NEIEP Mechanics Exam/ 165 Questions with
Certified Solutions
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or resistance. What
should you do? - Answer: Replace it with a larger one (630)
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to slip
through the brake. What circuit is the issue? - Answer: Suicide circuit (425)
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load. What is the
issue? - Answer: The relief valve is set too low (805)
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,** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed? - Answer:
Follow proper procedures.
"Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a 2:1, what
will the new ratings be? - Answer: 300 FPM and 4000 lb capacity.
"Halves the speed and doubles the capacity ".
** A "Vertical" platform lift has a clearance of 1". How much will it need to be
moved to meet code? - Answer: Deduct 1/4".
( 3/4" ) is needed.
** A car weighs 2500 lbs with a capacity of 2500 lbs. The CWT is weighed at 40%.
How much is the motor lifting at 100% load? - Answer: 1500 lbs
2500 x .40 = 1000 lbs
2500 + 1000 = 3500 lbs
5000 - 3500 = 1500 lbs
** When drilling a Jack Hole in sandy conditions, what type of drill rig is required?
- Answer: Rotary or Auger bit (805)
Rotary = Compacted soil
Percussion = Rocky conditions
Percussion Rotary = Solid rock
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, ** A customer does not want an Escape Hatch on his residential elevator. Under
what conditions is this legal? - Answer: Manual Operation must be provided (850)
** You wired the Down Direction and Final Limit switches. Now the car only runs
up. What is the problem? - Answer: You wired the Down Direction Limit wrong.
** What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave groove? -
Answer: The rope wears out and breaks faster (250)
** There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is moving but the chain
is not. What is the problem? - Answer: Oil on on the chain
** 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? - Answer:
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
** 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? - Answer:
Mainline disconnect (535)
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion hoist be
moved. How is this accomplished? - Answer: Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
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Certified Solutions
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or resistance. What
should you do? - Answer: Replace it with a larger one (630)
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to slip
through the brake. What circuit is the issue? - Answer: Suicide circuit (425)
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load. What is the
issue? - Answer: The relief valve is set too low (805)
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,** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed? - Answer:
Follow proper procedures.
"Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a 2:1, what
will the new ratings be? - Answer: 300 FPM and 4000 lb capacity.
"Halves the speed and doubles the capacity ".
** A "Vertical" platform lift has a clearance of 1". How much will it need to be
moved to meet code? - Answer: Deduct 1/4".
( 3/4" ) is needed.
** A car weighs 2500 lbs with a capacity of 2500 lbs. The CWT is weighed at 40%.
How much is the motor lifting at 100% load? - Answer: 1500 lbs
2500 x .40 = 1000 lbs
2500 + 1000 = 3500 lbs
5000 - 3500 = 1500 lbs
** When drilling a Jack Hole in sandy conditions, what type of drill rig is required?
- Answer: Rotary or Auger bit (805)
Rotary = Compacted soil
Percussion = Rocky conditions
Percussion Rotary = Solid rock
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, ** A customer does not want an Escape Hatch on his residential elevator. Under
what conditions is this legal? - Answer: Manual Operation must be provided (850)
** You wired the Down Direction and Final Limit switches. Now the car only runs
up. What is the problem? - Answer: You wired the Down Direction Limit wrong.
** What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave groove? -
Answer: The rope wears out and breaks faster (250)
** There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is moving but the chain
is not. What is the problem? - Answer: Oil on on the chain
** 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? - Answer:
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
** 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? - Answer:
Mainline disconnect (535)
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion hoist be
moved. How is this accomplished? - Answer: Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
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