Facility Maintenance Technician Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Section 1: Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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1. According to OSHA, what is the minimum safe distance you must maintain from an un
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• A) Goggles, Gloves, Gown, Mask
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• B) Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves
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• C) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
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• D) Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles
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3. Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use on electrical fires invol
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4. When using a ladder, the "4-to-
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5. What does the acronym "PASS" stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
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• A) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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• B) Point, Activate, Spray, Shout
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• C) Pull, Assess, Squeeze, Scan
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• D) Prepare, Aim, Spray, Stop
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6. Which of the following is the most critical first step when responding to an accident o
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• A) Administer CPR immediately.
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• B) Call 911 or the emergency response number.
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• C) Move the victim to the first aid room.
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• D) Fill out an incident report.
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7. A "Lockout/Tagout" (LOTO) procedure is required when:
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• A) Servicing equipment where the unexpected start-up could cause injury.
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• B) Cleaning a computer monitor.
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• C) Replacing a light bulb in a standard desk lamp.
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• D) Working on a battery-powered drill.
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8. What is the primary hazard associated with working in a confined space?
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• A) High noise levels.
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• B) Poor lighting.
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• C) Hazardous atmosphere or oxygen deficiency.
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• D) Excessive heat.
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9. Hearing protection is mandatory when noise levels reach or exceed:
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• A) 50 decibels
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• B) 70 decibels
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• C) 85 decibels
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, • D) 100 decibels
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10. What is the first thing you should do if your coworker is experiencing an electric sho
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ck and is still in contact with the source?
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• A) Pull them away with your bare hands.
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• B) Turn off the power source.
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• C) Pour water on them to break the circuit.
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• D) Begin CPR immediately.
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Section 2: HVAC & Mechanical Systems
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11. A split-system air conditioning unit consists of:
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• A) Two condensing units and one evaporator coil.
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• B) An indoor evaporator unit and an outdoor condenser/compressor unit.
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• C) A single package unit mounted on the roof.
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• D) A boiler and a chiller.
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12. What does the compressor do in a standard vapor-compression refrigeration cycle?
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• A) It absorbs heat from the indoor air.
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• B) It releases heat to the outdoor environment.
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• C) It reduces the pressure of the refrigerant.
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• D) It increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant vapor.
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13. A dirty air filter in a forced-air HVAC system will most likely cause:
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• A) Increased airflow and lower energy bills.
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• B) Higher static pressure and reduced airflow.
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• C) Refrigerant leaks.
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• D) The thermostat to fail.
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14. What is the typical temperature difference (Delta-
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• A) 2°F - 5°F
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• B) 10°F - 15°F
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Section 1: Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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1. According to OSHA, what is the minimum safe distance you must maintain from an un
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guarded edge or hole when working at heights without a personal fall arrest system?
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• A) 3 feet hg hg
• B) 4 feet hg hg
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• D) 10 feet hg hg
2. What is the correct order for donning (putting on) PPE to prevent contamination whe
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n dealing with hazardous materials?
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• A) Goggles, Gloves, Gown, Mask
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• B) Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves
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• C) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
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• D) Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles
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3. Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use on electrical fires invol
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ving energized equipment?
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• A) Class Ahg hg
• B) Class Bhg hg
• C) Class Chg hg
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4. When using a ladder, the "4-to-
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1 rule" states that for every 4 feet of ladder height, the base should be placed how far fr
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om the wall or structure?
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• A) 4 feet hg hg
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, • C) 1 foot
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• D) 6 inches
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5. What does the acronym "PASS" stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
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• A) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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• B) Point, Activate, Spray, Shout
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• C) Pull, Assess, Squeeze, Scan
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• D) Prepare, Aim, Spray, Stop
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6. Which of the following is the most critical first step when responding to an accident o
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r injury in the facility?
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• A) Administer CPR immediately.
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• B) Call 911 or the emergency response number.
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• C) Move the victim to the first aid room.
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• D) Fill out an incident report.
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7. A "Lockout/Tagout" (LOTO) procedure is required when:
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• A) Servicing equipment where the unexpected start-up could cause injury.
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• B) Cleaning a computer monitor.
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• C) Replacing a light bulb in a standard desk lamp.
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• D) Working on a battery-powered drill.
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8. What is the primary hazard associated with working in a confined space?
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• A) High noise levels.
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• B) Poor lighting.
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• C) Hazardous atmosphere or oxygen deficiency.
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• D) Excessive heat.
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9. Hearing protection is mandatory when noise levels reach or exceed:
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• A) 50 decibels
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• B) 70 decibels
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• C) 85 decibels
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, • D) 100 decibels
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10. What is the first thing you should do if your coworker is experiencing an electric sho
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ck and is still in contact with the source?
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• A) Pull them away with your bare hands.
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• B) Turn off the power source.
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• C) Pour water on them to break the circuit.
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• D) Begin CPR immediately.
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Section 2: HVAC & Mechanical Systems
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11. A split-system air conditioning unit consists of:
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• A) Two condensing units and one evaporator coil.
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• B) An indoor evaporator unit and an outdoor condenser/compressor unit.
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• C) A single package unit mounted on the roof.
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• D) A boiler and a chiller.
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12. What does the compressor do in a standard vapor-compression refrigeration cycle?
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• A) It absorbs heat from the indoor air.
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• B) It releases heat to the outdoor environment.
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• C) It reduces the pressure of the refrigerant.
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• D) It increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant vapor.
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13. A dirty air filter in a forced-air HVAC system will most likely cause:
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• A) Increased airflow and lower energy bills.
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• B) Higher static pressure and reduced airflow.
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• C) Refrigerant leaks.
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• D) The thermostat to fail.
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14. What is the typical temperature difference (Delta-
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T) across a properly functioning air conditioning evaporator coil?
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• A) 2°F - 5°F
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• B) 10°F - 15°F
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