NEIEP ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR APPRENTICESHIP VERIFIED
EXAM SOLUTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - CURRENT VERSION 2026
Q1: What is the most important responsibility of an elevator constructor?
A1: Safety - protecting yourself, your co-workers, and the public at all times.
Q2: What does OSHA stand for? A2: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - the federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety
standards.
Q3: What are the main types of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)? A3:
Hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, fall
protection harness, and respiratory protection when needed.
Q4: When must a hard hat be worn? A4: At all times on a construction site or
when working in an elevator hoistway or machine room.
Q5: What is the ANSI standard for hard hats? A5: ANSI Z89.1 - specifies
Type I (top impact) and Type II (top and lateral impact) protection.
Q6: What are the three points of contact rule? A6: Always maintain three
points of contact when climbing (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one
hand) on ladders or scaffolds.
Q7: At what height does fall protection become required? A7: Generally 6
feet in construction; elevator industry may require fall protection at lower
heights depending on the hazard.
Q8: What is a competent person? A8: Someone capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards and who has authorization to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate them.
Q9: What is lockout/tagout (LOTO)? A9: A safety procedure ensuring that
dangerous machines are properly shut off and cannot be restarted before
maintenance or repair work is completed.
Q10: What are the six steps of LOTO? A10: 1) Preparation, 2) Shutdown, 3)
Isolation, 4) Lockout/Tagout application, 5) Stored energy release, 6)
Verification.
,Q11: What is arc flash? A11: A sudden, dangerous electrical discharge that
travels through the air, releasing enormous energy as light and heat.
Q12: What PPE is required for arc flash protection? A12: Arc-rated
clothing, face shield, insulated gloves, and leather protectors depending on the
arc flash rating.
Q13: What is the minimum approach distance for unqualified persons near
exposed energized parts? A13: At least 10 feet for high voltage; varies by
voltage level - consult NFPA 70E tables.
Q14: What does confined space mean? A14: A space large enough to enter
but not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited means of entry/exit and
potential for hazardous atmospheres.
Q15: What are examples of confined spaces in elevator work? A15: Elevator
pits, machine rooms (some), equipment rooms with limited ventilation, and
hoistways under certain conditions.
Q16: What atmospheric hazards exist in confined spaces? A16: Oxygen
deficiency/enrichment, flammable gases, toxic gases (CO, H2S), and explosive
atmospheres.
Q17: What is a permit-required confined space? A17: A confined space with
one or more serious hazards: hazardous atmosphere, engulfment hazard,
configuration that could trap/asphyxiate, or other recognized serious
safety/health hazards.
Q18: What is the proper oxygen range for confined space entry? A18:
19.5% to 23.5% oxygen by volume.
Q19: What is the purpose of scaffold tagging? A19: To indicate the scaffold's
load capacity and safety inspection status - green (safe), yellow (caution), red
(do not use).
Q20: What is the maximum vertical spacing for scaffold guardrails? A20:
Top rail at 42 inches ± 3 inches, midrail at midpoint, toeboard at least 3.5 inches
high.
Hand Tools and Equipment
Q21: What is a crescent wrench? A21: An adjustable wrench with a movable
jaw for gripping various sizes of nuts and bolts.
, Q22: What is the proper way to use a hammer? A22: Grip near the end of
the handle, strike squarely on the target, keep the striking face clean and
undamaged, and wear safety glasses.
Q23: What is a torque wrench used for? A23: To apply a specific amount of
rotational force (torque) to fasteners, ensuring proper tightness per
specifications.
Q24: What is the difference between Phillips and Pozidriv screwdrivers?
A24: Phillips has four simple cross slots; Pozidriv has additional smaller radial
lines and provides better grip with less cam-out.
Q25: What safety precautions should be taken with power tools? A25:
Inspect before use, use proper guards, wear PPE, ensure proper grounding, keep
cords away from cutting edges, and never bypass safety features.
Q26: What is a multimeter used for? A26: Measuring voltage, current,
resistance, and continuity in electrical circuits.
Q27: What does continuity testing verify? A27: Whether an electrical path
exists between two points - used to check for broken wires or connections.
Q28: What safety rule applies when using test equipment? A28: Always
verify the meter is working on a known live circuit before and after testing, and
use proper PPE and approach distances.
Q29: What is a wire stripper? A29: A tool designed to remove insulation
from wire without damaging the conductor.
Q30: What is a fish tape? A30: A flexible metal or fiberglass tape used to pull
wires through conduit, walls, or other enclosed spaces.
Rigging and Material Handling
Q31: What is the working load limit (WLL)? A31: The maximum load that
should be applied to rigging equipment under normal conditions - typically 1/5
to 1/4 of the breaking strength.
Q32: What does a 6:1 safety factor mean? A32: The equipment's breaking
strength is 6 times the working load limit.
Q33: What are the three types of slings? A33: Wire rope slings, chain slings,
and synthetic (nylon/polyester) slings.
Q34: What is a choker hitch? A34: A rigging configuration where the sling
wraps around the load and through itself, providing a secure grip.
