NEIEP MECHANICS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | UPDATED CERT… EXAM
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NEIEP Mechanics Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Certification
Review
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213 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 213 exam questions with their correct answers, providing a comprehensive
certification review for mechanics. It covers essential concepts within the field of elevator mechanics.
Students can utilize this resource for focused study, effective review, and thorough preparation for
certification exams.
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 213
Page 1
,A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm to 125 fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What is
required?
CORRECT ANSWER
100 fpm/125 fpm= 12"/ X =15
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 213
A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should
you do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Replace it with a larger MOV - 630
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 213
On a Ward-Leonard circuit the brake is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the brake. What is the
issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
Suicide Circuit - 425
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 213
You have an old DC motor and are adding an SCR drive, what do you do to the interpoles?
CORRECT ANSWER
Leave the interpoles alone. When adding a SCR drive to the generator, the series loop is removed, as are the 3
resistors. Everything else remains the same
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 213
Page 2
,A hydro runs up with no load but will not run with a full load. What is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
The relief valve is set too low - 815
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 213
Runby for a 1:1 hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. CWT runby should be set at 18". How much
should the ropes be shortened?
CORRECT ANSWER
22" - 235
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 213
You need to work on a freight door retiring cam, you LOTO the main line but there is still power on the cam.
What circuit is still hot?
CORRECT ANSWER
Door Operator disconnect -535
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 213
The contractor requests that the vertical center of a Rack and Pinion hoist be moved. How do you do this?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adjust tie downs and wall ties - 850
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 213
Page 3
, Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the maximum relief valve setting?
CORRECT ANSWER
400 x 150%= 600 PSI - 815
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 213
What must be installed on a false care before operation?
CORRECT ANSWER
Spring Loaded safeties - 110
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 213
There is slight arcing between the brush and commutator. What action must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWER
None
Note: Heavy arcing= light brush pressure, Heavy brush pressure= mechanical wear
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 213
If rigging is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity?
CORRECT ANSWER
18,000lbs -210
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 213
How much resistance is measured over a normally closed switch?
CORRECT ANSWER
.2 Ohms- should be zero but will never be that low
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NEIEP Mechanics Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Certification
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
213 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 213 exam questions with their correct answers, providing a comprehensive
certification review for mechanics. It covers essential concepts within the field of elevator mechanics.
Students can utilize this resource for focused study, effective review, and thorough preparation for
certification exams.
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 213
Page 1
,A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm to 125 fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What is
required?
CORRECT ANSWER
100 fpm/125 fpm= 12"/ X =15
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 213
A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should
you do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Replace it with a larger MOV - 630
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 213
On a Ward-Leonard circuit the brake is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the brake. What is the
issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
Suicide Circuit - 425
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 213
You have an old DC motor and are adding an SCR drive, what do you do to the interpoles?
CORRECT ANSWER
Leave the interpoles alone. When adding a SCR drive to the generator, the series loop is removed, as are the 3
resistors. Everything else remains the same
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 213
Page 2
,A hydro runs up with no load but will not run with a full load. What is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
The relief valve is set too low - 815
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 213
Runby for a 1:1 hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. CWT runby should be set at 18". How much
should the ropes be shortened?
CORRECT ANSWER
22" - 235
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 213
You need to work on a freight door retiring cam, you LOTO the main line but there is still power on the cam.
What circuit is still hot?
CORRECT ANSWER
Door Operator disconnect -535
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 213
The contractor requests that the vertical center of a Rack and Pinion hoist be moved. How do you do this?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adjust tie downs and wall ties - 850
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 213
Page 3
, Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the maximum relief valve setting?
CORRECT ANSWER
400 x 150%= 600 PSI - 815
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 213
What must be installed on a false care before operation?
CORRECT ANSWER
Spring Loaded safeties - 110
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 213
There is slight arcing between the brush and commutator. What action must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWER
None
Note: Heavy arcing= light brush pressure, Heavy brush pressure= mechanical wear
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 213
If rigging is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity?
CORRECT ANSWER
18,000lbs -210
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 213
How much resistance is measured over a normally closed switch?
CORRECT ANSWER
.2 Ohms- should be zero but will never be that low
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