Mechanical Engineering: Understanding Availability Basics

Question 1

In simple terms, what does 'availability' mean for a machine?

Accepted Answer

How ready the machine is to work when needed.

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How often the machine breaks down.

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How long the machine lasts.

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How fast the machine can do its job.

Question 2

Which of these would INCREASE the availability of a car?

Accepted Answer

Regular maintenance and repairs.

Answer

Never changing the oil.

Answer

Driving it as hard as possible.

Answer

Ignoring warning lights.

Question 3

If a machine is often broken, its availability is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

Low

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High

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Average

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Unpredictable

Question 4

Which is a key factor in calculating availability?

Accepted Answer

How long the machine is running.

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The color of the machine.

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The weight of the machine.

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How many people operate the machine.

Question 5

What can help predict when a machine might break down?

Accepted Answer

Predictive maintenance.

Answer

Regular cleaning.

Answer

Painting the machine.

Answer

Ignoring small problems.

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