Maintenance of Equipment and Facilities Quiz

What is the primary purpose of maintenance in aquaculture?

• To increase the cost of operations

• To complicate the cleaning process

• To optimize growth, survival, and health of cultured animals

• To reduce the lifespan of equipment

Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining a water pump?

• Operate the pump without shutting it down

• Ignore abnormal sounds

• Regularly inspect and service the pump

• Use any available parts for repairs

What should be done before performing maintenance on machinery?

• Leave the engine running

• Ignore the machinery manual

• Shut down the engine

• Increase the workload

What is the recommended frequency for replacing lubricants in a paddle wheel's gearbox?

• Every 100 hours of operation

• Every 250 hours of operation or once a year

• Every month

• Only when it breaks down

Why is it important to periodically check water and air pipelines?

• To increase water stagnation

• To avoid cleaning them

• To prevent pathogen entry

• To reduce water flow

What is the first step in the chemical disinfection process for tanks?

• Scrubbing with clean water and detergent

• Filling with disinfectant solution

• Applying sodium thiosulfate

• Rinsing with clean water

Which chemical is used to neutralize chlorine during disinfection?

• Formalin

• Hyamine

• Sodium thiosulfate

• Hydroxide sodium

What should be done with used nets after cleaning?

• Store them without disinfection

• Use them immediately without cleaning

• Scrub and disinfect them

• Throw them away

What is a key safety procedure when operating machinery?

• Inspect machinery daily before use

• Use the machinery for any purpose

• Ignore safety labels

• Operate machinery without training

What should be done with empty chemical containers?

• Leave them unattended

• Reuse them for food storage

• Triple rinse and return for safe disposal

• Throw them in the regular trash