Elevator Mechanic Exam Questions and
Answers Updated
Question 1
You are on a callback and you find the pulley came off the Pump Motor and the set
screw is missing.What type of set screw is needed to replace the missing one?
Correct Answer
Cup
Question 2
Static Load test (Hydraulic Elevator)
A car is given a Annual Static Load Test. The car drifts down 15 inches in ten minutes
with no noticeable oil leak. Where is it leaking?
820 Pg 12
Correct Answer
the annual cylinder test (Static Load Test) is required on unexposed cylinders.The
test is performed after the relief pressure test by placing the empty car at any
location and marking the location of the sill or jack to determine if there is any
movement. Any movement that can not be accounted for by temperature
change,valve leakage,or visible leaks after 15 minutes indicates an underground
leak.
Question 3
Weight of rails
Question: I you have 15 full 16 lbs. rails and two 8' sections. How much do they
weigh?
Correct Answer
15 (Rails) ,16 Lbs., 2 8Ft sections
2 x 8 = 16
total rails are now 16
16 lbs. x 16 ft. (Length of standard rail) = 256 Lbs.
256 Lbs x 16 =4096
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,Question 4
You are preparing to replace a resistor on a car out of service. What should you do
first?
Correct Answer
Lock Out / Tag Out
Question 5
Read Lula and Dumb waiters
545 Pg 1
Correct Answer
Lula: Limited use/Limited Access (Example Wheelchair Lifts)
Max Rise 25'
Max Speed 30 Ft/Min
Max Capacity 1400 Lbs.
Max Platform Area 18 Sq/Ft.
Residential Elevator:
Max Rise 50 '
Max Speed 40 Ft/min
Max Capacity 940 Lbs.
Max Platform Area 19 Sq/Ft
840 Pg 2
Dumbwaiters:
Platform limited to 9 Sq/Ft
Inside height is limited to no more than 4 Feet
Capacity is limited to 500Lbs
No Riders
Question 6
You are installing Machines, Governors and Generators and need to know the location
where this equipment is to be installed. Where do you Look?
175 Pg 7
Correct Answer
The Machine Room Plan View Drawing
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,Question 7
What does the AMSE Code specify regarding the clearance between the skirt panel
and the side of the step tread?
825 Pg63
Correct Answer
Skirt board switches are required at both upper and lower ends of escalator.
Gap of no more than 3/16ths or (4.8mm)
Answer:
3/16" of an inch
Question 8
Correct Answer
If you have an elevator that goes 1760 RPM at 60Hz, What Hz do we need for it to
go 600 RPM's
Question 9
If you arrive at site with freight doors and one side is hanging down, what is the first
thing that you do?
Correct Answer
Block the doors up1
Question 10
Correct Answer
In a series parallel circuit How is resistance totaled?
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, Question 11
The scaffold built in your hoistway must be inspected by a competent person. How
does OSHA define a competent person?
125 Pg 17
Correct Answer
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has
authorization to take prompt, corrective measurements
Question 12
After Lockout and Tagout , what will be done before maintenance is performed?
550 Pg 8
Correct Answer
Check to see that voltage is removed with a meter
Question 13
What kind of drill method do we use in soft soil?
805 Pg 5,6,7
Correct Answer
Rotary (Auger Drill) It is generally used on dirt, clay, quicksand and other soft soils
Rotary (Core Drill) is generally used on hard compacted soil such as clay, shale or
slate and on some gravel and rocks.
NOTE:
For rocky conditions we use (Percussion Drilling)
A more efficient way is with :
For hard rock we use (Percussion Rotary) Drilling. This method uses a special bit
called a Button Bit which has water and compressed air
coming out of bit.
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Answers Updated
Question 1
You are on a callback and you find the pulley came off the Pump Motor and the set
screw is missing.What type of set screw is needed to replace the missing one?
Correct Answer
Cup
Question 2
Static Load test (Hydraulic Elevator)
A car is given a Annual Static Load Test. The car drifts down 15 inches in ten minutes
with no noticeable oil leak. Where is it leaking?
820 Pg 12
Correct Answer
the annual cylinder test (Static Load Test) is required on unexposed cylinders.The
test is performed after the relief pressure test by placing the empty car at any
location and marking the location of the sill or jack to determine if there is any
movement. Any movement that can not be accounted for by temperature
change,valve leakage,or visible leaks after 15 minutes indicates an underground
leak.
Question 3
Weight of rails
Question: I you have 15 full 16 lbs. rails and two 8' sections. How much do they
weigh?
Correct Answer
15 (Rails) ,16 Lbs., 2 8Ft sections
2 x 8 = 16
total rails are now 16
16 lbs. x 16 ft. (Length of standard rail) = 256 Lbs.
256 Lbs x 16 =4096
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,Question 4
You are preparing to replace a resistor on a car out of service. What should you do
first?
Correct Answer
Lock Out / Tag Out
Question 5
Read Lula and Dumb waiters
545 Pg 1
Correct Answer
Lula: Limited use/Limited Access (Example Wheelchair Lifts)
Max Rise 25'
Max Speed 30 Ft/Min
Max Capacity 1400 Lbs.
Max Platform Area 18 Sq/Ft.
Residential Elevator:
Max Rise 50 '
Max Speed 40 Ft/min
Max Capacity 940 Lbs.
Max Platform Area 19 Sq/Ft
840 Pg 2
Dumbwaiters:
Platform limited to 9 Sq/Ft
Inside height is limited to no more than 4 Feet
Capacity is limited to 500Lbs
No Riders
Question 6
You are installing Machines, Governors and Generators and need to know the location
where this equipment is to be installed. Where do you Look?
175 Pg 7
Correct Answer
The Machine Room Plan View Drawing
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,Question 7
What does the AMSE Code specify regarding the clearance between the skirt panel
and the side of the step tread?
825 Pg63
Correct Answer
Skirt board switches are required at both upper and lower ends of escalator.
Gap of no more than 3/16ths or (4.8mm)
Answer:
3/16" of an inch
Question 8
Correct Answer
If you have an elevator that goes 1760 RPM at 60Hz, What Hz do we need for it to
go 600 RPM's
Question 9
If you arrive at site with freight doors and one side is hanging down, what is the first
thing that you do?
Correct Answer
Block the doors up1
Question 10
Correct Answer
In a series parallel circuit How is resistance totaled?
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, Question 11
The scaffold built in your hoistway must be inspected by a competent person. How
does OSHA define a competent person?
125 Pg 17
Correct Answer
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has
authorization to take prompt, corrective measurements
Question 12
After Lockout and Tagout , what will be done before maintenance is performed?
550 Pg 8
Correct Answer
Check to see that voltage is removed with a meter
Question 13
What kind of drill method do we use in soft soil?
805 Pg 5,6,7
Correct Answer
Rotary (Auger Drill) It is generally used on dirt, clay, quicksand and other soft soils
Rotary (Core Drill) is generally used on hard compacted soil such as clay, shale or
slate and on some gravel and rocks.
NOTE:
For rocky conditions we use (Percussion Drilling)
A more efficient way is with :
For hard rock we use (Percussion Rotary) Drilling. This method uses a special bit
called a Button Bit which has water and compressed air
coming out of bit.
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