NEIEP 100 Elevator Final Exam/ 160 Quizzes
with Definitive Solutions
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
When lifting heavy objects, what is the best lifting technique to use? - Answer:
Back straight, legs bent
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,When performing any work in a traction elevator pit, which hazard is known as
the silent killer - Answer: Counterweight
Which conveyance system is described as one in which a "car" or "cab" is moved
up or down a hoistway by suspension means? - Answer: Traction elevator
What must elevator constructors do before using chemical solutions or cleaning
fluids? - Answer: Read SDS
You are asked to install additional lighting in the hoistway. What type of extension
cord should you use? - Answer: Three-wire
In which type of conveyance system is the energy applied by means of a liquid
under pressure? - Answer: Hydraulic elevator
Refer to the figure. An apprentice is setting up a ladder to access a landing 12 feet
above his level. What is dimension B? - Answer: 3 feet
Prior to using the elevator car sling as a running platform, what must be
operational and tested? - Answer: Governor and safeties
Which entity requires all employees be given information and training on the long
and short term health effects of the chemicals they work with? - Answer: OSHA
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, What type of fire extinguisher is required in the machine room? - Answer: ABC
When moving heavy parts or machinery, which if the following is most important?
- Answer: Establishing good communication with coworkers
What size must a dumbwaiter cab enclosure be to transport people? - Answer:
Dumbwaiter s may only transport materials, not people
While working on a moving walk, where are barriers required? - Answer: At the
points embarkation and disembarkation
At which point on the lifeline should your lanyard be attached? - Answer: Above
your shoulder
A construction crew arrives to work on Monday morning and finds the overhead
machine room floor is being poured. What precautions shoot be taken? - Answer:
Avoid working in the hoistway
What are 2 types of mechanical drawings used in elevator installations? - Answer:
Layout drawing, detail drawing
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
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with Definitive Solutions
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
When lifting heavy objects, what is the best lifting technique to use? - Answer:
Back straight, legs bent
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,When performing any work in a traction elevator pit, which hazard is known as
the silent killer - Answer: Counterweight
Which conveyance system is described as one in which a "car" or "cab" is moved
up or down a hoistway by suspension means? - Answer: Traction elevator
What must elevator constructors do before using chemical solutions or cleaning
fluids? - Answer: Read SDS
You are asked to install additional lighting in the hoistway. What type of extension
cord should you use? - Answer: Three-wire
In which type of conveyance system is the energy applied by means of a liquid
under pressure? - Answer: Hydraulic elevator
Refer to the figure. An apprentice is setting up a ladder to access a landing 12 feet
above his level. What is dimension B? - Answer: 3 feet
Prior to using the elevator car sling as a running platform, what must be
operational and tested? - Answer: Governor and safeties
Which entity requires all employees be given information and training on the long
and short term health effects of the chemicals they work with? - Answer: OSHA
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, What type of fire extinguisher is required in the machine room? - Answer: ABC
When moving heavy parts or machinery, which if the following is most important?
- Answer: Establishing good communication with coworkers
What size must a dumbwaiter cab enclosure be to transport people? - Answer:
Dumbwaiter s may only transport materials, not people
While working on a moving walk, where are barriers required? - Answer: At the
points embarkation and disembarkation
At which point on the lifeline should your lanyard be attached? - Answer: Above
your shoulder
A construction crew arrives to work on Monday morning and finds the overhead
machine room floor is being poured. What precautions shoot be taken? - Answer:
Avoid working in the hoistway
What are 2 types of mechanical drawings used in elevator installations? - Answer:
Layout drawing, detail drawing
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
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