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NEIEP MECHANIC TEST REVIEW – MASTER
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS
General level of training required to perform tasks in a confined space. -
ANSWER: Entrant
Considered the most dangerous hazard in Traction & Hydraulic Elevator machines.
- ANSWER: Rotating equipment
The alignment reference for installing elevator machines and sheaves. -
ANSWER: Center of rails measurement
Minimum speed at which the car safeties should be set for an elevator with a rated
car speed of 500 FPM. - ANSWER: 550 FPM
One of the most obvious dangers faced in construction and modernization in the
elevator industry. - ANSWER: Eye injuries
Location reference for installing machines, Governors, and generators. -
ANSWER: Machine room layout
Dimensions of the top rail, mid-rail, and toe board on an OSHA approved
barricade. - ANSWER: 42" = or - 3", 21", 3 1/2"
Minimum breaking strength required for a lifeline made of synthetic material or
wire rope. - ANSWER: 5000lbs
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Shade of glass to be used in a welding hood when welding with less than 200
amps. - ANSWER: #10 shade
Appropriate response to a customer asking about the duration of service work and
shortcuts. - ANSWER: Give a reasonable explanation as to what you must do and
most customers will withdraw the request.
Moving hazard known as the 'Silent Killer'. - ANSWER: Counterweight
First step to take when preparing to replace a resistor on a car out of service. -
ANSWER: Lock out / tag out
Three major hazards during Hydraulic pit maintenance. - ANSWER: Oil, tripping
and electricity
Minimum height that side rails of a ladder must extend above the upper level. -
ANSWER: 3' (feet)
Out of tolerance range for 3/8" = or - .003. - ANSWER: less than .372 and more
than .378
Tool required for installing push buttons with snake eye screws. - ANSWER:
Tamper Proof
Frequency for checking hoisting materials for defective items. - ANSWER: Before
every pick
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What to check to determine the safe working load limits of eye bolts. - ANSWER:
In line load
Source for finding correct measurements to set the limit cam on the car. -
ANSWER: Hoistway detailed drawings
Type of setscrew needed to replace the missing one from the pump motor pulley. -
ANSWER: Cup
Tool used to measure the outside diameter of a pipe. - ANSWER: Caliper rule
Two primary sources for obtaining information about the fire hazards of a new
solvent. - ANSWER: MSDS & NFPA
Time to give the buffer plunger to return to its normal position. - ANSWER: 90
seconds
Minimum stroke for a 200 FPM car with spring buffers. - ANSWER: 4" (inches)
Test to be performed on the abrasive wheel before replacement on a side-wheel
grinder. - ANSWER: Ring test
Next date to check the extension cord for ground continuity after 4/25. -
ANSWER: 7/25
Distance between the angle brackets on the buffer support channel for a DBG of 6'
6" using a 15lb. rail and 1/4' of shims. - ANSWER: 7' 1 1/2"
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OSHA definition of a competent person for inspecting scaffolds in a hoistway. -
ANSWER: One who is capable of identifying existing & predictable hazards and
who has authorization to take prompt, corrective measures.
Action required before each lift when using a clevis with a screw pin. - ANSWER:
Mouse the pin
Weight placed on the floor by storing 25 15lb. standard length rails. - ANSWER:
6000 lbs
Metal plates used to splice together rails. - ANSWER: Fish Plates
The component to which the bottom guide shoes or roller guides and safeties are
fastened in a traction elevator. - ANSWER: Safety Plank
For an elevator with a capacity load of 3000lbs, the brake should stop and hold a
load of 3750lbs if adjusted properly. - ANSWER: Brake Load Capacity
Using a double block to single block reeving with a hoist rated at 3000lbs results in
a total lifting capacity of 6000lbs. - ANSWER: Total Lifting Capacity
For a simplex Hydro elevator with a total rise of 48', you will need 6 staggered
rails. - ANSWER: Rails for Hydro Elevator
The DBG for a new installation can be found in the final layout. - ANSWER:
DBG Location
To assist in lifting a rail with a capstan winch, add another wrap to the winch. -
ANSWER: Capstan Winch Solution
NEIEP MECHANIC TEST REVIEW – MASTER
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS
General level of training required to perform tasks in a confined space. -
ANSWER: Entrant
Considered the most dangerous hazard in Traction & Hydraulic Elevator machines.
