MSSC Maintenance Awareness Q&A
2024/2025 Practice Certification Exam
A(n) __________ customer is a person or organization that receives services or products in
exchange for compensation
External
What is the primary purpose of maintenance awareness in manufacturing?
To ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Which of the following is a key benefit of regular maintenance?
Improved equipment lifespan and performance.
What type of maintenance is performed to prevent equipment failure?
Preventive maintenance.
What does the acronym “MSSC” stand for?
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council.
Which of the following best describes predictive maintenance?
Using data analysis to predict when equipment will fail.
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, What is a common tool used for maintenance scheduling?
Maintenance management software.
What is the role of a maintenance technician?
To ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
What does the term “total productive maintenance” (TPM) refer to?
A holistic approach to maintenance that involves all employees.
Which of the following is a sign that equipment may need maintenance?
Unusual noises or vibrations during operation.
What is one of the main goals of maintenance awareness training?
To enhance employees' understanding of maintenance best practices.
Which maintenance approach focuses on fixing equipment after it fails?
Reactive maintenance.
What is the importance of documenting maintenance activities?
It helps track performance and plan future maintenance.
What does the term “root cause analysis” refer to in maintenance?
Identifying the underlying reason for equipment failure.
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2024/2025 Practice Certification Exam
A(n) __________ customer is a person or organization that receives services or products in
exchange for compensation
External
What is the primary purpose of maintenance awareness in manufacturing?
To ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Which of the following is a key benefit of regular maintenance?
Improved equipment lifespan and performance.
What type of maintenance is performed to prevent equipment failure?
Preventive maintenance.
What does the acronym “MSSC” stand for?
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council.
Which of the following best describes predictive maintenance?
Using data analysis to predict when equipment will fail.
1
, What is a common tool used for maintenance scheduling?
Maintenance management software.
What is the role of a maintenance technician?
To ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
What does the term “total productive maintenance” (TPM) refer to?
A holistic approach to maintenance that involves all employees.
Which of the following is a sign that equipment may need maintenance?
Unusual noises or vibrations during operation.
What is one of the main goals of maintenance awareness training?
To enhance employees' understanding of maintenance best practices.
Which maintenance approach focuses on fixing equipment after it fails?
Reactive maintenance.
What is the importance of documenting maintenance activities?
It helps track performance and plan future maintenance.
What does the term “root cause analysis” refer to in maintenance?
Identifying the underlying reason for equipment failure.
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