CSA Facility Operations & Maintenance 2

Question 1

Which maintenance strategy involves replacing components at fixed time intervals regardless of their condition?

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance

Answer

Preventive maintenance schedules component replacement at fixed intervals to prevent failures before they occur.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Building Management System (BMS) in a facility?

Accepted Answer

Monitor and control mechanical and electrical systems

Answer

A BMS centralizes monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, fire safety, and other building systems.

Question 3

A technician notices vibration in a pump during operation. Which diagnostic tool is best suited to analyze this issue?

Accepted Answer

Vibration analyzer

Answer

A vibration analyzer measures frequency and amplitude of vibrations to diagnose mechanical issues in rotating equipment.

Question 4

What does 'Mean Time Between Failures' (MTBF) measure in facility equipment management?

Accepted Answer

Average operational time between successive failures

Answer

MTBF is the average time a system operates between failures, used to estimate equipment reliability.

Question 5

In a data center environment, what is the recommended temperature range per ASHRAE guidelines for equipment intake air?

Accepted Answer

64.4–80.6°F (18–27°C)

Answer

ASHRAE A1-class equipment intake air should be maintained between 64.4°F and 80.6°F (18–27°C).

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