Total Productive Maintenance

The best way to store liquids such as paint or cleaning fluids is _______.

• Sealed and in a cabinet

• On the workbench

• Near a window for ventilation

• Under the workbench for easy access

Slips and falls are the worst safety hazards when _______.

• Cleaning fans

• Mopping floors

• Lifting heavy objects

• Driving a tug

Workers should perform an emergency shutdown of their equipment and notify their supervisor in which of the following circumstances?

• They notice that the equipment temperature is gradually rising but still within allowable limits.

• They hear a loud banging noise coming from the equipment.

• They detect vibration levels that are within the allowable range.

• They are notified of a family emergency and need to go home.

What is an accelerometer used for?

• Temperature measurement

• Acoustic monitoring

• Vibration measurement

• Oil analysis

What is an example of failure to follow preventive maintenance?

• Lubricating bearings as prescribed

• Skipping a scheduled cleaning

• Replacing V-belts in sets

• Filter replacement

A thorough check for a history of similar problems should occur _______.

• On problems that keeps recurring at regular intervals

• On problems that have not occurred in the past

• On problems that warrant a repair

• For new problems

To reduce the time needed to clean inaccessible areas, what should operators do?

• Make areas more accessible.

• Prevent contamination from occurring.

• Skip routine cleanings as needed.

• Only A and B

What should a technician do before performing preventive maintenance?

• Acquire tools and supplies, then shut down the machine

• Make sure that the machine parts are still available

• Check the maintenance schedule

• Interview the operator

• Review the user manual

Daily preventive maintenance procedures, such as machine lubrication, are _______.

• Planned maintenance activities

• Unscheduled events and the worker should put in overtime to prevent a drop in production rates

• Not really necessary and can be skipped several days in a row

• Require a maintenance team to perform

Product buildup is the most common vibration problem on _______.

• Cylinder pistons

• Hydraulic pump vanes

• Air fans

• Pneumatic valves