NEIEP 500 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
If the ratio of movement between a synchronous selector and the elevator car is 60 to 1,
how far will the selector move if the car travels 30 feet? - Answers - 6 inches
What device is installed to hold the vertically biparting freight doors mechanically
closed? - Answers - Keeper
Which of the following statements is correct regarding single-section swing doors used
as emergency exits for blind hoistways? - Answers - The doors must be self-closing and
self-locking, a unique key, and switch to prevent elevator operations when open.
When setting up a retiring cam for a freight elevator, which of the following statements is
correct? - Answers - The cam must apply a force that is double what's required for
normal interlock operation
Refer to Figure 1: What contact or contacts are closed when the doors are closing and
you have reached the first slow down? - Answers - 1 only
What does the symbol shown below represent? - Answers - Ground
How many turns of safety rope must remain on the safety drum after a rated load and
rated speed test of a winding drum operated safely? - Answers - 3
What is the maximum force allowed during the passenger door closing cycle to prevent
a door at rest from closing? - Answers - 30 lbs
Proper adjustment of which of the following can reduce the effects of building
compression on an elevator installation? - Answers - Rail jack bolts
When installing passenger hoistway entrances in a rise of more than three floors without
a running platform, which procedure should you follow? - Answers - Build a template
that you can use to measure off the door frame locations and sill center line
What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location? - Answers -
Liquidtight Flex
Which of the following components is used to engage and couple the car door to the
hoistway door during opening and closing? - Answers - Door clutch
On high rise runs of raceway, the wires must be supported at least how many feet
apart? - Answers - 100 feet
ANSWERS
If the ratio of movement between a synchronous selector and the elevator car is 60 to 1,
how far will the selector move if the car travels 30 feet? - Answers - 6 inches
What device is installed to hold the vertically biparting freight doors mechanically
closed? - Answers - Keeper
Which of the following statements is correct regarding single-section swing doors used
as emergency exits for blind hoistways? - Answers - The doors must be self-closing and
self-locking, a unique key, and switch to prevent elevator operations when open.
When setting up a retiring cam for a freight elevator, which of the following statements is
correct? - Answers - The cam must apply a force that is double what's required for
normal interlock operation
Refer to Figure 1: What contact or contacts are closed when the doors are closing and
you have reached the first slow down? - Answers - 1 only
What does the symbol shown below represent? - Answers - Ground
How many turns of safety rope must remain on the safety drum after a rated load and
rated speed test of a winding drum operated safely? - Answers - 3
What is the maximum force allowed during the passenger door closing cycle to prevent
a door at rest from closing? - Answers - 30 lbs
Proper adjustment of which of the following can reduce the effects of building
compression on an elevator installation? - Answers - Rail jack bolts
When installing passenger hoistway entrances in a rise of more than three floors without
a running platform, which procedure should you follow? - Answers - Build a template
that you can use to measure off the door frame locations and sill center line
What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location? - Answers -
Liquidtight Flex
Which of the following components is used to engage and couple the car door to the
hoistway door during opening and closing? - Answers - Door clutch
On high rise runs of raceway, the wires must be supported at least how many feet
apart? - Answers - 100 feet
