MECHANICS NEIEP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,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
, 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
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
,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
, 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
