NEIEP 200 Final Exam Review:
Questions & Answers
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis?
(Ans- Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip?
(Ans- Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks?
(Ans- Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch?
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- 5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will
allow the car to run
(Ans- Up
_______should not be disassembled in the field.
(Ans- Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when
the counterweight lands on its buffer avoids…
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- 52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage?
(Ans- Prevent manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8″ 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean?
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on
rollers.
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans?
(AnsBoth 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?
(Ans- 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
(Ans- Runby
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NEIEP 200 Final Exam (courses 205-
250): Questions & Answers
you are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. which wrench would be least likely
to slip?
(Ansa. 6 point box end wrench
b. 12 point box end wrench
c. open end wrench
you are using a plumb line to check a rail for plumb. you find that at the top
it measures 1″ and at the bottom it measures 1 1/4″. what does this tell
you?
(Ansa. the top of the rail needs to go towards the center
b. the top of the rail needs to go toward the wall
c. the bottom of the rail needs to go toward the wall
you are plumbing rails on a high rise installation. what type of plumb line
should you use?
(Ansa. nylon string
b. monofilament wire
c. piano wire
you need to cut into a concrete wall. which tool should you use?
(Ans- disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
you need to select a heavy duty drill for drilling 5/8″ holes in a machine
beam. what factor determines the drill rating?
(Ans- chuck size
you are tasked with setting 3/4″ concrete anchors. which type of drill should
you use?
(Ans- rotary hammer
you need to cut and 8ft section of 1/2″ EMT conduit pipe. what would be
the best tool for the job?
(Ans- hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
you are directed to move oxy-acetylene cylinders from a storage area to a
work site. what is the proper way to transport them?
(Ans- in an upright position
you are setting up welding equipment. what is the maximum psi that the
regulator for the acetylene gas may be adjusted to?
(Ans- 10-12 psi
you are using rollers to move a heavy elevator machine and are
approaching a corner. which technique should you use to maneuver around
it?
(Ans- angle front roller gradually and continue around the corner
you are preparing to unload a truck at the loading dock and the truck is 8″
higher than the dock. what do you do?
(Ans- use a steel plate to span the gap
you just finished the surface inspection of a manila rope you will be using
for hoisting. what method should you use to conduct an internal inspection?
(Ans- slightly untwist the strands
you are preparing to hoist rails and are inspecting your manila rope. which
of the following is a good characteristic of manila rope?
(Ans- a light yellow color with a silvery or pearly luster
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NEIEP 400 Final Review: Questions &
Answers
What material should be used for seating brushes?
(Ans- Sandpaper
Readings on the meter appear to be inaccurate, what should you do?
(Ans- Test meter
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
(Ans- Generator
What is the purpose of interpoles in a motor?
(Ans- Helps prevent neutral planes from shifting
In the basic loop circuit generator armature supplies DC power to what DC
elevator hoist motor component?
(Ans- Motor Armature
If you have leakage resistance to ground, what will you use to test?
(Ans- Megger
What kind of device would you use to measure current without
disconnecting wiring?
(Ans- Clamp on ammeter
What is the synchronous speed of 3 phase, 60 Hz, 6 pole motor?
(Ans- 1200 RPM
Before attempting to measure resistance in an unknown resistor in a circuit,
what must be done?
(Ans- Isolate from one side
What is the method used to resolve residual magnetism to an exitor?
(Ans- Flashing the field
What is the inherent current limiter present for a rotating motor armature
called? (Ans- CEMF
In order to protect internal circuits, how is the 10 amp input jack on a digital
multimeter usually protected?
(Ans- Fused
What is the field protective relay in series with?
(Ans- Motor shunt field
What material is used as insulation between the commutator and the
armature shaft?
(Ans- Mica
What elements make up commutator film?
(Ans- Copper oxide film, graphite film, free graphite particles and waters
vapor components
What does it mean when saturation occurs?
(Ans- Holds all the magnetic lines of flux it can hold
What kind of meter would you use to detect a ground in the armature coils?
