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Maintenance Exam

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Circuit testers determine if ______ electricity is present

a)

AC

b)

DC

c)

BC

d)

Any

2.

In a Predictive Maintenance (PM) audit, the ______ would likely be negatively impacted if there were a large number of uncompleted PM work orders.

a)

Circus path

b)

Circuit path

c)

Critical path

d)

Citrus path

3.

Which of the following is a goal of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?

a)

All work

No play

b)

zero breakdowns and defects

c)

SDS file

d)

Make

Money

4.

A chain should be replaced when its length becomes _______ longer than the original length.

a)

5%

b)

3%

c)

2%

d)

10%

5.

Prior to shutting down a machine for preventive maintenance, the maintenance technician must

a)

Clear out anybody that in the area

b)

Tell supervisor

c)

Lock out/ Tag out

d)

remove all the debris and sediment from the machine

6.

Where would a worker find information regarding the handling of all lubricants and safety precautions

a)

OSHA

b)

PDF file

c)

SDS file

d)

Company Website

7.

When lubricating a bearing, the worst mistake would be to

a)

Get dirt in the bearing

b)

Clean the bearing

c)

Break the bearing

d)

Get the bearing sick

8.

The most obvious indicator that V-belt pulleys are worn beyond usefulness is when the

a)

Belt have some dirt in it

b)

Belt is touching the bottom of the groove

c)

Belt is shape as a V

d)

Dirt gets on the bearing

9.

Which of the following is a key planned maintenance activity

a)

Eat the equipment

b)

Use equipment correctly

c)

Strategize equipment

d)

lubricate equipment

10.

Preventive maintenance schedules would commonly include

a)

frequency

b)

schedule

c)

equipment

d)

Need for speed

11.

It is important to have a/an ________ for closure of Preventative Maintenance work orders

a)

Preventive

b)

Right tools

c)

Idea

d)

completion date

12.

Often, the employee closing out the PM work order also verifies that

a)

Reactive

maintenance was

completed

b)

preventive maintenance was completed

c)

Predictive

maintenance was

completed

d)

maintenance was

completed

13.

Scheduled replacement of minor parts that tend to wear quickly is an important part of __________ maintenance.

a)

preventive

b)

Reactive

14.

Which of the following would be classified as an unplanned downtime maintenance activity?

a)

preventive maintenance

b)

unplanned

maintenance

c)

reactive maintenance

d)

surprise maintenance

15.

All documentation of preventive maintenance should be kept

a)

in a folder

b)

in a designated, safe and secure location

c)

in an area where you can see them

d)

in the trash

16.

Making sure that a motor shaft is level

a)

increases the number of needed shims

b)

reduces the number of needed shims

17.

When checking for out of round, any movement of the dial indicates that the

a)

shaft may be lacking lubrication

b)

shaft may be misplaced

c)

shaft may be out of round

18.

Follow up work created after preventive maintenance (PM) is considered

a)

Preventive

b)

predictive

c)

Premeasure

d)

Premade

19.


Daily maintenance involves daily records because

a)

recurring events can be analyzed to troubleshoot problems

b)

new events can happen at anytime

20.


A machine is expected to have downtime throughout several shifts. What is the appropriate communication between shifts for lock out/tag out procedures?

a)

Write a note with information

b)

Tell your friend

c)

Go ahead without informing anyone

d)

send a companywide email, maintenance people should check for energy and change locks

21.

To ensure proper alignment of motors with mating equipment the first step is to

a)

Check if structure is secure

b)

Check shaft runout

c)

Check measurement

22.

A tool should be resharpened

a)

never

b)

When it begins to look dull

c)

after each use

d)

at the end of the day

23.

What does the PDCA cycle stand for?

a)

plan-do-check-act

b)

Please-Don't-Cook-Amy

c)

plan-don't-check-act

d)

plan-deicide-check-act

24.

Misaligned couplings can cause _________ in machinery

a)

Misaligned

b)

Unbalanced

c)

Disarray

d)

vibration

25.

A sight glass in a reservoir usually indicates the _________ of fluid

a)

Measurement

b)

Safe

Level

c)

level

d)

amount

26.

For purposes of an oil analysis, one important category of information will be the

a)

oil viscosity

b)

oil rigs

c)

oil Statics

d)

oil changes

27.

If a motor starts blowing fuses or tripping thermals, the most likely cause is

a)

 high voltage to the motor

b)

high temperature to the motor

28.

The procedure for identifying machine components failure prior to major breakdown is referred to as a maintenance program.

a)

predictive

b)

preventive

c)

predetermine

d)

premade

29.

Prior to maintenance, a machine produced 50 parts per minute. The machine was designed to produce 100 parts per minute. The drive belt was replaced. The machine should now be monitored in order to verify that

a)

it will produce 50 parts per minute

b)

it will produce 50 parts per 2 minutes

c)

it will produce 100 parts per minute

d)

it will produce 100 parts per 30 seconds

30.

