WorksheetsPlanned Preventative Maintenance Assessment 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main aim of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)?
To repair equipment after it fails
To prevent equipment failure through planned servicing
To reduce the number of maintenance workers
To avoid keeping maintenance records
Which type of maintenance is carried out only after a fault has occurred?
Planned maintenance
Condition-based maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Reactive maintenance
Which of the following is a key requirement of Planned Preventative Maintenance?
Emergency call-outs
No documentation
A maintenance schedule
Unknown maintenance costs
What document lists all items of equipment and their maintenance history?
Risk assessment
Method statement
Asset register
Purchase order
Why is PPM generally safer than reactive maintenance?
It removes the need for inspections
It ensures faults are dealt with before they cause harm
It is cheaper in all cases
It only uses new equipment
Which of the following is a disadvantage of reactive maintenance?
Low initial cost
Reduced planning requirements
Increased likelihood of unexpected breakdowns
Suitable for low-risk equipment
Which type of maintenance normally has more unpredictable costs?
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
Condition monitoring
Reactive maintenance
Planned Preventative Maintenance is usually based on:
User complaints only
Random inspections
Manufacturer recommendations and legal requirements
Equipment failure
Which situation is reactive maintenance most suitable for?
Safety-critical systems
Fire alarms
Lifting equipment
Low-risk, non-essential equipment
Which of the following best describes the difference between PPM and reactive maintenance?
PPM is unplanned; reactive is planned
PPM occurs after failure; reactive prevents failure
PPM is proactive; reactive responds to breakdowns
Both occur only when equipment fails
