CMRP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CMRP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How does reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) improve asset performance? → By optimizing maintenance based on risk and function
2. What does the term 'near miss' mean in the context of safety management? → An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
3. Which EPA regulation governs the management, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste generated during maintenance activities? → Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
4. Sample question 7 for Manufacturing Process Reliability & Improvement → Correct option B
5. Sample question 2 for Work Management & Maintenance Strategy → Correct option B
6. An ISO cleanliness code reported as 16/14/11 for a hydraulic fluid describes: → Particle count ranges per milliliter at 4, 6, and 14 micron size thresholds
7. Which practice is most effective for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from maintenance painting and coating operations? → Switching to low-VOC or waterborne coatings and using high-efficiency spray equipment
8. Before mixing lubricants from two different manufacturers or product lines, the best practice is to: → Verify compatibility through testing or manufacturer guidance
9. What is the purpose of a maintenance business case? → To justify funding through cost-benefit analysis
10. Sample question 1 for Work Management & Maintenance Strategy → Correct option B
11. Which key performance indicator (KPI) directly measures how often a requested spare part is available in the storeroom when maintenance needs it? → Storeroom service level (or fill rate)
12. What role does budgeting play in maintenance management? → It ensures financial support for planned maintenance
13. In an Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model, which two costs are balanced to determine the optimal order quantity? → Ordering cost and inventory holding (carrying) cost
14. Which spare parts classification approach groups parts based on their criticality to production uptime and consequences of stockout? → ABC/XYZ or criticality-based classification
15. Which of the following supports improving equipment performance? → Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
16. Sample question 3 for Work Management & Maintenance Strategy → Correct option B
17. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections does a standardized Safety Data Sheet contain? → 16
18. Which OSHA standard specifically addresses lockout/tagout procedures to control hazardous energy during equipment maintenance? → 29 CFR 1910.147
19. When conducting arc flash hazard analysis, which standard provides the methodology for calculating incident energy levels? → NFPA 70E
20. Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, what threshold quantity of a highly hazardous chemical triggers compliance requirements? → The threshold varies by chemical as listed in 29 CFR 1910.119 Appendix A
21. What is the maximum allowable noise exposure for an 8-hour workday without hearing protection under OSHA standards? → 90 dBA
22. In ferrographic or spectrometric oil analysis, elevated iron (Fe) levels are the primary indicator of: → Wear of steel components such as bearing races, gears, or shafts
23. The four-ball wear test (ASTM D4172) is used to evaluate which lubricant property? → Anti-wear performance under sliding contact by measuring the wear scar diameter
24. Sample question 5 for Work Management & Maintenance Strategy → Correct option B
25. The recommended indoor storage practice for lubricant drums to maximize shelf life and prevent contamination is: → Store drums horizontally with bungs positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock in a cool, dry area
26. Sample question 1 for Manufacturing Process Reliability & Improvement → Correct option B
27. Sample question 7 for Work Management & Maintenance Strategy → Correct option B
28. What is the benefit of using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)? → It identifies and ranks potential equipment failure risks
29. Sample question 9 for Manufacturing Process Reliability & Improvement → Correct option B
30. Elevated water content detected in an in-service lubricant most commonly indicates: → Seal failure, cooling system leak, or atmospheric condensation ingress