Preview Questions Maintenance Planner | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the first step in cost estimation for a planned maintenance activity in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Relying on the equipment manufacturer's suggested maintenance cost

Estimating the cost of labor, materials, and any potential downtime for the task

Assuming a fixed cost based on historical data without adjustments for current conditions

Estimating costs only for major repairs, ignoring minor costs

Question 2: How should a Maintenance Planner handle spare parts inventory in relation to preventive maintenance schedules?

Which action should you take?

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By purchasing parts only when a failure occurs to reduce inventory costs

By ignoring spare parts inventory and waiting until parts are requested

By ensuring that critical spare parts are readily available and aligned with scheduled maintenance tasks

By relying solely on external suppliers to provide spare parts when needed

Question 3: How does resource allocation help in managing unplanned maintenance events in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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By prioritizing unplanned maintenance over preventive maintenance tasks

By providing flexibility to quickly reallocate resources to address urgent breakdowns without disrupting planned maintenance

By focusing only on scheduled maintenance and ignoring unplanned events

By limiting the number of resources available for emergency repairs to avoid further delays

Question 4: What is the primary objective of developing a preventive maintenance (PM) schedule in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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To reduce the amount of spare parts inventory in the warehouse

To ensure that equipment operates efficiently and minimize unplanned downtime

To extend the life of all assets without considering operational needs

To focus solely on reactive maintenance to reduce costs

Question 5: How can a Maintenance Planner accurately estimate costs for outsourced maintenance services in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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By obtaining detailed quotes from multiple contractors, including labor rates, equipment, and materials costs

By accepting the first quote from a contractor to speed up the procurement process

By assuming the lowest possible cost without considering the quality or scope of work

By focusing solely on the equipment being serviced and ignoring the service provider's overheads

Question 6: In a chemical plant, what is the primary benefit of implementing a preventive maintenance schedule for critical equipment?

Which action should you take?

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Increasing the frequency of equipment usage to improve productivity

Reducing the number of spare parts required for maintenance

Reducing unexpected downtime and extending the lifespan of equipment

Increasing production output by continuously running equipment