CWEA MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the proper definition of an engine? - ANSWER it is a machine designed to convert energy into
useful mechanical motion
What is required for a sealed ball bearing? - ANSWER It does not need to be lubricated under normal use
What is the purpose of a breakaway switch? - ANSWER To apply the brakes on a trailer in the event of a
trailer release from a vehicle
Which type of saw is used to cut metallic materials? - ANSWER Hacksaw
A scale on a blueprint indicates 1"=2". What does this scale mean? - ANSWER Each line on the print is
shown as half of its actual size
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a/an: - ANSWER Tool
Which problem will not occur when a person works in a very hot area for a prolonged period? Heat
stroke, cramps, exhaustion, or hypothermia? - ANSWER Hypothermia
What is the purpose of a confined space safety permit? - ANSWER It ensures the use of safety
precautions and safe procedures
You and a coworker are doing a preventative maintenance task and you realize that they are not taking
notes for record keeping. Why should they be keeping notes? - ANSWER Records are needed to show the
type and frequency of maintenance of operating units and to evaluate the effectiveness of the
maintenance programs
Which is the least acceptable when accepting a work order? - ANSWER The need for a speedy
completion
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the proper definition of an engine? - ANSWER it is a machine designed to convert energy into
useful mechanical motion
What is required for a sealed ball bearing? - ANSWER It does not need to be lubricated under normal use
What is the purpose of a breakaway switch? - ANSWER To apply the brakes on a trailer in the event of a
trailer release from a vehicle
Which type of saw is used to cut metallic materials? - ANSWER Hacksaw
A scale on a blueprint indicates 1"=2". What does this scale mean? - ANSWER Each line on the print is
shown as half of its actual size
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a/an: - ANSWER Tool
Which problem will not occur when a person works in a very hot area for a prolonged period? Heat
stroke, cramps, exhaustion, or hypothermia? - ANSWER Hypothermia
What is the purpose of a confined space safety permit? - ANSWER It ensures the use of safety
precautions and safe procedures
You and a coworker are doing a preventative maintenance task and you realize that they are not taking
notes for record keeping. Why should they be keeping notes? - ANSWER Records are needed to show the
type and frequency of maintenance of operating units and to evaluate the effectiveness of the
maintenance programs
Which is the least acceptable when accepting a work order? - ANSWER The need for a speedy
completion
