UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

MAJOR TEST NO:1

MEN3701

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

School of Engineering

College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Examiner: Dr F Masubelele Internal Moderator: Dr M Pita

External Moderator: Dr Phuluwa

Weight of Assessment:35% Marks:40

Time Allocated:1h 30 min

This test question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa.

THIS IS A CLOSED BOOK TEST

Instructions:

1. This test consists of 4 pages and 3 questions.

2. Answer the question as required. Unless if the question requires multiple answers, if you
provide multiple answers, you will be incorrectly marked.
3. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single .pdf file (answer scripts must not
be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files).
4. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
5. Clear systematic and neat exposition of the questions is important.
6. Limit your answer in accordance to the marks allocated for the question.
7. Where the question requires that you discuss a topic, limit your discussion to six brief,
factual sentences.
8. No late submission or emailed script will be accepted.
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This test must be typed. Handwritten scripts will not be marked. Please ensure that you
read the instructions on the exam site before attempting this test.

Question 1
1.1 Using an example, explain the difference between the role that maintenance and
maintenance management plays in the maintenance function. (2)
1.2 Figure 1 indicates the organogram for Company XYZ. Explain the type of organisation
this represents and justify your answer.

Plant Engineer

Figure 1
(3)

1.3 Provide 5 (five) reasons why Company XYZ would find such a structure in Figure 1 to
work for them. (5)
1.4 Explain how the maintenance policy can assist your maintenance strategy. (2)

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Question 2

2.1 Mention three problems you can run into if you do not have the correct inventory or
spare parts planned. (3)

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2.2 Table 2 indicates the cost per unit and the annual usage of different inventory items in
the stores. Indicate how these items would be categorised. (10)

Part Number Annual Usage Unit Cost (ZAR)

1 1100 2
2 600 40
3 100 4
4 1300 1
5 100 60
6 10 25
7 100 2
8 1500 2
9 200 2
I
10 500 l
Table 2

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Question 3

3.1 Explain two tools used during the RCM process and explain what the purpose of each
in the analysis. (2)

3.2 How would you assess if the maintenance strategy that has been implemented is
effective? (3)

3.3 Using an example, indicate two preventive maintenance tasks you would perform on
an asset of your choice. Please note: examples taken from the textbook/slides will not
be considered (2)

3.4 Explain what would direct you to perform preventive maintenance on a particular asset?
(2)

3.5 How can failure data be obtained when doing an RCM analysis? (2)

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3.6 Illustrate by means of an example of an asset of your choice, the different ways in which
this asset can fail. Please note: examples taken from the textbook/slides will not be
considered (6)

3.7 Consider an asset of your choice, illustrate two tasks that would be performed on that
asset in the event of not finding a suitable proactive task. Please note: examples taken
from the textbook/slides will not be considered (2)

3.8 Consider an asset of your choice, illustrate a condition monitoring task that you would
perform on that asset. Please note: examples taken from the textbook/slides will not be
considered (1)

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TOTAL MARKS: [45]

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