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QEITF Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
QEITF Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage
Governing Standards – ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators)
establishes safety requirements; ASME QEI-1 defines inspector qualification requirements .
Inspection Types – Acceptance inspections (new installations), periodic inspections (existing
equipment), alteration inspections, and Category 1-5 testing procedures .
Traction Elevators – Geared and gearless machines, hoist ropes, sheaves, traction (2:1 or 1:1
ratio), governors, safeties, buffers, and braking systems .
Hydraulic Elevators – Direct-plunger, telescopic, and holeless types; power units, pumps, valves,
cylinders, pressure testing, and relief valves .
Safety Components – Overspeed governors (trigger safeties at 115% rated speed), safety
clamps (wedge/roller), buffers (spring/oil), door interlocks, and emergency brakes .
Electrical Systems – Controllers, wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection, emergency
power, and verification of phase reversal .
Escalators & Moving Walks – Step chains, handrails, comb plates, skirt guards, brakes, and
missing step detection devices .
Documentation & Reporting – Inspection reports, non-compliance notices, witnessing test logs,
and maintenance of records for jurisdictional authorities.
Certification Requirements – 4 years combined education/experience (with documented
inspection experience) or alternative pathways, annual CEU renewal (.8 CEU/8 hours) .
Safety & OSHA – Lockout/tagout, confined space (pit/hoistway), fall protection, electrical safety,
and personal protective equipment for inspection activities.
200 MCQs with Rationales – QEI Certification Exam
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Section 1: Codes, Standards, & Certification Requirements (Q 1-25)
1. Which standard establishes the minimum requirements for qualifying elevator inspectors in
North America?
a) ASME A17.1
b) ASME QEI-1
c) NFPA 70 (NEC)
d) ISO 17024
Correct Answer: b) ASME QEI-1
Rationale: ASME QEI-1 (Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors) defines the
qualifications, training, examination, and certification requirements for elevator inspectors.
ASME A17.1 is the safety code for elevator design/construction .
2. The QEITF Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI) program is accredited under which
international standard?
a) ISO 9001
b) ISO/IEC 17024
c) ASME A17.2
d) NFPA 70E
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Correct Answer: b) ISO/IEC 17024
Rationale: QEITF has been accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 by the ANSI National
Accreditation Board (ANAB) since 2013 to certify inspectors to the ASME QEI-1 Standard .
3. Which organization developed the QEI certification program now administered through
QEITF?
a) NAESA International
b) National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
c) International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)
d) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Correct Answer: b) National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
Rationale: NAEC launched its QEI certification program in 2022, which joined existing programs
from NAESA International and QEITF. All three programs meet ANAB and ASME QEI-1
standards .
4. What is the primary legal authority for requiring QEI certification in jurisdictions like New
York State?
a) Federal OSHA regulations
b) State labor laws (e.g., NY Labor Law §954)
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c) Municipal building codes
d) ASME A17.1 voluntary standards
Correct Answer: b) State labor laws (e.g., NY Labor Law §954)
Rationale: New York Labor Law §954 requires elevator inspectors to possess current industry
certification from QEITF or NAESA as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) or equivalent
recognized by the commissioner .
5. According to New York Labor Law, how many contact hours of continuing education are
required annually for QEI renewal?
a) 4 hours (0.4 CEU)
b) 8 hours (0.8 CEU)
c) 12 hours (1.2 CEU)
d) 16 hours (1.6 CEU)
Correct Answer: b) 8 hours (0.8 CEU)
Rationale: NY Labor Law §954 requires not less than eight contact hours (0.8 CEU) of continuing
education annually, completed preceding any license renewal .
6. Which pathway qualifies a candidate for QEI certification under Method 1 (ASME QEI-1)?
a) High school diploma + 2 years experience
b) 4 years combined education and industry experience + 1 year inspection/witness testing
QEITF Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
QEITF Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage
Governing Standards – ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators)
establishes safety requirements; ASME QEI-1 defines inspector qualification requirements .
Inspection Types – Acceptance inspections (new installations), periodic inspections (existing
equipment), alteration inspections, and Category 1-5 testing procedures .
Traction Elevators – Geared and gearless machines, hoist ropes, sheaves, traction (2:1 or 1:1
ratio), governors, safeties, buffers, and braking systems .
Hydraulic Elevators – Direct-plunger, telescopic, and holeless types; power units, pumps, valves,
cylinders, pressure testing, and relief valves .
Safety Components – Overspeed governors (trigger safeties at 115% rated speed), safety
clamps (wedge/roller), buffers (spring/oil), door interlocks, and emergency brakes .
Electrical Systems – Controllers, wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection, emergency
power, and verification of phase reversal .
Escalators & Moving Walks – Step chains, handrails, comb plates, skirt guards, brakes, and
missing step detection devices .
Documentation & Reporting – Inspection reports, non-compliance notices, witnessing test logs,
and maintenance of records for jurisdictional authorities.
Certification Requirements – 4 years combined education/experience (with documented
inspection experience) or alternative pathways, annual CEU renewal (.8 CEU/8 hours) .
Safety & OSHA – Lockout/tagout, confined space (pit/hoistway), fall protection, electrical safety,
and personal protective equipment for inspection activities.
200 MCQs with Rationales – QEI Certification Exam
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Section 1: Codes, Standards, & Certification Requirements (Q 1-25)
1. Which standard establishes the minimum requirements for qualifying elevator inspectors in
North America?
a) ASME A17.1
b) ASME QEI-1
c) NFPA 70 (NEC)
d) ISO 17024
Correct Answer: b) ASME QEI-1
Rationale: ASME QEI-1 (Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors) defines the
qualifications, training, examination, and certification requirements for elevator inspectors.
ASME A17.1 is the safety code for elevator design/construction .
2. The QEITF Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI) program is accredited under which
international standard?
a) ISO 9001
b) ISO/IEC 17024
c) ASME A17.2
d) NFPA 70E
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Correct Answer: b) ISO/IEC 17024
Rationale: QEITF has been accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 by the ANSI National
Accreditation Board (ANAB) since 2013 to certify inspectors to the ASME QEI-1 Standard .
3. Which organization developed the QEI certification program now administered through
QEITF?
a) NAESA International
b) National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
c) International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)
d) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Correct Answer: b) National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
Rationale: NAEC launched its QEI certification program in 2022, which joined existing programs
from NAESA International and QEITF. All three programs meet ANAB and ASME QEI-1
standards .
4. What is the primary legal authority for requiring QEI certification in jurisdictions like New
York State?
a) Federal OSHA regulations
b) State labor laws (e.g., NY Labor Law §954)
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c) Municipal building codes
d) ASME A17.1 voluntary standards
Correct Answer: b) State labor laws (e.g., NY Labor Law §954)
Rationale: New York Labor Law §954 requires elevator inspectors to possess current industry
certification from QEITF or NAESA as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) or equivalent
recognized by the commissioner .
5. According to New York Labor Law, how many contact hours of continuing education are
required annually for QEI renewal?
a) 4 hours (0.4 CEU)
b) 8 hours (0.8 CEU)
c) 12 hours (1.2 CEU)
d) 16 hours (1.6 CEU)
Correct Answer: b) 8 hours (0.8 CEU)
Rationale: NY Labor Law §954 requires not less than eight contact hours (0.8 CEU) of continuing
education annually, completed preceding any license renewal .
6. Which pathway qualifies a candidate for QEI certification under Method 1 (ASME QEI-1)?
a) High school diploma + 2 years experience
b) 4 years combined education and industry experience + 1 year inspection/witness testing
