Deck 12: Trash Compactors

Question 1

The interior of a trash compactor should be clean on a regular basis.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

If a compactor's door is not closed completely, the _____ .

A) the rollers will be damaged during use
B) motor will run but the trash will not be compacted
C) compactor will not start
D) the ram will become obstructed when the appliance is turned run

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Trash compactors can be safely serviced without disconnecting the power to the device.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The hydraulic fluid lines in a compactor should be checked by a trained professional.

Question 5

In addition to maintaining the trash compactors, the facilities maintenance technician is responsible for _____ the dumpsters.

A) maintaining
B) emptying
C) cleaning
D) repairing

Question 6

In addition to maintaining the trash compactors, the facilities maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining the dumpsters.

Question 7

The ram should be regularly cleaned with _____ .

A) ammonia
B) vinegar and soda and rinsed with fresh water
C) Clorox
D) a degreasing agent and an antibacterial agent

Question 8

_____ can grow inside your trash compactor from the food waste that is put in the compactor.

A) Viruses
B) Bacteria
C) Algae
D) Mold

Question 9

Litter is ______ .

A) waste that is unlawfully disposed of outdoors
B) waste taken to a landfill
C) waste that has not been put through a trash compactor
D) all of the above

Question 10

The safety interlock prevents operation when the compactor door is open.

Question 11

The safety interlock prevents the door from opening.

Question 12

A _____ is a device used to help prevent the compactor from causing damage to itself or injury to the operator by disengaging the device.

A) hydraulic device
B) drum lock
C) lock-out
D) safety interlock

Question 13

_____ reduces the amount of space necessary for a particular volume of trash to approximately of its original volume.

A) Burning trash
B) Composting trash
C) A trash compactor
D) None of the above

Question 14

The interior of a trash compactor can be vacuumed before washing it with a soap and water solution.

Question 15

A trash compactor is a simple appliance with only a few components: a motor, drive screws, compression ram, limit switches, door, exterior controls, and, in some units, an odor control system.

Question 16

A _____ is a large waste receptacle.

A) composter
B) ram
C) dumpster
D) trash compactor

Question 17

Test the trash compactor safety device by opening the trash compactor door and pressing the buttons on the trash compactor to make sure it does not start up.

Question 18

_____ a trash compactor consists of a motor, the compression ram, and a drive screw.

A) Mechanically
B) Electrically
C) Exteriorly
D) Interiorly

Question 19

_____ a trash compactor is made up of a door, limit switches, and exterior controls.

A) Mechanically
B) Electrically
C) Exteriorly
D) Interiorly

Question 20

When working around the dumpsters, wear leather gloves to prevent accidental cuts from sharp object that might be in the trash area.