NEIEP Mechanics Exam Latest Questions
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• 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 nuetral 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 ht ebasement 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:
• 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
• What prevents manila rope from unraveling? CORRECT ANSWER: Whipping
• When using U-bolts... CORRECT ANSWER: Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped
portion bearing on the dead-end of the rope
• Capstans should be CORRECT ANSWER: fastened to building steel or other building
structure.
• To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... CORRECT ANSWER: ease off on the pulling
rope
• What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? CORRECT
ANSWER: Spud Wrench
• What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? CORRECT
ANSWER: Strap Wrench
• Hacksaw Blades CORRECT ANSWER: must be installed with the teeth facing
forward
• Metal Ladders CORRECT ANSWER: should never be used
• Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using CORRECT ANSWER: a tension
sheave
and Answers | Professional Prep | Grade
A+
• 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 nuetral 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 ht ebasement 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:
• 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
• What prevents manila rope from unraveling? CORRECT ANSWER: Whipping
• When using U-bolts... CORRECT ANSWER: Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped
portion bearing on the dead-end of the rope
• Capstans should be CORRECT ANSWER: fastened to building steel or other building
structure.
• To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... CORRECT ANSWER: ease off on the pulling
rope
• What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? CORRECT
ANSWER: Spud Wrench
• What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? CORRECT
ANSWER: Strap Wrench
• Hacksaw Blades CORRECT ANSWER: must be installed with the teeth facing
forward
• Metal Ladders CORRECT ANSWER: should never be used
• Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using CORRECT ANSWER: a tension
sheave
