Which of the following is not a typical element of a performance agreement between maintenance and operations?

• A.Machine availability targets
• B.Repair response time targets
• C.Call-out procedures and guidelines
• D.Agreed upon staffing levels

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What is one of the significant achievements of predictive maintenance programs?

• A.Increased awareness of and less uncertainty concerning machinery condition
• B.Minimizing use of components that are designed to wear out
• C.Permitting the ordering of long lead-time parts when the equipment breaks
• D.Providing delayed information about equipment condition after the equipment has failed

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Guidelines for developing a defensible performance appraisal process include the following, except

• A.Incorporating a rating instrument.
• B.Providing definitive performance standards to rater and rates.
• C.Using clearly defined individual dimensions of job performance.
• D.Developing job specializations for each employee.

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When acquiring mission-critical, major machinery, it is usually appropriate to use a detailed equipment specification to assure the best equipment is selected and purchased. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to developing an equipment specification for a piece of equipment?

• A.Review applicable company specifications, as well as supplier and other machinery specifications.
  Develop a custom specification that provides detailed construction, installation, performance, and other criteria as determined by mission requirements. Confirm that machinery offered by suppliers will meet the criteria in the custom specification
• B.Review applicable specifications from appropriate industry groups, Bee the American Petroleum Institute (API). National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) etc and select the specification that best meets the business goals.
• C.Arrange for potential equipment suppliers to provide their own Sales and Engineering representatives to visit the plant (facility) where the equipment is to be installed, as often as necessary, to prepare an equipment specification
• D.Send potential suppliers' copies of all of the applicable specifications your company has developed, with a cover letter explaining that equipment provided must meet applicable points within the specifications provided. Review supplier quotes and purchase the equipment from the supplier whose quote best meets business goals.

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What should be done first to address a gap between your manufacturing performance and World Class performance?

• A.Develop gap closure plans and begin to implement them
• B.Define the value of the gap to determine its worth to the company
• C.Review gap analysis to ensure it reflects your current performance accurately
• D.Assign additional resources to work on attaining World Class performance

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