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Mechanics Exam Review-NEIEP
2026/2027
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, A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm 100 fpm/125 fpm= 12"/ X =15
to 125 fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What is
required?
A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, Replace it with a larger MOV - 630
but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you
do?
On a Ward-Leonard circuit the brake is set, but the motor Suicide Circuit - 425
is trying to slip through the brake. What is the issue?
You have an old DC motor and are adding an SCR drive, Leave the interpoles alone. When adding a SCR drive to the generator, the
what do you do to the interpoles? series loop is removed, as are the 3 resistors. Everything else remains the same
A hydro runs up with no load but will not run with a full The relief valve is set too low - 815
load. What is the issue?
Runby for a 1:1 hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top 22" - 235
landing. CWT runby should be set at 18". How much
should the ropes be shortened?
You need to work on a freight door retiring cam, you Door Operator disconnect -535
LOTO the main line but there is still power on the cam.
What circuit is still hot?
The contractor requests that the vertical center of a Rack Adjust tie downs and wall ties - 850
and Pinion hoist be moved. How do you do this?
Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the 400 x 150%= 600 PSI - 815
maximum relief valve setting?
What must be installed on a false care before operation? Spring Loaded safeties - 110
There is slight arcing between the brush and None
commutator. What action must be taken? Note: Heavy arcing= light brush pressure, Heavy brush pressure= mechanical
wear
If rigging is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift 18,000lbs -210
a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity?
How much resistance is measured over a normally .2 Ohms- should be zero but will never be that low
closed switch?
A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same traveling cable has a cut/exposed wire or a short - 515
spot and blows a fuse. What causes this?
How is a class 1 yearly buffer test preformed? Car at the bottom landing and on inspection, jump out direction and final limits.
With pit clear, run down to compress the buffers, buffers should fully extend
within 90 seconds.
Note: 5 yr is Full load, full speed - 555
How many strain supports are required on a 350 ft 4
raceway? 1 every 100ft - 505-510
Mechanics Exam Review-NEIEP
2026/2027
Complete Questions Bank and Correct
Detailed Answers With Rationales ||
100% Guaranteed Pass || Brand New
Version
, A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm 100 fpm/125 fpm= 12"/ X =15
to 125 fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What is
required?
A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, Replace it with a larger MOV - 630
but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you
do?
On a Ward-Leonard circuit the brake is set, but the motor Suicide Circuit - 425
is trying to slip through the brake. What is the issue?
You have an old DC motor and are adding an SCR drive, Leave the interpoles alone. When adding a SCR drive to the generator, the
what do you do to the interpoles? series loop is removed, as are the 3 resistors. Everything else remains the same
A hydro runs up with no load but will not run with a full The relief valve is set too low - 815
load. What is the issue?
Runby for a 1:1 hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top 22" - 235
landing. CWT runby should be set at 18". How much
should the ropes be shortened?
You need to work on a freight door retiring cam, you Door Operator disconnect -535
LOTO the main line but there is still power on the cam.
What circuit is still hot?
The contractor requests that the vertical center of a Rack Adjust tie downs and wall ties - 850
and Pinion hoist be moved. How do you do this?
Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the 400 x 150%= 600 PSI - 815
maximum relief valve setting?
What must be installed on a false care before operation? Spring Loaded safeties - 110
There is slight arcing between the brush and None
commutator. What action must be taken? Note: Heavy arcing= light brush pressure, Heavy brush pressure= mechanical
wear
If rigging is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift 18,000lbs -210
a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity?
How much resistance is measured over a normally .2 Ohms- should be zero but will never be that low
closed switch?
A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same traveling cable has a cut/exposed wire or a short - 515
spot and blows a fuse. What causes this?
How is a class 1 yearly buffer test preformed? Car at the bottom landing and on inspection, jump out direction and final limits.
With pit clear, run down to compress the buffers, buffers should fully extend
within 90 seconds.
Note: 5 yr is Full load, full speed - 555
How many strain supports are required on a 350 ft 4
raceway? 1 every 100ft - 505-510
