Walmart Maintenance Technician 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When reading a wiring diagram for store equipment, what does a solid horizontal line typically represent?
- A conductor or wire connection (Correct answer)
- A water pipe
- A structural beam
- A safety zone
Correct answer: A conductor or wire connection
In electrical schematics, lines represent the wires connecting components.
Question 2: A fluorescent light fixture in an aisle is flickering. What is a common cause?
- A failing ballast or bulb (Correct answer)
- Too many customers nearby
- A dirty floor
- A locked exit door
Correct answer: A failing ballast or bulb
Flickering fluorescent lights are typically caused by a worn ballast or end-of-life bulb.
Question 3: What does the acronym HVAC stand for?
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Correct answer)
- High Voltage Alternating Current
- Hydraulic Valve Actuator Control
- Hot Water And Cooling
Correct answer: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
HVAC refers to the systems controlling indoor temperature and air quality.
Question 4: A clogged floor drain in the deli area is causing standing water. What is the safest immediate concern?
- Slip-and-fall hazard for staff and customers (Correct answer)
- Reduced store lighting
- Slower internet speed
- Higher product prices
Correct answer: Slip-and-fall hazard for staff and customers
Standing water creates an immediate slip hazard that must be addressed promptly.
Question 5: Which fastener requires a hex (Allen) key to tighten or loosen?
- A socket-head cap screw (Correct answer)
- A Phillips screw
- A flathead screw
- A nail
Correct answer: A socket-head cap screw
Socket-head cap screws have a hexagonal recess driven by an Allen key.
Question 6: When should a maintenance technician wear cut-resistant gloves?
- When handling sharp metal parts or blades (Correct answer)
- Only during lunch breaks
- When using a computer
- When talking to a manager
Correct answer: When handling sharp metal parts or blades
Cut-resistant gloves protect hands when working with sharp or jagged materials.
Question 7: A motor on a piece of equipment is overheating and tripping its breaker. What is a likely cause?
- Overload or a seized bearing (Correct answer)
- A clean air filter
- Low ambient lighting
- An empty parking lot
Correct answer: Overload or a seized bearing
Motors overheat and trip breakers when overloaded or when bearings seize and increase friction.
Walmart Maintenance Technician 3
When reading a wiring diagram for store equipment, what does a solid horizontal line typically represent?