NEIEP 200 Final Review LATEST UPDATE
2025/ 2026
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Regular
Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Up to 10%
higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Type
C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - CORRECT ANSWER >> slow down and stop the car
automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight assembly
weigh for a normal 40% installation? - CORRECT ANSWER >> 5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to run - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - CORRECT ANSWER >> Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the counterweight lands on
its buffer avoids... - CORRECT ANSWER >> The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon rope? -
CORRECT ANSWER >> 52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Prevent manila rope from
unraveling by using whipping.
, What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >> It is a high
strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand?
When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER >> To
determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind? - CORRECT ANSWER
>> With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers.
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Both b, and c.
b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure.
c. To interrupt hoisting ease off on the pulling rope
When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Use only scaffold
grade lumber
The distance between the counterweight buffer strike plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Runby
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Spud Wrench
Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Strap Wrench
Which of the following statements applies to the use of a hacksaw on the job? - CORRECT ANSWER >>
Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward.
The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by normal operating
devices in ... - CORRECT ANSWER >> both directions of travel
2025/ 2026
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Regular
Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Up to 10%
higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Type
C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - CORRECT ANSWER >> slow down and stop the car
automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight assembly
weigh for a normal 40% installation? - CORRECT ANSWER >> 5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to run - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field. - CORRECT ANSWER >> Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the counterweight lands on
its buffer avoids... - CORRECT ANSWER >> The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon rope? -
CORRECT ANSWER >> 52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Prevent manila rope from
unraveling by using whipping.
, What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - CORRECT ANSWER >> It is a high
strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand?
When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER >> To
determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind? - CORRECT ANSWER
>> With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers.
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Both b, and c.
b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure.
c. To interrupt hoisting ease off on the pulling rope
When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Use only scaffold
grade lumber
The distance between the counterweight buffer strike plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Runby
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation? - CORRECT ANSWER >> Spud Wrench
Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? - CORRECT
ANSWER >> Strap Wrench
Which of the following statements applies to the use of a hacksaw on the job? - CORRECT ANSWER >>
Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward.
The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by normal operating
devices in ... - CORRECT ANSWER >> both directions of travel
