NAEC — QUALIFIED ELEVATOR
INSPECTOR (QEI) 200 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
EXAM INFORMATION
• Format: 160 scored multiple-choice questions, open-book
• Time: 8 hours
• Passing Score: 123/160
• Language: English only
• Proctoring: Two proctors must be physically present and within sight
Content Breakdown:
• ASME A17.1/CSA B44: 28.75%
• ASME A17.2: 27%
• ASME A17.3: 17.5%
• NFPA 70: 6%
• Additional Documents (A17.6, A17.7, A18.1, A10.4, NFPA-13, NFPA-72, QEI-1):
20.75%
SECTION 1: GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS &
CERTIFICATION (Questions 1–30)
1. A QEI inspector is required to renew their certification every:
A) 1 year
,B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Under NAEC and ASME QEI-1 standards, the QEI certification requires
renewal every 3 years. This involves continuing education and meeting recertification
requirements to ensure inspectors remain current with codes and safety practices.
2. What is the minimum required illumination at the car door sill during
inspection?
A) 5 foot-candles
B) 10 foot-candles
C) 20 foot-candles
D) 50 foot-candles
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a minimum of 10 foot-candles (108 lux) of illumination
at the car door sill and landing areas to allow safe inspection of components and clear
visibility of door mechanisms and leveling.
3. What is the maximum allowable horizontal gap between the car door sill and
the hoistway door sill?
A) ¼ inch (6.4 mm)
B) ½ inch (12.7 mm)
C) ¾ inch (19.1 mm)
D) 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Answer: D
Rationale: According to ASME A17.1, the horizontal gap between the car door sill and
the landing door sill must not exceed 1 inch (25.4 mm) to prevent tripping hazards and
ensure safe passenger entry/exit.
,4. Which device prevents the elevator car from moving away from the landing
when the doors are open?
A) Overspeed governor
B) Unintended car movement protection (UCMP)
C) Door restrictor
D) Buffer
Answer: B
Rationale: Unintended car movement protection (UCMP) is required by ASME A17.1-
2016 and later to detect and stop the car if it moves away from the landing while doors
are open, preventing shearing or fall hazards.
5. How often must a QEI perform a full-load test on a traction elevator?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Every 5 years
D) Only at installation
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a full-load test (100% of rated load) annually for
traction elevators to verify brake holding and stopping performance. The safety gear
test is performed every 5 years.
6. What is the maximum allowable clearance between the car door and the
hoistway door for a passenger elevator?
A) 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
B) 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
C) 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
D) 3/4 inch (19.1 mm)
Answer: C
Rationale: ASME A17.1 specifies a maximum clearance of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) between
, the car door and the hoistway door to prevent entrapment of fingers or other small
objects.
7. Which reference document accounts for the largest percentage of the QEI exam?
A) ASME A17.2
B) ASME A17.3
C) ASME A17.1/CSA B44
D) NFPA 70
Answer: C
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 accounts for 28.75% of the exam, making it the largest
single content category and reflecting the foundational importance of the Safety Code
in elevator inspection practice.
8. According to the QEI Code of Ethics, what is the inspector's primary
responsibility when a required safety test has not been performed?
A) To perform the test themselves
B) To document the finding and report it to the authority having jurisdiction
C) To shut down the elevator immediately
D) To inform the building owner and schedule a new test
Answer: B
Rationale: The QEI's primary responsibility is to observe, document, and report. They
must not perform tests or repairs themselves. The finding must be documented and
reported to the relevant authority.
9. Periodic inspections for escalators must be conducted at intervals of not more
than:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 24 months
INSPECTOR (QEI) 200 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
EXAM INFORMATION
• Format: 160 scored multiple-choice questions, open-book
• Time: 8 hours
• Passing Score: 123/160
• Language: English only
• Proctoring: Two proctors must be physically present and within sight
Content Breakdown:
• ASME A17.1/CSA B44: 28.75%
• ASME A17.2: 27%
• ASME A17.3: 17.5%
• NFPA 70: 6%
• Additional Documents (A17.6, A17.7, A18.1, A10.4, NFPA-13, NFPA-72, QEI-1):
20.75%
SECTION 1: GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS &
CERTIFICATION (Questions 1–30)
1. A QEI inspector is required to renew their certification every:
A) 1 year
,B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Under NAEC and ASME QEI-1 standards, the QEI certification requires
renewal every 3 years. This involves continuing education and meeting recertification
requirements to ensure inspectors remain current with codes and safety practices.
2. What is the minimum required illumination at the car door sill during
inspection?
A) 5 foot-candles
B) 10 foot-candles
C) 20 foot-candles
D) 50 foot-candles
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a minimum of 10 foot-candles (108 lux) of illumination
at the car door sill and landing areas to allow safe inspection of components and clear
visibility of door mechanisms and leveling.
3. What is the maximum allowable horizontal gap between the car door sill and
the hoistway door sill?
A) ¼ inch (6.4 mm)
B) ½ inch (12.7 mm)
C) ¾ inch (19.1 mm)
D) 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Answer: D
Rationale: According to ASME A17.1, the horizontal gap between the car door sill and
the landing door sill must not exceed 1 inch (25.4 mm) to prevent tripping hazards and
ensure safe passenger entry/exit.
,4. Which device prevents the elevator car from moving away from the landing
when the doors are open?
A) Overspeed governor
B) Unintended car movement protection (UCMP)
C) Door restrictor
D) Buffer
Answer: B
Rationale: Unintended car movement protection (UCMP) is required by ASME A17.1-
2016 and later to detect and stop the car if it moves away from the landing while doors
are open, preventing shearing or fall hazards.
5. How often must a QEI perform a full-load test on a traction elevator?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Every 5 years
D) Only at installation
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a full-load test (100% of rated load) annually for
traction elevators to verify brake holding and stopping performance. The safety gear
test is performed every 5 years.
6. What is the maximum allowable clearance between the car door and the
hoistway door for a passenger elevator?
A) 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
B) 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
C) 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
D) 3/4 inch (19.1 mm)
Answer: C
Rationale: ASME A17.1 specifies a maximum clearance of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) between
, the car door and the hoistway door to prevent entrapment of fingers or other small
objects.
7. Which reference document accounts for the largest percentage of the QEI exam?
A) ASME A17.2
B) ASME A17.3
C) ASME A17.1/CSA B44
D) NFPA 70
Answer: C
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 accounts for 28.75% of the exam, making it the largest
single content category and reflecting the foundational importance of the Safety Code
in elevator inspection practice.
8. According to the QEI Code of Ethics, what is the inspector's primary
responsibility when a required safety test has not been performed?
A) To perform the test themselves
B) To document the finding and report it to the authority having jurisdiction
C) To shut down the elevator immediately
D) To inform the building owner and schedule a new test
Answer: B
Rationale: The QEI's primary responsibility is to observe, document, and report. They
must not perform tests or repairs themselves. The finding must be documented and
reported to the relevant authority.
9. Periodic inspections for escalators must be conducted at intervals of not more
than:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 24 months
