CLS Professional Standards & Competencies 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) certification?

Accepted Answer

STLE

Answer

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) administers the CLS certification program.

Question 2

When a lubrication specialist discovers that a recommended lubricant is unavailable, what is the most professional first step?

Accepted Answer

Consult the OEM manual and identify an approved equivalent

Answer

Consulting the OEM manual for approved equivalents ensures compatibility and maintains warranty while keeping operations running safely.

Question 3

Root cause analysis (RCA) in lubrication failures is primarily valuable because it:

Accepted Answer

Identifies the underlying cause to prevent recurrence

Answer

RCA identifies the fundamental cause of a failure so corrective actions prevent the same failure from happening again.

Question 4

A lubrication professional who discovers a safety hazard while performing their duties should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the hazard through proper channels

Answer

Promptly reporting safety hazards through established channels is an ethical obligation that protects personnel and equipment.

Question 5

Which record is most critical for tracking the history of a lubrication program for a single machine?

Accepted Answer

Equipment lubrication history card or equivalent log

Answer

A lubrication history card documents oil changes, additions, and analysis results, providing a complete timeline for that machine.

(CLS) Certified Lubrication Specialist Practice Test