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Plant Maintenance Certification
Online Candidate Handbook / 1999-2000

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Handbook Contents

closed.gif (903 bytes)Introduction      
closed.gif (903 bytes)Important Information
closed.gif (903 bytes)Program Structure
closed.gif (903 bytes)Plant Maintenance Tech. I
closed.gif (903 bytes)PM Mechanical Technologist II
closed.gif (903 bytes)PM Mechanical Technologist III
closed.gif (903 bytes)Electrical/Instrumentation II
closed.gif (903 bytes)Electrical/Instrumentation III
closed.gif (903 bytes)Plant Maintenance Tech.  IV
open.gif (936 bytes)Sample Test Questions
      Plant Maintenance I
      Mechanical Tech. II
      Mechanical Tech III
      Elect./Instr. II
      Elect./Instr. III
      Plant Maintenance IV
closed.gif (903 bytes)Selected References
closed.gif (903 bytes)Preparing for Your Test
closed.gif (903 bytes)Frequently Asked Questions

 

Mechanical Technologist Grade 2
Sample Test Questions

For each question, choose the single most correct answer.

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Question #1
A nylon faced hammer may be used in equipment assembly to:

a) prevent electrical shock.
b) reduce hammer replacement costs.
c) reduce rebound or bounce like a regular hammer.
d) prevent damage to surfaces that are struck.

Question #2
Which of the following most affects valve life?

a) Preventative maintenance
b) Valve spring strength
c) Size of drive motor
d) Drive motor horsepower

 
Question #3
The discharge rate of a piston-type pump:

a) is constant as the main drive RPM changes.
b) is constant at a constant speed.
c) varies inversely with head.
d) varies with the total dynamic head.

 

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