100 Elevator Final Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Answer: Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - Answer: Plunger gripper What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - Answer: Spinal injury What is called the "silent killer" - 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? - 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? - Answer: Verify no power with appropriate test equipment When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - 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? - Answer: Car safeties When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed? - Answer: Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter - Answer: They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? - Answer: You Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - Answer: Your mechanic What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on elevators? - Answer: Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Answer: Lock out and tag out An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must barriers be installed? - Answer: When hoistway door will be open more than 5"