Maintenance Technician: Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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Read the extract: 'Technicians must adhere to established protocols even when informal shortcuts appear faster, as protocol deviations are the leading cause of workplace incidents.' What is the main warning?
Answer: Deviating from protocols is the primary cause of workplace incidents
The extract directly states that protocol deviations are the leading cause of workplace incidents.
What does 'calibration' mean in a maintenance context?
Answer: Adjusting a measurement instrument to ensure its accuracy against a known standard
Calibration is the process of adjusting or verifying measurement instruments against a reference standard.
Which word is the ANTONYM of 'intermittent'?
Answer: Continuous
Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; continuous means happening without interruption — the opposite.
A work order states: 'Conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) for the recurring failure of Sorter 7.' What is the purpose of an RCA?
Answer: To identify the fundamental reason why a failure occurred, not just the symptom
RCA aims to find the underlying cause of a problem so it can be permanently eliminated.
Choose the word that BEST fits: 'The technician's report was ___, providing only vague observations without specific measurements.'
Answer: Cursory
Cursory means hasty and superficial, lacking detail — matching a report with vague observations and no measurements.
Read the statement: 'Compliance with electrical safety standards is non-negotiable in an Amazon FC.' What does 'non-negotiable' imply?
Answer: Safety standards are absolute requirements that cannot be waived or modified
Non-negotiable means not open to discussion or modification — absolute requirements.