WALMART MAINTENANCE Carpentry and Structural Repairs 2

Question 1

A maintenance technician is repairing a ceiling tile grid in a Walmart store. The main tee runners should typically be spaced how far apart?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

16 inches

Question 2

Which type of wood joint is commonly used to reinforce a corner connection in shelving units and fixture repairs?

Accepted Answer

Pocket screw joint

Answer

Butt joint

Answer

Dovetail joint

Answer

Finger joint

Question 3

When caulking around a door or window frame in a Walmart store, which caulk type provides the best adhesion to both wood and metal while remaining paintable?

Accepted Answer

Latex-based paintable caulk

Answer

Pure silicone caulk

Answer

Butyl rubber caulk

Answer

Polyurethane foam sealant

Question 4

A Walmart maintenance team is replacing a section of damaged concrete floor near a loading dock. After removing the damaged section, which step must come BEFORE pouring new concrete?

Accepted Answer

Prime the existing concrete edges with a bonding agent

Answer

Apply a waterproof membrane over the existing concrete

Answer

Install rebar on top of the new concrete after pouring

Answer

Cover the area with plastic sheeting for 24 hours

Question 5

What is the correct technique for driving a nail flush with a wood surface without leaving hammer marks?

Accepted Answer

Use a nail set to drive the nail the final 1/8 inch below the surface

Answer

Use a rubber mallet for the final strokes

Answer

Pre-drill a pilot hole and drive the nail by hand

Answer

Apply masking tape over the nail head before striking

Question 6

When repairing a squeaky wood floor in a Walmart employee area, what is the most effective long-term solution?

Accepted Answer

Drive screws through the subfloor into the floor joists to eliminate movement

Answer

Apply lubricating oil between floorboards

Answer

Place heavy objects on the squeaky area overnight

Answer

Sand the squeaky boards to reduce friction

Question 7

A Walmart maintenance technician must repair a 6-inch diameter hole in a drywall ceiling. Which repair method is most appropriate for this size of damage?

Accepted Answer

Use a drywall clip (California patch) with a new drywall piece

Answer

Fill entirely with joint compound and sand flat

Answer

Apply self-adhesive mesh tape only

Answer

Use spackling paste and a putty knife