Ultimate NEIEP Mechanic Study Guide
2025 Review | Questions & Complete
Answers | 100% Correct (2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or
resistance. What should you do? -
Answer
Replace it with a larger one (630)
Quiz_________________?
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to
slip through the brake. What circuit is the issue? -
Answer
Suicide circuit (425)
Quiz_________________?
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load.
What is the issue? -
Answer
The relief valve is set too low (805)
1
, Quiz_________________?
** Runby for a 1:1 car hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. The
CWT runby should be set at 18". How much should the ropes be
shortened? -
Answer
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
Quiz_________________?
** You need to work on a freight door retiring cam. You LOTO the
mainline disconnect but there is still power to the cam. What circuit is
still hot? -
Answer
Mainline disconnect (535)
Quiz_________________?
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion
hoist be moved. How is this accomplished? -
Answer
Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
Quiz_________________?
** Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the correct Relief
Valve Setting? -
2
, Answer
600 PSI Max. (805)
400 psi x 150% = 600 psi
Quiz_________________?
** A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 FPM to 125 FPM. It
currently has a 12" sheave. What size sheave is required? -
Answer
15"
(125 /100 = 1.25 1.25 x 12 = 15)
Quiz_________________?
** There is slight arcing at the Brushes and Commutator. What actions
must be taken? -
Answer
None. (430)
"Heavy arcing is due to light brush pressure. Mechanical wear indicates
heavy brush pressure.
Quiz_________________?
** How much resistance is normally measured across a normally closed
switch ? -
Answer
3
, 1.2 ohms or 1 to 2 ohms
Quiz_________________?
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and
blows a fuse. What is the problem? -
Answer
Traveling cable has a cut or short
Quiz_________________?
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed? -
Answer
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60
seconds is acceptable) (90 seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in
90 seconds. CWT at rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
Quiz_________________?
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway? -
Answer
4
One for every 100'
4
2025 Review | Questions & Complete
Answers | 100% Correct (2026/2027)
Quiz_________________?
** An MOV burns out, you replace it but cannot read voltage or
resistance. What should you do? -
Answer
Replace it with a larger one (630)
Quiz_________________?
* On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to
slip through the brake. What circuit is the issue? -
Answer
Suicide circuit (425)
Quiz_________________?
** A Hydro runs up with no load but does not run up with a full load.
What is the issue? -
Answer
The relief valve is set too low (805)
1
, Quiz_________________?
** Runby for a 1:1 car hits the CWT buffer 4" below the top landing. The
CWT runby should be set at 18". How much should the ropes be
shortened? -
Answer
22" for 1:1.
For a 2:1 with the same issue is 44".
Quiz_________________?
** You need to work on a freight door retiring cam. You LOTO the
mainline disconnect but there is still power to the cam. What circuit is
still hot? -
Answer
Mainline disconnect (535)
Quiz_________________?
** The contractor requests that the vertical center of the Rack and Pinion
hoist be moved. How is this accomplished? -
Answer
Adjust Tie downs/Wall ties (805)
Quiz_________________?
** Working pressure on a Hydro is 400 PSI. What is the correct Relief
Valve Setting? -
2
, Answer
600 PSI Max. (805)
400 psi x 150% = 600 psi
Quiz_________________?
** A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100 FPM to 125 FPM. It
currently has a 12" sheave. What size sheave is required? -
Answer
15"
(125 /100 = 1.25 1.25 x 12 = 15)
Quiz_________________?
** There is slight arcing at the Brushes and Commutator. What actions
must be taken? -
Answer
None. (430)
"Heavy arcing is due to light brush pressure. Mechanical wear indicates
heavy brush pressure.
Quiz_________________?
** How much resistance is normally measured across a normally closed
switch ? -
Answer
3
, 1.2 ohms or 1 to 2 ohms
Quiz_________________?
** A car traveling in the hoistway always stops at the same point and
blows a fuse. What is the problem? -
Answer
Traveling cable has a cut or short
Quiz_________________?
** How is a Class 1 (yearly) buffer test performed? -
Answer
At slow speed and the buffer must return in 90 seconds. (555) *(60
seconds is acceptable) (90 seconds is code)
5 year test (Class 5) is car at rated load and speed. Buffer must return in
90 seconds. CWT at rated speed and buffer must return in 90 seconds.
Quiz_________________?
** How many Strain Supports are required on a 350' raceway? -
Answer
4
One for every 100'
4
