100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock
absorbing lanyard? - (answer)Personal fall arrest system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated tool to
anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take? - (answer)Wear hearing
protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room and they
are working in the pit? - (answer)Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury
did they sustain? - (answer)Muscle stretched beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection switch,
what is the next step to verify that they work? - (answer)Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - (answer)Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - (answer)Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - (answer)The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What should
the mechanic do? - (answer)Establish communication with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag, what step
should you take? - (answer)Verify no power with appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - (answer)When pit depth exceeds 35"
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top, what
should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - (answer)Car safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed? -
(answer)Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter - (answer)They
are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? - (answer)You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who
would you notify first? - (answer)Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on elevators? -
(answer)Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - (answer)LOTO and support
tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where can you
find more information? - (answer)OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working. What
should you do? - (answer)Do not start work until the lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before entering
an escalator truss? - (answer)Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before beginning
work, what must be done? - (answer)Lock out and tag out
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock
absorbing lanyard? - (answer)Personal fall arrest system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated tool to
anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take? - (answer)Wear hearing
protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room and they
are working in the pit? - (answer)Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury
did they sustain? - (answer)Muscle stretched beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection switch,
what is the next step to verify that they work? - (answer)Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - (answer)Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - (answer)Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - (answer)The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What should
the mechanic do? - (answer)Establish communication with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag, what step
should you take? - (answer)Verify no power with appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - (answer)When pit depth exceeds 35"
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top, what
should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - (answer)Car safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed? -
(answer)Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter - (answer)They
are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? - (answer)You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who
would you notify first? - (answer)Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on elevators? -
(answer)Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - (answer)LOTO and support
tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where can you
find more information? - (answer)OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working. What
should you do? - (answer)Do not start work until the lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before entering
an escalator truss? - (answer)Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before beginning
work, what must be done? - (answer)Lock out and tag out
