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Mechanics Exam NEIEP| Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success (2025)
The period of a sine wave is .0083 seconds. What is the frequency? -
correct-answer-120 Hz
f= 1/t
With an effective value of 20.2 amps of AC current, what is the peak
value - correct-answer-28.6
A waveform that has unequal rise and fall times with one being
instantaneous is called a - correct-answer-Sawtooth
Like Magnetic Poles - correct-answer-Repel
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Total Resistance is... - correct-answer-always less than the resistance of
any one branch.
Current in a parallel circuit - correct-answer-Is shared between
branches
I= E/R for each branch.
What stays the same throughout a series circuit - correct-answer-
Current
In a Wye Stator connection... - correct-answer-There is a neutral or
common for all three phases.
When using a portable working platform during rail installation... -
correct-answer-The hoisting cable and operational controls should be
inspected daily prior to using the working platform
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When laying out the rail locations for a bank of elevators... - correct-
answer-use the column line to locate the two outermost rails in the
bank.
When installing formed guide rails... - correct-answer-the brackets do
not require any shim
What must you do when hoisting rails? - correct-answer-Ensure that
your rope block or well wheel has an operational safety latch
What is a bayonet gauge used for? - correct-answer-to check DBG on a
T-rail install.
What is the best fire extinguisher to cover all types of fires in the
machine room? - correct-answer-ABC
What is the main function of the car overspeed governor? - correct-
answer-Grips the rope which mechanically trips the car safety.
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Electrical safeties must trip at ___ of mechanical tripping speed for cars
that travel above 150 to 500fpm - correct-answer-90%
The jaw side of the governor must be plumb to the... - correct-answer-
Releasing carrier of the car.
overspeed down condition
Governors must be tested - correct-answer-every 5 years with rated
load at rated speed in the down direction
Group Controllers - correct-answer-coordinate the movement of
multiple cars.
If a gearless machines drive sheave has a circumferance of 6 feet,
approximately how many RPMs would be required of the drive motor to
run 800fpm - correct-answer-133
Mechanics Exam NEIEP| Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success (2025)
The period of a sine wave is .0083 seconds. What is the frequency? -
correct-answer-120 Hz
f= 1/t
With an effective value of 20.2 amps of AC current, what is the peak
value - correct-answer-28.6
A waveform that has unequal rise and fall times with one being
instantaneous is called a - correct-answer-Sawtooth
Like Magnetic Poles - correct-answer-Repel
,2|Page
Total Resistance is... - correct-answer-always less than the resistance of
any one branch.
Current in a parallel circuit - correct-answer-Is shared between
branches
I= E/R for each branch.
What stays the same throughout a series circuit - correct-answer-
Current
In a Wye Stator connection... - correct-answer-There is a neutral or
common for all three phases.
When using a portable working platform during rail installation... -
correct-answer-The hoisting cable and operational controls should be
inspected daily prior to using the working platform
,3|Page
When laying out the rail locations for a bank of elevators... - correct-
answer-use the column line to locate the two outermost rails in the
bank.
When installing formed guide rails... - correct-answer-the brackets do
not require any shim
What must you do when hoisting rails? - correct-answer-Ensure that
your rope block or well wheel has an operational safety latch
What is a bayonet gauge used for? - correct-answer-to check DBG on a
T-rail install.
What is the best fire extinguisher to cover all types of fires in the
machine room? - correct-answer-ABC
What is the main function of the car overspeed governor? - correct-
answer-Grips the rope which mechanically trips the car safety.
, 4|Page
Electrical safeties must trip at ___ of mechanical tripping speed for cars
that travel above 150 to 500fpm - correct-answer-90%
The jaw side of the governor must be plumb to the... - correct-answer-
Releasing carrier of the car.
overspeed down condition
Governors must be tested - correct-answer-every 5 years with rated
load at rated speed in the down direction
Group Controllers - correct-answer-coordinate the movement of
multiple cars.
If a gearless machines drive sheave has a circumferance of 6 feet,
approximately how many RPMs would be required of the drive motor to
run 800fpm - correct-answer-133
