MECHANICS EXAM NEIEP QUESTIONS
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What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor? - ANS .3
seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator - ANS Pull the
main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight assembly when
you are riding the car top? - ANS It run close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the packing head? -
ANS Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - ANS Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - ANS To detect and imbalance in
current between the hot and nuetral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder - ANS Measure
out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - ANS Your employer
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,What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a running
platform - ANS The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and counterweight are
not kept nearly equal? - ANS Traction could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? - ANS Material
Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - ANS Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - ANS You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - ANS OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - ANS
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - ANS Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a vertical ladder? -
ANS Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - ANS With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - ANS The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator - ANS Place
barricades at the upper and lower ends
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,When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance does the shaft
have? - ANS Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - ANS
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - ANS +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens when
tightened? - ANS
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic projections? -
ANS
Best Describe Layout Drawings - ANS A mechanical drawing showing plans and elevation
views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation and their
color? - ANS Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? - ANS To show vertical
locations and dimensions of elevator components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2"; subbasement to
basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-120'5"; and to the executive
floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that travels from ht ebasement floor level to
the executive floor level? - ANS 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - ANS
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, You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and moving them into
a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What percentage of the load has been
moved? - ANS 58%
The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the assembled car. If
the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of 2500lbs. what must the counterweight
weigh? - ANS 5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power saw? -
ANS Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - ANS The base is not adjustable for cutting depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - ANS Adjust door times, bypass hall
calls, and adjust motor control
What prevents manila rope from unraveling? - ANS Whipping
When using U-bolts... - ANS Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion bearing on the
dead-end of the rope
Capstans should be - ANS fastened to building steel or other building structure.
To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... - ANS ease off on the pulling rope
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - ANS Spud Wrench
What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - ANS Strap Wrench
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AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150KOhms and a 2 microfarad capacitor? - ANS .3
seconds
What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator - ANS Pull the
main disconnect switch
Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight assembly when
you are riding the car top? - ANS It run close by in the opposite direction
Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the packing head? -
ANS Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil.
Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? - ANS Metal ladders conduct electricity
What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? - ANS To detect and imbalance in
current between the hot and nuetral wires
How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder - ANS Measure
out a distance of 1/4 the height.
Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? - ANS Your employer
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,What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as a running
platform - ANS The governor and safeties.
What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and counterweight are
not kept nearly equal? - ANS Traction could be lost
What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? - ANS Material
Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? - ANS Everyone on the job
Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? - ANS You, Yourself
Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? - ANS OSHA
Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? - ANS
Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? - ANS Never substitute anything
How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a vertical ladder? -
ANS Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? - ANS With a rope lubricator
What supports a hydraulic elevator? - ANS The column of oil inside the jack
What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator - ANS Place
barricades at the upper and lower ends
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,When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance does the shaft
have? - ANS Negative allowance
How are threads specified on metric bolts? - ANS
What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? - ANS +- 1/64
What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which flattens when
tightened? - ANS
How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic projections? -
ANS
Best Describe Layout Drawings - ANS A mechanical drawing showing plans and elevation
views of the elevator installation
What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation and their
color? - ANS Job Abstract
What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? - ANS To show vertical
locations and dimensions of elevator components.
The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2"; subbasement to
basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-120'5"; and to the executive
floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that travels from ht ebasement floor level to
the executive floor level? - ANS 159' 5"
DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? - ANS
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, You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and moving them into
a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What percentage of the load has been
moved? - ANS 58%
The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the assembled car. If
the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of 2500lbs. what must the counterweight
weigh? - ANS 5100lbs
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power saw? -
ANS Safety Glasses
When using a circular saw... - ANS The base is not adjustable for cutting depth.
What functions can load weighing transducer perform - ANS Adjust door times, bypass hall
calls, and adjust motor control
What prevents manila rope from unraveling? - ANS Whipping
When using U-bolts... - ANS Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion bearing on the
dead-end of the rope
Capstans should be - ANS fastened to building steel or other building structure.
To interrupt hoisting on a capstan... - ANS ease off on the pulling rope
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - ANS Spud Wrench
What wrench is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - ANS Strap Wrench
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