INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is not an effective method to reduce friction and increase
machine efficiency? - ✔✔
✔✔Identify the two major functions of a bearing. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the two main types of bearings. - ✔✔
✔✔The load applied by the shaft determines the type of ____________ required. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the proper procedures for bearing storage. - ✔✔
✔✔List the most common methods used for bearing removal. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the purposes of lubrication. - ✔✔
✔✔__________ are small imperfections left on the surface of a material after
machining. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the purpose of an additive? List examples of common additives. - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is not a basic bearing element? - ✔✔
✔✔________ bearings are a type of rolling-element bearing used when the shaft is
loaded in a radial direction with little axial loading. - ✔✔
✔✔Why must the shaft diameter where a bearing is seated be measured accurately? -
✔✔
✔✔Which is not the purpose of an additive? - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is a proper method for storing lubricants? - ✔✔
✔✔Industrial shafts transfer power, ________, and movement from one machine to
another, from human to machine, or from machine to its end use. - ✔✔
✔✔Explain the purpose and function of a key. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the difference between flexible couplings and rigid couplings? - ✔✔
✔✔How does alignment affect a gear couplings? - ✔✔
, ✔✔What is the benefit of checking for runout on the rim of a coupling? - ✔✔
✔✔A condition where the feet of a machine do not make perfect and even contact with
the baseplate or foundation is known as _______. - ✔✔
✔✔What is most important aspect of an initial shaft alignment? - ✔✔
✔✔When finished shimming, the technician should sketch a picture of the machinery
and list the shins inserted on each foot. - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is the best shim material for machinery? - ✔✔Stainless steel
✔✔Belt drives transfer power using ________ created between the belt and the pulleys.
- ✔✔Friction
✔✔Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of belt drives. - ✔✔
✔✔Gear transmit _______ between machines while changing rotation, speed, and
torque. - ✔✔
✔✔Name the four factors to consider when lubricating gear. - ✔✔
✔✔Depending on the application, excessive backlash may not interfere with the
operation of the drive. - ✔✔
✔✔Large amounts of material and products are moved from one area to another using
__________ conveyors. - ✔✔Bulk transportation
✔✔How is take-up applied to chain conveyors? - ✔✔
✔✔What are the benefits of regularly inspecting equipment? - ✔✔
✔✔Threaded fasteners are subjected to ________ and can loosen over time. -
✔✔Vibration
✔✔The _______ pulley adjusts the amount that the belt wraps around the drive pulley. -
✔✔Snub
✔✔________ conveyors are conveyor system that have unpowered rollers. - ✔✔Gravity
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is not an effective method to reduce friction and increase
machine efficiency? - ✔✔
✔✔Identify the two major functions of a bearing. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the two main types of bearings. - ✔✔
✔✔The load applied by the shaft determines the type of ____________ required. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the proper procedures for bearing storage. - ✔✔
✔✔List the most common methods used for bearing removal. - ✔✔
✔✔Describe the purposes of lubrication. - ✔✔
✔✔__________ are small imperfections left on the surface of a material after
machining. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the purpose of an additive? List examples of common additives. - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is not a basic bearing element? - ✔✔
✔✔________ bearings are a type of rolling-element bearing used when the shaft is
loaded in a radial direction with little axial loading. - ✔✔
✔✔Why must the shaft diameter where a bearing is seated be measured accurately? -
✔✔
✔✔Which is not the purpose of an additive? - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is a proper method for storing lubricants? - ✔✔
✔✔Industrial shafts transfer power, ________, and movement from one machine to
another, from human to machine, or from machine to its end use. - ✔✔
✔✔Explain the purpose and function of a key. - ✔✔
✔✔What is the difference between flexible couplings and rigid couplings? - ✔✔
✔✔How does alignment affect a gear couplings? - ✔✔
, ✔✔What is the benefit of checking for runout on the rim of a coupling? - ✔✔
✔✔A condition where the feet of a machine do not make perfect and even contact with
the baseplate or foundation is known as _______. - ✔✔
✔✔What is most important aspect of an initial shaft alignment? - ✔✔
✔✔When finished shimming, the technician should sketch a picture of the machinery
and list the shins inserted on each foot. - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following is the best shim material for machinery? - ✔✔Stainless steel
✔✔Belt drives transfer power using ________ created between the belt and the pulleys.
- ✔✔Friction
✔✔Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of belt drives. - ✔✔
✔✔Gear transmit _______ between machines while changing rotation, speed, and
torque. - ✔✔
✔✔Name the four factors to consider when lubricating gear. - ✔✔
✔✔Depending on the application, excessive backlash may not interfere with the
operation of the drive. - ✔✔
✔✔Large amounts of material and products are moved from one area to another using
__________ conveyors. - ✔✔Bulk transportation
✔✔How is take-up applied to chain conveyors? - ✔✔
✔✔What are the benefits of regularly inspecting equipment? - ✔✔
✔✔Threaded fasteners are subjected to ________ and can loosen over time. -
✔✔Vibration
✔✔The _______ pulley adjusts the amount that the belt wraps around the drive pulley. -
✔✔Snub
✔✔________ conveyors are conveyor system that have unpowered rollers. - ✔✔Gravity
