Mechanical Technologist Grade 1
CWEA Certification Exam Study
Guide Questions and Correct
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What is an oxygen-acetylene torch?
~: A welding torch that uses fuel gas and oxygen to weld or cut metals
What does CMMS stand for?
~: Computerized Maintenance Management System
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
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What does LOTO stand for?
~: Lock Out Tag Out
What does PPE stand for?
~: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What are some examples of PPE?
~: Safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, ear protection, chemical aprons, respirator, face shield,
hazmat suit
What does HVAC stand for?
~: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
What is the definition of an engine?
~: A machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion
In terms of lubrication, what is required for a sealed ball bearing?
~: It does not need to be lubricated under normal use
What is the purpose of a breakaway switch?
~: To apply the breaks on a trailer in the event of a trailer release from a vehicle
What type of saw is used to cut metallic materials?
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~: Hacksaw
What type of saw is used to cut intricate external shapes and interior cut-outs in
woodworking and carpentry?
~: A coping saw
What type of saw is used to cut wood perpendicular to (across) the wood grain?
~: A Crosscut saw
What type of saw is used to cut wood in the direction of the grain?
~: A rip saw
A scale on a blueprint indicates 1" = 2". What does this scale mean?
~: Each line on the blueprint is shown as half of its actual size
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a type of ....
~: tool
What problems may occur when a person works in a very hot area for a prolonged period of
time?
~: Heat stroke, Cramps, Exhaustion
What is the purpose of a confined space safety permit?
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~: It ensures the use of safety precautions and use of standard safety procedures when working
in a confined space
Why must preventative maintenance tasks be documented?
~: Records are needed to show the type and frequency of maintenance of operating units and to
evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance programs
True or False : When accepting a work order, the need for speedy completion is an integral
aspect of your performance as a Maintainenance Technologist
~: FALSE : It does not matter how long it takes to complete a work order, the most important and
integral aspect of your performance when completing a work order is doing it safely and
compleately
There is an 18" wide red stripe painted on the ground around a tank. The tank is 25' high and
150' in diameter. What is the perimeter on the outer edge of the stripe?
~: 475.71 ft
18" = 1.5'
Perimeter = Diameter * pi = (150' + 1.5') * 3.14 = 475.71
A 12" diameter pipe, 48' long, weighs 35lbs per linear ft. What is the weight of the total load?
~: 1680 lbs/ft
48' * 35lbs = 1680
What is the definition of Arc Welding?