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