NEIEP Mechanics Exam Questions and
Answers | Study Guide | Grade A+
• Entrant . ANSWER: General level of training required to perform tasks in a
confined space.
• Rotating equipment . ANSWER: Considered the most dangerous hazard in
Traction & Hydraulic Elevator machines.
• Center of rails measurement . ANSWER: The alignment reference for installing
elevator machines and sheaves.
• 550 FPM . ANSWER: Minimum speed at which the car safeties should be set for
an elevator with a rated car speed of 500 FPM.
• Eye injuries . ANSWER: One of the most obvious dangers faced in construction
and modernization in the elevator industry.
• Machine room layout . ANSWER: Location reference for installing machines,
Governors, and generators.
• 42" = or - 3", 21", 3 1/2" . ANSWER: Dimensions of the top rail, mid-rail, and
toe board on an OSHA approved barricade.
• 5000lbs . ANSWER: Minimum breaking strength required for a lifeline made of
synthetic material or wire rope.
• #10 shade . ANSWER: Shade of glass to be used in a welding hood when
welding with less than 200 amps.
,• Give a reasonable explanation as to what you must do and most customers will
withdraw the request. . ANSWER: Appropriate response to a customer asking
about the duration of service work and shortcuts.
• Counterweight . ANSWER: Moving hazard known as the 'Silent Killer'.
• Lock out / tag out . ANSWER: First step to take when preparing to replace a
resistor on a car out of service.
• Oil, tripping and electricity . ANSWER: Three major hazards during Hydraulic
pit maintenance.
• 3' (feet) . ANSWER: Minimum height that side rails of a ladder must extend
above the upper level.
• less than .372 and more than .378 . ANSWER: Out of tolerance range for 3/8" =
or - .003.
• Tamper Proof . ANSWER: Tool required for installing push buttons with snake
eye screws.
• Before every pick . ANSWER: Frequency for checking hoisting materials for
defective items.
• In line load . ANSWER: What to check to determine the safe working load limits
of eye bolts.
,• Hoistway detailed drawings . ANSWER: Source for finding correct
measurements to set the limit cam on the car.
• Cup . ANSWER: Type of setscrew needed to replace the missing one from the
pump motor pulley.
• Caliper rule . ANSWER: Tool used to measure the outside diameter of a pipe.
• MSDS & NFPA . ANSWER: Two primary sources for obtaining information
about the fire hazards of a new solvent.
• 90 seconds . ANSWER: Time to give the buffer plunger to return to its normal
position.
• 4" (inches) . ANSWER: Minimum stroke for a 200 FPM car with spring buffers.
• Ring test . ANSWER: Test to be performed on the abrasive wheel before
replacement on a side-wheel grinder.
• 7/25 . ANSWER: Next date to check the extension cord for ground continuity
after 4/25.
• 7' 1 1/2" . ANSWER: Distance between the angle brackets on the buffer support
channel for a DBG of 6' 6" using a 15lb. rail and 1/4' of shims.
• One who is capable of identifying existing & predictable hazards and who has
authorization to take prompt, corrective measures. . ANSWER: OSHA definition
of a competent person for inspecting scaffolds in a hoistway.
, • Mouse the pin . ANSWER: Action required before each lift when using a clevis
with a screw pin.
• 6000 lbs . ANSWER: Weight placed on the floor by storing 25 15lb. standard
length rails.
• Fish Plates . ANSWER: Metal plates used to splice together rails.
• Safety Plank . ANSWER: The component to which the bottom guide shoes or
roller guides and safeties are fastened in a traction elevator.
• Brake Load Capacity . ANSWER: For an elevator with a capacity load of
3000lbs, the brake should stop and hold a load of 3750lbs if adjusted properly.
• Total Lifting Capacity . ANSWER: Using a double block to single block reeving
with a hoist rated at 3000lbs results in a total lifting capacity of 6000lbs.
• Rails for Hydro Elevator . ANSWER: For a simplex Hydro elevator with a total
rise of 48', you will need 6 staggered rails.
• DBG Location . ANSWER: The DBG for a new installation can be found in the
final layout.
• Capstan Winch Solution . ANSWER: To assist in lifting a rail with a capstan
winch, add another wrap to the winch.
