100 Elevator Final Exam Questions
And Answers- Updated
If an escalator was delivered to the construction site weighing 5,700 kilograms, what is
the correct US customary weight? - CORRECT ANSWER- 12,540 lbs
How would a class 1 fit for a bot be described? - CORRECT ANSWER- Loose
What type of screw would be used to hold a pulley on a shaft? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Setscrew
What is the distance from the crest of one thread to the crest of the next thread called?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Pitch
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens
when tightened? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pal it
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry of not specified? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a.+- 1/64"
How are threads specified on metric bolts - CORRECT ANSWER- Pitch of the
threads
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction
with a shock absorbing lanyard? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
, When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When pit depth exceeds 35"
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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be
followed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter
- CORRECT ANSWER- They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
CORRECT ANSWER- You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA
violation. Who would you notify first? - CORRECT ANSWER- Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public
on elevators? - CORRECT ANSWER- Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Lock out and
tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers
be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER- When hoistway door will be open more than
5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-
During all work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? - CORRECT ANSWER- It doesn't matter; you should never carry a
screw driver in your pocket
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? - CORRECT ANSWER- 2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER- Solid barricade at least 8' high, fully
enclosing the work area
And Answers- Updated
If an escalator was delivered to the construction site weighing 5,700 kilograms, what is
the correct US customary weight? - CORRECT ANSWER- 12,540 lbs
How would a class 1 fit for a bot be described? - CORRECT ANSWER- Loose
What type of screw would be used to hold a pulley on a shaft? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Setscrew
What is the distance from the crest of one thread to the crest of the next thread called?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Pitch
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens
when tightened? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pal it
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry of not specified? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a.+- 1/64"
How are threads specified on metric bolts - CORRECT ANSWER- Pitch of the
threads
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction
with a shock absorbing lanyard? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
, When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
When pit depth exceeds 35"
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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be
followed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter
- CORRECT ANSWER- They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
CORRECT ANSWER- You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA
violation. Who would you notify first? - CORRECT ANSWER- Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public
on elevators? - CORRECT ANSWER- Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Lock out and
tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers
be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER- When hoistway door will be open more than
5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-
During all work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? - CORRECT ANSWER- It doesn't matter; you should never carry a
screw driver in your pocket
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? - CORRECT ANSWER- 2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER- Solid barricade at least 8' high, fully
enclosing the work area
