MECHANICS Exam Review-NEIEP
Questions and Correct Answers
Guaranteed Pass Latest Version 2025
When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600fpm and 2,000lb
capacity to a 2:1, what are the new ratings?
300 fpm with 4000lbs capacity. Half the speed and double the
capacity.
A vertical platform lift has a clearance of 1 inch. How much
will it have to move to meet code?
Move in 1/4 inch. Code is 3/4 in
A car weighs 2500lbs with a capacity of 2500lbs, The CWT is
weighted 40% , how much is the motor lifting when the car is
fully loaded?
2500 (CAR) + 1000 ( 40%)= 3500lbs
5000-3500= 1500lbs lifted by the machine - 240
How must Oxygen and Acetylene tanks be stored?
Vertically, 12 feet apart, or on a cart with a ½ hour fire barrier
between them
What is code for sill to sill distance?
Minimum- 1/2 in
Maximum- 1-1/2 in - 525
When drilling a jack hole in sandy conditions what type of
drill rig is required?
Rotary or Auger bit
Note: Rotary=soft
Percussion= rocky
Combo= solid - 810
,A customer does not want an escape hatch on a residential
elevator, under what condition is this legal?
, Manual operation must be provided - 840
Your helper wired the down direction and final limit switches,
now the car will only travel up, what is the issue?
The down direction limit was wired incorrectly
What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave
groove?
The rope wears out and the breaks faster - 245
There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is
moving, but the chain is not. What is the problem?
Oil on the drive chain - 535
What is the effect when you change a sling angle from 60
degrees to 30 degrees?
More tension, less capacity. Any angle 30 degrees or less is
dangerous - 100
How many points of contact must be maintained on a ladder?
How far above the landing must it extend? What is the proper
ratio? What steps dont we use?
3 points of contact
3 feet above the landing
4:1 ratio
top 2 steps do not get used - 135
What is the conversion formula when measuring inches to
millimeters?
1" = 25.4 mm
You open a dumbwaiter access panel and it still runs, what is
the problem?
Pit access switch is not working properly - 550
You perform a static load test with the pit valve closed. The
car sinks 6" in 15 minutes. What is the problem?
Cylinder leak - 805
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher to put out a fire?
At the base of the fire - 100
Questions and Correct Answers
Guaranteed Pass Latest Version 2025
When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600fpm and 2,000lb
capacity to a 2:1, what are the new ratings?
300 fpm with 4000lbs capacity. Half the speed and double the
capacity.
A vertical platform lift has a clearance of 1 inch. How much
will it have to move to meet code?
Move in 1/4 inch. Code is 3/4 in
A car weighs 2500lbs with a capacity of 2500lbs, The CWT is
weighted 40% , how much is the motor lifting when the car is
fully loaded?
2500 (CAR) + 1000 ( 40%)= 3500lbs
5000-3500= 1500lbs lifted by the machine - 240
How must Oxygen and Acetylene tanks be stored?
Vertically, 12 feet apart, or on a cart with a ½ hour fire barrier
between them
What is code for sill to sill distance?
Minimum- 1/2 in
Maximum- 1-1/2 in - 525
When drilling a jack hole in sandy conditions what type of
drill rig is required?
Rotary or Auger bit
Note: Rotary=soft
Percussion= rocky
Combo= solid - 810
,A customer does not want an escape hatch on a residential
elevator, under what condition is this legal?
, Manual operation must be provided - 840
Your helper wired the down direction and final limit switches,
now the car will only travel up, what is the issue?
The down direction limit was wired incorrectly
What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave
groove?
The rope wears out and the breaks faster - 245
There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is
moving, but the chain is not. What is the problem?
Oil on the drive chain - 535
What is the effect when you change a sling angle from 60
degrees to 30 degrees?
More tension, less capacity. Any angle 30 degrees or less is
dangerous - 100
How many points of contact must be maintained on a ladder?
How far above the landing must it extend? What is the proper
ratio? What steps dont we use?
3 points of contact
3 feet above the landing
4:1 ratio
top 2 steps do not get used - 135
What is the conversion formula when measuring inches to
millimeters?
1" = 25.4 mm
You open a dumbwaiter access panel and it still runs, what is
the problem?
Pit access switch is not working properly - 550
You perform a static load test with the pit valve closed. The
car sinks 6" in 15 minutes. What is the problem?
Cylinder leak - 805
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher to put out a fire?
At the base of the fire - 100
