100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction
with a shock absorbing lanyard? - ANSWERPersonal 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? - ANSWERWear 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? - ANSWERTwo-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain".
What type of Injury did they sustain? - ANSWERMuscle 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? - ANSWERClose the
hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - ANSWERPlunger
gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - ANSWERSpinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWEREstablish 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? - ANSWERVerify no power with appropriate test
equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - ANSWERWhen 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? - ANSWERCar safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be
followed? - ANSWERRemove jewelry and metal frames glasses
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space.
Where can you find more information? - ANSWEROSHA 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? - ANSWERDo 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? - ANSWERInstall 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? - ANSWERLock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers
be installed? - ANSWERWhen hoistway door will be open more than 5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - ANSWERDuring all
work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? - ANSWERIt doesn't matter; you should never carry a screw driver in your
pocket
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? - ANSWER2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? -
ANSWERASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? - ANSWERSolid barricade at least 8' high, fully enclosing the work area
Why did the elevator mechanic direct the apprentice not to run gasoline generator in an
enclosed parking garage? - ANSWERThe risk of exposure to Carbon Monoxide fumes
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction
with a shock absorbing lanyard? - ANSWERPersonal 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? - ANSWERWear 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? - ANSWERTwo-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain".
What type of Injury did they sustain? - ANSWERMuscle 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? - ANSWERClose the
hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - ANSWERPlunger
gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - ANSWERSpinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWEREstablish 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? - ANSWERVerify no power with appropriate test
equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - ANSWERWhen 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? - ANSWERCar safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be
followed? - ANSWERRemove jewelry and metal frames glasses
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space.
Where can you find more information? - ANSWEROSHA 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? - ANSWERDo 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? - ANSWERInstall 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? - ANSWERLock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers
be installed? - ANSWERWhen hoistway door will be open more than 5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - ANSWERDuring all
work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? - ANSWERIt doesn't matter; you should never carry a screw driver in your
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? - ANSWER2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? -
ANSWERASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? - ANSWERSolid barricade at least 8' high, fully enclosing the work area
Why did the elevator mechanic direct the apprentice not to run gasoline generator in an
enclosed parking garage? - ANSWERThe risk of exposure to Carbon Monoxide fumes
