NEIEP MECHANICS EXAM LATEST 2025
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025-
2026
What are the two most common functions of load
weighing? Correct Answer To (a) control the generator
field, and (b) initiate express operation
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be
connected? Correct Answer Connect the hot lead to the
center terminal, and the grounded conductor to the shell
What safety device is required with automatically closing,
vertical sliding freight elevator doors? Correct Answer A
warning bell
What is the minimum amount of spare wires that you
should pull to the car or controller? Correct Answer 10%
When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are
the screws connected? Correct Answer With a shorting
bar
What type of solder must be used on electrical wires?
Correct Answer Rosin core
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a
ground? Correct Answer Insulated covering
,If a car is used as a running platform without the cab, what
portion of the total counterweight fillers should be
installed? Correct Answer Slightly more than needed to
achieve balance
Why is loss of rope traction hazardous? Correct Answer
You will lose control of the elevator
What is the function of the compensation sheave switch?
Correct Answer It opens if the sheave moves up or down
beyond limits
What switches and/or push buttons are required in a
temporary operating station? Correct Answer UP, DOWN,
RUN and STOP
Why is it important to verify the main electrical supply
voltage is correct? Correct Answer The wrong voltage
could damage the controller
What is the purpose of the suicide circuit? Correct Answer
It prevents generator voltage buildup
If the DC output of a three phase rectifier is lower than
specified, what would be the most likely cause? Correct
Answer One input phase is missing
At what point is the main motor field voltage highest?
Correct Answer When the elevator is leveling
,If the generator is rotating and you apply voltage to the
field but no armature voltage is produced, what is most
likely wrong? Correct Answer The generator field is open
Once an SCR is gated, how long does it continue to
conduct? Correct Answer Until the AC sine wave passes
through zero
How do you determine the hand of the car (left and right)
Correct Answer Stand on the car platform and look out the
hallway. Observe the direction that the door panel will
open.
Center-opening, horizontal sliding door... Correct Answer
Distance from the door face to the hoist way side of the sill
shall not exceed 2 1/4"
What type of material is required for vision panels on
swing doors? Correct Answer Laminated glass
When truckable sills are installed on freight door
entrances... Correct Answer The sill must be capable of
carrying the load capacity of the platform
When the setting sills in compliance with the AMSE rules,
what is the minimum clearance allowed between the
platform sill and the hoist way sill? Correct Answer 1/2"
Based on ASME requirements, for a traction elevator with
generator field control, what is the maximum distance
permissible from the floor level that a passenger elevator's
, hoist way door can be unlocked from the opening? Correct
Answer 18 inches
Linear Induction Motor Correct Answer To change
direction, you change the phasing to the stator windings
On mechanically linked swing-arm door operating
mechanisms with two speed doors, how is the slow door
driven? Correct Answer Driven by a secondary link on the
swing arm
Based on ASME requirements for horizontal sliding gates,
what is the maximum distance the gate can be from the
full closed position and actuate the gate switch? Correct
Answer 2 inches
What is the required clearance between the car door and
the return jamb? Correct Answer 1/4"
What type of freight door has two different panel size to
accommodate a shallow pit? Correct Answer Compound
door
You are adjusting the closed position gap between the
metal edges of vertically sliding, bi-parting freight doors.
What size gap/overlap should you have? Correct Answer
You must set the gap to at lest 3/4 inch
Interlocks send what kind of signal to the controller?
Correct Answer The doors are closed and locked
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025-
2026
What are the two most common functions of load
weighing? Correct Answer To (a) control the generator
field, and (b) initiate express operation
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be
connected? Correct Answer Connect the hot lead to the
center terminal, and the grounded conductor to the shell
What safety device is required with automatically closing,
vertical sliding freight elevator doors? Correct Answer A
warning bell
What is the minimum amount of spare wires that you
should pull to the car or controller? Correct Answer 10%
When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are
the screws connected? Correct Answer With a shorting
bar
What type of solder must be used on electrical wires?
Correct Answer Rosin core
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a
ground? Correct Answer Insulated covering
,If a car is used as a running platform without the cab, what
portion of the total counterweight fillers should be
installed? Correct Answer Slightly more than needed to
achieve balance
Why is loss of rope traction hazardous? Correct Answer
You will lose control of the elevator
What is the function of the compensation sheave switch?
Correct Answer It opens if the sheave moves up or down
beyond limits
What switches and/or push buttons are required in a
temporary operating station? Correct Answer UP, DOWN,
RUN and STOP
Why is it important to verify the main electrical supply
voltage is correct? Correct Answer The wrong voltage
could damage the controller
What is the purpose of the suicide circuit? Correct Answer
It prevents generator voltage buildup
If the DC output of a three phase rectifier is lower than
specified, what would be the most likely cause? Correct
Answer One input phase is missing
At what point is the main motor field voltage highest?
Correct Answer When the elevator is leveling
,If the generator is rotating and you apply voltage to the
field but no armature voltage is produced, what is most
likely wrong? Correct Answer The generator field is open
Once an SCR is gated, how long does it continue to
conduct? Correct Answer Until the AC sine wave passes
through zero
How do you determine the hand of the car (left and right)
Correct Answer Stand on the car platform and look out the
hallway. Observe the direction that the door panel will
open.
Center-opening, horizontal sliding door... Correct Answer
Distance from the door face to the hoist way side of the sill
shall not exceed 2 1/4"
What type of material is required for vision panels on
swing doors? Correct Answer Laminated glass
When truckable sills are installed on freight door
entrances... Correct Answer The sill must be capable of
carrying the load capacity of the platform
When the setting sills in compliance with the AMSE rules,
what is the minimum clearance allowed between the
platform sill and the hoist way sill? Correct Answer 1/2"
Based on ASME requirements, for a traction elevator with
generator field control, what is the maximum distance
permissible from the floor level that a passenger elevator's
, hoist way door can be unlocked from the opening? Correct
Answer 18 inches
Linear Induction Motor Correct Answer To change
direction, you change the phasing to the stator windings
On mechanically linked swing-arm door operating
mechanisms with two speed doors, how is the slow door
driven? Correct Answer Driven by a secondary link on the
swing arm
Based on ASME requirements for horizontal sliding gates,
what is the maximum distance the gate can be from the
full closed position and actuate the gate switch? Correct
Answer 2 inches
What is the required clearance between the car door and
the return jamb? Correct Answer 1/4"
What type of freight door has two different panel size to
accommodate a shallow pit? Correct Answer Compound
door
You are adjusting the closed position gap between the
metal edges of vertically sliding, bi-parting freight doors.
What size gap/overlap should you have? Correct Answer
You must set the gap to at lest 3/4 inch
Interlocks send what kind of signal to the controller?
Correct Answer The doors are closed and locked
