Elevator Final Exam 2026/2027 | 100
Practice Questions & Answers, Study Guide
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - correct answer-Personal fall arrest
system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a
powder activated tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution
should the mechanic take? - correct answer-Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the
machine room and they are working in the pit? - correct answer-Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a
"strain". What type of Injury did they sustain? - correct answer-Muscle stretched
beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and
the inspection switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? - correct
answer-Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - correct
answer-Plunger gripper
,What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - correct answer-Spinal
injury
What is called the "silent killer" - correct answer-The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not
available. What should the mechanic do? - correct answer-Establish
communication with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a
lock and a tag, what step should you take? - correct answer-Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - correct answer-
When pit depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on
the car top, what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - correct answer-Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions
should be followed? - correct answer-Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity
dumbwaiter - correct answer-They are not permitted to ride inside any
dumbwaiter
, Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
correct answer-You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious
OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - correct answer-Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general
public on elevators? - correct answer-Trips and falls, and being struck by the
doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - correct
answer-LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined
space. Where can you find more information? - correct answer-OSHA 29 CFR
1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are
not working. What should you do? - correct answer-Do not start work until the
lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be
taken before entering an escalator truss? - correct answer-Install a mechanical
lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator
pit. Before beginning work, what must be done? - correct answer-Lock out and
tag out
Practice Questions & Answers, Study Guide
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - correct answer-Personal fall arrest
system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a
powder activated tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution
should the mechanic take? - correct answer-Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the
machine room and they are working in the pit? - correct answer-Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a
"strain". What type of Injury did they sustain? - correct answer-Muscle stretched
beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and
the inspection switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? - correct
answer-Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - correct
answer-Plunger gripper
,What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - correct answer-Spinal
injury
What is called the "silent killer" - correct answer-The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not
available. What should the mechanic do? - correct answer-Establish
communication with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a
lock and a tag, what step should you take? - correct answer-Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - correct answer-
When pit depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on
the car top, what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - correct answer-Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions
should be followed? - correct answer-Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity
dumbwaiter - correct answer-They are not permitted to ride inside any
dumbwaiter
, Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
correct answer-You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious
OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - correct answer-Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general
public on elevators? - correct answer-Trips and falls, and being struck by the
doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - correct
answer-LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined
space. Where can you find more information? - correct answer-OSHA 29 CFR
1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are
not working. What should you do? - correct answer-Do not start work until the
lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be
taken before entering an escalator truss? - correct answer-Install a mechanical
lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator
pit. Before beginning work, what must be done? - correct answer-Lock out and
tag out
