100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWER

Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? CORRECT ANSWER Personal fall arrest system 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? CORRECT ANSWER Wear hearing protection Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room and they are working in the pit? CORRECT ANSWER Two-way radio A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury did they sustain? CORRECT ANSWER Muscle stretched beyond limits 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? CORRECT ANSWER Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? CORRECT ANSWER Plunger gripper What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? CORRECT ANSWER Spinal injury What is called the "silent killer" CORRECT ANSWER The counter weight A mechanic need to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What should the mechanic do? CORRECT ANSWER Establish communication with a qualified person in the car You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag, what step should you take? CORRECT ANSWER Verify no power with appropriate test equipment When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? CORRECT ANSWER When pit depth exceeds 35" 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? CORRECT ANSWER Car safeties