MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP | QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST 2026|
GUARANTEED PASS
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad
capacitor? - CORRECT ANSWER - .3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pull the main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? - CORRECT ANSWER - It run
close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because a hydraulic elevator is
supported by a column of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To detect and imbalance in current between the hot and neutral
wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
CORRECT ANSWER - Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your employer
,What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling
as a running platform - CORRECT ANSWER - The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Traction
could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - CORRECT
ANSWER - OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - CORRECT
ANSWER -
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Climb the ladder and pull the box up
with a rope
,What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER - With
a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - CORRECT ANSWER - The column of
oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator
- CORRECT ANSWER - Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance
does the shaft have? - CORRECT ANSWER - Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - CORRECT
ANSWER - +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which
flattens when tightened? - CORRECT ANSWER -
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Best Describe Layout Drawings - CORRECT ANSWER - A mechanical
drawing showing plans and elevation views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation
and their color? - CORRECT ANSWER - Job Abstract
, What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - To show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator
components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th
floor-120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an
elevator that travels from the basement floor level to the executive floor level? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - CORRECT ANSWER - 57/64
You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? - CORRECT ANSWER - 58%
The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of
2500lbs. what must the counterweight weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER -
5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power
saw? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - CORRECT ANSWER - The base is not
adjustable for cutting depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - CORRECT ANSWER
- Adjust door times, bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST 2026|
GUARANTEED PASS
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad
capacitor? - CORRECT ANSWER - .3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pull the main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? - CORRECT ANSWER - It run
close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because a hydraulic elevator is
supported by a column of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To detect and imbalance in current between the hot and neutral
wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
CORRECT ANSWER - Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your employer
,What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling
as a running platform - CORRECT ANSWER - The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Traction
could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - CORRECT
ANSWER - OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - CORRECT
ANSWER -
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Climb the ladder and pull the box up
with a rope
,What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER - With
a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - CORRECT ANSWER - The column of
oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator
- CORRECT ANSWER - Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance
does the shaft have? - CORRECT ANSWER - Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - CORRECT
ANSWER - +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which
flattens when tightened? - CORRECT ANSWER -
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Best Describe Layout Drawings - CORRECT ANSWER - A mechanical
drawing showing plans and elevation views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation
and their color? - CORRECT ANSWER - Job Abstract
, What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - To show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator
components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th
floor-120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an
elevator that travels from the basement floor level to the executive floor level? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - CORRECT ANSWER - 57/64
You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? - CORRECT ANSWER - 58%
The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of
2500lbs. what must the counterweight weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER -
5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power
saw? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - CORRECT ANSWER - The base is not
adjustable for cutting depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - CORRECT ANSWER
- Adjust door times, bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
