elevator mechanics Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a
shock absorbing lanyard?
Answer: Personal fall arrest system
Q2
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated
tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take?
Answer: Wear hearing protection
Q3
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room
and they are working in the pit?
Answer: Two-way radio
Q4
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type
of Injury did they sustain?
Answer: Muscle stretched beyond limits
Q5
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection
switch, what is the next step to verify that they work?
Answer: Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
Q6
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit?
Answer: Plunger gripper
Q7
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting?
Answer: Spinal injury
,Q8
What is called the "silent killer"
Answer: The counter weight
Q9
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What
should the mechanic do?
Answer: Establish communication with a qualified person in the car
Q10
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag,
what step should you take?
Answer: Verify no power with appropriate test equipment
Q11
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed?
Answer: When pit depth exceeds 35"
Q12
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top,
what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with?
Answer: Car safeties
Q13
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter
Answer: They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Q14
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site?
Answer: You
, Q15
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation.
Who would you notify first?
Answer: Your mechanic
Q16
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on
elevators?
Answer: Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Q17
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken?
Answer: LOTO and support tension sheave
Q18
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where
can you find more information?
Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
Q19
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working.
What should you do?
Answer: Do not start work until the lighting is restored
Q20
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before
entering an escalator truss?
Answer: Install a mechanical lock
Q21
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before
beginning work, what must be done?
Answer: Lock out and tag out
Q1
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a
shock absorbing lanyard?
Answer: Personal fall arrest system
Q2
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated
tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take?
Answer: Wear hearing protection
Q3
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room
and they are working in the pit?
Answer: Two-way radio
Q4
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type
of Injury did they sustain?
Answer: Muscle stretched beyond limits
Q5
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection
switch, what is the next step to verify that they work?
Answer: Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
Q6
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit?
Answer: Plunger gripper
Q7
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting?
Answer: Spinal injury
,Q8
What is called the "silent killer"
Answer: The counter weight
Q9
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What
should the mechanic do?
Answer: Establish communication with a qualified person in the car
Q10
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag,
what step should you take?
Answer: Verify no power with appropriate test equipment
Q11
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed?
Answer: When pit depth exceeds 35"
Q12
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top,
what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with?
Answer: Car safeties
Q13
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter
Answer: They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Q14
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site?
Answer: You
, Q15
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation.
Who would you notify first?
Answer: Your mechanic
Q16
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on
elevators?
Answer: Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Q17
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken?
Answer: LOTO and support tension sheave
Q18
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where
can you find more information?
Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
Q19
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working.
What should you do?
Answer: Do not start work until the lighting is restored
Q20
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before
entering an escalator truss?
Answer: Install a mechanical lock
Q21
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before
beginning work, what must be done?
Answer: Lock out and tag out
