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Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

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  1. How many professional development hours (PDHs) does STLE typically require for CLS recertification within a three-year cycle?

    Answer: 25 PDHs

    STLE requires 25 PDHs per three-year recertification cycle, covering lubrication-related education and activities.

  2. When writing a lubrication specification for a new piece of equipment, which document should be consulted first?

    Answer: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manual

    The OEM manual provides the manufacturer's specific lubricant type, viscosity, quantity, and interval requirements for that equipment.

  3. A Lubrication Management System (LMS) is best described as:

    Answer: A documented, systematic approach to planning, executing, and improving all lubrication activities

    An LMS encompasses the full cycle of lubrication program planning, task execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

  4. Which of the following best represents a proactive lubrication strategy?

    Answer: Using oil analysis to change lubricant based on condition

    Condition-based lubrication driven by oil analysis is proactive — it acts on actual data rather than arbitrary schedules or failures.

  5. When labeling lubrication storage containers and points of application, the primary goal is to:

    Answer: Prevent cross-contamination by ensuring the right lubricant is used in the right place

    Proper labeling prevents mixing incompatible lubricants, which is one of the most common causes of equipment damage in lubrication programs.

  6. In a facilities environment, who is typically the best person to approve changes to lubrication specifications?

    Answer: The qualified lubrication professional in consultation with engineering and OEM guidance

    Specification changes require technical competence and should involve the lubrication professional, engineering review, and OEM guidelines.

  7. A 'contamination control program' is a professional competency area for CLS because contamination:

    Answer: Is responsible for the majority of lubricant-related machinery failures

    Industry studies consistently show that particulate and moisture contamination cause the majority (often cited as 70–80%) of lubricant-related equipment failures.