100 Elevator Final Exam Questions with
Correct Answers 2025
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock abs
orbing 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 th
ey 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 Injur
y 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 st
ep 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 sh
ould 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 w
ould 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 s
hould 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
Correct Answers 2025
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock abs
orbing 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 th
ey 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 Injur
y 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 st
ep 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 sh
ould 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 w
ould 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 s
hould 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
