Maintenance Management Flashcards
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Which maintenance metric measures the average time between vehicle failures or breakdowns?
Answer: Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
MTBF measures the average operating time between failures, indicating vehicle reliability.
A fleet manager notices that brake pads are being replaced more frequently on vehicles driven by certain drivers. What is the BEST corrective action?
Answer: Implement driver behavior training and telematics monitoring
Driver behavior such as aggressive braking is a leading cause of premature brake wear, so training and monitoring addresses the root cause.
What is the primary purpose of a fleet maintenance information system (FMIS)?
Answer: To track vehicle maintenance history, costs, and work orders
An FMIS centralizes maintenance records, work orders, and costs to support data-driven fleet management decisions.
When evaluating an outsourced maintenance contract, which factor is MOST critical to include in the service level agreement (SLA)?
Answer: Vehicle downtime guarantees and turnaround times
Downtime guarantees and turnaround time commitments directly protect fleet operational availability.
Which oil analysis parameter is MOST useful for detecting early signs of engine coolant contamination?
Answer: Sodium and potassium levels
Elevated sodium and potassium in oil analysis are telltale indicators of coolant ingestion into the engine oil.
A fleet manager is calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a vehicle. Which of the following costs is typically EXCLUDED from TCO calculations?
Answer: Driver salary and benefits
Driver labor costs are generally treated as an operational HR cost rather than a vehicle-specific TCO component.
What does a high ratio of corrective maintenance to preventive maintenance hours indicate about a fleet's maintenance program?
Answer: The PM program may be inadequate or not properly followed
A high corrective-to-preventive ratio suggests breakdowns are outpacing proactive maintenance, signaling a program deficiency.