100 ELEVATOR TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ 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
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ 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
