Developing troubleshooting skills 110

Question 1

Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems all are worked on by the

Answer 1

Mechanical troubleshooter

Question 2

maintenance specialist reports to craft supervisors in all plant departments in a plant organized under

Answer 2

central organization

Question 3

Schematics are line diagrams that use___
to show how a system works.

Answer 3

Symbols

Question 4

Which meter is used to measure insulation resistance?

Answer 4

Megohmmeter

Question 5

When troubleshooting a machine, your first step should be to

Answer 5

read the equipment record

Question 6

All communication is essentially a cycle of ____ steps

Answer 6

Four

Question 7

Before you make a repair, you should

Answer 7

Find out what your responsibilities are

Question 8

Which of the following is a nonverbal communication method?

Answer 8

Body language

Question 9

Which of the following represents the best way of presenting a message to get a person’s cooperation?

Answer 9

‘it its done this way, you wil be more productive.”

Question 10

When giving instructions, what is the best way to make sure your message was understood?

Answer 10

Ask the listener questons about what you said

Question 11

If possible, you should schedule repair work for a time when

Answer 11

The machine is not in use

Question 12

Before you can diagnose problems, you must

Answer 12

Be able to recognize normal operations

Question 13

Your first duty in an emergency Is to

Answer 13

Protect the worker from injury

Question 14

The motion of a machine’s parts when operating causes _____ wear

Answer 14

Normal

Question 15

When you measure the timing of operations on a lathe, you are performing a(n).____ test

Answer 15

mechanical

Question 16

When should the troubleshooter check the machine drawings in the service manual?

Answer 16

Before working on the machine

Question 17

High values of resistance can be measured with a(n)

Answer 17

megohmmeter

Question 18

A Bourdon tube is used to measure

Answer 18

Pressure

Question 19

Why might a manufacturer leave disassembly instructions out of their service manual?

Answer 19

The warranty is voided if an unauthonzed person performs disassembly

Question 20

Where should you look when you need to find out it a machine has been modified?

Answer 20

Machine history record

Question 21

When should you remove your lock from the machine controls?

Answer 21

After you have replaced the machine guards and covers

Question 22

To recheck a system after making a repair, you should

Answer 22

Run the system under both automatic and manual control

Question 23

To keep fragile tools from being damaged, they should be stored in

Answer 23

a drawer type chest

Question 24

The wheels for a tool-box dolly used outdoors should be a minimum of____ Inches in diameter.

Answer 24

12

Question 25

A troubleshooter uses a mechanics stethoscope to detect

Answer 25

faulty gears

Question 26

The diagram that shows both the external shape and the internal working parts of a system or a component is a(n)

Answer 26

Cutaway diagram

Question 27

Which of the following is used to trace the wiring in the ceilings and walls of a bullding?

Answer 27

Lighting diagram

Question 28

Step-by-step instructions for testing equipment are included in a(n)

Answer 28

troubleshooting chart

Question 29

The symbol shown below represents a
_____valve on a piping schematic.

Answer 29

Gate

Question 30

Numbers near the arrows found on lighting diagrams indicate the

Answer 30

Circuit number

Question 31

Modern precision-built bearings

Answer 31

Help support power transission shafts

Question 32

NOT all centrifugal compressors have

Answer 32

More than one air supply

Question 33

Centrifugal, wet and bag are types of

Answer 33

Mechanical dust collectors

Question 34

Binding in a pneumatic actuator is typically caused by

Answer 34

Misalignment

Question 35

Which component(s) in an HVAC system typically need the most attention?

Answer 35

Filters

Question 36

A panelboard is a small assembly that contains

Answer 36

Either fuses or circuit break

Question 37

The basic unit for measuring electric current is the

Answer 37

Ampere

Question 38

The output of a substation depends on an industrial plant’s

Answer 38

distance from substation

Question 39

Which of the following are the final connections to a plant’s electrical equipment?

Answer 39

Branch circuit

Question 40

How does a continuity tester show that a circuit is complete?

Answer 40

Lights a light

Question 41

In a normal work-order procedure, which of the following jobs is done by the scheduler?

Answer 41

Issues the work order

Question 42

Determining what parts and supplies are needed to make an emergency repair is the job of the

Answer 42

Emergency crew

Question 43

Wear to machine parts caused by contact with chemically active materials is an example of

Answer 43

Corrosion

Question 44

When performing a test run on a machine, you should

Answer 44

remove the guards

Question 45

When should an emergency team make temporary repairs on a key machine that is down?

Answer 45

When replacement parts will not be available for weeks

Question 46

The inspection and repair of plant equipment at regular intervals is called

Answer 46

Planned maintenance

Question 47

All of the following will cause a drive belt to deteriorate EXCEPT

Answer 47

Too much ventilation

Question 48

How long does it generally take to get a PM system up and running smoothly?

Answer 48

About a Year

Question 49

Each piece of equipment should have a permanent tag with the company name and _____ on it

Answer 49

identifying number

Question 50

For record-keeping purposes, all equipment should be classified according to

Answer 50

required inspection interval