MSSC Maintenance awareness practice
test (2022/2023) Rated A+
A burn or pungent odor of oil indicates ✔✔excessive temperature
A Chain should be replaced when its length becomes ______longer than the original length.
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MSSC Maintenance awareness practice
test (2022/2023) Rated A+
A burn or pungent odor of oil indicates ✔✔excessive temperature
A Chain should be replaced when its length becomes ______longer than the original length.
✔✔3 percent
A common sign of a misaligned coupling is _____________. ✔✔excessive vibration
A multimeter is a multipurpose devise that can measure ✔✔voltage, current, and resistance
A power diagram is used in addition to a ladder diagram to determine_________. ✔✔All of
these (How the input functions on the machine, The sequence of operations, How the output
functions on the machine)
A power tool has the ground prong broken off of the plug on the power cord. What should be
done? ✔✔Remove the power tool from service
A shaft coupling may be out of round if dial indicator shows _____________. ✔✔any movement
A sight glass in a reservoir usually indicates the ______ of fluid. ✔✔level
A tool should be sharpened ✔✔When an unacceptable surface finish is present
A viscos meter is a device used for measuring the viscosity of an oil and is generally _______
accurate. ✔✔95%-99%
A well designed workstation places tools and equipment where they can be ✔✔available with
minimum stress
A workstation should be designed to minimize motions that can ✔✔cause repetitive/ stress
injuries
All documentation of preventive maintenance should be kept ✔✔in a designated, safe and secure
location
An electrical diagram that arranges wires of a circuit into order rows is called a(n)
_____________. ✔✔ladder diagram
An employee come to work on a rainy day and finds water dripping on tools in their workstation.
What should the employee do first? ✔✔report the situation to the supervisor
Because dial indicators are fairly delicate, they should _________ during adjustment of the
motor position. ✔✔be removed
Before adjusting motor position during a shaft alignment always make sure to remove the
_____________. ✔✔dial indicator
Both analog and digital voltmeters measure ✔✔Potential difference
Circuit testers determine if ______ electricity is present. ✔✔AC
Daily maintenance involves daily records because ✔✔Recurring events can be analyzed to
troubleshoot problems Records indicate how long a machine will run without lubrication
Devises called ____________ often serve as the brains of the automated machine. ✔✔relays
Documentation that should be kept regarding a specific piece of equipment includes
✔✔maintenance log
Feeler gauge, rulers, height gauges and dial indicators are commonly used for which task?
✔✔alignment of industrial machines
For purposes of an oil analysis, one important category of information will be the ✔✔Oil
viscosity
Gas cylinders need to be chained securely to keep them ✔✔from falling or tipping over
Heavy axial loads are better handled by ________? ✔✔angular contact bearings
High temperature can _____________ of a bearing. ✔✔limit life
Housekeeping inspections and audits should include ✔✔Unbiased auditors or inspectors
How is a cam likely to be mounted on a shaft? ✔✔welded
How many extension cords are permitted to run across the floor of a workstation? ✔✔0
If a company does follow-up work after a PM that is considered ________maintenance.
✔✔reactive
If a machine is expected to have downtime for several shifts, the appropriate communication
between shifts for Lockout/Tagout procedures is ✔✔verify energy state on machine, then change
locks
If a motor starts blowing fuses or tripping thermals, the most likely cause is ✔✔An overload
motor
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. ✔✔replace the circuit breaker
If suspended metal products were found in oil analysis, it would indicate ✔✔Bearing problems
In a PM audit, the _____ would likely be negatively impacted if there were a large number of
uncompleted PM work orders. ✔✔critical path
It is important to have a/an ____________ to complete the PM work on a machine
✔✔completion date
Leveling all machine components prior to coupling them _____________. ✔✔reduces the
number of needed shims
Low pressure in a hydraulic pump's suction line causes what malfunction? ✔✔cavitation
Lubrication and other _____________ maintenance activities should be checked daily to ensure
they are performed. ✔✔preventive
Machine closures usually have _______ to prevent entry during machine operation. ✔✔limit
switch - interlocks and photocells
Making sure that a motor shaft is level ✔✔increases stress on the motor
Misaligned coupling can cause _________ in machinery. ✔✔vibration
Motor shaft runout is checked to make sure of proper _____________. ✔✔alignment of mating
components
NOT logic is formed by _____________. ✔✔one normally closed switch
Oxygen cylinders must be kept ______ away from combustion points. ✔✔25 ft.
