2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? -
ANSWER ✔✔Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? -
ANSWER ✔✔Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety
planks? - ANSWER ✔✔Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - ANSWER
✔✔slow down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom
landing
, If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should
the counterweight assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? -
ANSWER ✔✔5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will
allow the car to run - ANSWER ✔✔Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - ANSWER ✔✔Oil
Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver
when the counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - ANSWER
✔✔The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength
for 1 1/8" nylon rope? - ANSWER ✔✔52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - ANSWER ✔✔Prevent
manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? -
ANSWER ✔✔It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of
30 wires per strand?