700 NEIEP FINAL REVIEW EXAMINATION TEST Questions with
Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip?
Answer: Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Question 2: Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks?
Answer: Type C
Question 3: What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch?
Answer: slow down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
Question 4: If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight
assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation?
Answer: 5100 lbs.
Question 5: When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to
run
Answer: Up
Question 6: _______should not be disassembled in the field.
Answer: Oil Buffers
Question 7: The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the
counterweight lands on its buffer avoids.
Answer: The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Question 8: Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon
rope?
Answer: 52,000 lbs.
Question 9: Which of the following applies to rope usage?
Answer: Prevent manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
Question 10: What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean?
Answer: It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand?
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, Question 11: When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct?
Answer: To determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
Question 12: When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind?
Answer: With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers.
Question 13: Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans?
Answer: Both b, and c. b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure. c. To interrupt hoisting ease
off on the pulling rope
Question 14: When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered?
Answer: Use only scaffold grade lumber
Question 15: The distance between the counterweight buffer strike plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as
Answer: Runby
Question 16: What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation?
Answer: Spud Wrench
Question 17: Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together?
Answer: Strap Wrench
Question 18: Which of the following statements applies to the use of a hacksaw on the job?
Answer: Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward.
Question 19: The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by normal
operating devices in .
Answer: both directions of travel
Question 20: Which of the following statements is correct regarding ladders?
Answer: Metal ladders should never be used
Question 21: What safety precaution is most important when using rollers to move heavy equipment?
Answer: Pipe rollers must be picked up by the hollow inner pan
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Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip?
Answer: Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Question 2: Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks?
Answer: Type C
Question 3: What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch?
Answer: slow down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
Question 4: If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight
assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation?
Answer: 5100 lbs.
Question 5: When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to
run
Answer: Up
Question 6: _______should not be disassembled in the field.
Answer: Oil Buffers
Question 7: The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the
counterweight lands on its buffer avoids.
Answer: The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Question 8: Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon
rope?
Answer: 52,000 lbs.
Question 9: Which of the following applies to rope usage?
Answer: Prevent manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
Question 10: What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean?
Answer: It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand?
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, Question 11: When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct?
Answer: To determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
Question 12: When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind?
Answer: With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers.
Question 13: Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans?
Answer: Both b, and c. b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure. c. To interrupt hoisting ease
off on the pulling rope
Question 14: When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered?
Answer: Use only scaffold grade lumber
Question 15: The distance between the counterweight buffer strike plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as
Answer: Runby
Question 16: What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation?
Answer: Spud Wrench
Question 17: Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together?
Answer: Strap Wrench
Question 18: Which of the following statements applies to the use of a hacksaw on the job?
Answer: Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward.
Question 19: The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by normal
operating devices in .
Answer: both directions of travel
Question 20: Which of the following statements is correct regarding ladders?
Answer: Metal ladders should never be used
Question 21: What safety precaution is most important when using rollers to move heavy equipment?
Answer: Pipe rollers must be picked up by the hollow inner pan
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