Mechanics Exam NEIEP 2024 Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers by Expert)
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor?
- ANSWER .3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
ANSWER Pull the main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? - ANSWER It run close by in the
opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? - ANSWER Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column
of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - ANSWER Metal ladders
conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - ANSWER To detect and
imbalance in current between the hot and nuetral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
ANSWER Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - ANSWER Your
employer
What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a
running platform - ANSWER The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? - ANSWER Traction could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? - ANSWER
Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - ANSWER
Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - ANSWER You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - ANSWER OSHA
,Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - ANSWER
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - ANSWER Never
substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? - ANSWER Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - ANSWER With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - ANSWER The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator -
ANSWER Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance does
the shaft have? - ANSWER Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - ANSWER
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - ANSWER +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens
when tightened? - ANSWER
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? - ANSWER
Best Describe Layout Drawings - ANSWER A mechanical drawing showing plans
and elevation views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation and
their color? - ANSWER Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? - ANSWER To
show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-
120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that
travels from ht ebasement floor level to the executive floor level? - ANSWER 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - ANSWER
You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? - ANSWER 58%
, The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of 2500lbs.
what must the counterweight weigh? - ANSWER 5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power saw? -
ANSWER Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - ANSWER The base is not adjustable for cutting
depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - ANSWER Adjust door times,
bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
What prevents manila rope from unraveling? - ANSWER Whipping
When using U-bolts... - ANSWER Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion
bearing on the dead-end of the rope
Capstans should be - ANSWER fastened to building steel or other building
structure.
To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... - ANSWER ease off on the pulling rope
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - ANSWER Spud
Wrench
What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - ANSWER
Strap Wrench
Hacksaw Blades - ANSWER must be installed with the teeth facing forward
Metal Ladders - ANSWER should never be used
Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using - ANSWER a tension sheave
____ should not be disassembled in the field - ANSWER Oil Buffers
The loss of traction created between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when
the counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - ANSWER The elevator car being
flung into the overhead
When the pit down final limit switch is actuated, the car... - ANSWER will not run at
all
The distance between the counterweight buffer striker plate and the striking surface
of the counterweight buffer when the car floor is level to the top landing is known as
___ - ANSWER Runby
The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by
normal operating devices in... - ANSWER both directions of travel.
(Verified Answers by Expert)
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor?
- ANSWER .3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
ANSWER Pull the main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? - ANSWER It run close by in the
opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? - ANSWER Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column
of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - ANSWER Metal ladders
conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - ANSWER To detect and
imbalance in current between the hot and nuetral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
ANSWER Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - ANSWER Your
employer
What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a
running platform - ANSWER The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? - ANSWER Traction could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? - ANSWER
Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - ANSWER
Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - ANSWER You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - ANSWER OSHA
,Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - ANSWER
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - ANSWER Never
substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? - ANSWER Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - ANSWER With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - ANSWER The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator -
ANSWER Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance does
the shaft have? - ANSWER Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - ANSWER
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - ANSWER +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens
when tightened? - ANSWER
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? - ANSWER
Best Describe Layout Drawings - ANSWER A mechanical drawing showing plans
and elevation views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation and
their color? - ANSWER Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? - ANSWER To
show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-
120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that
travels from ht ebasement floor level to the executive floor level? - ANSWER 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - ANSWER
You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? - ANSWER 58%
, The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of 2500lbs.
what must the counterweight weigh? - ANSWER 5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power saw? -
ANSWER Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - ANSWER The base is not adjustable for cutting
depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - ANSWER Adjust door times,
bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
What prevents manila rope from unraveling? - ANSWER Whipping
When using U-bolts... - ANSWER Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion
bearing on the dead-end of the rope
Capstans should be - ANSWER fastened to building steel or other building
structure.
To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... - ANSWER ease off on the pulling rope
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - ANSWER Spud
Wrench
What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - ANSWER
Strap Wrench
Hacksaw Blades - ANSWER must be installed with the teeth facing forward
Metal Ladders - ANSWER should never be used
Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using - ANSWER a tension sheave
____ should not be disassembled in the field - ANSWER Oil Buffers
The loss of traction created between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when
the counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - ANSWER The elevator car being
flung into the overhead
When the pit down final limit switch is actuated, the car... - ANSWER will not run at
all
The distance between the counterweight buffer striker plate and the striking surface
of the counterweight buffer when the car floor is level to the top landing is known as
___ - ANSWER Runby
The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by
normal operating devices in... - ANSWER both directions of travel.
