ELEVATOR MECHANIC UPDATED EXAMS TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE

ELEVATOR MECHANIC UPDATED EXAMS TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+

✔✔At what height shall the hoistway enclosure of a Group IV elevator be Unperforated
ASME A17.1-2004
2.1.1.2.2 - ✔✔79 inches

✔✔For elevators installed after June 5, 1947, there shall be installed in the pit of each
elevator where the pit extends below the sill of the pit access door a fixed vertical
ladder. How many inches below the sill?
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.4.2 - ✔✔35 inches

✔✔On a Group IV elevator, what is the minimum pit lighting illumination that should be
provided at the pit floor
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.5.1 - ✔✔10 fc (foot candles)

✔✔For Group IV elevators that are not fully enclosed, how high of protection should be
provided on the hoistway sides that are located 59 inches or less from elevator
equipment in areas accessible to other than elevator personnel

,ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.1.3 - ✔✔94.5 inches

✔✔Permanent means shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of what?, in the
elevator pit
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.2.3 - ✔✔Water

✔✔In place of a sump pump, what else shall be provided on elevators equipped with
Firefighters' Emergency Operation
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.2.5 - ✔✔Drain

✔✔On a Group IV elevator, how far shall a pit ladder extend no less than how many
inches above the sill of the access door
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.4.2 - ✔✔48 inches

✔✔Where pit mounted counterweight buffers are used, a counterweight guard is not
required when the bottom of the counterweight resting on its compressed buffer is how
many inches or more above the pit floor
ASME A17.1-2004
2.3.2.2
5.10.1.3.2 - ✔✔84 inches

✔✔When an elevator rests on its fully compressed buffers or bumpers, there shall be a
vertical clearance of not less than how many inches between the pit floor and the lowest
structural or mechanical part, equipment, or device installed beneath the car platform
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.1 - ✔✔24 inches

✔✔The minimum bottom runby of an un-counterweighted Group IV elevators shall not
be less than how many inches where the rated speed exceeds 30 fpm
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.3 - ✔✔6 inches

✔✔In no case shall the maximum bottom runby exceed how many inches for cars
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.4 - ✔✔24 inches

✔✔In no case shall the maximum bottom runby exceed how many inches for
counterweights - ✔✔35 inches

, ✔✔The illumination measured at the landing sills of a Group IV elevator shall not be
less than how many foot candles
ASME A17.1-2004
2.11.10.2 - ✔✔10 fc

✔✔What minimum size traveling cable conductor is used for elevator wiring other than
those supplying light and control equipment circuits.
14 gauge for lighting and control equipment - ✔✔20 gauge

✔✔Phase I fire recall and a minimum of one floor operation of phase II fire service shall
be tested how often to ensure the system is in proper working order - ✔✔Monthly

✔✔Which of the following elevators require 5 yr load test to be performed: Group II,
Group III, Group IV
Title 8 Sec 3071 - ✔✔All of the above

✔✔The tripping speed of an overspeed valve on a hydraulic elevator shall not be
greater than what percentage of the elevator operating speed in the down direction.
Minimum is 110%
ASME A17.1-2004
2.19.4.7.5 - ✔✔140 % Max

✔✔What is the maximum speed allowed for a spring buffer
ASME A17.1-2004
2.22.1.1.1 - ✔✔200 fpm

✔✔When the quantity of hydraulic fluid loss can not be accounted for, which tests shall
then be performed ASME A17.1-2004
8.6.5.7
8.11.3.1.2(s)
Refer to: 8.11.3.2.1 - ✔✔Relief Valve and System Pressure test

✔✔Interlocks are required on which of these: Hydraulic elevators, Traction elevators,
wheelchair lifts - ✔✔All of the above

✔✔The force necessary to prevent closing of the elevator hoistway door on power
operated hoistway doors from rest shall not be more than?
ASME A17.1-2004
2.13.3.1.1 - ✔✔30 pounds

✔✔The rated speed of a Group IV escalator shall not be more than?
ASME A17.1-2004
6.1.4.1 - ✔✔100 fpm