Unit 8: TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice:
It means that the equipment is running, but it is not running at its maximum designed speed.
A. Speed Losses
B. Idling and Minor Stoppages
C. Set-up and Adjustments
D. Defect Loss
This occurs when products do not meet quality specifications, even if they can be reworked to
correct the problem.
A. Startup Losses
B. Defect Losses
C. Scrap and Rework Loss
D. Speed Losses
Choose the correct statement on the given choices below:
A. Ideal Cycle Time is always longer than the actual production time.
B. Ideal Cycle Time is the average time it takes to manufacture one piece.
C. Ideal Cycle Time is the theoretical fastest possible time to manufacture one piece.
D. Ideal Cycle Time varies depending on the machine operator's skill level.
It brings downstream operations to a standstill when a critical machine is inoperable.
A. Increased Labor Efficiencies
B. Value Proposition
C. Reduced Repair Costs
D. Reduced Downtime Costs
Industry Applications where management was able to detect the tampered settings, view the
production conditions and understand what was happening without human intervention.
A. Automotive Manufacturing
B. Medical Device Manufacturing
C. Automotive System Manufacturing
D. Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Benefits of OEE where the maintenance department can order the necessary part in advance
and get better rates. It can allocate personnel from an existing pool of resources instead of
hiring someone on an emergency basis.
A. Reduced Downtime Costs
B. Reduced Proposition Costs
C. Reduced Quality Costs
D. Reduced Repair Costs
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?
A. Improve equipment effectiveness
B. Shift all maintenance responsibilities to external contractors
C. Train all staff in relevant maintenance skills
D. Achieve early equipment management through maintenance prevention
What is the key focus of the Quality Maintenance (QM) pillar of TPM?
A. Reducing administrative paperwork
B. Achieving defect-free manufacturing and customer satisfaction
C. Minimizing energy usage
D. Improving employee training techniques
Which of the following TPM pillars emphasizes small, continuous improvements made by all
employees?
A. Autonomous Maintenance
B. Planned Maintenance
C. Kaizen
D. Office TPM
Which of the following best describes a potential drawback of preventive maintenance?
A. Equipment requires condition-based monitoring
B. It allows too much downtime
C. Maintenance may occur too frequently if not optimized
D. It eliminates the need for maintenance staff
Office TPM primarily focuses on which of the following?
A. Repairing shop floor equipment
B. Enhancing production quality
C. Reducing losses in administrative functions
D. Eliminating all manual labor
True or False Questions:
Preventive maintenance is more complex to coordinate than predictive maintenance because it
involves continuous monitoring and data analysis.
False
The Kaizen pillar of TPM is based on the idea that frequent small improvements are more
effective than occasional large innovations.
True
Autonomous maintenance in TPM requires that only maintenance staff be responsible for basic
equipment care.
False
One of the TPM goals is to train all employees so they can contribute to maintenance and
operational excellence.
True
5S is a housekeeping tool used in TPM to create a clean and organized work environment that
helps reveal problems.
True
Many manufacturing lines are only 50% productive, meaning there are tremendous
opportunities for improvement that identifies the percentage of planned production time that is
truly productive.
False
An OEE score of 100% is considered world class for discrete manufacturers. For many
companies, it is a suitable long-term goal.
False
Reduced Proposition Costs is one of the Benefits of OEE.
False
By tracking context-rich quality data using Rate of Quality, production managers can identify root
causes and eliminate further costs associated with rework and scrap.
False