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NEIEP 700 Final Exam Version 1 Actual
Exam Questions and Answers with
Rationales 2026/2027 | Elevator Industry
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Q001: During a periodic inspection of a traction elevator, the mechanic notices that
the car-mounted brake shoes show uneven wear with the leading edge 2 mm
thicker than the trailing edge. According to ASME A17.1-2026, what is the
maximum allowable difference in brake-shoe thickness across any single shoe
before replacement is required?
Options:
A. 1 mm
B. 1.5 mm
C. 2 mm
D. 3 mm
ANSWER: C
Q002: A hydraulic elevator with a 2:1 roping ratio and a 4000 lb rated load is being
installed. The jack is located in the ground and has a 10-inch bore. What is the
approximate static pressure in the hydraulic line when the car is at rest at the top
landing? (Assume 125 psi counterweight balance)
Options:
A. 95 psi
B. 110 psi
C. 125 psi
, 2
D. 140 psi
ANSWER: B
Q003: While performing a brake torque test on a geared traction machine, the
mechanic records 225 lb-ft of torque. The brake nameplate indicates a minimum
rated torque of 250 lb-ft. Which ASME A17.1 requirement has been violated?
Options:
A. Brake must hold 125 % of rated load
B. Brake must develop at least nameplate torque
C. Brake must release at 80 % of rated voltage
D. Brake must be inspected every 3 years
ANSWER: B
Q004: A mechanic is aligning a new 6-inch bore hydraulic jack in a 12-foot deep
cylinder. The jack is suspended by a temporary lifting beam. What is the maximum
permitted lateral deviation of the jack barrel from true vertical over its full length
per 2026 installation code?
Options:
A. 1/8 in.
B. 1/4 in.
C. 3/8 in.
D. 1/2 in.
ANSWER: B
Q005: During a safety-slide test on a roped hydraulic elevator, the car with rated
load drifts 12 inches in 5 minutes. The brake is applied and the car stops. What is
the maximum allowable drift distance in 5 minutes per A17.1-2026 before the
brake system is considered deficient?
Options:
A. 6 inches
, 3
B. 9 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 18 inches
ANSWER: B
Q006: A counterweight derailment switch is being wired on a new traction
installation. The switch contacts must be positively opened by the counterweight
frame. What is the minimum contact-gap requirement when the switch is actuated?
Options:
A. 0.5 mm
B. 1 mm
C. 2 mm
D. 3 mm
ANSWER: C
Q007: A hydraulic elevator uses a 3-inch bore plunger and a 1-inch bore rod. If the
system pressure is 150 psi, what is the approximate upward force exerted on the
car when the jack is fully extended?
Options:
A. 950 lb
B. 1,060 lb
C. 1,180 lb
D. 1,250 lb
ANSWER: B
Q008: While troubleshooting a traction elevator that overshoots the landing by 6
inches in the up direction with rated load, the mechanic notes the motor brake
opens 0.3 seconds after the controller removes power. According to code, what is
the maximum allowable brake-release delay time?
NEIEP 700 Final Exam Version 1 Actual
Exam Questions and Answers with
Rationales 2026/2027 | Elevator Industry
Certification | Pass Guarantee
Q001: During a periodic inspection of a traction elevator, the mechanic notices that
the car-mounted brake shoes show uneven wear with the leading edge 2 mm
thicker than the trailing edge. According to ASME A17.1-2026, what is the
maximum allowable difference in brake-shoe thickness across any single shoe
before replacement is required?
Options:
A. 1 mm
B. 1.5 mm
C. 2 mm
D. 3 mm
ANSWER: C
Q002: A hydraulic elevator with a 2:1 roping ratio and a 4000 lb rated load is being
installed. The jack is located in the ground and has a 10-inch bore. What is the
approximate static pressure in the hydraulic line when the car is at rest at the top
landing? (Assume 125 psi counterweight balance)
Options:
A. 95 psi
B. 110 psi
C. 125 psi
, 2
D. 140 psi
ANSWER: B
Q003: While performing a brake torque test on a geared traction machine, the
mechanic records 225 lb-ft of torque. The brake nameplate indicates a minimum
rated torque of 250 lb-ft. Which ASME A17.1 requirement has been violated?
Options:
A. Brake must hold 125 % of rated load
B. Brake must develop at least nameplate torque
C. Brake must release at 80 % of rated voltage
D. Brake must be inspected every 3 years
ANSWER: B
Q004: A mechanic is aligning a new 6-inch bore hydraulic jack in a 12-foot deep
cylinder. The jack is suspended by a temporary lifting beam. What is the maximum
permitted lateral deviation of the jack barrel from true vertical over its full length
per 2026 installation code?
Options:
A. 1/8 in.
B. 1/4 in.
C. 3/8 in.
D. 1/2 in.
ANSWER: B
Q005: During a safety-slide test on a roped hydraulic elevator, the car with rated
load drifts 12 inches in 5 minutes. The brake is applied and the car stops. What is
the maximum allowable drift distance in 5 minutes per A17.1-2026 before the
brake system is considered deficient?
Options:
A. 6 inches
, 3
B. 9 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 18 inches
ANSWER: B
Q006: A counterweight derailment switch is being wired on a new traction
installation. The switch contacts must be positively opened by the counterweight
frame. What is the minimum contact-gap requirement when the switch is actuated?
Options:
A. 0.5 mm
B. 1 mm
C. 2 mm
D. 3 mm
ANSWER: C
Q007: A hydraulic elevator uses a 3-inch bore plunger and a 1-inch bore rod. If the
system pressure is 150 psi, what is the approximate upward force exerted on the
car when the jack is fully extended?
Options:
A. 950 lb
B. 1,060 lb
C. 1,180 lb
D. 1,250 lb
ANSWER: B
Q008: While troubleshooting a traction elevator that overshoots the landing by 6
inches in the up direction with rated load, the mechanic notes the motor brake
opens 0.3 seconds after the controller removes power. According to code, what is
the maximum allowable brake-release delay time?
