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NEIEP 200 FINAL REVIEW EXAM-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS 2026
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - correct-
answer -Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - correct-answer -
Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? -
correct-answer -Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - correct-answer -slow down
and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the
counterweight assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? - correct-answer -
5100 lbs.
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When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the
car to run - correct-answer -Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - correct-answer -Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the
counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - correct-answer -The elevator car
being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8"
nylon rope? - correct-answer -52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - correct-answer -Prevent manila
rope from unraveling by using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - correct-
answer -It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per
strand?
NEIEP 200 FINAL REVIEW EXAM-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS 2026
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - correct-
answer -Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - correct-answer -
Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? -
correct-answer -Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - correct-answer -slow down
and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the
counterweight assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? - correct-answer -
5100 lbs.
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When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the
car to run - correct-answer -Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - correct-answer -Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the
counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - correct-answer -The elevator car
being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8"
nylon rope? - correct-answer -52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - correct-answer -Prevent manila
rope from unraveling by using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - correct-
answer -It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per
strand?