Predictive maintenance is a type of maintenance program that does what function? ✔✔identifies
machine parts or components failures before a major breakdown
Preventive maintenance schedule would commonly include ✔✔frequency
Prior to shutting down a machine for preventive maintenance, the operator must ✔✔remove all
the debris and any residue from the machine
Proper storage of tools helps keep them ✔✔in good working order
Reactive Maintenance is considered a(n) _____________ activity. ✔✔unplanned maintenance
Scheduled housekeeping inspections would ordinarily include ✔✔verification that the floor is
clean and free of debris
Scheduled replacement of minor parts that tend to wear out quickly is an important parts of
_______maintenance ✔✔preventive
Seizing, in reference to bearings and shafts, is a condition resulting from ✔✔lack of lubrication
Shaft coupling are critical parts of any transmission system. Which one of these can cause a
coupling to fail? ✔✔all of the above (Shaft failure
b. wear
c. All of these
d. corrosion)
Smaller dirt particles are removed from the air by the filter's ✔✔element
The best place for an operator to find information regarding the handling of all lubricants and
safety precaution is in ✔✔SDS
The drive motor and equipment are protected by overload clutches when ✔✔something jams or
binds in the machinery
The flexible or rigid protection for electrical wiring to motors is provided mainly for the
prevention of ✔✔damage
The following is an important key planned maintenance activity ✔✔Lubrication of equipment
The most common maintenance problem with vibration on fans is caused by ✔✔sediment and
product buildup
The most obvious indicator that the V-belt pulleys are worn beyond usefulness is when the
✔✔belt is touching the bottom of the groove
The part of electrical circuits that gives the operator control is the ✔✔input devise
The primary purpose of a switch ✔✔Energize and DE energize circuits
The procedure for identifying machine component failure prior to major breakdown is referred to
as a _________ maintenance program. ✔✔preventive
The two major types of misalignment that are corrected by shaft alignment are _____________.
✔✔angular and parallel
The worst enemy of hydraulic system is ✔✔contamination
The _______ test will show cracks in the surface of ferrous metal. ✔✔magnaflux
The _____________ filter, commonly used on suction or return lines, is similar in appearance to
a pressure line filter but cannot withstand the full pressure of the hydraulic system. ✔✔cartridge
type filter
To assure proper alignment of motors with mating equipment, the first step is to ✔✔check shaft
runout
To check sheave wear, ✔✔measure each groove angle
To convert gauge pressure to absolute pressure___________ ✔✔add atmospheric pressure to the
gauge pressure
To maintain equipment, technicians should _____________. ✔✔Perform daily equipment
checks
To which standard must preventative maintenance be performed? ✔✔equal to its original or
properly altered condition
Trouble that keeps recurring at regular intervals on the same detail should result in ✔✔A
thorough check for history of similar problem
Turning outputs on or off through relay contacts is called _____________. ✔✔control logic
What does the PDCA Cycle stand for? ✔✔Plan-Do-Check-Act
What is the Goal of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)? ✔✔zero breakdowns and defects
What should be done first when an employee witnesses a pool of oil under a machine?
✔✔spread oil dry or sand on the oil spot
When a Maintenance Technician completes a scheduled PM work order the will also verify that
✔✔the operator of the equipment is satisfied
When current in a circuit is too high, it is usually the result of to many loads or a
_____________. ✔✔short circuit
When finished with an oil rag, it should be disposed of ✔✔in an appropriate fireproof container
When inspecting for out of round shaft, any movement when rotating the shaft of the Dial
Indicator show that the ✔✔The shaft may be out of round
When lubricating a bearing, the worst mistake to make would be ✔✔get dirt into the bearing
When time-delay relays are used for sequencing, they basically take the place of which type of
device ✔✔stop pushbuttons
When you are determining a grade on a bolt, and you see 3 line on the bolt head, what is the
grade of this bolt? ✔✔3
Which of the following would be classified as an unplanned downtime maintenance activity?
✔✔reactive maintenance
Which of the following circumstance is most likely to result in a shock from electrical devises?
✔✔improper grounding of the circuit
Which of the following is true regarding bearing maintenance? ✔✔over-lubrication of bearing
can damage the seal
Which of the following is an indication that a filter needs to be replaced? ✔✔excessive back
pressure
Which of the following would indicate water contamination of oil? ✔✔milky color
Which of the following is common material for the tubing in high pressure hydraulic service?
✔✔stainless steel
Which of the following is the primary cause of pump cavitation? ✔✔suction line pressure is to
low
Which of the following is an advantage of a circuit breaker over a fuse? ✔✔can be reset
Which of the following elements describes two or more normally closed switches in series?
✔✔NOR
Which of the following statements describes a limit switch? ✔✔all of the above (b. It is a switch
used to sense the position of a machine member.
c. It is a simple, low in cost, reliable device.
d. It is the most frequently-used input device on automatic machines.)
Which type of logic element uses a control relay? ✔✔memory
With increasing temperature, the viscosity of liquid ✔✔increases substantially
Working with power tools, an employee finds that their face shield is missing. What should the
employee do? ✔✔DO NOT work with power tools until face shield is available
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