CAMT - Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Plumbing Systems and Repair Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident reports that their toilet continuously runs after flushing.
Upon inspection, you lift the tank lid and observe that the water level is above the overflow tube.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

A malfunctioning fill valve.

Answer

A cracked or warped flapper.

Answer

A disconnected or tangled lift chain.

Answer

A clogged drain pipe.

Question 2

Which type of pipe is black, was one of the first plastics used in residential plumbing, and is typically used for drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems?

Accepted Answer

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Answer

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Answer

PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene)

Answer

Copper

Question 3

A resident in an older apartment building complains of rusty or brown-colored water coming from their faucets. What is the most probable cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

Corroded galvanized steel pipes.

Answer

Sediment buildup in the water heater.

Answer

A recent municipal water main flushing.

Answer

A failing pressure-reducing valve.

Question 4

When responding to a report of a significant water leak under a kitchen sink, what should be the maintenance technician's FIRST action upon arriving at the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Shut off the water supply to the fixture using the angle stops.

Answer

Use a wet-vac to remove the standing water.

Answer

Attempt to tighten the pipe connections.

Answer

Call a licensed plumber for assistance.

Question 5

Which of the following is the recommended method for clearing a severely clogged toilet when a plunger is ineffective?

Accepted Answer

Using a toilet auger (or closet auger).

Answer

Pouring chemical drain cleaner into the bowl.

Answer

Disassembling the toilet from the floor.

Answer

Using a high-pressure water jetter.

Question 6

A maintenance technician needs to replace a faulty water heater. To ensure safety before beginning the work on a gas water heater, they must shut off the gas supply. What is the next critical step in the lock-out/tag-out procedure?

Accepted Answer

Attach a lock and tag to the gas shut-off valve.

Answer

Drain the water from the tank.

Answer

Disconnect the water lines.

Answer

Remove the old thermocouple.

A resident reports that their toilet continuously runs after flushing.Upon inspection, you lift the tank lid and observe that the water level is above the overflow tube.Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

A resident reports that their toilet continuously runs after flushing.
Upon inspection, you lift the tank lid and observe that the water level is above the overflow tube.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?