NEIEP Mechanics Exam Study Guide
2025/2026 Complete Questions Bank
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The NEIEP Mechanics Exam is a practical, multiple-choice test
covering all eight semesters of the apprenticeship curriculum,
focusing on elevator systems, electrical troubleshooting,
hydraulics, safety, and more. While official practice tests aren't
publicly available (NEIEP provides review materials via your
portal), user-shared resources like Quizlet and study guides
offer reliable sample questions based on recent exams (up to
2025). These are drawn from verified flashcards and prep
materials.
I've compiled 20 representative questions below, grouped by
topic for easier study. Each includes the correct Ans,
explanation, and relevant NEIEP semester reference where
applicable. Focus on understanding the "why" for
troubleshooting scenarios—the exam emphasizes real-world
application. For full sets (200+ questions), check Quizlet or paid
guides like those on Stuvia.
,#### Sheaves and Speed Calculations (Semester 200/300)
1. .A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm to
125 fpm on a traction elevator with a 12" sheave. What size
sheave is required?.
.Ans:. 15" sheave.
.Explanation:. Sheave diameter scales proportionally with
speed. Ratio = 125/100 = 1.25. New diameter = 1.25 × 12" =
15". (Ref: Semester 200, basic traction principles.)
2. .An elevator rated at 500 fpm has a counterweight runby
hitting the buffer 4" below the top landing. The required CWT
runby is 18". How much should the ropes be shortened?.
.Ans:. 14".
.Explanation:. Excess runby = 18" - 4" = 14". Shorten ropes by
this amount to adjust counterweight position. (Ref: ASME A17.1
runby requirements.)
#### Electrical Troubleshooting (Semesters 400/430)
3. .An MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it but
cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do?.
.Ans:. Replace it with a larger MOV.
, .Explanation:. The original MOV may be undersized for the
circuit; a larger one handles higher surges without failing again.
Check the drive's spec sheet.
4. .On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is
trying to slip through the brake. What circuit is the issue?.
.Ans:. Suicide circuit.
.Explanation:. The suicide circuit bypasses the brake coil,
allowing unintended motor movement. Trace via straight-line
diagram.
5. .The fuses on a 3-phase input to a DC direct drive are open,
and the elevator will not run. What needs to be done to check
for a shorted SCR?.
.Ans:. Measure resistance across each SCR with power off.
.Explanation:. Low resistance (e.g., <1 ohm) indicates a
shorted SCR. Use a multimeter on the ohmmeter setting.
6. .There is slight arcing between the brush and commutator on
a DC motor. What action must be taken?.
.Ans:. None.
2025/2026 Complete Questions Bank
and Correct Answers Guaranteed Pass
Latest Version
The NEIEP Mechanics Exam is a practical, multiple-choice test
covering all eight semesters of the apprenticeship curriculum,
focusing on elevator systems, electrical troubleshooting,
hydraulics, safety, and more. While official practice tests aren't
publicly available (NEIEP provides review materials via your
portal), user-shared resources like Quizlet and study guides
offer reliable sample questions based on recent exams (up to
2025). These are drawn from verified flashcards and prep
materials.
I've compiled 20 representative questions below, grouped by
topic for easier study. Each includes the correct Ans,
explanation, and relevant NEIEP semester reference where
applicable. Focus on understanding the "why" for
troubleshooting scenarios—the exam emphasizes real-world
application. For full sets (200+ questions), check Quizlet or paid
guides like those on Stuvia.
,#### Sheaves and Speed Calculations (Semester 200/300)
1. .A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 fpm to
125 fpm on a traction elevator with a 12" sheave. What size
sheave is required?.
.Ans:. 15" sheave.
.Explanation:. Sheave diameter scales proportionally with
speed. Ratio = 125/100 = 1.25. New diameter = 1.25 × 12" =
15". (Ref: Semester 200, basic traction principles.)
2. .An elevator rated at 500 fpm has a counterweight runby
hitting the buffer 4" below the top landing. The required CWT
runby is 18". How much should the ropes be shortened?.
.Ans:. 14".
.Explanation:. Excess runby = 18" - 4" = 14". Shorten ropes by
this amount to adjust counterweight position. (Ref: ASME A17.1
runby requirements.)
#### Electrical Troubleshooting (Semesters 400/430)
3. .An MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it but
cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do?.
.Ans:. Replace it with a larger MOV.
, .Explanation:. The original MOV may be undersized for the
circuit; a larger one handles higher surges without failing again.
Check the drive's spec sheet.
4. .On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is
trying to slip through the brake. What circuit is the issue?.
.Ans:. Suicide circuit.
.Explanation:. The suicide circuit bypasses the brake coil,
allowing unintended motor movement. Trace via straight-line
diagram.
5. .The fuses on a 3-phase input to a DC direct drive are open,
and the elevator will not run. What needs to be done to check
for a shorted SCR?.
.Ans:. Measure resistance across each SCR with power off.
.Explanation:. Low resistance (e.g., <1 ohm) indicates a
shorted SCR. Use a multimeter on the ohmmeter setting.
6. .There is slight arcing between the brush and commutator on
a DC motor. What action must be taken?.
.Ans:. None.
