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NYCHA Maintenance Worker EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NYCHA Maintenance Worker Exam — Practice Test (1–50 with Answers & Rationales)
1.
Why must a maintenance worker inspect tools and equipment before beginning any repair task
in a residential building environment?
A. To improve speed
B. To ensure safety and proper functioning of equipment
C. To reduce costs
D. To avoid paperwork
Answer: B
Rationale: Faulty tools can cause injuries and poor-quality repairs.
2.
What is the most appropriate first step when responding to a tenant complaint about a leaking
sink in an apartment?
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A. Replace all pipes immediately
B. Identify the source of the leak through inspection
C. Ignore the complaint
D. Call management without checking
Answer: B
3.
Why must water supply valves be shut off before performing plumbing repairs?
A. To increase pressure
B. To prevent flooding and water damage
C. To improve speed
D. To reduce cost
Answer: B
4.
What is the most likely cause of a continuously running toilet in a residential unit?
A. Broken window
B. Faulty flapper or fill valve
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C. Electrical issue
D. Low water pressure
Answer: B
5.
Why must maintenance workers use the correct type of sealant or tape when repairing pipe
joints?
A. To improve appearance
B. To ensure a watertight seal and prevent leaks
C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
Answer: B
6.
Why must power be turned off at the breaker before performing electrical repairs in an
apartment?
A. To improve lighting
B. To prevent electrical shock and injury
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C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
Answer: B
7.
What is the most likely cause of a circuit breaker repeatedly tripping in a residential building?
A. Too many devices drawing power on the same circuit
B. Low water pressure
C. Broken pipe
D. Open window
Answer: A
8.
Why must damaged electrical cords be replaced immediately rather than temporarily repaired?
A. To improve appearance
B. To prevent fire hazards and electrical shock
C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
NYCHA Maintenance Worker EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NYCHA Maintenance Worker Exam — Practice Test (1–50 with Answers & Rationales)
1.
Why must a maintenance worker inspect tools and equipment before beginning any repair task
in a residential building environment?
A. To improve speed
B. To ensure safety and proper functioning of equipment
C. To reduce costs
D. To avoid paperwork
Answer: B
Rationale: Faulty tools can cause injuries and poor-quality repairs.
2.
What is the most appropriate first step when responding to a tenant complaint about a leaking
sink in an apartment?
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A. Replace all pipes immediately
B. Identify the source of the leak through inspection
C. Ignore the complaint
D. Call management without checking
Answer: B
3.
Why must water supply valves be shut off before performing plumbing repairs?
A. To increase pressure
B. To prevent flooding and water damage
C. To improve speed
D. To reduce cost
Answer: B
4.
What is the most likely cause of a continuously running toilet in a residential unit?
A. Broken window
B. Faulty flapper or fill valve
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C. Electrical issue
D. Low water pressure
Answer: B
5.
Why must maintenance workers use the correct type of sealant or tape when repairing pipe
joints?
A. To improve appearance
B. To ensure a watertight seal and prevent leaks
C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
Answer: B
6.
Why must power be turned off at the breaker before performing electrical repairs in an
apartment?
A. To improve lighting
B. To prevent electrical shock and injury
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C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
Answer: B
7.
What is the most likely cause of a circuit breaker repeatedly tripping in a residential building?
A. Too many devices drawing power on the same circuit
B. Low water pressure
C. Broken pipe
D. Open window
Answer: A
8.
Why must damaged electrical cords be replaced immediately rather than temporarily repaired?
A. To improve appearance
B. To prevent fire hazards and electrical shock
C. To reduce cost
D. To increase speed
