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Elevator and Escalator Questions and answers rated A+ 2023You look it up ... You look it up ... You look it up ... You look it up ... Hydraulic elevators are found in what kind of buildings? Pg. 8 Less than 60 feet If a building is over 60 feet in height what kind of elevator is needed? Pg. 7 An electric traction elevator is required. Hoist way doors have a fire rating of what? 1.5hr Checking for a stalled car in traction elevator? Look fo...

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7 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

STUVIAMAESTRO254

Where is the toe guard (apron) located? - Answer Car assembly What is the main advantage of the traction elevator as compared to the drum type elevator? - Answer No height restriction What component is used to join two sections of guide rails? - Answer Fish plate Where is the drive machine typically located for MRL elevators? - Answer Hoist way How long have elevators been in existence? - Answer More than 2000 years Who is responsible for selecting the employees’ ...

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15 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

The function of the FD at elevator operations is limited to the safe removal of person trapped in the elevator car or hoist way. Repairs to and reactivation of elevators are not carried out by members of this department - Answer -Contact shall be made with a responsible building manager personnel member for any info and assistance that will aid the operation, Units should start operations at once without awaiting arrival of management personnel -In the event here is evidence of injuries to t...

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

There is slight arcing at the Brushes and Commutator. What actions must be taken? - Answer None. (430) "Heavy arcing is due to light brush pressure. Mechanical wear indicates heavy brush pressure. ** How much resistance is normally measured across a normally closed switch ? - Answer 1.2 ohms or 1 to 2 ohms ** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and blows a fuse. What is the problem? - Answer Traveling cable has a cut or short ** How is a Class 1 (...

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13 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

NAV - Answer Car not Available (Out of Service Alarm) EPC - Answer Emergency Power Correction (Out of Service Information) COR - Answer Correction Run (Out of Service Information) EFS - Answer Fireman Svc Operation-2 (Special Mode Event) EFO - Answer Fireman Svc Operation-1 (Special Mode Alarm) EQO - Answer Earthquake Operation (Special Mode Event) EPR - Answer Emergency Power Return (Special Mode Information ) EPW - Answer Emergency Power Waiting (Sp...

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21 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

what is the name of the scientific principle that allows for operation of a hydraulic elevator? a. newtons law b. pascals law c. fluid dynamics d. leverage - Answer b. pascals law when calculating hydraulic system pressure, the force expressed in pounds and the area of the plunger is measured in square inches. how is the pressure expressed? a. in ft-pounds b. in cubic inches c. in pounds per sq inch d. in pounds - Answer c. in pounds per sq inch if a gauge is used to meas...

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

How many passengers are allowed on an elevator with a 2000 pound rated load? - Answer 13; 150 lbs average per person (2000/150=13) What is the minimum clearance around hoist machines? - Answer 18" When must oil buffers be used? - Answer Speeds over 200 fpm (0-50 = solid, 50-200 = spring) Where must a light switch be mounted in the machine room? - Answer Within 18" of the lock side of the entrance door What is the allowable maximum force developed by a door closer? -...

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8 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

Question 1: Which device prevents the elevator from overspeding? Possible Choices: governor cylinder cartop lock piston hoistway interlock - Answer Answer: It is the governor that prevents the elevator from overspeeding. If the elevator overspeeds, the governor device will pull on the safety device and stop the car. Question 2: Hoist cables are usually made of: Possible Choices: ropes strong fiber belt iron steel cables interlocked cables - Answer Answer: Hoist cables a...

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45 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

Elevator - Answer A moving platform or cage for carrying passengers or freight from one level of a building to another. Oil-hydraulic elevators - Answer An elevator system consisting of a car supported by a piston that is moved by or moved against a fluid under pressure. Electric elevator - Answer An elevator system consisting of a car that is mounted on guide rails supported by hoisting cables, and driven by electric hoisting machine. Lift - Answer The British term for elev...

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138 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

Early rope hydraulic elevators could operate at speeds up to: - Answer 700 ft/min During the Industrial Revolution, the improvement in lifting devices including elevators were closely related to: - Answer All of the above. Early hydraulic elevators were made practical by: - Answer The "U" leather packing. The first person to demonstrate the elevator "Safety" was: - Answer Elisha Otis The person credited with development of practical wire rope was: - Answer ...

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11 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

COCOSOLUTIONS

ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR QUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED 2025 Elevator - correct answer A moving platform or cage for carrying passengers or freight from one level of a building to another. Oil-hydraulic elevators - correct answer An elevator system consisting of a car supported by a piston that is moved by or moved against a fluid under pressure. Electric elevator - correct answer An elevator system consisting of a car that is mounted on guide rails supported by hoisting cables...

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203 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Academia199

Elevator and Escalator Question and answers already passed 2025 Elevator - correct answer A moving platform or cage for carrying passengers or freight from one level of a building to another. Lift - correct answer Bristish term for elevator. Passenger Elevator - correct answer An elevator exclusively for the use of passengers. Freight Elevator - correct answer An elevator for carrying heavy cargo, on which the operator and the persons necessary for unloading and loading the f...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Academia199