USPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Q&A
Describe a unsafe situation- how did you correct it? - ANSWER-Coworker was
vacuuming a open stacker power box - without shutting down machine- I stopped
him & instructed him how to properly shut down the machine wearing the correct
PPE & clean the machine
How many questions does the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 have? -
ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
What is the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-
It measures the ability to read and understand written materials as used in reading
product label instructions and warnings, material safety data sheets (MSDS),
equipment operating instructions, and cleaning route sheets.
How many questions does the basic safety part of Exam 915 have? - ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the basic safety part of Exam 915? - ANSWER-7
minutes
What is the basic safety part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-It measures
knowledge of basic safety principles and practices such as proper lifting techniques,
use of personal protective equipment, and awareness of electrical, chemical, and
other health hazards in the area of cleaning and building maintenance.
How many questions does the general cleaning part of Exam 915 have? - ANSWER-
15
How much time is allowed for the general cleaning part of Exam 915? - ANSWER-7
minutes
What is the general cleaning part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-It
measures the ability to understand and carry out instructions similar to those
received on the job.
Measuring a fuse outside of circuit - ANSWER-Visually check fuse for broken wire or
bad connections - set multimeter to(continuity) test set (radio icon setting) on meter
CHECK for OL !!!!!
When you are checking for continuity what are you looking for???? - ANSWER-
Difference of potential...
Describe a conflict situation (any) - ANSWER-I was a designated driver for friend
and wife - he felt he was sober enough to drive - I told him no - I'll take keys - he
refused to hand over keys - I was able to talk to wife and she demanded him to give
her the keys she gave keys to me we got home safely....
Describe a unsafe situation- how did you correct it? - ANSWER-Coworker was
vacuuming a open stacker power box - without shutting down machine- I stopped
him & instructed him how to properly shut down the machine wearing the correct
PPE & clean the machine
How many questions does the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 have? -
ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
What is the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-
It measures the ability to read and understand written materials as used in reading
product label instructions and warnings, material safety data sheets (MSDS),
equipment operating instructions, and cleaning route sheets.
How many questions does the basic safety part of Exam 915 have? - ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the basic safety part of Exam 915? - ANSWER-7
minutes
What is the basic safety part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-It measures
knowledge of basic safety principles and practices such as proper lifting techniques,
use of personal protective equipment, and awareness of electrical, chemical, and
other health hazards in the area of cleaning and building maintenance.
How many questions does the general cleaning part of Exam 915 have? - ANSWER-
15
How much time is allowed for the general cleaning part of Exam 915? - ANSWER-7
minutes
What is the general cleaning part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-It
measures the ability to understand and carry out instructions similar to those
received on the job.
Measuring a fuse outside of circuit - ANSWER-Visually check fuse for broken wire or
bad connections - set multimeter to(continuity) test set (radio icon setting) on meter
CHECK for OL !!!!!
When you are checking for continuity what are you looking for???? - ANSWER-
Difference of potential...
Describe a conflict situation (any) - ANSWER-I was a designated driver for friend
and wife - he felt he was sober enough to drive - I told him no - I'll take keys - he
refused to hand over keys - I was able to talk to wife and she demanded him to give
her the keys she gave keys to me we got home safely....
