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NEIEP 500 Final Exam, elevator mechanic exam,
NEIEP 500 complete 100 questions and answers,
elevator systems test, electrical and mechanical
components, safety procedures, NEIEP 2025
What does ASME code require on the car top in addition to
inspector control station? - ANSWER-A light and duplex outlet
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be connected? -
ANSWER-Connect the hot lead to the center terminal and
ground conductor to the shell
What type of conduit should you use to pipe an isolated car? -
ANSWER-Flex
In order to work safely when wiring the car, which of the
following should you always do? - ANSWER-Lock out and tag
out the main disconnect
At what distance from closed must the gate switch operate? -
ANSWER-2in
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WHAT is the car top device called which slows elevator if
normal slowdowns fail? - ANSWER-Terminal speed limiting
device
What safety device is required with automatically closing,
vertical sliding, freight doors? - ANSWER-A warning bell
What can be shown on a sixteen segment display? - ANSWER-
Numbers and letters
What is the minimum number of spare wires that should be
pulled? - ANSWER-10%
When making connections at terminal posts, how should the
traveling cables be connected? - ANSWER-on the top
When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are the
screws connected? - ANSWER-with a shorting bar
What type of solder must be used on electrical wires? -
ANSWER-Rosin cor
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What distance away from the floor is a solid state driven
elevator allowed to move with doors open? - ANSWER-3 in
Which statement is correct about using wire nuts? - ANSWER-
Screw the wire nut over the splice using pliers to get it tight
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a ground? -
ANSWER-Insulated covering
When using a hoisting line to install cables, what device could
be used to prevent twisting? - ANSWER-Swivel ling
What is the ratio between cable diameter and the size of the
loop? - ANSWER-30 times
How fast does the loop in relation to car speed? - ANSWER-½
car speed
Why are new traveling cables allowed to hang free for a time? -
ANSWER-To relieve torsional stress
NEIEP 500 Final Exam, elevator mechanic exam,
NEIEP 500 complete 100 questions and answers,
elevator systems test, electrical and mechanical
components, safety procedures, NEIEP 2025
What does ASME code require on the car top in addition to
inspector control station? - ANSWER-A light and duplex outlet
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be connected? -
ANSWER-Connect the hot lead to the center terminal and
ground conductor to the shell
What type of conduit should you use to pipe an isolated car? -
ANSWER-Flex
In order to work safely when wiring the car, which of the
following should you always do? - ANSWER-Lock out and tag
out the main disconnect
At what distance from closed must the gate switch operate? -
ANSWER-2in
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WHAT is the car top device called which slows elevator if
normal slowdowns fail? - ANSWER-Terminal speed limiting
device
What safety device is required with automatically closing,
vertical sliding, freight doors? - ANSWER-A warning bell
What can be shown on a sixteen segment display? - ANSWER-
Numbers and letters
What is the minimum number of spare wires that should be
pulled? - ANSWER-10%
When making connections at terminal posts, how should the
traveling cables be connected? - ANSWER-on the top
When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are the
screws connected? - ANSWER-with a shorting bar
What type of solder must be used on electrical wires? -
ANSWER-Rosin cor
, 3|Page
What distance away from the floor is a solid state driven
elevator allowed to move with doors open? - ANSWER-3 in
Which statement is correct about using wire nuts? - ANSWER-
Screw the wire nut over the splice using pliers to get it tight
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a ground? -
ANSWER-Insulated covering
When using a hoisting line to install cables, what device could
be used to prevent twisting? - ANSWER-Swivel ling
What is the ratio between cable diameter and the size of the
loop? - ANSWER-30 times
How fast does the loop in relation to car speed? - ANSWER-½
car speed
Why are new traveling cables allowed to hang free for a time? -
ANSWER-To relieve torsional stress
