CAMT - Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Appliance Installation and Repair Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident reports their refrigerator is running but not cooling.
After verifying the thermostat is set correctly and the unit has power, you check the back of the unit and find the condenser coils are heavily covered in dust and pet hair.
What is the most likely reason for the cooling failure?

Accepted Answer

The dirty condenser coils are preventing proper heat dissipation.

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The door seals are worn and leaking cold air.

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The evaporator fan motor has failed.

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The compressor's start relay has malfunctioned.

Question 2

When installing a new garbage disposal that will be connected to a dishwasher, what critical step must be performed on the disposal unit itself before attaching the dishwasher drain hose?

Accepted Answer

Removing the manufacturer's knockout plug from the dishwasher inlet.

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Lubricating the internal grinding components.

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Pre-wiring the unit for a dedicated circuit.

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Tightening the mounting ring to the sink flange with a torque wrench.

Question 3

A technician is using a multimeter to test the bake element of an electric oven that is not heating. After safely disconnecting the oven from power and removing the element, what reading on the multimeter would indicate that the element is faulty and needs replacement?

Accepted Answer

A reading of 'OL' (Open Line) or infinite resistance.

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A resistance reading between 10 and 100 ohms.

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A low voltage reading when the probes are touched together.

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A fluctuating continuity beep.

Question 4

A resident states their top-loading washing machine completes the wash cycle but is left full of water. After verifying the lid switch is functioning, which of the following is the most likely and easily correctable cause?

Accepted Answer

A kinked or clogged drain hose.

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A failed transmission assembly.

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A seized water pump motor.

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A malfunctioning water level control switch.

Question 5

Which of the following is a building code requirement for installing a clothes dryer vent duct to ensure safety and efficiency?

Accepted Answer

The total developed length of the duct run should not exceed 35 feet, accounting for bends.

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The ductwork must be made of flexible vinyl or foil material for easy installation.

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A screen must be placed over the exterior vent termination to prevent pest entry.

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Screws should be used to fasten all duct joints to ensure a secure connection.

Question 6

A newly installed dishwasher is turned on for the first time. The unit fills with water and appears to run, but after the cycle, the dishes are still dirty and there is standing water in the bottom of the tub. The garbage disposal is new as well. What is the MOST probable cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

The knockout plug in the garbage disposal's dishwasher inlet was not removed.

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The water supply line is not turned on completely.

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The dishwasher's drain pump is defective from the factory.

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The wrong type of detergent was used.

A resident reports their refrigerator is running but not cooling.After verifying the thermostat is set correctly and the unit has power, you check the back of the unit and find the condenser coils are heavily covered in dust and pet hair.What is the most likely reason for the cooling failure?

A resident reports their refrigerator is running but not cooling.
After verifying the thermostat is set correctly and the unit has power, you check the back of the unit and find the condenser coils are heavily covered in dust and pet hair.
What is the most likely reason for the cooling failure?