- ANSWER: Rotating equipment
The alignment reference for installing elevator machines and sheaves. -
ANSWER: Center of rails measurement
Minimum speed at which the car safeties should be set for an elevator with a rated
car speed of 500 FPM. - ANSWER: 550 FPM
One of the most obvious dangers faced in construction and modernization in the
elevator industry. - ANSWER: Eye injuries
Location reference for installing machines, Governors, and generators. -
ANSWER: Machine room layout
Dimensions of the top rail, mid-rail, and toe board on an OSHA approved
barricade. - ANSWER: 42" = or - 3", 21", 3 1/2"
Minimum breaking strength required for a lifeline made of synthetic material or
wire rope. - ANSWER: 5000lbs
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Shade of glass to be used in a welding hood when welding with less than 200
amps. - ANSWER: #10 shade
Appropriate response to a customer asking about the duration of service work and
shortcuts. - ANSWER: Give a reasonable explanation as to what you must do and
most customers will withdraw the request.
Moving hazard known as the 'Silent Killer'. - ANSWER: Counterweight
First step to take when preparing to replace a resistor on a car out of service. -
ANSWER: Lock out / tag out
Three major hazards during Hydraulic pit maintenance. - ANSWER: Oil, tripping
and electricity
Minimum height that side rails of a ladder must extend above the upper level. -
ANSWER: 3' (feet)
Out of tolerance range for 3/8" = or - .003. - ANSWER: less than .372 and more
than .378
Tool required for installing push buttons with snake eye screws. - ANSWER:
Tamper Proof
Frequency for checking hoisting materials for defective items. - ANSWER: Before
every pick
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What to check to determine the safe working load limits of eye bolts. - ANSWER:
In line load
Source for finding correct measurements to set the limit cam on the car. -
ANSWER: Hoistway detailed drawings
Type of setscrew needed to replace the missing one from the pump motor pulley. -
ANSWER: Cup
Tool used to measure the outside diameter of a pipe. - ANSWER: Caliper rule
Two primary sources for obtaining information about the fire hazards of a new
solvent. - ANSWER: MSDS & NFPA
Time to give the buffer plunger to return to its normal position. - ANSWER: 90
seconds
Minimum stroke for a 200 FPM car with spring buffers. - ANSWER: 4" (inches)
Test to be performed on the abrasive wheel before replacement on a side-wheel
grinder. - ANSWER: Ring test
Next date to check the extension cord for ground continuity after 4/25. -
ANSWER: 7/25
Distance between the angle brackets on the buffer support channel for a DBG of 6'
6" using a 15lb. rail and 1/4' of shims. - ANSWER: 7' 1 1/2"
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OSHA definition of a competent person for inspecting scaffolds in a hoistway. -
ANSWER: One who is capable of identifying existing & predictable hazards and
who has authorization to take prompt, corrective measures.
Action required before each lift when using a clevis with a screw pin. - ANSWER:
Mouse the pin
Weight placed on the floor by storing 25 15lb. standard length rails. - ANSWER:
6000 lbs
Metal plates used to splice together rails. - ANSWER: Fish Plates
The component to which the bottom guide shoes or roller guides and safeties are
fastened in a traction elevator. - ANSWER: Safety Plank
For an elevator with a capacity load of 3000lbs, the brake should stop and hold a
load of 3750lbs if adjusted properly. - ANSWER: Brake Load Capacity
Using a double block to single block reeving with a hoist rated at 3000lbs results in
a total lifting capacity of 6000lbs. - ANSWER: Total Lifting Capacity
For a simplex Hydro elevator with a total rise of 48', you will need 6 staggered
rails. - ANSWER: Rails for Hydro Elevator
The DBG for a new installation can be found in the final layout. - ANSWER:
DBG Location
To assist in lifting a rail with a capstan winch, add another wrap to the winch. -
ANSWER: Capstan Winch Solution
