Maintenance Technician Flashcards
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A shopping cart's caster wheel is wobbling badly. What is the most appropriate repair?
Answer: Replace or tighten the caster assembly
A wobbling caster is fixed by tightening or replacing the worn wheel assembly.
What does a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provide to a maintenance technician?
Answer: Hazard and handling information for chemicals
An SDS lists hazards, handling, and first-aid information for chemical products.
A compressor in a refrigeration unit is short-cycling (turning on and off rapidly). What is a possible cause?
Answer: Low refrigerant charge or a faulty pressure control
Short-cycling often results from low refrigerant or a malfunctioning pressure switch.
Which PPE is most important when grinding metal during a repair?
Answer: Safety glasses or a face shield
Grinding produces flying debris, so eye and face protection is essential.
A drain line on an HVAC unit is overflowing and dripping water inside the store. What is the likely cause?
Answer: A clogged condensate drain line
Condensate overflow is typically caused by a clogged or blocked drain line.
Why is it important to log completed maintenance work in a CMMS or work-order system?
Answer: To track equipment history and schedule future maintenance
Documentation in a maintenance system tracks history and helps plan future service.
A technician must work on a piece of equipment located in a confined space. What is required first?
Answer: A confined space entry permit and atmospheric testing
Confined space work requires permits and air testing to ensure a safe atmosphere.