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Thank you for taking our Maintenance Technician Quiz. If you are able to tackle it you will have no problems passing your finals exams that are around the corner. You will have no more than 20 minutes to complete the quiz. All the best and give it your best as you tackle it.
- 1.When placing an order for a passage door, which of the below must be considered?
- A.
Height, width and thickness
- B.
Type of door
- C.
Left or right hand
- D.
All of the above
- 2.Three of the four types of fires listed below commonly occur in apartments. Select the one that does not apply:
- A.
Grease
- B.
Spontaneous Combustion
- C.
Electrical
- D.
Gas
- 3.Apartment communities prefer one type of fire extinguisher. Which of the below is it?
- A.
Pressurized water
- B.
CO2
- C.
ABC
- D.
Halon
- 4.Preventative maintenance for a water heater requires it to be drained an refilled how often?
- A.
When it fails
- B.
Annually
- C.
Every 5 years
- D.
Never
- 5.How often should a smoke detector be checked to see if it is working properly?
- A.
When a service request is received
- B.
Upon move-out of a resident
- C.
Annually
- D.
All of the abve
- 6.If you are called after hours for an emergency, your response should always include:
- A.
Document call and respond in the morning
- B.
Document call and respond in a timely manner
- C.
Phone 911 and then call the property manager
- D.
Call Human Resources and leave a message
- 7.The ground wire is which color?
- A.
White
- B.
Blue
- C.
Black
- D.
Green
- 8.A safety ground circuit interrupter is used to protect:
- A.
Receptacles close to water fixtures
- B.
Swimming pool lights
- C.
Outdoor receptacles
- D.
All of the above
- 9.Which area(s) are not permitted to have Romex wire used?
- A.
Residential dwellings (inside walls)
- B.
Surface mounted applications
- C.
Residential dwellings (attics)
- D.
All of the above
- 10.
- A.
Warning sign
- B.
Plastic cover
- C.
30 amp circuit breaker
- D.
Ground fault circuit interrupter
- 11.What would you use to measure elctrical amperage?
- A.
Ohmmeter
- B.
Amp probe
- C.
Megger meter
- D.
Wiggy
- 12.Choose the primary colors used in single-phase 120/240 volt wiring.
- A.
Brown, orange, yellow, gray, green
- B.
Brown, red, black, green
- C.
Black, red, white, green
- D.
Black, red, white, blue
- 13.Before working on an electrical subpanel, you should always:
- A.
Wear safety glasses
- B.
Turn off power
- C.
Install a circuit "lock out" tag
- D.
All of the above
- 14.The maximum over current circuit interrupter breaker for 14-gage wire is which of the following?
- A.
15 amps
- B.
20 amps
- C.
30 amps
- D.
50 amps
- 15.You would not utilize a ground wire to:
- A.
Carry voltage load
- B.
Bond G.F.C.I. plugs
- C.
Bond metal boxes
- D.
Bond pool lights
- 16.A circuit breaker trips off occasionally for no apparent reason. You should:
- A.
Install a smaller circuit breaker
- B.
Keep resetting the breaker
- C.
Investigate the cause
- D.
Install a larger circuit beaker
- 17.Choose the smallest wire:
- A.
#2 gauge
- B.
#6 gauge
- C.
#12 gauge
- D.
#14 gauge
- 18.Usually, the white wire is used for:
- A.
Ground wire
- B.
Common wire
- C.
Hot wire
- D.
Tie wire
- 19.
- A.
15 amps
- B.
16 amps
- C.
18 amps
- D.
20 amps
- 20.
- A.
Common wires
- B.
Black wires
- C.
Sky wires
- D.
Path of least resistance
- 21.When testing wires, you should protect against electrical shock by:
- A.
Using a volt tester
- B.
Keep your knees off the ground
- C.
Wearing your insulated boots
- D.
All of the above
- 22.In order to meet the requirements for residential use, what is the required temperature for hot water?
- A.
110 degrees
- B.
115 degrees
- C.
120 degrees
- D.
125 degrees
- 23.The hot water is on which side of the faucet?
- A.
Left
- B.
Right
- C.
Center
- D.
None of the above
- 24.
- A.
Black steel
- B.
ABS
- C.
Copper
- D.
PVC
- 25.
- A.
Hold a pilot light open
- B.
Clean water
- C.
Test water
- D.
Start a BBQ
- 26.You are responding to an overflowing toilet. What should you do?
- A.
Shut the water off at the angle stop
- B.
Keep trying to flush
- C.
Remove the water from the toilet bowl with a bucket or pan
- D.
Place a towel in the toilet bowl to keep the water from overflowing; then call a plumber
- 27.You are sealing the base of a toilet. What will you use?
- A.
Wax ring
- B.
Putty
- C.
Glue
- D.
Plumber's tape
- 28.
- A.
Flush valve
- B.
Ballcock
- C.
Tank to bowl gasket
- D.
Flapper
- 29.What should you do if you locate a water main leaking?
- A.
Shut off main and call a plumber
- B.
Shut the main valve off and locate the leak
- C.
