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These 10 free WMTA questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Walmart Maintenance Technician Assessment blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A pillow block bearing on a conveyor drive shaft begins running hot, and grease starts weeping past the seal, roughly two hours after a scheduled regrease. The MOST likely cause is:
Correct answer: D - Excess grease is churning and generating heat
A flexible jaw coupling between a motor and a pump has failed three times in eight months. Each replacement was installed per the manufacturer's instructions, and the unit operates within its rated load. The MOST likely underlying cause is:
Correct answer: C - Shaft misalignment the coupling is being asked to absorb
A centrifugal pump that has run normally for months begins making a sound like gravel passing through the casing, and discharge flow has become erratic. The suction strainer was last cleaned eight months ago. The MOST likely cause is:
Correct answer: A - Cavitation caused by restriction on the suction side
A conveyor motor starts when the START pushbutton is pressed but stops the instant the button is released. The motor runs normally while the button is held, and the overload has not tripped. The MOST likely fault is:
Correct answer: C - The auxiliary seal-in contact has failed open
A double-acting hydraulic cylinder has a 4-inch bore and operates at 1,200 psi. What force does it develop on the extend stroke?
Correct answer: B - 15,079 lb
A solenoid valve fails to actuate. At the PLC, the output module status LED for that address is illuminated, and the program shows the rung is true with no forces applied. The MOST logical next check is:
Correct answer: D - The field wiring and the solenoid coil itself
Three 60-ohm heating elements are connected in parallel across a 120 V supply. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
Correct answer: B - 20 ohms
A 6,000 lb load is lifted with a two-leg bridle sling. Each leg forms a 30-degree angle with the horizontal. What is the approximate tension in EACH leg?
Correct answer: C - 6,000 lb
A medium-temperature system with a TXV shows 22°F of superheat and 18°F of subcooling. Head pressure is normal for the ambient conditions. This combination MOST likely indicates:
Correct answer: D - A restriction in the liquid line
A technician has notified affected employees, shut a machine down using its normal stopping procedure, locked open the disconnect, and bled the pneumatic supply. Under 29 CFR 1910.147, what must be done before the repair begins?
Correct answer: A - Verify zero energy by attempting a normal start
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