EXAM SOLUTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - CURRENT VERSION 2026
Q1: What is the most important responsibility of an elevator constructor?
A1: Safety - protecting yourself, your co-workers, and the public at all times.
Q2: What does OSHA stand for? A2: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - the federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety
standards.
Q3: What are the main types of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)? A3:
Hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, fall
protection harness, and respiratory protection when needed.
Q4: When must a hard hat be worn? A4: At all times on a construction site or
when working in an elevator hoistway or machine room.
Q5: What is the ANSI standard for hard hats? A5: ANSI Z89.1 - specifies
Type I (top impact) and Type II (top and lateral impact) protection.
Q6: What are the three points of contact rule? A6: Always maintain three
points of contact when climbing (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one
hand) on ladders or scaffolds.
Q7: At what height does fall protection become required? A7: Generally 6
feet in construction; elevator industry may require fall protection at lower
heights depending on the hazard.
Q8: What is a competent person? A8: Someone capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards and who has authorization to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate them.
Q9: What is lockout/tagout (LOTO)? A9: A safety procedure ensuring that
dangerous machines are properly shut off and cannot be restarted before
maintenance or repair work is completed.
Q10: What are the six steps of LOTO? A10: 1) Preparation, 2) Shutdown, 3)
Isolation, 4) Lockout/Tagout application, 5) Stored energy release, 6)
Verification.
,Q11: What is arc flash? A11: A sudden, dangerous electrical discharge that
travels through the air, releasing enormous energy as light and heat.
Q12: What PPE is required for arc flash protection? A12: Arc-rated
clothing, face shield, insulated gloves, and leather protectors depending on the
arc flash rating.
Q13: What is the minimum approach distance for unqualified persons near
exposed energized parts? A13: At least 10 feet for high voltage; varies by
voltage level - consult NFPA 70E tables.
Q14: What does confined space mean? A14: A space large enough to enter
but not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited means of entry/exit and
potential for hazardous atmospheres.
Q15: What are examples of confined spaces in elevator work? A15: Elevator
pits, machine rooms (some), equipment rooms with limited ventilation, and
hoistways under certain conditions.
Q16: What atmospheric hazards exist in confined spaces? A16: Oxygen
deficiency/enrichment, flammable gases, toxic gases (CO, H2S), and explosive
atmospheres.
Q17: What is a permit-required confined space? A17: A confined space with
one or more serious hazards: hazardous atmosphere, engulfment hazard,
configuration that could trap/asphyxiate, or other recognized serious
safety/health hazards.
Q18: What is the proper oxygen range for confined space entry? A18:
19.5% to 23.5% oxygen by volume.
Q19: What is the purpose of scaffold tagging? A19: To indicate the scaffold's
load capacity and safety inspection status - green (safe), yellow (caution), red
(do not use).
Q20: What is the maximum vertical spacing for scaffold guardrails? A20:
Top rail at 42 inches ± 3 inches, midrail at midpoint, toeboard at least 3.5 inches
high.
Hand Tools and Equipment
Q21: What is a crescent wrench? A21: An adjustable wrench with a movable
jaw for gripping various sizes of nuts and bolts.
, Q22: What is the proper way to use a hammer? A22: Grip near the end of
the handle, strike squarely on the target, keep the striking face clean and
undamaged, and wear safety glasses.
Q23: What is a torque wrench used for? A23: To apply a specific amount of
rotational force (torque) to fasteners, ensuring proper tightness per
specifications.
Q24: What is the difference between Phillips and Pozidriv screwdrivers?
A24: Phillips has four simple cross slots; Pozidriv has additional smaller radial
lines and provides better grip with less cam-out.
Q25: What safety precautions should be taken with power tools? A25:
Inspect before use, use proper guards, wear PPE, ensure proper grounding, keep
cords away from cutting edges, and never bypass safety features.
Q26: What is a multimeter used for? A26: Measuring voltage, current,
resistance, and continuity in electrical circuits.
Q27: What does continuity testing verify? A27: Whether an electrical path
exists between two points - used to check for broken wires or connections.
Q28: What safety rule applies when using test equipment? A28: Always
verify the meter is working on a known live circuit before and after testing, and
use proper PPE and approach distances.
Q29: What is a wire stripper? A29: A tool designed to remove insulation
from wire without damaging the conductor.
Q30: What is a fish tape? A30: A flexible metal or fiberglass tape used to pull
wires through conduit, walls, or other enclosed spaces.
Rigging and Material Handling
Q31: What is the working load limit (WLL)? A31: The maximum load that
should be applied to rigging equipment under normal conditions - typically 1/5
to 1/4 of the breaking strength.
Q32: What does a 6:1 safety factor mean? A32: The equipment's breaking
strength is 6 times the working load limit.
Q33: What are the three types of slings? A33: Wire rope slings, chain slings,
and synthetic (nylon/polyester) slings.
Q34: What is a choker hitch? A34: A rigging configuration where the sling
wraps around the load and through itself, providing a secure grip.
