100 Elevator Final Exam - Questions And Answers
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a
shock absorbing lanyard? Correct Answer - Personal fall arrest system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated
tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take?
Correct Answer - Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room
and they are working in the pit? Correct Answer - Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type
of Injury did they sustain? Correct Answer - Muscle stretched beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection
switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? Correct Answer - Close the hoist
way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? Correct Answer -
Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? Correct Answer - Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" Correct Answer - The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What
should the mechanic do? Correct Answer - Establish communication with a qualified
person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag,
what step should you take? Correct Answer - Verify no power with appropriate test
equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? Correct Answer - When pit
depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top,
what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? Correct Answer - Car safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed?
Correct Answer - Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter Correct
Answer - They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
, Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? Correct Answer -
You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation.
Who would you notify first? Correct Answer - Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on
elevators? Correct Answer - Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? Correct Answer -
LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where
can you find more information? Correct Answer - OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working.
What should you do? Correct Answer - Do not start work until the lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before
entering an escalator truss? Correct Answer - Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before
beginning work, what must be done? Correct Answer - Lock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers be
installed? Correct Answer - When hoistway door will be open more than 5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? Correct Answer - During
all work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? Correct Answer - It doesn't matter; you should never carry a screw driver in
your pocket
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? Correct Answer - 2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? Correct Answer -
ASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? Correct Answer - Solid barricade at least 8' high, fully enclosing the work
area
Why did the elevator mechanic direct the apprentice not to run gasoline generator in an enclosed
parking garage? Correct Answer - The risk of exposure to Carbon Monoxide fumes
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a
shock absorbing lanyard? Correct Answer - Personal fall arrest system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated
tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take?
Correct Answer - Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room
and they are working in the pit? Correct Answer - Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type
of Injury did they sustain? Correct Answer - Muscle stretched beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection
switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? Correct Answer - Close the hoist
way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? Correct Answer -
Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? Correct Answer - Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" Correct Answer - The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What
should the mechanic do? Correct Answer - Establish communication with a qualified
person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag,
what step should you take? Correct Answer - Verify no power with appropriate test
equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? Correct Answer - When pit
depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top,
what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? Correct Answer - Car safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed?
Correct Answer - Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter Correct
Answer - They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
, Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? Correct Answer -
You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation.
Who would you notify first? Correct Answer - Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on
elevators? Correct Answer - Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? Correct Answer -
LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where
can you find more information? Correct Answer - OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working.
What should you do? Correct Answer - Do not start work until the lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before
entering an escalator truss? Correct Answer - Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator pit. Before
beginning work, what must be done? Correct Answer - Lock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers be
installed? Correct Answer - When hoistway door will be open more than 5"
When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? Correct Answer - During
all work-related activities
When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety factors must be
considered? Correct Answer - It doesn't matter; you should never carry a screw driver in
your pocket
You are ordering wood planking to provide overhead protection for a temporary working
platform. At a minimum, how thick must the wood be? Correct Answer - 2"
Which organization' s code prohibits storing anything on top of the car? Correct Answer -
ASME
You are modernizing an elevator where the Public is present. What are the barricade
requirements? Correct Answer - Solid barricade at least 8' high, fully enclosing the work
area
Why did the elevator mechanic direct the apprentice not to run gasoline generator in an enclosed
parking garage? Correct Answer - The risk of exposure to Carbon Monoxide fumes
