NEIEP 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM
Questions and Answers
1. Which of the following is a term used to describe a body
harness used in conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard?:
Personal fall arrest system
2. 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?: Wear hearing
protection
3. Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while
you are in the machine room and they are working in the pit?: Two-way
radio
4. A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor
diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury did they sustain?: Muscle stretched
beyond limits
5. 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?: Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
,6. What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator
pit?: Plunger gripper
7. What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting?: Spinal
injury
8. What is called the "silent killer": The counter weight
9. A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car
operating device is not available. What should the mechanic do?: Establish
communication with a qualified person in the car
10. You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator.
After applying a lock and a tag, what step should you take?: Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
11. When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed?: When
pit depth exceeds 35"
12. 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?: Car safeties
13. When working around electricity, which of the following safety
precautions should be followed?: Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
, 14. When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a
400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter: They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
15. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate
lighting at a work site?: You
16. Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection
and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who would you notify first?:
Your mechanic
17. What are the two most common causes of accidents to
members of the general public on elevators?: Trips and falls, and being
struck by the doors
18. Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be
taken?: LOTO and support tension sheave
19. You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a
permit-required confined space. Where can you find more
information?: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
20. You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and
find the lights are not working. What should you do?: Do not start work until the
Questions and Answers
1. Which of the following is a term used to describe a body
harness used in conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard?:
Personal fall arrest system
2. 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?: Wear hearing
protection
3. Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while
you are in the machine room and they are working in the pit?: Two-way
radio
4. A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor
diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury did they sustain?: Muscle stretched
beyond limits
5. 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?: Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
,6. What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator
pit?: Plunger gripper
7. What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting?: Spinal
injury
8. What is called the "silent killer": The counter weight
9. A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car
operating device is not available. What should the mechanic do?: Establish
communication with a qualified person in the car
10. You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator.
After applying a lock and a tag, what step should you take?: Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
11. When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed?: When
pit depth exceeds 35"
12. 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?: Car safeties
13. When working around electricity, which of the following safety
precautions should be followed?: Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
, 14. When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a
400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter: They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
15. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate
lighting at a work site?: You
16. Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection
and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who would you notify first?:
Your mechanic
17. What are the two most common causes of accidents to
members of the general public on elevators?: Trips and falls, and being
struck by the doors
18. Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be
taken?: LOTO and support tension sheave
19. You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a
permit-required confined space. Where can you find more
information?: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
20. You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and
find the lights are not working. What should you do?: Do not start work until the
