MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP 2026/2027 VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
** How must a 9 lead 480/240 motor be wired for low voltage
setting?
L1 (1,7). L2 (2,8). L3 (3,9). (4,5,6)
** What does a square with a darkened upper triangle
represent?
DC Relay
Square with lower triangle = Latching
Square with an Arrow through it = Timer
** The Step Level switch on an Escalator has been activated.
Where do you check?
Both Top and Bottom (825)
Step switches are manual reset switches. They are activated if
the step drops 1/4" or more.
** You get a trouble call for In-Op freight door. What must you
do first before you begin work?
,Block the door open.
** You get shocked when you attempt to move a car using a
Temp button for the first time. Why?
You forgot to hook up a ground. (810)
* A motor needs a sleeve bearing replaced. What type of
bearing will you need?
Friction Bearing (420)
** With a 7' platform, your inside wall clearance is 6'8". What is
the thickness or take up of the walls?
2" thick.
** You notice rouging on the Governor and Tail sheave. What
should you do?
Check the rope diameter. (250)
,** Car doors are dragging on the sill. How high should the be
raised to be code compliant?
1/4"
** What type of safeties will a 300 fpm car have?
Wedge Clamps
** "Vertical" platform stopping devices?
2 Switches. 15lb Max pressure.
** What type of oil do you need for Sleeve Bearings?
SAE 20/20W ( Single Viscosity Oil )
** How do you test the safety circuit?
You test all switches Independently.
, ** What is the maximum "Moving Walk" incline?
12 degrees. (830)
** How does a GFCI work?
It detects an Imbalance between the Hot and Neutral wires.
** Who is required to provide you with the MSDS or SDS of a
solvent you're using to clean rails?
Your Employer (105)
** How do Emergency Doors swing?
Outward.
** You have to run an EMT run with 3 - 90s, 2 - 45s and a
Saddle bend. What will be required?
An Intermediate Pull Box.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
** How must a 9 lead 480/240 motor be wired for low voltage
setting?
L1 (1,7). L2 (2,8). L3 (3,9). (4,5,6)
** What does a square with a darkened upper triangle
represent?
DC Relay
Square with lower triangle = Latching
Square with an Arrow through it = Timer
** The Step Level switch on an Escalator has been activated.
Where do you check?
Both Top and Bottom (825)
Step switches are manual reset switches. They are activated if
the step drops 1/4" or more.
** You get a trouble call for In-Op freight door. What must you
do first before you begin work?
,Block the door open.
** You get shocked when you attempt to move a car using a
Temp button for the first time. Why?
You forgot to hook up a ground. (810)
* A motor needs a sleeve bearing replaced. What type of
bearing will you need?
Friction Bearing (420)
** With a 7' platform, your inside wall clearance is 6'8". What is
the thickness or take up of the walls?
2" thick.
** You notice rouging on the Governor and Tail sheave. What
should you do?
Check the rope diameter. (250)
,** Car doors are dragging on the sill. How high should the be
raised to be code compliant?
1/4"
** What type of safeties will a 300 fpm car have?
Wedge Clamps
** "Vertical" platform stopping devices?
2 Switches. 15lb Max pressure.
** What type of oil do you need for Sleeve Bearings?
SAE 20/20W ( Single Viscosity Oil )
** How do you test the safety circuit?
You test all switches Independently.
, ** What is the maximum "Moving Walk" incline?
12 degrees. (830)
** How does a GFCI work?
It detects an Imbalance between the Hot and Neutral wires.
** Who is required to provide you with the MSDS or SDS of a
solvent you're using to clean rails?
Your Employer (105)
** How do Emergency Doors swing?
Outward.
** You have to run an EMT run with 3 - 90s, 2 - 45s and a
Saddle bend. What will be required?
An Intermediate Pull Box.
