of thread but with a shallower profile?

• V-threads

• Square threads

• Acme threads

• Buttress threads

What is the primary function of a washer?

• To secure with a nut

• To drive into wood

• To distribute load and prevent loosening

• To embed in one part

What is an example of a component used in deformation locking?

• Serrated washer

• Split pin

• Lock washer

• Thread adhesive

What is an example of a component used in positive locking?

• Cotter pin

• Wire locking

• Self-locking nut

• Serrated washer

What does redundancy locking involve?

• Using a single locking method

• Combining multiple locking methods

• Using magnetic fields

• Increasing the size of fasteners

What is the main purpose of mechanical locking methods?

• To enhance electrical conductivity

• To prevent loosening due to vibration or load cycling

• To increase the weight of the system

• To improve thermal insulation