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NEIEP Mechanics Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a running
platform
The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and counterweight
are not kept nearly equal?
Traction could be lost and car could overhaul
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance?
Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place?
Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job?
You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace?
OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair?
cleaning and oiling
how many steps on ladder above wall
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Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder?
Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a vertical
ladder?
Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes?
With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator?
The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an escalator
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?
Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts?
by pitch
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry?
+- 1/64
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What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens when
tightened?
palnut
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic projections?
3
Best Describe Layout Drawings
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?
Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts?
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?
159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference?
57/64
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor?
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.3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator
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?
It run close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the packing head?
Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil and can come down
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder?
Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
To detect and imbalance in current between the hot and neutral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder
Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment?
Your employer
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?
58%
NEIEP Mechanics Exam ALL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a running
platform
The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and counterweight
are not kept nearly equal?
Traction could be lost and car could overhaul
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance?
Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place?
Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job?
You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace?
OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair?
cleaning and oiling
how many steps on ladder above wall
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3
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder?
Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a vertical
ladder?
Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes?
With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator?
The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an escalator
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?
Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts?
by pitch
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry?
+- 1/64
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What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens when
tightened?
palnut
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic projections?
3
Best Describe Layout Drawings
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?
Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts?
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?
159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference?
57/64
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor?
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.3 seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator
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?
It run close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the packing head?
Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil and can come down
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder?
Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
To detect and imbalance in current between the hot and neutral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder
Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment?
Your employer
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?
58%
