1 CWEA Certification Exam
Mechanical Technologist Grade 1 - CWEA
Certification Exam
Safety Practices - OSHA standards,
lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space
entry, PPE
Tools & Equipment - Hand/power tools,
precision measuring tools, proper use and
maintenance
Pumps & Pumping Systems - Centrifugal
and positive displacement pumps, seals,
bearings, alignment
Valves & Piping Systems - Valve types (gate,
globe, check, butterfly), pipe materials,
fittings
Motors & Drives - Electric motor basics,
,couplings, belt drives, gearboxes
Hydraulics & Pneumatics - Basic principles,
system components, troubleshooting
leaks/pressure issues
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance -
Lubrication, vibration basics, inspection
routines
Mechanical Drawings & Schematics -
Blueprint reading, symbols, flow diagrams
Bearings & Power Transmission - Installation,
lubrication, alignment, chain/sprocket
systems
Basic Welding & Fabrication Concepts -
Safety, common processes, inspection
basics
Troubleshooting Fundamentals - Systematic
diagnostics, root cause identification
Documentation & Recordkeeping - Work
, orders, maintenance logs, regulatory
compliance
What does CMMS stand for? Computerized Maintenance Management
System
What is an oxygen-acetylene
torch? A welding torch that uses fuel gas and
oxygen to weld or cut metals
What does OMM stand for? Operations and Maintenance Manual
What does SOP stand for? Standard Operating Procedure
What does SCADA stand for? Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
, What does SDS stand for? Safety Data Sheet
What does LOTO stand for? Lock Out Tag Out
What does PPE stand for? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What are some examples of Safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, ear
PPE? protection, chemical aprons, respirator, face
shield, hazmat suit
What does HVAC stand for? Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
What is the definition of an A machine designed to convert energy into
engine? useful mechanical motion