100 ELEVATOR TEST PAPER 2026 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● 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
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● 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
