ULTIMATE NEIEP ELEVATOR MECHANIC FINAL
EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should
you do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Replace it with a larger one (630)
Question 2
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to slip through the
brake. What circuit is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
Suicide circuit (425)
Question 3
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load. What is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
The relief valve is set too low (805)
Question 4
** Runby for a 1:1 car hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. The CWT runby
should be set at 18". How much should the ropes be shortened?
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,CORRECT ANSWER
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
Question 5
** You need to work on a freight door retiring cam. You LOTO the mainline disconnect but
there is still power to the cam. What circuit is still hot?
CORRECT ANSWER
Mainline disconnect (535)
Question 6
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion hoist be moved.
How is this accomplished?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
Question 7
** Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the correct Relief Valve Setting?
CORRECT ANSWER
600 PSI Max. (805)
400 psi x 150% = 600 psi
Question 8
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,** A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 FPM to 125 FPM. It currently has a
12" sheave. What size sheave is required?
CORRECT ANSWER
15"
(125 /100 = 1.25 1.25 x 12 = 15)
Question 9
** There is slight arcing at the Brushes and Commutator. What actions must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWER
None. (430)
"Heavy arcing is due to light brush pressure. Mechanical wear indicates heavy brush
pressure.
Question 10
** How much resistance is normally measured across a normally closed switch ?
CORRECT ANSWER
1.2 ohms or 1 to 2 ohms
Question 11
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and blows a fuse. What is
the problem?
CORRECT ANSWER
Traveling cable has a cut or short
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, Question 12
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed?
CORRECT ANSWER
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60 seconds is acceptable)
(90 seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in 90 seconds. CWT at
rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
Question 13
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway?
CORRECT ANSWER
4
One for every 100'
Question 14
** How is Stainless steel drilled out?
CORRECT ANSWER
Slow speed and constant pressure (205)
Question 15
** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is their spacing?
CORRECT ANSWER
At least 2, with the first being 4 times the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
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EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should
you do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Replace it with a larger one (630)
Question 2
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to slip through the
brake. What circuit is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
Suicide circuit (425)
Question 3
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load. What is the issue?
CORRECT ANSWER
The relief valve is set too low (805)
Question 4
** Runby for a 1:1 car hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. The CWT runby
should be set at 18". How much should the ropes be shortened?
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
,CORRECT ANSWER
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
Question 5
** You need to work on a freight door retiring cam. You LOTO the mainline disconnect but
there is still power to the cam. What circuit is still hot?
CORRECT ANSWER
Mainline disconnect (535)
Question 6
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion hoist be moved.
How is this accomplished?
CORRECT ANSWER
Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
Question 7
** Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the correct Relief Valve Setting?
CORRECT ANSWER
600 PSI Max. (805)
400 psi x 150% = 600 psi
Question 8
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,** A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 FPM to 125 FPM. It currently has a
12" sheave. What size sheave is required?
CORRECT ANSWER
15"
(125 /100 = 1.25 1.25 x 12 = 15)
Question 9
** There is slight arcing at the Brushes and Commutator. What actions must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWER
None. (430)
"Heavy arcing is due to light brush pressure. Mechanical wear indicates heavy brush
pressure.
Question 10
** How much resistance is normally measured across a normally closed switch ?
CORRECT ANSWER
1.2 ohms or 1 to 2 ohms
Question 11
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and blows a fuse. What is
the problem?
CORRECT ANSWER
Traveling cable has a cut or short
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, Question 12
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed?
CORRECT ANSWER
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60 seconds is acceptable)
(90 seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in 90 seconds. CWT at
rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
Question 13
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway?
CORRECT ANSWER
4
One for every 100'
Question 14
** How is Stainless steel drilled out?
CORRECT ANSWER
Slow speed and constant pressure (205)
Question 15
** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is their spacing?
CORRECT ANSWER
At least 2, with the first being 4 times the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
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