NEIEP MECHANICS EXAM 2025 REAL
EXAM BLUEPRINT WITH ANSWERS
(SOLVED)
What training must be done before you can enter a pit that has been classified as a confined
space?
Confined space entrant training
Traction and Hydraulic machines have many hazards, what is most dangerous?
Rotating equipment
You are installing a machine and sheave, where would machine and secondary sheaves be
aligned?
In the center of the rail measurements
You are testing an elevator with a rated speed of 500 fpm. What is the minimum speed the
safeties should set at?
Mechanical: 115% x 500= 575 fpm Electrical: 90% x 575= 517.5 fpm
What is one of the most dangerous hazards in the trade and most obvious for us?
Falls
You are installing machines, governors, and generators, and need to know the location where
it needs to be installed. Where would you find the information?
The machine room plan view
What is the minimum breaking strength of a wire rope used as life safety?
5,000 pounds
What is known as the silent killer?
CTW
,You go to a trouble call and the building owner keeps asking when the car will be back up and
if you can take any short cuts to get it up faster. what is your response?
Give a reasonable response on time and safety factors. If that doesnt work he can **** off
You are preparing to replace a resistor on an out of service car. What is the 1st thing to do?
Make sure it is LOTO and verify no voltage
What are 3 major factors in hydraulic pit maintenance?
Oil, tripping hazards, electricity
What is the tolerance for 3/8 at .003?
.372- .378 bilateral= 2 direction unilateral= 1 direction
You are installing push buttons using snake eye screws. What type of screwdriver?
Tamper proof
You are working with eye bolts, where would you check for lifting capacity?
NEVER use eye bolts for hoisting
You are installing the limit cam on the car and notice that the holes are not lining up. Where
do you find the correct location for the cam?
The mechanical detail drawing
You are on a call and find the pulley came off the pump motor and the set screw is missing,
what kind of screw would you use to replace the set screw?
Cup screw
You have to measure the outside of a pipe. What tool would you use?
Caliper Rule
You are installing spring buffers on a 200 fpm car, what is the minimum buffer stroke?
200 fpm= 4 inch Note: 100 fpm= 1 1/2 inch Note : 100 fpm- 150 fpm = 2 1/2 inch
You are going to replace the disc on your grinder, what test should you do before using?
Ring test
, How often do electrical cords need to be checked for continuity?
Every 3 months
The DBG is 6'6" using 15 lb rails with 1/4 shim on the brackets, what is DBB?
(2) 15 lb rails is 3 1/2 deep= 7" total. (2) 1/4" shims= 1/2" 6'6"+ 7 1/2 = 7 foot 1 1/2 inch
How does OSHA classify a competent person?
One who is capable of identifying existing and potential hazards, and who has authorization to
take prompt, corrective measurements
Car weighs 7,000 lbs with a capacity of 3,500 lbs. What does the CWT weight?
3,500 lbsx 40%= 1400 lbs 7000 lbs + 1400 lbs= 8400 lbs
You are stacking rails in a single hydro hoist way, with a rise of 48' how many rails will you
need?
48'/ 16' = 3 rails per side 3 x2 sides= 6 rails
Installing a 3,000 lb capacity car, how much load will the break stop and hold?
125% of rated capacity= 3000 lbs x 125%= 3,750 lbs
On traction elevators where are the bottom guide shoes mounted?
To the safety plank
A 480 VAC stepdown 240 VAC transformer is connected to a 3 phase rectifier, what is the
output voltage?
320 VAC
3 phase full wave= 1.33 x output voltage. - 715
A car is loaded with 125% and sinks, why?
Slipping through the brake
IF you find a broken or missing barricade what should you do?
EXAM BLUEPRINT WITH ANSWERS
(SOLVED)
What training must be done before you can enter a pit that has been classified as a confined
space?
Confined space entrant training
Traction and Hydraulic machines have many hazards, what is most dangerous?
Rotating equipment
You are installing a machine and sheave, where would machine and secondary sheaves be
aligned?
In the center of the rail measurements
You are testing an elevator with a rated speed of 500 fpm. What is the minimum speed the
safeties should set at?
Mechanical: 115% x 500= 575 fpm Electrical: 90% x 575= 517.5 fpm
What is one of the most dangerous hazards in the trade and most obvious for us?
Falls
You are installing machines, governors, and generators, and need to know the location where
it needs to be installed. Where would you find the information?
The machine room plan view
What is the minimum breaking strength of a wire rope used as life safety?
5,000 pounds
What is known as the silent killer?
CTW
,You go to a trouble call and the building owner keeps asking when the car will be back up and
if you can take any short cuts to get it up faster. what is your response?
Give a reasonable response on time and safety factors. If that doesnt work he can **** off
You are preparing to replace a resistor on an out of service car. What is the 1st thing to do?
Make sure it is LOTO and verify no voltage
What are 3 major factors in hydraulic pit maintenance?
Oil, tripping hazards, electricity
What is the tolerance for 3/8 at .003?
.372- .378 bilateral= 2 direction unilateral= 1 direction
You are installing push buttons using snake eye screws. What type of screwdriver?
Tamper proof
You are working with eye bolts, where would you check for lifting capacity?
NEVER use eye bolts for hoisting
You are installing the limit cam on the car and notice that the holes are not lining up. Where
do you find the correct location for the cam?
The mechanical detail drawing
You are on a call and find the pulley came off the pump motor and the set screw is missing,
what kind of screw would you use to replace the set screw?
Cup screw
You have to measure the outside of a pipe. What tool would you use?
Caliper Rule
You are installing spring buffers on a 200 fpm car, what is the minimum buffer stroke?
200 fpm= 4 inch Note: 100 fpm= 1 1/2 inch Note : 100 fpm- 150 fpm = 2 1/2 inch
You are going to replace the disc on your grinder, what test should you do before using?
Ring test
, How often do electrical cords need to be checked for continuity?
Every 3 months
The DBG is 6'6" using 15 lb rails with 1/4 shim on the brackets, what is DBB?
(2) 15 lb rails is 3 1/2 deep= 7" total. (2) 1/4" shims= 1/2" 6'6"+ 7 1/2 = 7 foot 1 1/2 inch
How does OSHA classify a competent person?
One who is capable of identifying existing and potential hazards, and who has authorization to
take prompt, corrective measurements
Car weighs 7,000 lbs with a capacity of 3,500 lbs. What does the CWT weight?
3,500 lbsx 40%= 1400 lbs 7000 lbs + 1400 lbs= 8400 lbs
You are stacking rails in a single hydro hoist way, with a rise of 48' how many rails will you
need?
48'/ 16' = 3 rails per side 3 x2 sides= 6 rails
Installing a 3,000 lb capacity car, how much load will the break stop and hold?
125% of rated capacity= 3000 lbs x 125%= 3,750 lbs
On traction elevators where are the bottom guide shoes mounted?
To the safety plank
A 480 VAC stepdown 240 VAC transformer is connected to a 3 phase rectifier, what is the
output voltage?
320 VAC
3 phase full wave= 1.33 x output voltage. - 715
A car is loaded with 125% and sinks, why?
Slipping through the brake
IF you find a broken or missing barricade what should you do?