Call the City water department
- D.
Shut the City water meter off
- 30.
- A.
Never
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
Always
- D.
All the above
- 31.Have you ever ingited a water heater? Describe how you would or have done this:
- 32.How do you clear the drain if a tub is stopped up and there is no clean out?
- A.
Cut open the wall to access the vent pipe
- B.
Go to the roof vent and run a snake
- C.
Put the snake through the tub overflow
- D.
All of the above
- 33.You are looking for a gas leak - what could help?
- A.
Spray soapy water from a spray bottle on all gas fittings
- B.
Use a lighter by all gas fittings
- C.
CO2 tester
- D.
Increase pressure to the lines to 60 lbs of pressure
- 34.How would you decrease the pressure if the main water pressure was over 80 lbs?
- A.
Install a pressure regulator
- B.
Shut the main water meter valve by 50%
- C.
Close the main water valve by 50%
- D.
None of the above
- 35.
- A.
Bad flapper
- B.
Bad flush valve
- C.
Tank to bowl gasket
- D.
All of the above
- 36.A pressurized water pipe needs to have "fall" when installed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 37.What should you use at the base of a new kitchen faucet when replacing it?
- A.
Putty
- B.
Cardboard
- C.
Soap
- D.
PVC Glue
- 38.How deep should a new gas line be installed?
- A.
18 inches
- B.
16 inches
- C.
10 inches
- D.
6 inches
- 39.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Photocell: turns exterior lights on and off from dusk until dawn
- B.
Switching/Reversing Valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- C.
Tank to Towel Gasket: seals water from leaking between tank and bowl
- D.
Ballast: used to start fluorescent tubes/lights
- 40.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Ballast: Used to start fluorescent tubes/lights
- B.
Contactor: 24 volt pulls contactor down to send high voltage to A/C
- C.
Mixet Cartridge: Shower valves
- D.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- 41.
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Identify this piece if equipment:- A.
Tank to bowl gasket: seals water from leaking between tan and bowl
- B.
Sump Pump: Using a float switch, it pumps water out of flooded areas
- C.
Mixet Cartridge: Shower valves
- D.
Faucet Seat: Acts as a stop for bathroom sink and shower stems
- 42.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Capacitor: Stores electrical energy
- B.
Oven Thermostat: Gas and electric stoves
- C.
Key gauge: Measures and cuts in keys that correspond to pin numbers
- D.
Range hood filter: stove range hoods
- 43.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Capacitor: Stores electrical energy
- B.
Contactor: 24 volt pulls contactor down to send high voltage to A/C
- C.
Switching/Reversing valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- D.
Oven Thermostat: Gas and electric stoves
- 44.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Capacitor: Stores electrical energy
- B.
Sump pump: Using a float switch, it pumps water out of flooded areas
- C.
Switching/Reversing valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- D.
Photocell: Turns exterior lights on and off from dusk until dawn
- 45.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Tub overflow gasket: prevents water from leaking through the overflow plate
- B.
Tank to bowl gasket: seals water from leaking between tank and bowl
- C.
Mixet cartridge: shower valves
- D.
Burner receptacle: electric stove tops
- 46.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Faucet Seat: Acts as a stop for bathroom sink and shower stems
- B.
Tank supply line: toilets only
- C.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- D.
Contactor: 24 volt pulls contactor down to send high voltage to A/C
- 47.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- B.
Oven thermostat: Gas and electric ovens
- C.
Switching/Reversing valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- D.
Burner receptacle: Electric stove tops
- 48.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Mixet cartridge: shower valves
- B.
Oven thermostat: Gas and electric ovens
- C.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- D.
Photocell: turns exterior lights on and off from dusk until dawn
- 49.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Key gauge: measures cuts in keys that correspond to pin numbers
- B.
Switching/Reversing Valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- C.
Tub overflow gasket: prevents from leaking through the overflow plate
- D.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- 50.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Tank to bowl gasket: seals water from leaking between tank and bowl
- B.
Range hood filter: stove range hoods
- C.
Tub overflow gasket: prevents water from leaking through the overflow plate
- D.
Faucet seat: acts as a stop for bathroom sink and shower stems
- 51.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Range hood filter: stove range hoods
- B.
Ballast: used to start fluorescent tubes/lights
- C.
Capacitor: stores electrical energy
- D.
Transformer: Used to raise and reduce voltage
- 52.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Capacitor: stores electrical energy
- B.
Switching/Reversing valve: in the condenser of a heat pump
- C.
Tub overflow gasket: prevents water from leaking through the overflow plate
- D.
Tank supply line: toilets only
- 53.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Contactor: 24 volt pulls contactor down to send high voltage to A/C
- B.
Capacitor: stores electrical energy
- C.
Oven Thermostat: Gas and electric ovens
- D.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- 54.
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Identify this piece of equipment:- A.
Ballast: used to start fluorescent tubes/lights
- B.
Mixet cartridge: shower valves
- C.
Transformer: used to raise and reduce voltage
- D.
Burner receptacle: electric stove tops
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