The _______ test will show cracks in the surface of ferrous metal.

a)

magnaflux

b)

level

c)

Breaker

d)

pressure

31.

Documentation that should be kept regarding a specific piece of equipment includes

a)

Instruction manual

b)

equipment repairment

c)

bill of materials

32.

Trouble that keeps recurring at regular intervals on the same detail should result in

a)

call maintenance

b)

a slight check for similar problems

c)

a thorough check for a history of similar problems

33.

What should be done when an employee witnesses a pool of oil under a machine?

a)

Put a wet floor sign on top of the oil spot

b)

spread oil dry or sand on the oil spot

c)

Use a mop to wipe it off

d)

Ask someone to clean it up

34.

Oxygen cylinders must be kept ____ away from combustion points

a)

20 feet

b)

10 feet

c)

15 feet

d)

25 feet

35.

When finished with an oil rag, it should be disposed of in

a)

an rag container

b)

an bag

c)

an trash bin

d)

an appropriate fireproof container

36.

Gas cylinder need to be chained securely to keep them from

a)

Hitting someone

b)

Exploding

c)

falling or tipping over

d)

Leaking out

37.

An employee comes to work on a rainy day and finds water dripping on the repair bench. What should the employee do first?

a)

Don't tell anyone

b)

Clean up the mess

c)

Put a bucket under the leak

d)

Contact a supervisor

38.

The flexible or rigid protection for electrical wiring to motors is provided mainly for

a)
  1. the prevention of damage

b)

the prevention of injury

39.

A paint can that is partially full should be

a)
  1.  stored sealed and inside a cabinet

b)

places where you can see it

c)

places where you can't see it

d)

stored loose and outside a cabinet

40.

A well-designed workstation places tools and equipment where they

a)

are on the ground everywhere

b)
  1. can be available with minimum stress

c)

are tucked away with tool on top of each other

d)

are in a neat row

41.

Which of the following circumstances is most likely to result in a shock from electrical devices?

a)

wearing proper equipment

b)

improper grounding of the circuit

c)

touching the electrical device

d)

using the phone for too long

42.

Proper storage of tools helps keep them

a)

in good working order

b)

stable

c)

safe

d)

free for use

43.

Seizing, in reference to bearings and shafts, is a condition resulting from

a)

lack of lubrication

b)

lack of friction

c)

lack of happiness

d)

lack of strength

44.

Housekeeping inspections and audits should include

a)

unbiased supervisor

b)

biased supervisor

c)

biased auditors or inspectors

d)

unbiased auditors or inspectors

45.

A power tool has the ground prong broken off of the plug of the power cord. What should be done?

a)

continue using the power tool

b)

remove the plug

c)

remove the power tool from service

d)

Use a different tool in the meantime

46.

Anyone in a plant should be able to find the right tool for the right job in

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)
  1. 30 seconds

d)

40 seconds

47.

The most common maintenance problem with vibration on air fans is caused by

a)

Bug infestation

b)

sediment/product buildup

c)

Broken wired

d)

Wind disturbed

48.

How many extension cords are permitted to run across the floor of a workstation?

a)

as many as you like

b)

only the small thin ones

c)

at least 1

d)

0

49.

A workstation should be designed to minimize motions that can

a)
  1. cause repetitive /stress injuries

b)

affect the machine

c)

be hard to work with

50.

Because dial indicators are fairly delicate, they should ________ during adjustment of the motor position.

a)

be reinstalled

b)

be removed

c)

be replaced

d)

be realigned

51.

Which of the following would indicate water contamination of oil?

a)
  1. milky color

b)

Black color

c)

muddy color

52.

If a technician has unwired a motor from a disconnect and the circuit breaker still trips, the next logical step is to _______ and see if the breaker trips again.

a)

Check the wiring to connect

b)
  1. Check the wiring to the disconnect

53.

A chain drive system has a driver sprocket with 24 teeth and a driven sprocket with 72 teeth. If the driver shaft has 633 ft lbs per torque, the torque on the driven shaft will be

a)

633 ft

b)

899 ft

c)

2,899 ft

d)
  1. 1,899 ft

54.

When time delay relays are used for sequencing, they basically take the place of which type of device

a)

Lockout/Tagout

b)
  1. Limit switches

c)

Interlock switches

d)

light switches

55.

When increasing temperature, the viscosity of a liquid

a)

increases significantly

b)

decreases significantly

c)

increases slightly

d)
  1. decreases slightly

56.

The worst enemy of a hydraulic system is

a)

pressure

b)
  1. contamination

c)

sediment/product buildup

d)

Power outage

57.

The meter shown is connected in the circuit so that it measures

a)

resistance

b)

current

c)
  1. voltage

58.

Which of the following is the primary cause of pump cavitation?

a)
  1. suction line pressure is too low

b)

suction line pressure is too high

c)

suction line pressure is too loose

d)

suction line pressure is too tight

59.

How is a cam likely to be mounted on a shaft?

a)

nut and bolt

b)

welded

c)

magnaflux

d)

rope

60.

