NEIEP MECHANICS EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
How do you calculate the number of counterweights needed to balance a car?
CORRECT ANSWER
Use the formula LxWxHx.25, where the weight of the counterweight is 25 lbs per foot
cubed.
Question 2
Who is responsible for providing the MSDS on a construction site?
CORRECT ANSWER
Your employer.
Question 3
If a pump pulley is 6" and the motor pulley is 12", how do you determine the size pulley
needed to achieve a speed of 125' per minute?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cross multiply based on the pulley sizes and motor speed.
Question 4
In a dump switch question, if the switches are in certain states, how do you determine the
car's position?
CORRECT ANSWER
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,Find the switch in the neutral position; the answer is believed to be the second floor.
Question 5
How many gallons of oil are needed to raise a car with a 6" diameter piston and a 25' rise?
CORRECT ANSWER
It would take 37 gallons of oil.
Question 6
How do you convert 1 inch to millimeters?
CORRECT ANSWER
1 inch is equal to 25.4 mm.
Question 7
What is the correct method to measure a handrail?
CORRECT ANSWER
Measure in flat sections on the incline only.
Question 8
When is an escape hatch required for residential lifts?
CORRECT ANSWER
When there are no controls inside the car and it must open to the outside.
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,Question 9
How many wires are needed to wire a COP?
CORRECT ANSWER
You need 10% extra wires, considering multiple common terminals.
Question 10
What could be the cause if a brake doesn't pick fully upon acceleration?
CORRECT ANSWER
It could be related to the brake circuit.
Question 11
What is the formula for calculating the time constant of a capacitor?
CORRECT ANSWER
TC = RxC, and capacitors take 5 times to charge.
Question 12
What issue arises if doors open and close immediately?
CORRECT ANSWER
It indicates a problem with the off delay circuit.
Question 13
What should you ask for when installing rails?
CORRECT ANSWER
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, Fish plates.
Question 14
When is the first tie down required for 2'x8' scaffolding?
CORRECT ANSWER
At 4 times the smallest base diameter, find the closest header above.
Question 15
What hole should you drill first when dropping in machine beams?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drill the deflector sheave hole first.
Question 16
At what speeds do mechanical and electrical trips occur for cars running at 300-350 fpm?
CORRECT ANSWER
For 300 fpm, mechanical trip at 395 and electrical at 355; for 350 fpm, mechanical trip at
454 and electrical at 407.
Question 17
What types of safeties should be equipped for cars running at 300 fpm?
CORRECT ANSWER
Type A safeties (no more than 150 fpm) and Type B wedge clamp.
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
How do you calculate the number of counterweights needed to balance a car?
CORRECT ANSWER
Use the formula LxWxHx.25, where the weight of the counterweight is 25 lbs per foot
cubed.
Question 2
Who is responsible for providing the MSDS on a construction site?
CORRECT ANSWER
Your employer.
Question 3
If a pump pulley is 6" and the motor pulley is 12", how do you determine the size pulley
needed to achieve a speed of 125' per minute?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cross multiply based on the pulley sizes and motor speed.
Question 4
In a dump switch question, if the switches are in certain states, how do you determine the
car's position?
CORRECT ANSWER
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@THE STUDY VAULT
,Find the switch in the neutral position; the answer is believed to be the second floor.
Question 5
How many gallons of oil are needed to raise a car with a 6" diameter piston and a 25' rise?
CORRECT ANSWER
It would take 37 gallons of oil.
Question 6
How do you convert 1 inch to millimeters?
CORRECT ANSWER
1 inch is equal to 25.4 mm.
Question 7
What is the correct method to measure a handrail?
CORRECT ANSWER
Measure in flat sections on the incline only.
Question 8
When is an escape hatch required for residential lifts?
CORRECT ANSWER
When there are no controls inside the car and it must open to the outside.
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,Question 9
How many wires are needed to wire a COP?
CORRECT ANSWER
You need 10% extra wires, considering multiple common terminals.
Question 10
What could be the cause if a brake doesn't pick fully upon acceleration?
CORRECT ANSWER
It could be related to the brake circuit.
Question 11
What is the formula for calculating the time constant of a capacitor?
CORRECT ANSWER
TC = RxC, and capacitors take 5 times to charge.
Question 12
What issue arises if doors open and close immediately?
CORRECT ANSWER
It indicates a problem with the off delay circuit.
Question 13
What should you ask for when installing rails?
CORRECT ANSWER
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@THE STUDY VAULT
, Fish plates.
Question 14
When is the first tie down required for 2'x8' scaffolding?
CORRECT ANSWER
At 4 times the smallest base diameter, find the closest header above.
Question 15
What hole should you drill first when dropping in machine beams?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drill the deflector sheave hole first.
Question 16
At what speeds do mechanical and electrical trips occur for cars running at 300-350 fpm?
CORRECT ANSWER
For 300 fpm, mechanical trip at 395 and electrical at 355; for 350 fpm, mechanical trip at
454 and electrical at 407.
Question 17
What types of safeties should be equipped for cars running at 300 fpm?
CORRECT ANSWER
Type A safeties (no more than 150 fpm) and Type B wedge clamp.
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