Mechanics Exam NEIEP Questions with Expert
Verified Correct Answers Latest Update 2026
** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is
their spacing? --- correct answer ---At least 2, with the first being 4 times
the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
** Car is loaded with 125% and sinks. Why? --- correct answer ---Slipped
through the brake.
** A 300 Ohm resistor burns out. You don't have a 300 Ohm resistor to
replace it. What can you use to make up the resistor? --- correct answer ---2
600 Ohms resistors in Parallel. "The resistance is half of the highest rating
in a parallel circuit.
3, 225 Ohm resistors in parallel equal 75 Ohms.
,** A 480 VAC Step Down Transformer is connected to a 3 phase
rectifier. What will the output be? --- correct answer ---320 VDC
480 - 33.33% = 320
** If you find a broken or missing barricade, what do you do? --- correct
answer ---Write up a formal inspection request.
** If a Dumbwaiter has 9 square feet in Area,
4 ' High and the rated Capacity is 13.9 lb/ft3, what is the total capacity? ---
correct answer ---500 lb/ft3.
"The area of a Dumbwaiter is 9 sq' max and is 4' High. Multiply that by 13.9.
9x4 = 36. 36 x 13.9 = 500
** What are the consequences of a misaligned Rack and Pinion hoist joint? --
- correct answer ---Broken Gear Teeth (850) Motor not aligned.
** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed? ---
correct answer ---Follow proper procedures.
, "Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a
2:1, what will the new ratings be? --- correct answer ---300 FPM and 4000
lb capacity.
"Halves the speed and doubles the capacity ".
** A "Vertical" platform lift has a clearance of 1". How much will it need
to be moved to meet code? --- correct answer ---Deduct 1/4".
( 3/4" ) is needed.
** A car weighs 2500 lbs with a capacity of 2500 lbs. The CWT is weighed
at 40%. How much is the motor lifting at 100% load? --- correct answer ---
1500 lbs
2500 x .40 = 1000 lbs
2500 + 1000 = 3500 lbs
5000 - 3500 = 1500 lbs
Verified Correct Answers Latest Update 2026
** What are the required amount of clips for Wedge Shackles and what is
their spacing? --- correct answer ---At least 2, with the first being 4 times
the diameter of the rope from the top of shackle.
Second is 8 times the diameter of the rope from the first.
** Car is loaded with 125% and sinks. Why? --- correct answer ---Slipped
through the brake.
** A 300 Ohm resistor burns out. You don't have a 300 Ohm resistor to
replace it. What can you use to make up the resistor? --- correct answer ---2
600 Ohms resistors in Parallel. "The resistance is half of the highest rating
in a parallel circuit.
3, 225 Ohm resistors in parallel equal 75 Ohms.
,** A 480 VAC Step Down Transformer is connected to a 3 phase
rectifier. What will the output be? --- correct answer ---320 VDC
480 - 33.33% = 320
** If you find a broken or missing barricade, what do you do? --- correct
answer ---Write up a formal inspection request.
** If a Dumbwaiter has 9 square feet in Area,
4 ' High and the rated Capacity is 13.9 lb/ft3, what is the total capacity? ---
correct answer ---500 lb/ft3.
"The area of a Dumbwaiter is 9 sq' max and is 4' High. Multiply that by 13.9.
9x4 = 36. 36 x 13.9 = 500
** What are the consequences of a misaligned Rack and Pinion hoist joint? --
- correct answer ---Broken Gear Teeth (850) Motor not aligned.
** You enter a Pit where toxic fumes are present. How do you proceed? ---
correct answer ---Follow proper procedures.
, "Confined Space entry procedures are now guided by OSHA for pit entry".
** When changing a 1:1 car rated at 600 FPM and 2000 lb capacity to a
2:1, what will the new ratings be? --- correct answer ---300 FPM and 4000
lb capacity.
"Halves the speed and doubles the capacity ".
** A "Vertical" platform lift has a clearance of 1". How much will it need
to be moved to meet code? --- correct answer ---Deduct 1/4".
( 3/4" ) is needed.
** A car weighs 2500 lbs with a capacity of 2500 lbs. The CWT is weighed
at 40%. How much is the motor lifting at 100% load? --- correct answer ---
1500 lbs
2500 x .40 = 1000 lbs
2500 + 1000 = 3500 lbs
5000 - 3500 = 1500 lbs
