Maintenance Technician Flashcards
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When reading a wiring diagram for store equipment, what does a solid horizontal line typically represent?
Answer: A conductor or wire connection
In electrical schematics, lines represent the wires connecting components.
A fluorescent light fixture in an aisle is flickering. What is a common cause?
Answer: A failing ballast or bulb
Flickering fluorescent lights are typically caused by a worn ballast or end-of-life bulb.
What does the acronym HVAC stand for?
Answer: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
HVAC refers to the systems controlling indoor temperature and air quality.
A clogged floor drain in the deli area is causing standing water. What is the safest immediate concern?
Answer: Slip-and-fall hazard for staff and customers
Standing water creates an immediate slip hazard that must be addressed promptly.
Which fastener requires a hex (Allen) key to tighten or loosen?
Answer: A socket-head cap screw
Socket-head cap screws have a hexagonal recess driven by an Allen key.
When should a maintenance technician wear cut-resistant gloves?
Answer: When handling sharp metal parts or blades
Cut-resistant gloves protect hands when working with sharp or jagged materials.
A motor on a piece of equipment is overheating and tripping its breaker. What is a likely cause?
Answer: Overload or a seized bearing
Motors overheat and trip breakers when overloaded or when bearings seize and increase friction.