COLLATERAL DUTY
INSPECTOR CDI PRACTICE
TEST
Question 1: What is the primary objective of the Naval Aviation Maintenance
Program (NAMP)?
Choices:
1) To minimize all maintenance documentation 2) To achieve established aviation material readiness and safety standards 3) To transfer all maintenance to depot-level activities 4) To eliminate the need for local maintenance procedures Correct Answer: To achieve established aviation material readiness and safety standards Explanation: The NAMP objective is to achieve the aviation material readiness and safety standards established by naval aviation leadership. It does this through standardized maintenance policy, quality, safety, and data-driven processes.Page 1
Question 2: Which statement best describes Quality Assurance (QA) under the
NAMP?
Choices:
1) A planned and systematic pattern of actions used to verify conformance to speci�cations and satisfactory performance 2) A program used only to inspect aircraft after �ight 3) A supply function for ordering replacement parts 4) A system used only to investigate mishaps Correct Answer: A planned and systematic pattern of actions used to verify conformance to speci�cations and satisfactory performance Explanation: Under the NAMP, QA is the planned and systematic pattern of actions used to verify that an item conforms to speci�cations and will perform satisfactorily.
Question 3: What is the central QA concept applied throughout naval aviation
maintenance?
Choices:
1) Repair defects only after they cause a failure 2) Prevent the occurrence of defects 3) Replace all components at �xed intervals 4) Require QA personnel to perform every maintenance task
Correct Answer: Prevent the occurrence of defects
Explanation: The QA concept emphasizes preventing defects rather than merely detecting them after maintenance is complete. QA is integrated into maintenance from start to �nish.Page 2
Question 4: When is a �nal inspection most appropriate?
Choices:
1) When satisfactory completion can be determined after the maintenance task by visual inspection 2) Only before any maintenance begins 3) Whenever torque must be witnessed during assembly 4) Only when a component is sent to supply Correct Answer: When satisfactory completion can be determined after the maintenance task by visual inspection Explanation: A �nal inspection is performed after completion of a maintenance task when proper accomplishment can be determined by visual inspection. Final inspection also includes appropriate zonal checks and documentation veri�cation.
Question 5: When is an in-process inspection required?
Choices:
1) When the completed task can always be fully veri�ed by an external visual check 2) When satisfactory accomplishment cannot be determined after the task is completed 3) Only when the aircraft is being transferred to another unit 4) Only when a work order has no parts installed Correct Answer: When satisfactory accomplishment cannot be determined after the task is completed Explanation: An in-process inspection is required when the quality of the work cannot be adequately determined after completion. The inspection must occur while the critical step is accessible or being performed.Page 3