Basic Science and Technology – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 10 – MEANING, TYPES AND IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 

MEANING OF MAINTENANCE 

Maintenance is the act of taking care of tools, machines, buildings, and equipment so that they remain in good working condition. Maintenance helps to prevent damage and makes things last longer.

 

TYPES OF MAINTENANCE

1. Preventive Maintenance – This is the type of maintenance done before a fault occurs.

Examples:

• Cleaning tools after use

• Oiling moving parts

• Tightening loose screws

 

2. Corrective Maintenance – This is the type of maintenance done after a fault has occurred.

Examples:

• Repairing broken tools

• Replacing damaged parts

• Fixing loose handles

 

IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 

Maintenance is important because:

1. It helps tools and machines last longer

2. It prevents accidents and injuries

3. It saves money by reducing repairs

4. It keeps tools working properly

5. It makes work easier and faster

Summary, Maintenance means taking good care of tools and equipment. There are two main types of maintenance: preventive and corrective. Maintenance is important for safety, durability, and efficiency.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MEANING, TYPES AND IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. What is maintenance?

A. The act of damaging tools

B. The act of taking care of tools and equipment

C. The act of selling tools

D. The act of buying tools

 

2. Maintenance helps tools and machines to _____.

A. Work badly

B. Get spoiled quickly

C. Last longer

D. Get lost

 

3. Which type of maintenance is done before a fault occurs?

A. Corrective maintenance

B. Preventive maintenance

C. Emergency maintenance

D. Breakdown maintenance

 

4. Cleaning tools after use is an example of ____ maintenance.

A. Corrective

B. Preventive

C. Breakdown

D. Emergency

 

5. Which type of maintenance is done after a tool is damaged?

A. Preventive maintenance

B. Regular maintenance

C. Corrective maintenance

D. Daily maintenance

 

6. Repairing a broken tool is an example of ____ maintenance.

A. Preventive

B. Corrective

C. Daily

D. Seasonal

 

7. One importance of maintenance is that it _____.

A. Causes accidents

B. Wastes money

C. Damages tools

D. Prevents accidents

 

8. Oiling moving parts of a machine is an example of ____ maintenance.

A. Corrective

B. Emergency

C. Preventive

D. Breakdown

 

9. Maintenance helps to save money by reducing _____.

A. Care

B. Work

C. Safety

D. Repairs

 

10. Which of the following is NOT an importance of maintenance?

A. Saves money

B. Tools last longer

C. Tools work properly

D. Increased accidents

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Maintenance is the process of keeping objects or equipment in good _____.

12. Regular maintenance helps to prevent _____ of machines or tools.

13. _____ maintenance is done before a problem occurs to prevent damage.

14. _____ maintenance is carried out after a machine or tool has broken down.

15. One importance of maintenance is to increase the _____ of tools and machines.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is maintenance?

17. Name two types of maintenance.

18. Why is preventive maintenance important?

19. Why is corrective maintenance carried out?

20. Mention one importance of maintenance.

 

ANSWER KEYS

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. B. 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. condition 12. breakdown 13. Preventive 14. Corrective 15. lifespan

16. Maintenance is the process of keeping tools, machines, or equipment in good condition.

17. Preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.

18. It prevents breakdowns and keeps equipment working efficiently.

19. It is done to repair equipment after it has broken down.

20. It increases the lifespan of tools and machines.