Vibration Analysis Cat I Exam

The Vibration Analysis CAT I Online Examination evaluates the candidate’s understanding of fundamental vibration analysis concepts and basic condition-monitoring practices.

The examination focuses on practical knowledge required to select measurement points, collect reliable vibration data, apply basic analyzer settings and recognize common machinery fault patterns.

EXAMINATION TOPICS

• Maintenance and condition-monitoring strategies
• Fundamental vibration terminology
• Amplitude, frequency and phase
• Displacement, velocity and acceleration
• Peak, peak-to-peak and RMS measurements
• Sensor types and applications
• Sensor mounting methods
• Horizontal, vertical and axial measurements
• Measurement point selection
• Data quality and repeatability
• Machinery operating conditions
• Frequency range and Fmax
• Lines of resolution and averaging
• Time waveform fundamentals
• Spectrum interpretation
• Running speed and harmonics
• Basic phase concepts
• Unbalance
• Misalignment
• Mechanical looseness
• Soft foot and bent shaft indications
• Resonance fundamentals
• Rolling-element bearing faults
• Belt and pulley problems
• Alarm limits and vibration trending
• Basic diagnostic reporting

WHO CAN TAKE THE EXAMINATION?

• Participants who have completed Vibration Analysis CAT I training
• Maintenance and condition-monitoring technicians
• Mechanical and reliability professionals
• Candidates with equivalent introductory vibration knowledge

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Examination Method: Online
Examination Language: English
Examination Fee: USD 80
Passing Score: 70%
Certificate: Issued by LGP Institute, Türkiye, to successful candidates.

For examination details and registration, contact LGP Institute today.