Preview Questions Mechanical Technician | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When performing preventive maintenance on a steam turbine, which component should be regularly inspected for signs of wear and failure?

Which action should you take?

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Bearings and seals

Rotor and blades

Shaft couplings

Gearbox components

Question 2: Which document is essential for maintaining compliance when installing an electric-driven pump in a hazardous area?

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Equipment specifications, compliance with NEC (National Electrical Code)

Calibration report and operational testing records

Operating temperature range and safety certifications

Risk assessment and hazard mitigation strategies

Question 3: What is the most important consideration when setting up a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system for a new power plant?

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Ensuring that all sensors are calibrated for the specific operational range

Verifying all control room workstations are set to the same time zone

Ensuring that the main data logger is functional and secure

Confirming that the backup power systems are correctly connected

Question 4: During the inspection of a heat exchanger, what key factor should be analyzed to prevent recurring failures?

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Temperature differential and pressure drops

Vibration frequency

Fluid viscosity

Heat exchange rate

Question 5: How should pipe flanges be aligned during setup to prevent future leaks?

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Using visual inspection

By applying uniform torque to bolts

Using a flange alignment tool

Using a straightedge

Question 6: How is a bent shaft typically identified during an inspection?

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Laser alignment test

Dial indicator runout test

Visual inspection

Thermal imaging