Elevator Final Exam/Latest
Update2023/160 Questions with
100% Correct Answers
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
-What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - -
Plunger gripper
-What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - -Spinal
injury
-What is called the "silent killer" - -The counter weight
-A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating
device is not available. What should the mechanic do? - -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? - -Verify no power
with appropriate test equipment
-When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - -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? - -Car safeties
, -When working around electricity, which of the following safety
precautions should be followed? - -Remove jewelry and metal frames
glasses
-When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb.
Capacity dumbwaiter - -They are not permitted to ride inside any
dumbwaiter
-Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work
site? - -You
-Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a
serious OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - -Your mechanic
-What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of
the general public on elevators? - -Trips and falls, and being struck by
the doors
-Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken?
- -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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Lock
out and tag out
-An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit.
When must barriers be installed? - -When hoistway door will be open
more than 5"
-When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - -During
all work-related activities
-When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety
factors must be considered? - -It doesn't matter; you should never carry
a screw driver in your pocket
Update2023/160 Questions with
100% Correct Answers
Which of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in
conjunction with a shock absorbing lanyard? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Close the hoist way doors and set up a hall call
-What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - -
Plunger gripper
-What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - -Spinal
injury
-What is called the "silent killer" - -The counter weight
-A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating
device is not available. What should the mechanic do? - -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? - -Verify no power
with appropriate test equipment
-When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - -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? - -Car safeties
, -When working around electricity, which of the following safety
precautions should be followed? - -Remove jewelry and metal frames
glasses
-When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb.
Capacity dumbwaiter - -They are not permitted to ride inside any
dumbwaiter
-Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work
site? - -You
-Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a
serious OSHA violation. Who would you notify first? - -Your mechanic
-What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of
the general public on elevators? - -Trips and falls, and being struck by
the doors
-Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken?
- -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? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Lock
out and tag out
-An elevator constructor is asked to check on something in the pit.
When must barriers be installed? - -When hoistway door will be open
more than 5"
-When is public safety an elevator constructors responsibility? - -During
all work-related activities
-When carrying a screwdriver in your pocket on a car top, what safety
factors must be considered? - -It doesn't matter; you should never carry
a screw driver in your pocket
