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MAINTENANCE WORKER STUDY GUIDE 2025: 100% Verified Answers for Water Systems, Asphalt & Concrete | Guaranteed Pass!

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Your Ultimate Maintenance Worker Certification Prep Guide! This 2025 study guide is packed with 100% verified answers to help you master essential maintenance skills and ace your certification exam. Covering critical topics like water systems, asphalt/concrete work, and sewer maintenance, this resource is perfect for public works employees, facility maintenance staff, and certification candidates. Key Features: Water Systems: PSI calculations, cross-connections, hydrostatic tests, and backflow prevention (RPZ devices). Asphalt & Concrete: Spreader techniques, lute use, 6-sack mix ratios, and cure times. Sewer Maintenance: Lateral/main line specs, hydrogen sulfide risks, and high-velocity cleaning. Electrical & Safety: Voltage basics, shoring requirements, and hazardous gas protocols. Handy Conversions: Tons of asphalt per sq ft, concrete coverage, and acre/linear foot calculations. Why Buy This? Guaranteed Pass: Aligned with AWWA (American Water Works Association) and APWA (American Public Works Association) standards. Real-World Ready: Practical formulas, troubleshooting tips, and safety protocols. Time-Saving: Clear, concise answers—no fluff, just results!

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MAINTENANCE WORKER STUDY MATERIAL QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS!!


How much does water weigh?
- answer-8.34 Lbs per gallon

The force of water is measured using ?
- answer-PSI Pounds per square inch

For every foot in elevation the waters force is increased by how much?
- answer-2.3 Lbs per square inch

What happens when a water valve is shut off suddenly?
- answer-The force of the water greatly increases at that location; at the valve.

What is water hammer?
- answer-The increase pressure then rebounds back through the pipe.

How do you avoid water hammer?
- answer-To shut the valve slowly, so the water momentum is reduced before it
comes to a stop

What type of valve is used to to reduce water water hammer ?
- answer-Blow-off valve or pressure relief valve

What type of bacteria is always looked for in a water test?
- answer-Coliform

Anytime that potable and non-potable water systems are connected it is called
what?
- answer-Cross-Connection

The main line is full water and under pressure is called what?
- answer-Wet tap or hot tap.

, When spreading asphalt what is used for larger areas?
- answer-Asphalt spreaders. 8 foot. Wide tractor type vehicles.

When spreading asphalt what is used for smaller areas?
- answer-A shovel and a lute can be used.

A lute will have a long handle how long?
- answer-5 to 6 feet long.

What is a lute?
- answer-Similar to a rake that is used for leveling the asphalt over the repair area
before it is compacted

The rake end is how long?
- answer-3 feet wide with a flat, smooth blade on the edge and very small teeth or
it can be flat on the opposite edge.

How much asphalt should be above the desire finished level?
- answer-3/4 of an inch

What is concrete used for?
- answer-Gutter and storm drains, as well as collars around water valves, manholes
and drive approaches.

Drive approaches are usually a part of what?
- answer-A streets gutter system and due to vehicular traffic across them, they are
made stronger than the adjacent gutter.

Drive approaches are made using concrete that is how thick?
- answer-6 inches

Concrete is made up of what 3 components?
- answer-Cement, sand, aggregate rock, and water

What is the proper ratio of cement, sand and aggregate?
- answer-1 part cement
2 parts sand
3 parts aggregate

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