Ramsay Test Maintenance 5

Question 1

What type of bearing is best suited to handle heavy axial (thrust) loads?

Accepted Answer

Thrust bearing

Answer

Thrust bearings are designed specifically to carry axial loads.

Question 2

Why should a maintenance technician de-energize and verify zero energy before opening an electrical panel?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electric shock or arc flash injury

Answer

Verifying zero energy protects the worker from shock and arc flash.

Question 3

A gearbox is overheating despite adequate oil level. What should be checked next?

Accepted Answer

Oil condition, overload, and cooling/ventilation

Answer

Overheating with good oil level points to degraded oil, overload, or poor cooling.

Question 4

What is the correct way to read the value of a resistor color band or interpret a schematic symbol for a capacitor?

Accepted Answer

By referencing a standard code or symbol legend

Answer

Component values are determined from standardized color codes and schematic symbols.

Question 5

When replacing a roller chain, why should you also inspect the sprockets?

Accepted Answer

Worn sprockets quickly damage a new chain

Answer

Worn sprocket teeth will rapidly wear out a newly installed chain.

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