NEIEP 500 FINAL ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 | Practice
Questions | A+ Verified
• What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location? -✓✓Liquidtight
Flex
• What is the name for the complete metal system of duct, conduit and flex that protects
the wiring? -✓✓Raceway
• How is the work divided when planning piping and wiring of an elevator installation? -
✓✓Hoistway, car and machine room
• What document may be the only place to look for such information as type of fixtures,
car panel, fire service floor, etc? -✓✓Job abstract
• What information is shown on a pull sheet? -✓✓Terminal connections
• Which type of diagram shows a simplified path from positive to negative for all
components in a circuit? -✓✓Straight line
• How are multiple installations of traveling cables numbered for a single car? -✓✓From
the rail regardless of placement in the hoistway
• What is shown on the final layout? -✓✓A plan drawing and an elevation giving
dimensions
• In the circuit shown, which is the common wire for the second level? -✓✓DC+
• How are wire sizes larger than 4/0 measured? -✓✓In circular mils
• What is the abbreviated term for current carrying capacity? -✓✓Ampacity
• What is the minimum size wire for lighting circuits in an elevator installation? -✓✓#14
• What is special about wire used for the interlock circuit? -✓✓It must be rated for 200
degrees C
• What is the smallest wire that is permitted in an elevator installation? -✓✓#24
, • When bending conduit, what is the maximum number of degrees of bend allowed
between access points? -✓✓90 degrees
• What is the reference point on the thin-wall bender for the finish line of a back to back
bend? -✓✓The star point
• What is the total in degrees of the bends in a three-bend saddle? -✓✓90 degrees
• What is the size of conduit determined by? -✓✓The inside diameter
• What does NEC state about wire used in elevators? -✓✓It must have flame retardant
insulation
• What is the center bend in a three bend offset? -✓✓45 degrees
• What must be installed every 100 ft in a vertical raceway? -✓✓Strain supports
• What switch is installed in areas of the country subject to earthquakes? -✓✓A seismic
switch
• What is the minimum overhead clearance for raceways mounted in the machine room
overhead? -✓✓7ft
• What is the maximum length of motor generator leads that may be connected directly
to the controller without being run inside a raceway? -✓✓6ft
• When a vertical raceway exceeds 100 ft, what precautions must be taken? -✓✓Allow
¼" gap between sections
• What hazard is present in a Class 1 location? -✓✓Flammable gasses
• What purpose does a fish tape serve? -✓✓It is used to pull wires in conduit
• How many threads per inch are there on a 10-24 machine screw? -✓✓24
• How are interlocks always wired? -✓✓In series
• Why would you wear a grounding wrist strap? -✓✓To prevent damage to sensitive
solid state circuits
• Which devices are included in a traction elevator safety circuit? -✓✓Final terminal
stopping limits and pit stop switch
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 | Practice
Questions | A+ Verified
• What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location? -✓✓Liquidtight
Flex
• What is the name for the complete metal system of duct, conduit and flex that protects
the wiring? -✓✓Raceway
• How is the work divided when planning piping and wiring of an elevator installation? -
✓✓Hoistway, car and machine room
• What document may be the only place to look for such information as type of fixtures,
car panel, fire service floor, etc? -✓✓Job abstract
• What information is shown on a pull sheet? -✓✓Terminal connections
• Which type of diagram shows a simplified path from positive to negative for all
components in a circuit? -✓✓Straight line
• How are multiple installations of traveling cables numbered for a single car? -✓✓From
the rail regardless of placement in the hoistway
• What is shown on the final layout? -✓✓A plan drawing and an elevation giving
dimensions
• In the circuit shown, which is the common wire for the second level? -✓✓DC+
• How are wire sizes larger than 4/0 measured? -✓✓In circular mils
• What is the abbreviated term for current carrying capacity? -✓✓Ampacity
• What is the minimum size wire for lighting circuits in an elevator installation? -✓✓#14
• What is special about wire used for the interlock circuit? -✓✓It must be rated for 200
degrees C
• What is the smallest wire that is permitted in an elevator installation? -✓✓#24
, • When bending conduit, what is the maximum number of degrees of bend allowed
between access points? -✓✓90 degrees
• What is the reference point on the thin-wall bender for the finish line of a back to back
bend? -✓✓The star point
• What is the total in degrees of the bends in a three-bend saddle? -✓✓90 degrees
• What is the size of conduit determined by? -✓✓The inside diameter
• What does NEC state about wire used in elevators? -✓✓It must have flame retardant
insulation
• What is the center bend in a three bend offset? -✓✓45 degrees
• What must be installed every 100 ft in a vertical raceway? -✓✓Strain supports
• What switch is installed in areas of the country subject to earthquakes? -✓✓A seismic
switch
• What is the minimum overhead clearance for raceways mounted in the machine room
overhead? -✓✓7ft
• What is the maximum length of motor generator leads that may be connected directly
to the controller without being run inside a raceway? -✓✓6ft
• When a vertical raceway exceeds 100 ft, what precautions must be taken? -✓✓Allow
¼" gap between sections
• What hazard is present in a Class 1 location? -✓✓Flammable gasses
• What purpose does a fish tape serve? -✓✓It is used to pull wires in conduit
• How many threads per inch are there on a 10-24 machine screw? -✓✓24
• How are interlocks always wired? -✓✓In series
• Why would you wear a grounding wrist strap? -✓✓To prevent damage to sensitive
solid state circuits
• Which devices are included in a traction elevator safety circuit? -✓✓Final terminal
stopping limits and pit stop switch
