NEIEP Mechanics Exam Questions and
Answers | Complete Study Guide with
Rationales | Grade A+
• What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
✓✓Pull the main disconnect switch
• Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? -✓✓It run close by in the opposite
direction
• Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? -✓✓Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil.
• Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? -✓✓Metal ladders conduct
electricity
• What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? -✓✓To detect and
imbalance in current between the hot and nuetral wires
• How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
✓✓Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
• Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? -✓✓Your
employer
• What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as
a running platform -✓✓The governor and safeties.
,• What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? -✓✓Traction could be lost
• What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? -
✓✓Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
• Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? -✓✓Everyone
on the job
• Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? -✓✓You, Yourself
• Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? -✓✓OSHA
• Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? -✓✓
• Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? -✓✓Never
substitute anything
• How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? -✓✓Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
• What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? -✓✓With a rope lubricator
• What supports a hydraulic elevator? -✓✓The column of oil inside the jack
,• What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator -
✓✓Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
• When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance
does the shaft have? -✓✓Negative allowance
• How are threads specified on metric bolts? -✓✓
• What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? -✓✓+- 1/64
• What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which
flattens when tightened? -✓✓
• How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? -✓✓
• Best Describe Layout Drawings -✓✓A mechanical drawing showing plans and
elevation views of the elevator installation
• What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation
and their color? -✓✓Job Abstract
• What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? -✓✓To
show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator components.
• The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-
, 120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that
travels from ht ebasement floor level to the executive floor level? -✓✓159' 5"
• DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? -✓✓
• You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? -✓✓58%
• The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of
2500lbs. what must the counterweight weigh? -✓✓5100lbs
• What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power
saw? -✓✓Safety Glasses
• When using a circular saw... -✓✓The base is not adjustable for cutting depth.
• What functions can load weighing transducer perform -✓✓Adjust door times,
bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
• What prevents manila rope from unraveling? -✓✓Whipping
• When using U-bolts... -✓✓Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion
bearing on the dead-end of the rope
Answers | Complete Study Guide with
Rationales | Grade A+
• What must be done before checking pump drive belts on a hydraulic elevator -
✓✓Pull the main disconnect switch
• Which of the following best describes the danger posed be the counterweight
assembly when you are riding the car top? -✓✓It run close by in the opposite
direction
• Why must you place a hydraulic elevator car on jack posts before servicing the
packing head? -✓✓Because a hydraulic elevator is supported by a column of oil.
• Why can't Elevator Constructors use a metal ladder? -✓✓Metal ladders conduct
electricity
• What is the function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? -✓✓To detect and
imbalance in current between the hot and nuetral wires
• How do you determine the correct angle from the vertical for placing a ladder -
✓✓Measure out a distance of 1/4 the height.
• Who is required to furnish you the necessary safety equipment? -✓✓Your
employer
• What device must be in working condition in order to use an elevator car sling as
a running platform -✓✓The governor and safeties.
,• What hazardous condition can occur if the weight of the temporary car and
counterweight are not kept nearly equal? -✓✓Traction could be lost
• What is the name of the document that lists the hazards of a substance? -
✓✓Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet
• Who is responsible for making sure barricades are kept in place? -✓✓Everyone
on the job
• Who is primarily responsible for your safety on the job? -✓✓You, Yourself
• Which agency guarantees your right to a safe workplace? -✓✓OSHA
• Which of the following is not a typical elevator repair? -✓✓
• Which of the following makes a good substitute for a ladder? -✓✓Never
substitute anything
• How should you proceed to et a toolbox to the machine room when climbing a
vertical ladder? -✓✓Climb the ladder and pull the box up with a rope
• What is the safest way to lubricate hoist ropes? -✓✓With a rope lubricator
• What supports a hydraulic elevator? -✓✓The column of oil inside the jack
,• What is the first thing you must do before performing any service on an elevator -
✓✓Place barricades at the upper and lower ends
• When a roller bearing needs to be pressed onto a shaft, what type of allowance
does the shaft have? -✓✓Negative allowance
• How are threads specified on metric bolts? -✓✓
• What is the tolerance accepted in the elevator industry? -✓✓+- 1/64
• What type of locking device uses a second nut run up against the first which
flattens when tightened? -✓✓
• How many possible views are there available from drawings using orthographic
projections? -✓✓
• Best Describe Layout Drawings -✓✓A mechanical drawing showing plans and
elevation views of the elevator installation
• What document provides information on the number of doors for an installation
and their color? -✓✓Job Abstract
• What is the purpose of the elevation view found in the final layouts? -✓✓To
show vertical locations and dimensions of elevator components.
• The floor heights for the Wilton Towers are as follows; sub-basement- 10'2";
subbasement to basement-12'5"; basement to lobby-22'8"; lobby to the 11th floor-
, 120'5"; and to the executive floor-16'5". What is the total travel for an elevator that
travels from ht ebasement floor level to the executive floor level? -✓✓159' 5"
• DBG at the top-7' 11 5/32"
DBG at the bottom- 7' 10 17/64"
What is the difference? -✓✓
• You have been tasked with unloading 177 boxes from the company truck and
moving them into a storage area. By noon you have moved 103 boxes. What
percentage of the load has been moved? -✓✓58%
• The counterweight must weigh 40% of the car capacity plus the weight of the
assembled car. If the assembled car weighs 3800 lbs. and has a capacity of
2500lbs. what must the counterweight weigh? -✓✓5100lbs
• What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power
saw? -✓✓Safety Glasses
• When using a circular saw... -✓✓The base is not adjustable for cutting depth.
• What functions can load weighing transducer perform -✓✓Adjust door times,
bypass hall calls, and adjust motor control
• What prevents manila rope from unraveling? -✓✓Whipping
• When using U-bolts... -✓✓Place all U-bolt clips with the U shaped portion
bearing on the dead-end of the rope
