ELEVATOR MECHANIC FINAL EXAM
LATEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
on a drum machine installation, ,what effect does the
actuation of the slack cable switch have?
a. the machine stops
b. the safeties set
c. the drum reverses direction
d. the car reverses direction Correct Answer a. the
machine stops
How often must the hoist ropes be resocketed for an
overhead drum machine without any special safety
shackles?
a. once a year
b. twice a year
c. once every two years
d. once every 5 years Correct Answer a. once a year
if the car counterweights and drum counterweights in a
drum machine installation are in the same set of guide
rails, how should they be configured?
a. the drum counterweights must be installed above the
care counterweights.
,b. the car counterweights must be double the weight of the
drum counterweights.
c. the car counterweights must be installed above the
drum counterweights
d. the drum counterweights must be double the weight of
the car counterweights Correct Answer c. the car
counterweights must be installed above the drum
counterweights
What condition must be met on drum machine installations
if the counterweight is landed on the buffer?
a. the entire drum must be fully wrapped with a layer of
rope
b. one full turn of rope must remain on the drum
c. the drum must stop turning within two complete
revolutions
d. the slack rope switch must close the safety circuit
Correct Answer b. one full turn of rope must remain on the
drum
Which drive sheave groove configuration gives the best
traction?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
c. concave groove
d. convex groove Correct Answer a. v-groove
Which drive sheave configuration provides the longest
rope wear?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
,c. polyurethane groove inserts
d. undercut v-grooves Correct Answer c. polyurethane
groove inserts
What does the designation 8x23 mean for a H-beam?
a. 8lbs/ft and 23 inches depth
b. 8in wide and 23in depth
c. 8in wide and 23lb/ft
d. 8in depth and 23lb/ft Correct Answer d. 8in depth and
23lb/ft
which of the following must be done when leveling bearing
plates for setting machine beams in beam pockets or on
brick or mortar walls?
a. apply a 1" layer of mortar under the bearing plate
b. apply a 1" layer of grout under the bearing plate
c. apply a 1" layer of cement under the bearing plate
d. apply a 1" layer of caulking under the bearing plate
Correct Answer b. apply a 1" layer of grout under the
bearing plate
Which drive sheave groove configuration requires the use
of a double-wrapped secondary sheave?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
c. polyurethane groove inserts
d. undercut v-grooves Correct Answer b. u-grooves
what devices would you use to prevent the machine
bedplate from lifting on one end as the elevator starts or
stops?
, a. tie downs
b. kick angles
c. isolation pads
d. crosby clamps Correct Answer a. tie downs
which of the following best describes blocking beams?
a. the beams bottom flange is set at floor level
b. the beams lies parallel to the machine beams
c. the beams lies perpendicular to the machine beams
d. the beams elevate the machine for maintenance
purposes Correct Answer c. the beams lies perpendicular
to the machine beams
Which is the best fire extinguisher to cover all types of
fires in the machine room?
a. ABC
b. water
c. CO2
d. Sand Correct Answer a. ABC
which of the following is correct for the machine room?
a. the number color on the hoist machine must match the
number color on the control panel
b. piping and duct from other trades is acceptable is
grounded
c. a light switch must be located on the jamb side of the
access door
d. the machine room must not be lockable to allow access
in an emergency Correct Answer c. a light switch must be
located on the jamb side of the access door
LATEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
on a drum machine installation, ,what effect does the
actuation of the slack cable switch have?
a. the machine stops
b. the safeties set
c. the drum reverses direction
d. the car reverses direction Correct Answer a. the
machine stops
How often must the hoist ropes be resocketed for an
overhead drum machine without any special safety
shackles?
a. once a year
b. twice a year
c. once every two years
d. once every 5 years Correct Answer a. once a year
if the car counterweights and drum counterweights in a
drum machine installation are in the same set of guide
rails, how should they be configured?
a. the drum counterweights must be installed above the
care counterweights.
,b. the car counterweights must be double the weight of the
drum counterweights.
c. the car counterweights must be installed above the
drum counterweights
d. the drum counterweights must be double the weight of
the car counterweights Correct Answer c. the car
counterweights must be installed above the drum
counterweights
What condition must be met on drum machine installations
if the counterweight is landed on the buffer?
a. the entire drum must be fully wrapped with a layer of
rope
b. one full turn of rope must remain on the drum
c. the drum must stop turning within two complete
revolutions
d. the slack rope switch must close the safety circuit
Correct Answer b. one full turn of rope must remain on the
drum
Which drive sheave groove configuration gives the best
traction?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
c. concave groove
d. convex groove Correct Answer a. v-groove
Which drive sheave configuration provides the longest
rope wear?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
,c. polyurethane groove inserts
d. undercut v-grooves Correct Answer c. polyurethane
groove inserts
What does the designation 8x23 mean for a H-beam?
a. 8lbs/ft and 23 inches depth
b. 8in wide and 23in depth
c. 8in wide and 23lb/ft
d. 8in depth and 23lb/ft Correct Answer d. 8in depth and
23lb/ft
which of the following must be done when leveling bearing
plates for setting machine beams in beam pockets or on
brick or mortar walls?
a. apply a 1" layer of mortar under the bearing plate
b. apply a 1" layer of grout under the bearing plate
c. apply a 1" layer of cement under the bearing plate
d. apply a 1" layer of caulking under the bearing plate
Correct Answer b. apply a 1" layer of grout under the
bearing plate
Which drive sheave groove configuration requires the use
of a double-wrapped secondary sheave?
a. v-grooves
b. u-grooves
c. polyurethane groove inserts
d. undercut v-grooves Correct Answer b. u-grooves
what devices would you use to prevent the machine
bedplate from lifting on one end as the elevator starts or
stops?
, a. tie downs
b. kick angles
c. isolation pads
d. crosby clamps Correct Answer a. tie downs
which of the following best describes blocking beams?
a. the beams bottom flange is set at floor level
b. the beams lies parallel to the machine beams
c. the beams lies perpendicular to the machine beams
d. the beams elevate the machine for maintenance
purposes Correct Answer c. the beams lies perpendicular
to the machine beams
Which is the best fire extinguisher to cover all types of
fires in the machine room?
a. ABC
b. water
c. CO2
d. Sand Correct Answer a. ABC
which of the following is correct for the machine room?
a. the number color on the hoist machine must match the
number color on the control panel
b. piping and duct from other trades is acceptable is
grounded
c. a light switch must be located on the jamb side of the
access door
d. the machine room must not be lockable to allow access
in an emergency Correct Answer c. a light switch must be
located on the jamb side of the access door
