NEIEP 200 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Question 1
You are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. Which wrench would be least likely to slip and cause
injury or damage to the bolt head?
A) Open-end wrench
B) 12-point box-end wrench
C) 6-point box-end wrench
D) Adjustable crescent wrench
E) Pipe wrench
Correct Answer: C) 6-point box-end wrench
Rationale: A 6-point box-end wrench is designed to contact the flats of a hexagonal bolt
head rather than the corners. This provides maximum surface contact and torque transfer,
significantly reducing the risk of "rounding off" the bolt or having the wrench slip under
heavy pressure.
Question 2
You are using a plumb line to check an elevator rail for plumb. You find that at the top the
distance between the line and the rail measures 1", and at the bottom, it measures 1 1/4". What
action is required to plumb the rail?
A) The top of the rail needs to move toward the center of the hoistway.
B) The top of the rail needs to move toward the wall.
C) The bottom of the rail needs to move toward the wall.
D) The bottom of the rail needs to move toward the center of the hoistway.
E) No action is needed; this is within tolerance.
Correct Answer: C) the bottom of the rail needs to go toward the wall
Rationale: If the distance at the bottom (1 1/4") is greater than the distance at the top (1"),
the rail is leaning away from the wall at the bottom. To make the rail perfectly vertical
(plumb), the bottom must be moved closer to the wall until the measurement matches the
top (1").
Question 3
When plumbing rails on a high-rise installation where environmental factors like wind or height
can affect the line, what type of plumb line should be used?
A) Heavy-duty nylon string
B) Monofilament fishing line
C) High-tensile piano wire
D) Braided cotton mason line
E) Laser level only
Correct Answer: C) piano wire
Rationale: Piano wire is the industry standard for high-rise elevator installations because it
has high tensile strength, very little "stretch" or elasticity, and is thin enough to minimize
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the effects of air currents (wind) within the hoistway, providing the most accurate reference
line.
Question 4
You need to cut an opening into a concrete wall for a hall button box. Which tool is best suited
for this task?
A) Reciprocating saw with a metal blade
B) Disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
C) Jigsaw with a carbide grit blade
D) Jackhammer
E) Portable band saw
Correct Answer: B) disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
Rationale: A disc grinder equipped with a diamond blade is designed to cut through hard
masonry materials like concrete and brick cleanly and efficiently. The diamond edge
provides the necessary abrasion to grind through the aggregate and cured cement.
Question 5
You need to select a heavy-duty drill for drilling 5/8" holes in a heavy machine beam. What
factor determines the official rating of a portable electric drill?
A) The maximum RPM
B) The horsepower of the motor
C) The chuck size
D) The overall weight of the drill
E) The length of the power cord
Correct Answer: C) chuck size
Rationale: Drills are rated by the maximum diameter of the bit shank that the chuck can
hold (e.g., 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"). A larger chuck size generally corresponds to a more powerful
motor and lower gear ratios designed for higher torque applications, such as drilling into
structural steel.
Question 6
You are tasked with setting 3/4" concrete expansion anchors in a pit floor. Which type of drill
should you use for maximum efficiency and hole accuracy?
A) Standard variable speed cordless drill
B) Impact driver
C) Rotary hammer
D) Magnetic base drill press
E) Drill press
Correct Answer: C) rotary hammer
Rationale: A rotary hammer uses a "pounding" mechanism (hammering) combined with
rotation to pulverize concrete as the bit turns. This is significantly faster and causes less
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wear on the equipment than a standard hammer drill when creating large diameter holes in
reinforced concrete.
Question 7
You need to cut an 8-foot section of 1/2" EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit pipe. What
would be the best tool and blade configuration for the job?
A) Hacksaw with 14 teeth per inch (TPI)
B) Hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch (TPI)
C) Wood saw with 8 TPI
D) Pipe cutter with a wide wheel
E) Angle grinder with a metal grinding disc
Correct Answer: B) hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
Rationale: When cutting thin-walled materials like EMT conduit, a higher tooth count (24-
32 TPI) is required. This ensures that at least 2-3 teeth are in contact with the metal at all
times, preventing the teeth from "snagging" on the thin edge of the pipe.
Question 8
You are directed to move oxy-acetylene cylinders from a storage area to a work site. What is the
proper and safest way to transport these cylinders?
A) Rolling them horizontally on their sides
B) In a wheelbarrow
C) In an upright position secured to a cart
D) Carried by two people by the valves
E) In the trunk of a car
Correct Answer: C) in an upright position
Rationale: Compressed gas cylinders, especially acetylene, must be kept upright. Acetylene
is dissolved in acetone within a porous filler; if the tank is horizontal, the liquid acetone can
reach the valve and regulator, creating a severe fire and explosion hazard during use.
Question 9
You are setting up welding equipment. What is the maximum safe PSI that the regulator for the
acetylene gas may be adjusted to for work?
