100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - ANSWER--Personal fall arrest
system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a
powder activated tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution
should the mechanic take? - ANSWER--Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the
machine room and they are working in the pit? - ANSWER--Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a
"strain". What type of Injury did they sustain? - ANSWER--Muscle stretched
beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and
the inspection switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? - ANSWER--
Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - ANSWER--
Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - ANSWER--Spinal
injury
What is called the "silent killer" - ANSWER--The counter weight
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not
available. What should the mechanic do? - ANSWER--Establish communication
with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a
lock and a tag, what step should you take? - ANSWER--Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - ANSWER--When pit
depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on
the car top, what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - ANSWER--Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions
should be followed? - ANSWER--Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity
dumbwaiter - ANSWER--They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
ANSWER--You
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious
OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - ANSWER--Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general
public on elevators? - ANSWER--Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? -
ANSWER--LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined
space. Where can you find more information? - ANSWER--OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are
not working. What should you do? - ANSWER--Do not start work until the lighting
is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be
taken before entering an escalator truss? - ANSWER--Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator
pit. Before beginning work, what must be done? - ANSWER--Lock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must
barriers be installed? - ANSWER--When hoistway door will be open more than 5"
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - ANSWER--Personal fall arrest
system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a
powder activated tool to anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution
should the mechanic take? - ANSWER--Wear hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the
machine room and they are working in the pit? - ANSWER--Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a
"strain". What type of Injury did they sustain? - ANSWER--Muscle stretched
beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and
the inspection switch, what is the next step to verify that they work? - ANSWER--
Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - ANSWER--
Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - ANSWER--Spinal
injury
What is called the "silent killer" - ANSWER--The counter weight
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not
available. What should the mechanic do? - ANSWER--Establish communication
with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a
lock and a tag, what step should you take? - ANSWER--Verify no power with
appropriate test equipment
When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - ANSWER--When pit
depth exceeds 35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on
the car top, what should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - ANSWER--Car
safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions
should be followed? - ANSWER--Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity
dumbwaiter - ANSWER--They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? -
ANSWER--You
, 100 ELEVATOR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious
OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - ANSWER--Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general
public on elevators? - ANSWER--Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? -
ANSWER--LOTO and support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined
space. Where can you find more information? - ANSWER--OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are
not working. What should you do? - ANSWER--Do not start work until the lighting
is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be
taken before entering an escalator truss? - ANSWER--Install a mechanical lock
A mechanic is about to lubricate a governor tension sheave in a traction elevator
pit. Before beginning work, what must be done? - ANSWER--Lock out and tag out
An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit. When must
barriers be installed? - ANSWER--When hoistway door will be open more than 5"
