Neiep Semester 100 Final Review
Questions With Verified Answers
Any time a mechanic is doing any work in the elevator pit, which device is used to
disable the elevator from movement - CORRECT ANSWER- pit stop switch
An elevator mechanic working in a traction machine room should avoid entanglement
by taking which of the following precautions - CORRECT ANSWER- Tucking in
loose clothing
An individual can be killed by as little as how many amperes of current - CORRECT
ANSWER- .005
Why should one never stand on a divider beam in a bank of elevators - CORRECT
ANSWER- There is a risk of being struck by the counterweight and car sling from an
adjacent hoistway
Which device should an apprentice use to lower parts down to a mechanic -
CORRECT ANSWER- a rope
What is the most important thing to consider when anchoring a lifeline - CORRECT
ANSWER- supports 5000lbs. and allows tie-off before entering hoistway
To get an exact measurement of a motor shafts diameter which measurement tool
should you use - CORRECT ANSWER- a Caliper
If working in a noisy machine room what is a possible hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-
impaired communication
what is the most important safety step to take before removing the packing head of a
hydraulic cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER- securely block the elevator on jack posts
How to turn Kg to Lbs - CORRECT ANSWER- Multiply by 2.2
How to turn Lbs to Kg - CORRECT ANSWER- Divide by 2.2
Wheat types of detail drawings would you expect to see on a elevator installation job -
CORRECT ANSWER- Standardized, electrical, structural and hoistway drawings
Installing hoistway limit switches what drawing will the mechanic reference -
CORRECT ANSWER- Standardized detail drawing
Where should you place a lifeline when installing them - CORRECT ANSWER-
close enough to permit tying off prior to entering
millimeters to inches - CORRECT ANSWER- divide by 25.4
Inches to millimeters - CORRECT ANSWER- multiply by 25.4
Drawings that are approved by the building owner or representative are labeled with
what term - CORRECT ANSWER- Final
In a standard orthographic projection drawing, where is the placement of a back view if
needed - CORRECT ANSWER- Off to one side of the working drawing
What is the most common drawing method for showing three sides of an object at once
in the elevator industry - CORRECT ANSWER- Isometric Drawing
How would you describe a class 3 fit for shaft and bore diameters - CORRECT
ANSWER- Snuggest possible allowance
Questions With Verified Answers
Any time a mechanic is doing any work in the elevator pit, which device is used to
disable the elevator from movement - CORRECT ANSWER- pit stop switch
An elevator mechanic working in a traction machine room should avoid entanglement
by taking which of the following precautions - CORRECT ANSWER- Tucking in
loose clothing
An individual can be killed by as little as how many amperes of current - CORRECT
ANSWER- .005
Why should one never stand on a divider beam in a bank of elevators - CORRECT
ANSWER- There is a risk of being struck by the counterweight and car sling from an
adjacent hoistway
Which device should an apprentice use to lower parts down to a mechanic -
CORRECT ANSWER- a rope
What is the most important thing to consider when anchoring a lifeline - CORRECT
ANSWER- supports 5000lbs. and allows tie-off before entering hoistway
To get an exact measurement of a motor shafts diameter which measurement tool
should you use - CORRECT ANSWER- a Caliper
If working in a noisy machine room what is a possible hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-
impaired communication
what is the most important safety step to take before removing the packing head of a
hydraulic cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER- securely block the elevator on jack posts
How to turn Kg to Lbs - CORRECT ANSWER- Multiply by 2.2
How to turn Lbs to Kg - CORRECT ANSWER- Divide by 2.2
Wheat types of detail drawings would you expect to see on a elevator installation job -
CORRECT ANSWER- Standardized, electrical, structural and hoistway drawings
Installing hoistway limit switches what drawing will the mechanic reference -
CORRECT ANSWER- Standardized detail drawing
Where should you place a lifeline when installing them - CORRECT ANSWER-
close enough to permit tying off prior to entering
millimeters to inches - CORRECT ANSWER- divide by 25.4
Inches to millimeters - CORRECT ANSWER- multiply by 25.4
Drawings that are approved by the building owner or representative are labeled with
what term - CORRECT ANSWER- Final
In a standard orthographic projection drawing, where is the placement of a back view if
needed - CORRECT ANSWER- Off to one side of the working drawing
What is the most common drawing method for showing three sides of an object at once
in the elevator industry - CORRECT ANSWER- Isometric Drawing
How would you describe a class 3 fit for shaft and bore diameters - CORRECT
ANSWER- Snuggest possible allowance