A) 5 PSI
B) 10-12 PSI
C) 25 PSI
D) 50 PSI
E) 100 PSI
Correct Answer: B) 10-12 psi
Rationale: Acetylene is highly unstable at pressures above 15 PSI. Standard safety
procedures dictate that the working pressure should never exceed 15 PSI, and 10-12 PSI is
the common upper limit used to provide a safety buffer.
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Question 10
You are using rollers to move a heavy elevator machine across a machine room floor and are
approaching a corner. Which technique should you use to maneuver the load around the corner?
A) Use a crowbar to slide the back of the machine sideways.
B) Stop and lift the machine with a jack to turn it.
C) Angle the front roller gradually in the direction of the turn.
D) Remove the rollers and drag the machine.
E) Increase the speed to use momentum to drift around the corner.
Correct Answer: C) angle front roller gradually and continue around the corner
Rationale: When moving heavy equipment on rollers, "steering" is accomplished by slightly
angling the lead roller in the direction you want the load to go. As the machine moves
forward, it will follow the path established by the angled roller.
Question 11
You are preparing to unload a truck at the loading dock. The truck bed is 8" higher than the dock
surface. What is the correct safety procedure?
A) Have the driver back up faster to hit the dock.
B) Jump the equipment down the 8" drop.
C) Use a steel plate (dock board) of sufficient capacity to span the gap and incline.
D) Use several 2x4 pieces of wood to create a ramp.
E) Wait for a lower truck to arrive.
Correct Answer: C) use a steel plate to span the gap
Rationale: A steel dock plate or dock board provides a secure, non-slip surface that can
handle the weight of the equipment and the workers. It bridges the vertical and horizontal
gap between the vehicle and the dock to prevent tipping or falling.
Question 12
You just finished the surface inspection of a manila rope you will be using for hoisting. What
method should you use to conduct a proper internal inspection of the fibers?
A) Soak the rope in water to see if it swells.
B) Stretch the rope until it is tight.
C) Slightly untwist the strands to observe the inner fibers.
D) Cut a 1-inch section off the end.
E) Shine a flashlight through the core.
Correct Answer: C) slightly untwist the strands
Rationale: By slightly untwisting the rope, you can inspect the inner fibers for signs of dry
rot, mildew, or broken internal strands that are not visible from the outside. If the internal
fibers are bright, clean, and strong, the rope is generally safe to use.
Question 13
You are preparing to hoist rails and are inspecting your manila rope. Which of the following
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Question 1
You are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. Which wrench would be least likely to slip and cause
injury or damage to the bolt head?
A) Open-end wrench
B) 12-point box-end wrench
C) 6-point box-end wrench
D) Adjustable crescent wrench
E) Pipe wrench
Correct Answer: C) 6-point box-end wrench
Rationale: A 6-point box-end wrench is designed to contact the flats of a hexagonal bolt
head rather than the corners. This provides maximum surface contact and torque transfer,
significantly reducing the risk of "rounding off" the bolt or having the wrench slip under
heavy pressure.
Question 2
You are using a plumb line to check an elevator rail for plumb. You find that at the top the
distance between the line and the rail measures 1", and at the bottom, it measures 1 1/4". What
action is required to plumb the rail?
A) The top of the rail needs to move toward the center of the hoistway.
B) The top of the rail needs to move toward the wall.
C) The bottom of the rail needs to move toward the wall.
D) The bottom of the rail needs to move toward the center of the hoistway.
E) No action is needed; this is within tolerance.
Correct Answer: C) the bottom of the rail needs to go toward the wall
Rationale: If the distance at the bottom (1 1/4") is greater than the distance at the top (1"),
the rail is leaning away from the wall at the bottom. To make the rail perfectly vertical
(plumb), the bottom must be moved closer to the wall until the measurement matches the
top (1").
Question 3
When plumbing rails on a high-rise installation where environmental factors like wind or height
can affect the line, what type of plumb line should be used?
A) Heavy-duty nylon string
B) Monofilament fishing line
C) High-tensile piano wire
D) Braided cotton mason line
E) Laser level only
Correct Answer: C) piano wire
Rationale: Piano wire is the industry standard for high-rise elevator installations because it
has high tensile strength, very little "stretch" or elasticity, and is thin enough to minimize
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the effects of air currents (wind) within the hoistway, providing the most accurate reference
line.
Question 4
You need to cut an opening into a concrete wall for a hall button box. Which tool is best suited
for this task?
A) Reciprocating saw with a metal blade
B) Disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
C) Jigsaw with a carbide grit blade
D) Jackhammer
E) Portable band saw
Correct Answer: B) disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
Rationale: A disc grinder equipped with a diamond blade is designed to cut through hard
masonry materials like concrete and brick cleanly and efficiently. The diamond edge
provides the necessary abrasion to grind through the aggregate and cured cement.
