Maintenance Planning

Question 1

Define cost estimate.

Answer 1

An estimate that tells you expected costs for the item on which you are working.

Question 2

Define time estimate.

Answer 2

A calculated approximation of how long the job will take to complete.

Question 3

True or false, estimating the length of time that a job should take does not involve any calculations. It is only a guess?

Answer 3

False.
Each job has a start time and an end time.

Question 4

An estimate that identifies the price expected for the job to be done is a:

Answer 4

Cost estimate.

Question 5

An estimate that identifies the hours expected for the job to be done is a:

Answer 5

Time estimate.

Question 6

Define purchasing.

Answer 6

The act of buying.

Question 7

Define price quote.

Answer 7

Usually a guaranteed purchase price.

Question 8

Define firm quote.

Answer 8

A price quote that means you will pay that exact amount.

Question 9

Define P & D.

Answer 9

Price and delivery.

Question 10

Define back order.

Answer 10

When the supplier does not have a part in stock and he or she orders it from his or her own supplier (such as a central warehouse).

Question 11

Define preventive maintenance.

Answer 11

Work done to prevent costly repairs at specific scheduled times, even if the machine may be operating normally.

Question 12

Define predictive maintenance.

Answer 12

A program of monitoring, measuring and analyzing results in order to predict the wear rate and expected repair schedule for machinery.

Question 13

Describe reactive maintenance.

Answer 13

A method of repairing machinery only after it can no longer function properly.

Question 14

Root cause analysis involves:

Answer 14

Determining why machinery failed.

Question 15

Which statement regarding equipment critical to production describes the ratio between amount of equipment to amount of maintenance cost?

Answer 15

20% of equipment needs 80% of the attention.

Question 16

Predictive maintenance tools include:

Answer 16

a) Vibration analysis.
b) Oil analysis.
c) Ultrasonic testing.

Question 17

List three methods you use to access equipment information.

Answer 17

a) Resource library.
b) Computer.
c) Online methods.

Question 18

Resource libraries are good places to gather and store information regarding your equipment, but one big problem with this method is:

Answer 18

Information can go missing.

Question 19

If you use a computer in order to access reference material and information, use a
_______________to prevent ____________________________________________.

Answer 19

If you use a computer in order to access reference material and information, use a PASSWORD to prevent UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM DELETING OR RELOCATING DATA.

Question 20

Many companies now use computers to control _____________ and _____________ operations.

Answer 20

Many companies now use computers to control MAINTENANCE and PLANNING operations.

Question 21

What does the acronym CMMS represent?

Answer 21

Computerized maintenance management system.

Question 22

In an arrow diagram, a circle represents:

Answer 22

An event.

Question 23

What other simple chart is used for planning work other than the arrow chart?

Answer 23

A bar chart (Gantt).

Question 24

If the data is entered correctly from the work order with the activity to the cost code number, you can find out and track complete costs from the computer, such as
__________ and ________ costs.

Answer 24

If the data is entered correctly from the work order with the activity to the cost code number, you can find out and track complete costs from the computer, such as LABOUR and PARTS costs.

Question 25

Define planning.

Answer 25

The process used to develop a course of action.

Question 26

Identify five key points that you should consider when planning a job or shut down.

Answer 26

Any five of the following are correct:
a) Scope of the job
b) Location of the job
c) Job priority
d) Methods to use
e) Material requirements
f) Tool requirements
g) Craft requirements
h) Manpower requirements

Question 27

Define work order.

Answer 27

A description of the work requested.

Question 28

Should a good inspection sheet contain checklists? Why or why not?

Answer 28

No. A checkmark does not include any information.

Question 29

Why should you do an impact analysis on a job?

Answer 29

To see the impact on the safety of the machine and the product if the work is not done and what the potential costs will be if the work is done or not done.