R8 Limited Conveyor Exam Practice Exam -
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Q1. Which Connecticut license specifically authorizes a person to
perform installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of
conveyor systems?
A) R-7 Limited Conveyor Contractor
B) R-8 Limited Conveyor Journeyperson
C) R-9 Limited Hoists, Cranes, and Lifts
D) S-8 Limited Journeyperson
Answer: B
Rationale: The R-8 Limited Conveyor Journeyperson license
authorizes work on conveyor systems only while employed by a
licensed contractor .
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Q2. What is the primary restriction of the R-8 license regarding
the type of equipment they can work on?
A) They may only work on escalators and moving walkways
B) They may only work on freight elevators
C) They may NOT perform work on any freight elevator
D) They may work on any type of vertical lift
Answer: C
Rationale: The R-8 license explicitly excludes work on freight
elevators—this is a critical distinction from elevator mechanic
licenses .
Q3. Under what condition must an R-8 perform their work?
A) As an independent contractor
B) Only while employed by a licensed R-7 Conveyor Contractor
C) Without any supervision
D) Only on new construction projects
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Answer: B
Rationale: The R-8 is a journeyperson license that requires
employment under a properly licensed R-7 Limited Conveyor
Contractor who holds primary responsibility for the work .
Q4. Which Connecticut license is the "contractor" equivalent for
conveyor work?
A) R-8 Limited Conveyor Journeyperson
B) R-10 Limited Hoists Journeyperson
C) R-7 Limited Conveyor Contractor
D) S-7 Limited Contractor
Answer: C
Rationale: The R-7 Limited Conveyor Contractor license allows a
business to contract for conveyor work and employ R-8
journeypersons .
Q5. What is the minimum on-the-job training (OJT) hour
requirement for the R-8 Limited Conveyor Journeyperson license?
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A) 2,000 hours
B) 4,000 hours
C) 6,000 hours
D) 8,000 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Connecticut requires 4,000 hours of on-the-job
training for the R-8 journeyperson license .
Q6. A candidate for the R-8 license must complete which of the
following educational requirements?
A) High school diploma only
B) Completion of a registered apprenticeship or equivalent
C) Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
D) No formal education required
Answer: B
Rationale: R-8 qualification requires completion of a registered