Mechanics Technologist Study Guide
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1. 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
2. When drilling a Jack Hole in sandy conditions, what type of drill rig is required?
Correct Answer: Rotary or Auger bit (805)
Rotary = Compacted soil
Percussion = Rocky conditions
Percussion Rotary = Solid rock
3. A customer does not want an Escape Hatch on his residential elevator. Under what
conditions is this legal?
Correct Answer: Manual Operation must be provided (850)
4. You wired the Down Direction and Final Limit switches. Now the car only runs up. What
is the problem?
Correct Answer: You wired the Down Direction Limit wrong.
5. What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave groove?
, Correct Answer: The rope wears out and breaks faster (250)
6. There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is moving but the chain is not.
What is the problem?
Correct Answer: Oil on on the chain
7. What is the effect when you change a sling angle from 60 to 30* when hoisting and
rigging?
Correct Answer: More tension, less capacity.
8. How many points of contact must be maintained on a ladder?
Correct Answer: 3 points at all time.
9. What is the conversion formula when measuring Inch to MM?
Correct Answer: 25.4 Inch to MM (.03937)
2.54 Inch to CM (.3937)
10. You open a Dumbwaiter access panel and it still runs. What is the cause?
Correct Answer: Pit Access switch is not working. (550)
11. You perform a static load test with the pit valve in the closed position. The car sinks 6" in
15 minutes. What is the cause?
Correct Answer: Cylinder leak (520)
12. Where should you point the fire extinguisher when putting out a fire?
Correct Answer: At the base of the fire
, 13. A car with a "Selective Collective" controller is moving to the lobby to pick up a call. An
up call is put in at the second floor. What happens?
Correct Answer: Call is bypassed till the car is moving in the up direction.
14. During construction, you land an escalator but it is 10mm to low. What is wrong?
Correct Answer: Pit is too deep or Column Mark is off. (825)
15. During construction, the Omega CWT rails have been damaged. Why?
Correct Answer: Overtightened from rail bracket. (215)
16. How do you attach brackets to brick/concrete blocks?
Correct Answer: "Inserts" 1/4" back from brick/concrete blocks
17. Given a generator that runs at 600 rpm and has 4 Poles, what is the output frequency?
Correct Answer: 600/60seconds = 10x2 = 20 HZ
18. If an Exclusive OR gate was connected to a NOR gate and attached to a AND gate with a
high out put, what must the input at the Exclusive OR gate A and B be?
Correct Answer: Both must be high
19. Using Binary logic, what DIP switches need to be in the " On" position of a 128 bit 30
second timer set for 150%?
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,6 = 45
20. How must a 9 lead 480/240 motor be wired for low voltage setting?
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
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1. 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
2. When drilling a Jack Hole in sandy conditions, what type of drill rig is required?
Correct Answer: Rotary or Auger bit (805)
Rotary = Compacted soil
Percussion = Rocky conditions
Percussion Rotary = Solid rock
3. A customer does not want an Escape Hatch on his residential elevator. Under what
conditions is this legal?
Correct Answer: Manual Operation must be provided (850)
4. You wired the Down Direction and Final Limit switches. Now the car only runs up. What
is the problem?
Correct Answer: You wired the Down Direction Limit wrong.
5. What are the effects of one rope sitting deeper in the sheave groove?
, Correct Answer: The rope wears out and breaks faster (250)
6. There is a noise coming from a freight door. The sheave is moving but the chain is not.
What is the problem?
Correct Answer: Oil on on the chain
7. What is the effect when you change a sling angle from 60 to 30* when hoisting and
rigging?
Correct Answer: More tension, less capacity.
8. How many points of contact must be maintained on a ladder?
Correct Answer: 3 points at all time.
9. What is the conversion formula when measuring Inch to MM?
Correct Answer: 25.4 Inch to MM (.03937)
2.54 Inch to CM (.3937)
10. You open a Dumbwaiter access panel and it still runs. What is the cause?
Correct Answer: Pit Access switch is not working. (550)
11. You perform a static load test with the pit valve in the closed position. The car sinks 6" in
15 minutes. What is the cause?
Correct Answer: Cylinder leak (520)
12. Where should you point the fire extinguisher when putting out a fire?
Correct Answer: At the base of the fire
, 13. A car with a "Selective Collective" controller is moving to the lobby to pick up a call. An
up call is put in at the second floor. What happens?
Correct Answer: Call is bypassed till the car is moving in the up direction.
14. During construction, you land an escalator but it is 10mm to low. What is wrong?
Correct Answer: Pit is too deep or Column Mark is off. (825)
15. During construction, the Omega CWT rails have been damaged. Why?
Correct Answer: Overtightened from rail bracket. (215)
16. How do you attach brackets to brick/concrete blocks?
Correct Answer: "Inserts" 1/4" back from brick/concrete blocks
17. Given a generator that runs at 600 rpm and has 4 Poles, what is the output frequency?
Correct Answer: 600/60seconds = 10x2 = 20 HZ
18. If an Exclusive OR gate was connected to a NOR gate and attached to a AND gate with a
high out put, what must the input at the Exclusive OR gate A and B be?
Correct Answer: Both must be high
19. Using Binary logic, what DIP switches need to be in the " On" position of a 128 bit 30
second timer set for 150%?
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,6 = 45
20. How must a 9 lead 480/240 motor be wired for low voltage setting?
