CLS Professional Standards & Competencies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

25 PDHs

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manual

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following best represents a proactive lubrication strategy?

Accepted Answer

Using oil analysis to change lubricant based on condition

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(CLS) Certified Lubrication Specialist Practice Test