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NYCHA Supervisor Painter Written practice
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Explanation 2026
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1.As a NYCHA supervisor, your crew fails to prep a bedroom
properly before painting. What is your FIRST action?
A) Write up the crew immediately
B) Re-demo the prep steps and supervise correction
C) Blame the most junior painter
D) Ignore it to avoid conflict
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYCHA emphasizes corrective training first.
Supervision means teaching, not just punishing. Re-demonstration
ensures quality and reduces repeat errors.
2. You have 6 painters but only 4 spray rigs working. What do
you do?
A) Send 2 painters home
B) Rotate crews between prep, rolling, and spraying
C) Have all 6 wait for rigs
D) Rent extra rigs without approval
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Efficient supervision uses downtime for brushing,
taping, and masking. Rotating tasks maximizes productivity.
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3. A tenant complains about paint odor 2 days after job
completion. Your response:
A) Say “odor is normal” and leave
B) Check ventilation, verify low-VOC paint used, offer air
scrubber if needed
C) Repaint immediately
D) Ignore until second complaint
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYCHA requires responsiveness. Investigate root
cause (poor ventilation, wrong paint) before rework.
4. Which leadership style is MOST effective for NYCHA’s diverse
workforce?
A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
NYCHA Supervisor Painter Written practice
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Explanation 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1.As a NYCHA supervisor, your crew fails to prep a bedroom
properly before painting. What is your FIRST action?
A) Write up the crew immediately
B) Re-demo the prep steps and supervise correction
C) Blame the most junior painter
D) Ignore it to avoid conflict
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYCHA emphasizes corrective training first.
Supervision means teaching, not just punishing. Re-demonstration
ensures quality and reduces repeat errors.
2. You have 6 painters but only 4 spray rigs working. What do
you do?
A) Send 2 painters home
B) Rotate crews between prep, rolling, and spraying
C) Have all 6 wait for rigs
D) Rent extra rigs without approval
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Efficient supervision uses downtime for brushing,
taping, and masking. Rotating tasks maximizes productivity.
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3. A tenant complains about paint odor 2 days after job
completion. Your response:
A) Say “odor is normal” and leave
B) Check ventilation, verify low-VOC paint used, offer air
scrubber if needed
C) Repaint immediately
D) Ignore until second complaint
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYCHA requires responsiveness. Investigate root
cause (poor ventilation, wrong paint) before rework.
4. Which leadership style is MOST effective for NYCHA’s diverse
workforce?
A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
