Ramsay Test Mechanical Maintenance 2

Question 1

A V-belt is slipping on its pulleys even though it appears intact. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Belt tension is too low

Answer

Belt tension is too high

Answer

Pulleys are perfectly aligned

Answer

The motor is undersized

Question 2

Which tool is best for measuring the inside diameter of a bored hole to within 0.001 inch?

Accepted Answer

Inside micrometer

Answer

Tape measure

Answer

Combination square

Answer

Feeler gauge

Question 3

A bearing runs hot and noisy shortly after installation. The most common cause is:

Accepted Answer

Over-lubrication or misalignment

Answer

Too little load

Answer

The bearing being brand new

Answer

Low ambient temperature

Question 4

Two spur gears mesh together. If the driver gear has 20 teeth and the driven gear has 40 teeth, the driven gear turns:

Accepted Answer

Half as fast as the driver

Answer

Twice as fast as the driver

Answer

At the same speed

Answer

Four times as fast

Question 5

What is the purpose of a shim during machine alignment?

Accepted Answer

To make small height adjustments under a component

Answer

To lubricate the shaft

Answer

To seal against fluid leaks

Answer

To increase belt tension

Question 6

A threaded fastener keeps loosening from vibration. The best fix is to add a:

Accepted Answer

Lock washer or thread-locking compound

Answer

Larger flat washer only

Answer

Thinner bolt

Answer

Drop of water

Question 7

When using a torque wrench, you should tighten a bolt to:

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer's specified torque value

Answer

As tight as physically possible

Answer

Hand-tight only

Answer

Until the wrench breaks