MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP EXAM 2026-2027
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What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic
elevator − answer>>>Pull the main disconnect switch
What do cable grippers depend on to grip the cable tight? −
answer>>>Tension
On a two or three stop elevator, how will the traveling cables
probably be suspended? − answer>>>On spools
When using a hoisting line to install cables, what device could be
used to prevent twisting? − answer>>>Swivel LInk
Where must high rise traveling cables be anchored? −
answer>>>Building structure
What is the smallest gauge wire permitted in a traveling cable? −
answer>>>20 gauge
When replacing traveling cables in an occupied building, what is the
most important consideration? − answer>>>Safety of occupants
and visitors
What purpose does a fish tape serve? − answer>>>It is used to
pull wires in conduit How many threads per inch are there on a
10−24 machine screw? − answer>>>24 Interlocks are always
wired in what manner? − answer>>>Series
What are the largest wires on a DC traction elevator? −
answer>>>The wires to the main driving motor armature
What is another name for large ring terminal connectors? −
answer>>>Lugs
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What is a reconnectable dual−voltage motor? − answer>>>A motor
that can be connected to run on different voltages
With a standard 3 phase AC motor lead marking, what is the
marking on the other end of the winding that begins at T1? −
answer>>>T4
Where position indicators are used on several floors, how are they
all connected? − answer>>>Parallel
Why would you wear a grounding wrist strap? − answer>>>To
prevent damage to sensitive solid state circuits
What is meant by isolation? − answer>>>Mounting the car on rubber
blocks
What are the two most common functions of load weighing? −
answer>>>To (a) control the generator field, and (b) initiate
express operation
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be connected? −
answer>>>Connect the hot lead to the center terminal, and the
grounded conductor to the shell
What safety device is required with automatically closing, vertical
sliding freight elevator doors? − answer>>>A warning bell
What is the minimum amount of spare wires that you should pull to the
car or controller?
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When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are the
screws connected? − answer>>>With a shorting bar
, What type of solder must be used on electrical wires? − answer>>>Rosin
core
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a ground? −
answer>>>Insulated covering
If a car is used as a running platform without the cab, what portion
of the total counterweight fillers should be installed? −
answer>>>Slightly more than needed to achieve balance
Why is loss of rope traction hazardous? − answer>>>You will lose control
of the elevator
What is the function of the compensation sheave switch? −
answer>>>It opens if the sheave moves up or down beyond limits
What switches and/or push buttons are required in a temporary
operating station? − answer>>>UP, DOWN, RUN and STOP
Why is it important to verify the main electrical supply voltage is
correct? − answer>>>The wrong voltage could damage the
controller
What is the purpose of the suicide circuit? − answer>>>It prevents
generator voltage buildup
If the DC output of a three phase rectifier is lower than specified,
what would be the most likely cause? − answer>>>One input phase
is missing
At what point is the main motor field voltage highest? −
answer>>>When the elevator is leveling
If the generator is rotating and you apply voltage to the field but no
armature voltage is produced, what is most likely wrong? −
answer>>>The generator field is open
LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
)
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic
elevator − answer>>>Pull the main disconnect switch
What do cable grippers depend on to grip the cable tight? −
answer>>>Tension
On a two or three stop elevator, how will the traveling cables
probably be suspended? − answer>>>On spools
When using a hoisting line to install cables, what device could be
used to prevent twisting? − answer>>>Swivel LInk
Where must high rise traveling cables be anchored? −
answer>>>Building structure
What is the smallest gauge wire permitted in a traveling cable? −
answer>>>20 gauge
When replacing traveling cables in an occupied building, what is the
most important consideration? − answer>>>Safety of occupants
and visitors
What purpose does a fish tape serve? − answer>>>It is used to
pull wires in conduit How many threads per inch are there on a
10−24 machine screw? − answer>>>24 Interlocks are always
wired in what manner? − answer>>>Series
What are the largest wires on a DC traction elevator? −
answer>>>The wires to the main driving motor armature
What is another name for large ring terminal connectors? −
answer>>>Lugs
, MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP EXAM 2026-2027
LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
What is a reconnectable dual−voltage motor? − answer>>>A motor
that can be connected to run on different voltages
With a standard 3 phase AC motor lead marking, what is the
marking on the other end of the winding that begins at T1? −
answer>>>T4
Where position indicators are used on several floors, how are they
all connected? − answer>>>Parallel
Why would you wear a grounding wrist strap? − answer>>>To
prevent damage to sensitive solid state circuits
What is meant by isolation? − answer>>>Mounting the car on rubber
blocks
What are the two most common functions of load weighing? −
answer>>>To (a) control the generator field, and (b) initiate
express operation
How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be connected? −
answer>>>Connect the hot lead to the center terminal, and the
grounded conductor to the shell
What safety device is required with automatically closing, vertical
sliding freight elevator doors? − answer>>>A warning bell
What is the minimum amount of spare wires that you should pull to the
car or controller?
, MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP EXAM 2026-2027
LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
When more than one screw is used as a terminal, how are the
screws connected? − answer>>>With a shorting bar
, What type of solder must be used on electrical wires? − answer>>>Rosin
core
What is required if the strain wire is to be used as a ground? −
answer>>>Insulated covering
If a car is used as a running platform without the cab, what portion
of the total counterweight fillers should be installed? −
answer>>>Slightly more than needed to achieve balance
Why is loss of rope traction hazardous? − answer>>>You will lose control
of the elevator
What is the function of the compensation sheave switch? −
answer>>>It opens if the sheave moves up or down beyond limits
What switches and/or push buttons are required in a temporary
operating station? − answer>>>UP, DOWN, RUN and STOP
Why is it important to verify the main electrical supply voltage is
correct? − answer>>>The wrong voltage could damage the
controller
What is the purpose of the suicide circuit? − answer>>>It prevents
generator voltage buildup
If the DC output of a three phase rectifier is lower than specified,
what would be the most likely cause? − answer>>>One input phase
is missing
At what point is the main motor field voltage highest? −
answer>>>When the elevator is leveling
If the generator is rotating and you apply voltage to the field but no
armature voltage is produced, what is most likely wrong? −
answer>>>The generator field is open
