2026 MECHANICS EXAM LATEST NEIEP
UPDATE COMPLETE 160 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS CORRECTLY SOLVED
* What is the Max distance between Raceway supports?
15'
* What is the Max distance from Strain Bars?
100'
** What is the ratio between diameter and Loop of a Traveler?
30 times.
** What is the minimum amount of Spares that should be pulled?
10%
** At what speed should the Governor Switch contact be set to open?
90 - 95% of Governor tripping speed.
* What is the Max clearance between Door and Sill?
3/8". (1/4" - 3/8")
** What is the minimum Gib to Sill?
1/4"
* What is the minimum gap Sill - Sill?
1/2"
** What is the Max gap Sill - Sill?
1 1/2"
,* A Force of 5000 lbs is applied to a plunger with an area of 25 sq inches. What is the system
pressure?
200 psi. (5000 lbs/ 25 sq inches = 200 psi
** How many gallons are needed to run a 4" plunger 25'?
16.3 gallons (V = A(H)
* In Bi-Parting doors, what gap is allowed before Gate switch is opened?
3/4" Max
** What do you do before running a Hydro elevator after the car is built?
Check piston for debris and make sure Head is tight.
* What is going on if you add power to a generator but motor doesn't gain more speed?
Generator is Saturated.
* What is Relief set at?
150%
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and blows a fuse. What is
the problem?
Traveling cable has a cut or short
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed?
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60 seconds is acceptable) (90
seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in 90 seconds. CWT at
rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway?
4
One for every 100'
** How is Stainless steel drilled out?
Slow speed and constant pressure (205)
, ** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is their spacing?
At least 2, with the first being 4 times the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
** Car is loaded with 125% and sinks. Why?
Slipped through the brake.
** A 300 Ohm resistor burns out. You don't have a 300 Ohm resistor to replace it. What can
you use to make up the resistor?
2 600 Ohms resistors in Parallel. "The resistance is half of the highest rating in a parallel circuit.
3, 225 Ohm resistors in parallel equal 75 Ohms.
** A 480 VAC Step Down Transformer is connected to a 3 phase rectifier. What will the
output be?
320 VDC
480 - 33.33% = 320
** If you find a broken or missing barricade, what do you do?
Write up a formal inspection request.
** If a Dumbwaiter has 9 square feet in Area,
4 ' High and the rated Capacity is 13.9 lb/ft3, what is the total capacity?
500 lb/ft3.
"The area of a Dumbwaiter is 9 sq' max and is 4' High. Multiply that by 13.9.
9x4 = 36. 36 x 13.9 = 500
** What are the consequences of a misaligned Rack and Pinion hoist joint?
Broken Gear Teeth (850) Motor not aligned.
** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed?
Follow proper procedures.
"Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a 2:1, what will the new
ratings be?
UPDATE COMPLETE 160 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS CORRECTLY SOLVED
* What is the Max distance between Raceway supports?
15'
* What is the Max distance from Strain Bars?
100'
** What is the ratio between diameter and Loop of a Traveler?
30 times.
** What is the minimum amount of Spares that should be pulled?
10%
** At what speed should the Governor Switch contact be set to open?
90 - 95% of Governor tripping speed.
* What is the Max clearance between Door and Sill?
3/8". (1/4" - 3/8")
** What is the minimum Gib to Sill?
1/4"
* What is the minimum gap Sill - Sill?
1/2"
** What is the Max gap Sill - Sill?
1 1/2"
,* A Force of 5000 lbs is applied to a plunger with an area of 25 sq inches. What is the system
pressure?
200 psi. (5000 lbs/ 25 sq inches = 200 psi
** How many gallons are needed to run a 4" plunger 25'?
16.3 gallons (V = A(H)
* In Bi-Parting doors, what gap is allowed before Gate switch is opened?
3/4" Max
** What do you do before running a Hydro elevator after the car is built?
Check piston for debris and make sure Head is tight.
* What is going on if you add power to a generator but motor doesn't gain more speed?
Generator is Saturated.
* What is Relief set at?
150%
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and blows a fuse. What is
the problem?
Traveling cable has a cut or short
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed?
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60 seconds is acceptable) (90
seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in 90 seconds. CWT at
rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway?
4
One for every 100'
** How is Stainless steel drilled out?
Slow speed and constant pressure (205)
, ** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is their spacing?
At least 2, with the first being 4 times the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
** Car is loaded with 125% and sinks. Why?
Slipped through the brake.
** A 300 Ohm resistor burns out. You don't have a 300 Ohm resistor to replace it. What can
you use to make up the resistor?
2 600 Ohms resistors in Parallel. "The resistance is half of the highest rating in a parallel circuit.
3, 225 Ohm resistors in parallel equal 75 Ohms.
** A 480 VAC Step Down Transformer is connected to a 3 phase rectifier. What will the
output be?
320 VDC
480 - 33.33% = 320
** If you find a broken or missing barricade, what do you do?
Write up a formal inspection request.
** If a Dumbwaiter has 9 square feet in Area,
4 ' High and the rated Capacity is 13.9 lb/ft3, what is the total capacity?
500 lb/ft3.
"The area of a Dumbwaiter is 9 sq' max and is 4' High. Multiply that by 13.9.
9x4 = 36. 36 x 13.9 = 500
** What are the consequences of a misaligned Rack and Pinion hoist joint?
Broken Gear Teeth (850) Motor not aligned.
** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed?
Follow proper procedures.
"Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a 2:1, what will the new
ratings be?