Which of the following is true regarding bearing maintenance?

a)
  1. Over lubrication of bearings can damage the seal

b)
  1. Under lubrication of bearings can damage the seal

61.

Devices called _______ often serve as the brains of an automated machine.

a)

AI

b)

Master Control

c)

relays

d)

refrain

62.

A power diagram is used in addition to a ladder diagram to determine _____

a)
  1. how the input functions on the machine

b)
  1. how the output functions on the machine

63.

To convert gauge pressure to absolute pressure

a)
  1. add atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure

b)
  1. remove atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure

c)
  1. replace atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure

d)
  1. combine atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure

64.

Smaller dirt particles are removed from the air by the filter's

a)

automatic cleaning system

b)
  1. element

c)

line's

d)

wind

65.

The primary purpose of a switch is to

a)

Open and Closes

b)

energize and de-energize circuits

c)

Lockout and Tagout

d)

Go up and down

66.

The following diagram is an example of controlled logic.

a)

(OR,DND,NOR,DAND)

b)

(OR,AND,NR, NAND)

c)

(OR,AD,NOR,NAD)

d)

(OR,AND,NOR,NAND)

67.

The multimeter is a multipurpose device that can measure

a)

Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit

b)

Metric and Imperial

c)
  1. voltage, current and resistance

d)

voltage and current

68.

Both analog and digital voltmeters measure

a)

electromagnetic

b)

potential difference

c)

voltage

d)

voltage, current and resistance

69.

A burned or pungent odor of oil indicates

a)

low temperature

b)

excessive temperature

c)

excessive amount of oil

d)

low amount of oil

70.

When checking alignment the technician finds that the straight edge lines up properly on both sides of the sheaves and touches at all four points. After rotating one of the sheaves a partial turn, the technician now finds that the straight edge only contacts two of the four points. The most likely reason is that

a)

a shaft is disconnected

b)

a shaft is broken

c)

a shaft is bent

d)

a shaft is missing

71.

The part of the electrical circuit that gives the operator control is the

a)

input device

b)

output device

72.

Which of the following is a common material for tubing in high pressure hydraulic service?

a)

Metallic steel

b)

Iron bar

c)

Copper

d)

Stainless steel

73.

A viscometer is a device used for measuring the viscosity of an oil and is generally ____________

a)
  1. 99% to 100% accurate

b)
  1. 95% to 99% accurate

c)
  1. 80% to 90% accurate

d)
  1. 85% to 90% accurate

74.

Machine closures usually have _______ to prevent entry during machine operation.

a)

safety zones and railings

b)

Guardrail and warning signs

c)

signs and people

75.

If suspended metal products were found in an oil analysis, it would indicate

a)

steady cooling

b)

overcooling

c)

steady heating

d)

overheating

76.

Which of the following is an indication that a filter needs to be replaced?

a)

Making weird noises

b)
  1. Excessive back pressure

c)

Sediments build up

d)

When it's dirty

77.

The drive motor and equipment are protected by overload clutches when

a)

a person is where they're not supposed to be

b)
  1. something jams or binds in the machinery

c)

something is leaking out of the machinery

d)

the wiring is disconnected

78.

What is the maximum pressure that the gauge shown can measure?

a)

kPa

b)

km

c)

PSI

d)

VCR

79.

To check sheave wear

a)

look at the repaired date

b)

measure each groove angle

c)

Check for rust

d)

ask co-worker for assistance

80.

When performing preventative maintenance you must follow the recommendations and procedures given by:

a)

the operator

b)

the supervisor

c)

the maintenance crew

d)

the manufacturer

81.

To which standard must preventive maintenance be performed?

a)

Only fix what look broken

b)

Make new change as you see fit

c)
  1. Equal to the original or properly altered condition

d)

Only fix when something happens

82.

Shaft couplings are critical parts of any transmission system. What can cause a coupling to fail?

a)

Lack of proper lubricant, improper selection of application, excessive misalignment, harsh environmental/operation conditions, excessive speeds/loads

b)

Over use of lubricant, proper selection of application, little misalignment, calm environmental/operation conditions, little speeds/loads

83.

Heavy axial loads are better handled by ________ ?

a)

angular contact bearings

b)

self-Aligning bearings

c)

thrust bearings

d)

deep-groove bearings

84.

A shaft coupling may be out of round if a dial indicator shows ______ ?

a)

to be out of round

b)

any movement

c)

misalignment

d)

improper binding

85.

The three types of shaft to adjacent shaft power transmission are ___.

a)

belt drive, clunk, & gear drive

b)

belt drive, chain drive, & gear drive

c)

belt, chain, & gear

d)

belt drive, chain, & gear drive

86.

A sot welding system consists of an electrical supply, moveable arm and a(n) ______

a)

Laptop

b)

Operator

c)

Stationary arm

87.

The employee verifies that preventive maintenance is complete when ___

a)

Closing out a PM work order

b)

Beginning a PM work order

c)

Making random equipment inspections

d)

Completing a corrective action report