NEIEP Elevator 245–250 (NEIEP) Complete Exam Questions
with Verified Answers
Introduction
This document contains practice exam questions and verified
answers for the NEIEP Elevator 245–250 course. It covers
elevator roping, suspension systems, wire ropes and belts,
rigging procedures, compensating ropes and chains,
lubrication, inspections, safety requirements, governor ropes,
and related installation and maintenance topics.
The material is presented in a question-and-answer format,
making it suitable for exam preparation and review. It
appears to provide comprehensive coverage of the key
concepts included in the course.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is an advantage of having basement machines? ---
correct precise answer ---They allow for more floors to be
added to the building
When blocking the counterweights what should be accounted
for? --- correct precise answer ---Runby and suspensions
means of stretch
, If a rope becomes twisted in the overhead, how do you untwist
it? --- correct precise answer ---By rotating the shackle until
the rope lies flat
If both the car and counterweight are at the bottom which
should be raised? --- correct precise answer ---The car
because it contains the safety device
On 2:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---In a stationary hitch at the top of the hoistway
What are the advantages of single wrap roping? --- correct
precise answer ---Narrower rope sheaves, lighter deflector, ½
as many rope bends
On 1:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---Connected to the counter weight frame
On 1:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---Connected to the counter weight frame
What are the advantages of 2:1 roping? --- correct precise
answer ---Increased tension, longer sheave life, greater lifting
capacity, and slower speeds
What are disadvantages of single roping? --- correct precise
answer ---Less traction, shorter sheave life
with Verified Answers
Introduction
This document contains practice exam questions and verified
answers for the NEIEP Elevator 245–250 course. It covers
elevator roping, suspension systems, wire ropes and belts,
rigging procedures, compensating ropes and chains,
lubrication, inspections, safety requirements, governor ropes,
and related installation and maintenance topics.
The material is presented in a question-and-answer format,
making it suitable for exam preparation and review. It
appears to provide comprehensive coverage of the key
concepts included in the course.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is an advantage of having basement machines? ---
correct precise answer ---They allow for more floors to be
added to the building
When blocking the counterweights what should be accounted
for? --- correct precise answer ---Runby and suspensions
means of stretch
, If a rope becomes twisted in the overhead, how do you untwist
it? --- correct precise answer ---By rotating the shackle until
the rope lies flat
If both the car and counterweight are at the bottom which
should be raised? --- correct precise answer ---The car
because it contains the safety device
On 2:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---In a stationary hitch at the top of the hoistway
What are the advantages of single wrap roping? --- correct
precise answer ---Narrower rope sheaves, lighter deflector, ½
as many rope bends
On 1:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---Connected to the counter weight frame
On 1:1 roping where do the ropes end? --- correct precise
answer ---Connected to the counter weight frame
What are the advantages of 2:1 roping? --- correct precise
answer ---Increased tension, longer sheave life, greater lifting
capacity, and slower speeds
What are disadvantages of single roping? --- correct precise
answer ---Less traction, shorter sheave life
