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Sample Questions

The following five questions were taken from the CIMM^® examination question item bank and serve as examples of the question type and question content found on the CIMM^® examination.

1.  On a centrifugal pump the impeller usually rotates at:

A. 1800 rpm
B. 2800 rpm
C. 3600 rpm
D. 4400 rpm

2.  The first step in ensuring an accurate alignment before performing an ANSI pump coupling alignment is to check for:

A. Soft-foot conditions.
B. Operating conditions.
C. Mechanical conditions.
D. Process conditions.

3.  Troubleshooting can be described as a ____________ process.

A. Random
B. Erratic
C. Hectic
D. Systematic

4.  When aligning an equipment coupling using a bracket for reverse dial indication method, the bar sag must be:

A. Algebraically added to the bottom vertical reading.
B. Algebraically subtracted from the bottom vertical reading.
C. Subtracted from the vertical reading.
D. Added to the vertical reading.

5.  What is the FIRST step taken when preparing to shut down and lock out equipment for servicing or maintenance?

A. Notify affected employees of need to lock out
B. Verify de-energization of hazardous energies
C. Apply the lock(s) and tag(s) to energy sources
D. Remove all external energy sources

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