QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - ANS Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - ANS Up to 10% higher than
the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? - ANS Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - ANS slow down and stop the car
automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight
assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? - ANS 5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to run -
ANS Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - ANS Oil Buffers
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, The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the counterweight
lands on its buffer avoids... - ANS The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon rope? -
ANS 52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - ANS Prevent manila rope from unraveling by
using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - ANS It is a high strength
cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand?
When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct? - ANS To determine
the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind? - ANS With
the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers.
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans? - ANS Both b, and c.
b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure.
c. To interrupt hoisting ease off on the pulling rope
When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered? - ANS Use only scaffold grade
lumber
The distance between the counterweight buffer strike plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as -
ANS Runby
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