Question 5
You need to select a heavy-duty drill for drilling 5/8" holes in a heavy machine beam. What
factor determines the official rating of a portable electric drill?
A) The maximum RPM
B) The horsepower of the motor
C) The chuck size
D) The overall weight of the drill
E) The length of the power cord
Correct Answer: C) chuck size
Rationale: Drills are rated by the maximum diameter of the bit shank that the chuck can
hold (e.g., 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"). A larger chuck size generally corresponds to a more powerful
motor and lower gear ratios designed for higher torque applications, such as drilling into
structural steel.
Question 6
You are tasked with setting 3/4" concrete expansion anchors in a pit floor. Which type of drill
should you use for maximum efficiency and hole accuracy?
A) Standard variable speed cordless drill
B) Impact driver
C) Rotary hammer
D) Magnetic base drill press
E) Drill press
Correct Answer: C) rotary hammer
Rationale: A rotary hammer uses a "pounding" mechanism (hammering) combined with
rotation to pulverize concrete as the bit turns. This is significantly faster and causes less
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wear on the equipment than a standard hammer drill when creating large diameter holes in
reinforced concrete.
Question 7
You need to cut an 8-foot section of 1/2" EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit pipe. What
would be the best tool and blade configuration for the job?
A) Hacksaw with 14 teeth per inch (TPI)
B) Hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch (TPI)
C) Wood saw with 8 TPI
D) Pipe cutter with a wide wheel
E) Angle grinder with a metal grinding disc
Correct Answer: B) hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
Rationale: When cutting thin-walled materials like EMT conduit, a higher tooth count (24-
32 TPI) is required. This ensures that at least 2-3 teeth are in contact with the metal at all
times, preventing the teeth from "snagging" on the thin edge of the pipe.
Question 8
You are directed to move oxy-acetylene cylinders from a storage area to a work site. What is the
proper and safest way to transport these cylinders?
A) Rolling them horizontally on their sides
B) In a wheelbarrow
C) In an upright position secured to a cart
D) Carried by two people by the valves
E) In the trunk of a car
Correct Answer: C) in an upright position
Rationale: Compressed gas cylinders, especially acetylene, must be kept upright. Acetylene
is dissolved in acetone within a porous filler; if the tank is horizontal, the liquid acetone can
reach the valve and regulator, creating a severe fire and explosion hazard during use.
Question 9
You are setting up welding equipment. What is the maximum safe PSI that the regulator for the
acetylene gas may be adjusted to for work?
A) 5 PSI
B) 10-12 PSI
C) 25 PSI
D) 50 PSI
E) 100 PSI
Correct Answer: B) 10-12 psi
Rationale: Acetylene is highly unstable at pressures above 15 PSI. Standard safety
procedures dictate that the working pressure should never exceed 15 PSI, and 10-12 PSI is
the common upper limit used to provide a safety buffer.
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Question 10
You are using rollers to move a heavy elevator machine across a machine room floor and are
approaching a corner. Which technique should you use to maneuver the load around the corner?
A) Use a crowbar to slide the back of the machine sideways.
B) Stop and lift the machine with a jack to turn it.
C) Angle the front roller gradually in the direction of the turn.
D) Remove the rollers and drag the machine.
E) Increase the speed to use momentum to drift around the corner.
Correct Answer: C) angle front roller gradually and continue around the corner
Rationale: When moving heavy equipment on rollers, "steering" is accomplished by slightly
angling the lead roller in the direction you want the load to go. As the machine moves
forward, it will follow the path established by the angled roller.
Question 11
You are preparing to unload a truck at the loading dock. The truck bed is 8" higher than the dock
surface. What is the correct safety procedure?
A) Have the driver back up faster to hit the dock.
B) Jump the equipment down the 8" drop.
C) Use a steel plate (dock board) of sufficient capacity to span the gap and incline.
D) Use several 2x4 pieces of wood to create a ramp.
E) Wait for a lower truck to arrive.
Correct Answer: C) use a steel plate to span the gap
Rationale: A steel dock plate or dock board provides a secure, non-slip surface that can
handle the weight of the equipment and the workers. It bridges the vertical and horizontal
gap between the vehicle and the dock to prevent tipping or falling.
Question 12
You just finished the surface inspection of a manila rope you will be using for hoisting. What
method should you use to conduct a proper internal inspection of the fibers?
A) Soak the rope in water to see if it swells.
B) Stretch the rope until it is tight.
C) Slightly untwist the strands to observe the inner fibers.
D) Cut a 1-inch section off the end.
E) Shine a flashlight through the core.
Correct Answer: C) slightly untwist the strands
Rationale: By slightly untwisting the rope, you can inspect the inner fibers for signs of dry
rot, mildew, or broken internal strands that are not visible from the outside. If the internal
fibers are bright, clean, and strong, the rope is generally safe to use.
Question 13
You are preparing to hoist rails and are inspecting your manila rope. Which of the following
