LATEST CALIFORNIA PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER
EXAM (PMW) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE
ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (A NEW UPDATED
VERSION) |GUARANTEED SUCCESS
1. When operating power equipment, the MOST important reason
to wear eye protection is to:
A. Improve visibility
B. Prevent fatigue
answer- C. Protect against flying debris
D. Comply only with dress code
Rationale: Power equipment can throw rocks, wood chips, and
debris at high speeds, causing serious eye injuries. Eye protection is
a critical safety requirement.
2. If you discover a potentially hazardous situation in a park (e.g.,
broken playground equipment), you should FIRST:
A. Ignore it unless someone complains
B. Attempt repairs without reporting
answer- C. Secure the area and report it immediately
D. Wait until the end of your shift
Rationale: Public safety comes first. Securing the area prevents
injury, and reporting ensures proper repair procedures are
followed.
3. What should you do before lifting a heavy object?
,A. Lift quickly to avoid strain
B. Bend at the waist
answer- C. Check the load and use proper lifting technique
D. Ask someone else to do it
Rationale: Assessing the load and lifting with legs—not the back—
prevents injury.
SECTION 2: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
4. Which tool is BEST for cutting small tree branches?
A. Flat shovel
answer- B. Pruning shears
C. Rake
D. Pickaxe
Rationale: Pruning shears are designed for clean, safe cuts on small
branches.
5. What is the correct way to refuel gas-powered equipment?
A. While the engine is running
B. Immediately after use
answer- C. When the engine is off and cool
D. Indoors for convenience
Rationale: Refueling hot or running engines can cause fires or
explosions.
6. If equipment is malfunctioning, you should:
, A. Continue using it carefully
B. Modify it yourself
answer- C. Tag it out of service and report it
D. Ignore the issue
Rationale: Using faulty equipment increases the risk of injury and
damage.
SECTION 3: GROUNDS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
7. The primary purpose of mowing grass regularly is to:
A. Reduce insects
answer- B. Promote healthy turf and appearance
C. Eliminate weeds permanently
D. Save water
Rationale: Regular mowing maintains turf health and keeps parks
safe and visually appealing.
8. Overwatering plants can result in:
A. Faster growth
B. Healthier roots
answer- C. Root rot and plant disease
D. Increased drought resistance
Rationale: Excess water deprives roots of oxygen and promotes
disease.
9. The BEST time to water lawns is:
EXAM (PMW) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE
ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (A NEW UPDATED
VERSION) |GUARANTEED SUCCESS
1. When operating power equipment, the MOST important reason
to wear eye protection is to:
A. Improve visibility
B. Prevent fatigue
answer- C. Protect against flying debris
D. Comply only with dress code
Rationale: Power equipment can throw rocks, wood chips, and
debris at high speeds, causing serious eye injuries. Eye protection is
a critical safety requirement.
2. If you discover a potentially hazardous situation in a park (e.g.,
broken playground equipment), you should FIRST:
A. Ignore it unless someone complains
B. Attempt repairs without reporting
answer- C. Secure the area and report it immediately
D. Wait until the end of your shift
Rationale: Public safety comes first. Securing the area prevents
injury, and reporting ensures proper repair procedures are
followed.
3. What should you do before lifting a heavy object?
,A. Lift quickly to avoid strain
B. Bend at the waist
answer- C. Check the load and use proper lifting technique
D. Ask someone else to do it
Rationale: Assessing the load and lifting with legs—not the back—
prevents injury.
SECTION 2: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
4. Which tool is BEST for cutting small tree branches?
A. Flat shovel
answer- B. Pruning shears
C. Rake
D. Pickaxe
Rationale: Pruning shears are designed for clean, safe cuts on small
branches.
5. What is the correct way to refuel gas-powered equipment?
A. While the engine is running
B. Immediately after use
answer- C. When the engine is off and cool
D. Indoors for convenience
Rationale: Refueling hot or running engines can cause fires or
explosions.
6. If equipment is malfunctioning, you should:
, A. Continue using it carefully
B. Modify it yourself
answer- C. Tag it out of service and report it
D. Ignore the issue
Rationale: Using faulty equipment increases the risk of injury and
damage.
SECTION 3: GROUNDS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
7. The primary purpose of mowing grass regularly is to:
A. Reduce insects
answer- B. Promote healthy turf and appearance
C. Eliminate weeds permanently
D. Save water
Rationale: Regular mowing maintains turf health and keeps parks
safe and visually appealing.
8. Overwatering plants can result in:
A. Faster growth
B. Healthier roots
answer- C. Root rot and plant disease
D. Increased drought resistance
Rationale: Excess water deprives roots of oxygen and promotes
disease.
9. The BEST time to water lawns is:
