Deck 7: Goals Are a Motivational Technique

Question 1

Why study criticality?

A) To tell you where to concentrate scarce resources
B) So, you know what you can ignore
C) Looks good on a chart in meetings
D) You heard it was a good idea from ISO 31000

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The RCM process requires identification of all:

A) Functions and failure modes
B) Processes and procedures
C) Engineering tests
D) Incoming sensor Data Streams, weather and conditions all transmitted to Big data in the cloud

Answer 2

A

Question 3

RCM was developed to improve safety and reliability on what kinds of assets initially

A) Airplanes and jets
B) Submarines
C) Spacecraft such as the space shuttle
D) Nuclear ships and subs

Answer 3

A

Question 4

PMO is an excellent way to optimize your task lists by doing what?

A) Removing duplicates, removing tasks with no failure modes, grouping tasks appropriately
B) Removes tasks that don't satisfy ASME requirements
C) Taking out tasks that are outmoded
D) Taking a hard look at how the PM is done to optimize the activity.

Question 5

Hidden failures are a problem because

A) You will not see them in normal operation and they are generally safety devices.
B) These are Failures that sneak up on you or are hidden
C) This denotes a part that breaks down but is hidden by other parts
D) These are breakdowns that do not impact the function of the asset

Question 6

When we speak about mandatory PM we mean:

A) PM required by law or contract
B) PM the boss says is important
C) The PM that you should try hard to do
D) The PM that is really stupid and management wants you to do the paperwork (but not the PM if you can help it)

Question 7

Good PM inspectors are

A) Usually thorough, detailed orientated and care about doing the task right.
B) Are geniuses at improvisation
C) Are usually the informal shop leaders
D) Like to take time off to skydive, motor cross and other fun things

Question 8

A critical role of supervision is to ensure PMs are done as designed. What is one strategy to accomplish this?

A) Spend time with PM people on their rounds seeing if they have any ideas to make the PM easier, more effective or shorter.
B) Yell at the PM people, operators or anyone who hinders the action.
C) Trick them by hiding intentional mistakes on their routes and see if they catch them.
D) Wait for a breakdown to read the riot act

Question 9

Short repairs are:

A) Repairs of short duration done by the PM person
B) Temporary repairs are done by the PM person
C) Any repair was done by anyone taking less than 60 minutes
D) Part of any operator care program

Question 10

If you can't get access to the machine for PM your choices are

A) All
B) Go back to production planning and discuss requirements six months to a year in advance
C) Separate task lists into non-interruptive and interruptive to reduce time requirements
D) Reengineer machine to allow more PM activity without being interrupted