SACA Mech Drives 301 Exam Practice
Questions and Answers
What technique should be used when lifting heavy power transmission
components? - Answer✔️✔️-Keep back straight, bending knees, while lifting
with legs
Which of the following is the coupling that would be used to combine two
short shafts to replace a long straight shaft? - Answer✔️✔️-A rigid coupling
Before removing a machine guard to fix a machine, what step should a
maintenance technician perform? - Answer✔️✔️-Lockout/Tagout the
machine
Which of the following is not one of the steps required to install an HTD
belt? - Answer✔️✔️-Make sure sprocket centers are at the same distance
above the mounting plate
Which of these conditions does NOT indicate that a V-belt drive sheave
needs to be replaced? - Answer✔️✔️-Top surface of the belt is worn
Which of the following is the primary function of a lubricant? -
Answer✔️✔️-To improve mechanical efficiency
Thermal expansion causes the __________ of a rotating component to
change, which affects alignment with other shafts. - Answer✔️✔️-shaft
height
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In what way are grid couplings different than chain coupling? -
Answer✔️✔️-Grid couplings allow for more misalignment because they are
torsionally more flexible
Which type of shaft misalignment is corrected first when performing a
shaft alignment procedure? - Answer✔️✔️-Vertical angular
What component transmits power from a shaft to a timing belt? -
Answer✔️✔️-pulley
Which of the following is an installation procedure that will shorten the life
of a timing belt? - Answer✔️✔️-Force the belt onto the pulleys
What method is used to find the nominal length of a conventional, or
classic v belt? - Answer✔️✔️-Measure the inside length of the belt
A v belt match code is used to: - Answer✔️✔️-Identify belts to be used in a
multi belt system
Which of the following is indicated if high temperature is detected in a
pillow block bearing on a v belt drive? - Answer✔️✔️-belt is too tight
When lubricating an unsealed pillow block bearing, the user attaches the
coupler into the grease fitting and slowly pumps the handle of the grease
gun __________. - Answer✔️✔️-until old grease begins to flow out of the
bearing
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