Answers | Study Guide | Grade A+
• Entrant . ANSWER: General level of training required to perform tasks in a
confined space.
• Rotating equipment . ANSWER: Considered the most dangerous hazard in
Traction & Hydraulic Elevator machines.
• Center of rails measurement . ANSWER: The alignment reference for installing
elevator machines and sheaves.
• 550 FPM . ANSWER: Minimum speed at which the car safeties should be set for
an elevator with a rated car speed of 500 FPM.
• Eye injuries . ANSWER: One of the most obvious dangers faced in construction
and modernization in the elevator industry.
• Machine room layout . ANSWER: Location reference for installing machines,
Governors, and generators.
• 42" = or - 3", 21", 3 1/2" . ANSWER: Dimensions of the top rail, mid-rail, and
toe board on an OSHA approved barricade.
• 5000lbs . ANSWER: Minimum breaking strength required for a lifeline made of
synthetic material or wire rope.
• #10 shade . ANSWER: Shade of glass to be used in a welding hood when
welding with less than 200 amps.
,• Give a reasonable explanation as to what you must do and most customers will
withdraw the request. . ANSWER: Appropriate response to a customer asking
about the duration of service work and shortcuts.
• Counterweight . ANSWER: Moving hazard known as the 'Silent Killer'.
• Lock out / tag out . ANSWER: First step to take when preparing to replace a
resistor on a car out of service.
• Oil, tripping and electricity . ANSWER: Three major hazards during Hydraulic
pit maintenance.
• 3' (feet) . ANSWER: Minimum height that side rails of a ladder must extend
above the upper level.
• less than .372 and more than .378 . ANSWER: Out of tolerance range for 3/8" =
or - .003.
• Tamper Proof . ANSWER: Tool required for installing push buttons with snake
eye screws.
• Before every pick . ANSWER: Frequency for checking hoisting materials for
defective items.
• In line load . ANSWER: What to check to determine the safe working load limits
of eye bolts.
,• Hoistway detailed drawings . ANSWER: Source for finding correct
measurements to set the limit cam on the car.
• Cup . ANSWER: Type of setscrew needed to replace the missing one from the
pump motor pulley.
• Caliper rule . ANSWER: Tool used to measure the outside diameter of a pipe.
• MSDS & NFPA . ANSWER: Two primary sources for obtaining information
about the fire hazards of a new solvent.
• 90 seconds . ANSWER: Time to give the buffer plunger to return to its normal
position.
• 4" (inches) . ANSWER: Minimum stroke for a 200 FPM car with spring buffers.
• Ring test . ANSWER: Test to be performed on the abrasive wheel before
replacement on a side-wheel grinder.
• 7/25 . ANSWER: Next date to check the extension cord for ground continuity
after 4/25.
• 7' 1 1/2" . ANSWER: Distance between the angle brackets on the buffer support
channel for a DBG of 6' 6" using a 15lb. rail and 1/4' of shims.
• One who is capable of identifying existing & predictable hazards and who has
authorization to take prompt, corrective measures. . ANSWER: OSHA definition
of a competent person for inspecting scaffolds in a hoistway.
, • Mouse the pin . ANSWER: Action required before each lift when using a clevis
with a screw pin.
• 6000 lbs . ANSWER: Weight placed on the floor by storing 25 15lb. standard
length rails.
• Fish Plates . ANSWER: Metal plates used to splice together rails.
• Safety Plank . ANSWER: The component to which the bottom guide shoes or
roller guides and safeties are fastened in a traction elevator.
• Brake Load Capacity . ANSWER: For an elevator with a capacity load of
3000lbs, the brake should stop and hold a load of 3750lbs if adjusted properly.
• Total Lifting Capacity . ANSWER: Using a double block to single block reeving
with a hoist rated at 3000lbs results in a total lifting capacity of 6000lbs.
• Rails for Hydro Elevator . ANSWER: For a simplex Hydro elevator with a total
rise of 48', you will need 6 staggered rails.
• DBG Location . ANSWER: The DBG for a new installation can be found in the
final layout.
• Capstan Winch Solution . ANSWER: To assist in lifting a rail with a capstan
winch, add another wrap to the winch.
