Here are 15 simple oral quiz questions based on the maintenance activities of a pump

house:

1. What should you consult to determine the maintenance frequency for pump house
equipment?

2. Why is it important to schedule maintenance during downtimes?

3. What is recommended as the primary source for maintenance schedules?

4. Why is observation important when maintaining pump house equipment?

5. What are some signs to observe for indicating potential issues with the pump system?

6. Why is safety important before performing maintenance on pump house equipment?

7. What are some components you should inspect during mechanical inspection?

8. Why is it crucial to check for leaks in pump flanges during mechanical inspection?

9. What are the potential consequences of loose mounting parts in the pump system?

10. What is the purpose of lubricating motor and pump bearings, and how can over-
lubrication be detrimental?

11. What should you do before reinstalling the vent cap on a bearing after lubrication?

12. What aspects of the electrical system should be inspected during electrical/motor
inspection?

13. What problems can arise from dust and dirt build-up on motor vents and windings?

14. What is the role of a starter/contactor in the electrical system, and why is it important to
inspect them?

15. Why is it necessary to replace damaged seals, hoses, or O-rings promptly in pump
house equipment maintenance?
16. Give at least 3 maintenance activities of Pump House:

17. Give at least 5 Maintenance activities of Pump House:

18. What is the difference of Pump house and Mechanical dryer?

19. Why manufacturer’s manual serves as bible for maintenance schedules.

20. What are the similarities of Pump house and Mechanical dryer?

21. Give at least 3 pre-season maintenance activities of mechanical dryer?\

22. Give at least 3 post season maintenance activities of mechanical dryer?

23. What are the 3 maintenance activities of Mechanical dryer?

24. Give at least 2 maintenance activities of operating season maintenance?

25. Give at least 3 maintenance activities of operating season maintenance?

26. What are the three times recommended by dryer manufacturers for performing
maintenance on grain dryers?

27. What are some consequences of neglecting year-end maintenance on grain

dryers?

28. What are some benefits of performing year-end maintenance on grain dryers?

29. What is the purpose of preseason maintenance for grain dryers?

30. What are some tasks involved in preseason maintenance for grain dryers?

31. Why is it important to thoroughly clean the dryer during preseason maintenance?

32. What should you confirm during preseason maintenance regarding bearings?

33. What precautions should be taken when lubricating bearings during preseason
maintenance?
34. What is the most crucial maintenance task during post-season maintenance for
grain dryers?

35. Why is it important to remove all whole grain and fines from the dryer during
post-season maintenance?

36. What methods can be used for a thorough cleaning during post-season
maintenance?

37. What components should be inspected and cleaned during burner inspection in
post-season maintenance?

38. What regular maintenance tasks should be performed during the operating
season of a grain dryer?

39. Why is minimizing fines accumulation important during the operating season of a
grain dryer?

40. What are some key maintenance tasks for bearings, belts, and electrical
components during the operating season of a grain dryer?