MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
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SECTION 1: QEI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Questions 1-30)
Question 1: The QEITF Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI) program is accredited
under which international standard?
A) ISO 9001
B) ISO/IEC 17024
C) ASME A17.1
D) NFPA 70E
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The QEI certification program is accredited by the ANSI National
Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO/IEC 17024, which sets requirements for
personnel certification programs.
Question 2: What does QEITF stand for?
A) Quality Elevator Industry Training Fund
B) Qualified Elevator Inspection Training Facility
C) Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund
D) Quality Elevator Inspector Testing Foundation
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: QEITF stands for Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund, formerly
known as the Quality Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund.
Question 3: According to ASME QEI-1, what is the primary purpose of the QEI
certification program?
A) To train new elevator mechanics
B) To certify individuals competent to perform elevator inspection duties
C) To license elevator contractors
D) To approve new elevator designs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The QEI certification program recognizes individuals who meet
qualifications and are competent to perform the duties of elevator inspectors.
Question 4: Which organizations are accredited providers of QEI certification?
A) NAEC and OSHA only
B) NAESA International, NAEC, and QEITF
C) ASME and ANSI only
D) NFPA and ICC only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NAEC joins NAESA International and QEITF as accredited providers of
QEI certification conforming to ANAB and ASME QEI-1 standards.
Question 5: What is the ANSI accreditation status of the QEI certification program?
A) Not accredited
B) Accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
,C) Accredited by ISO only
D) Accredited by OSHA
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The QEI certification is accredited by ANAB, indicating it meets rigorous
standards for personnel certification programs.
Question 6: How often must a QEI certification be renewed?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every year
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: QEI certification requires annual renewal through continuing education or
re-examination to maintain competence.
Question 7: Which pathway qualifies a candidate for QEI certification under
Method 1 (ASME QEI-1)?
A) High school diploma + 2 years experience
B) 4 years combined education and industry experience + 1 year
inspection/witness testing experience
C) Associate degree only
D) 10 years mechanic experience without inspection experience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Method 1 requires four years of combined education and industry
experience plus one year performing inspections and witnessing tests.
, Question 8: How many contact hours of continuing education are typically required
annually for QEI renewal?
A) 4 hours (0.4 CEU)
B) 8 hours (0.8 CEU)
C) 12 hours (1.2 CEU)
D) 16 hours (1.6 CEU)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing education requirements typically include not less than eight
contact hours (0.8 CEU) annually.
Question 9: Which of the following is NOT an approved method for QEI renewal?
A) Continuing Education Units (CEU)
B) Re-examination
C) Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
D) Lifetime certification with no renewal
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: QEI certification requires annual renewal through either CEU or re-
examination; lifetime certification is not an option.
Question 10: The QEITF CEI certification evaluates compliance with which sections of
the ASME QEI Standard?
A) Only Section 1
B) Sections 2.1 and 2.2 (qualifications) and Section 2.3 (maintenance of
qualifications)