(Ans- Ohmmeter
When should lubrication of motor bearings be done?
(Ans- Not running
What would be the result if a meter set to current and connected to a
voltage source?
(Ans- Blow fuse
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NEIEP 600 Final Exam Review
Refer to figure, If load resistance R2 is reduced by half, what happens to
the zener diode?
(Ans- Zener current will decrease
Refer to the figure, the zener diode is designed to breakdown at 6VDC.
What is the voltage drop across resistor 1, with a constant DC supply of 10
VDC?
(Ans- 4V
An elevators motor rotates at 1200 rpm at contract speed and is geared at
a ratio of 40:1. If the motor turns 40 rpm the sheave turns 1 rpm. What is
the actual speed of the drive sheave in rpms?
(Ans- 30 rpm
Refer to the figure, for the comparator circuit shown, what will happen to
the output if the non inverting input goes more positive than the inverting
input?
(Ans- The output will go to zero.
Refer to the figure, for the inverting op amp shown, what is the output
voltage?
(Ans- 25 mv
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NEIEP 500 Final Exam: Questions &
Answers
If the ratio of movement between a synchronous selector and the elevator
car is 60 to 1, how far will the selector move if the car travels 30 feet?
(Ans- 6 inches
What device is installed to hold the vertically biparting freight doors
mechanically closed?
(Ans- Keeper
Which of the following statements is correct regarding single-section swing
doors used as emergency exits for blind hoist ways?
(Ans- The doors must be self-closing and self-locking, a unique key, and
switch to prevent elevator operations when open.
When setting up a retiring cam for a freight elevator, which of the following
statements is correct?
(Ans- The cam must apply a force that is double what’s required for normal
interlock operation
Refer to Figure 1: What contact or contacts are closed when the doors are
closing and you have reached the first slow down?
(Ans- 1 only
What does the symbol shown below represent?
(Ans- Ground
How many turns of safety rope must remain on the safety drum after a
rated load and rated speed test of a winding drum operated safely?
(Ans- 3
What is the maximum force allowed during the passenger door closing
cycle to prevent a door at rest from closing?
(Ans- 30 lbs
Proper adjustment of which of the following can reduce the effects of
building compression on an elevator installation?
(Ans- Rail jack bolts
When installing passenger hoist way entrances in a rise of more than three
floors without a running platform, which procedure should you follow?
(Ans- Build a template that you can use to measure off the door frame
locations and sill center line
What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location?
(Ans- Liquid tight Flex
Which of the following components is used to engage and couple the car
door to the hoist way door during opening and closing?
(Ans- Door clutch
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NEIEP 500 Final Exam: Questions &
Answers
What is the name of the code that is the accepted standard for all electrical
wiring in the United States?
(Ans- National Electrical Code
What is the maximum distance between supports of a vertical raceway,
based on NEC Article 620-32?
(Ans- 15 feet
What type of flex would be used to pipe a switch in a wet location?
(Ans- Liquid tight Flex
What is the name for the complete metal system of duct, conduit and flex
that protects the wiring?
(Ans- Raceway
How is the work divided when planning piping and wiring of an elevator
installation?
(Ans- Hoistway, car and machine room
What document may be the only place to look for such information as type
of fixtures, car panel, fire service floor, etc?
(Ans- Job abstract
What information is shown on a pull sheet?
(Ans- Terminal connections
Which type of diagram shows a simplified path from positive to negative for
all components in a circuit?
(Ans- Straight line
How are multiple installations of traveling cables numbered for a single
car?
(Ans- From the rail regardless of placement in the hoistway
What is shown on the final layout?
(Ans- A plan drawing and an elevation giving dimensions
In the circuit shown, which is the common wired for the second level?
(Ans- DC+
How are wire sizes larger than 4/0 measured?
(Ans- In circular mils
What is the abbreviated term for current carry8ing capacity?
(Ans- Ampacity
What is the minimum size wired for lighting circuits in an elevator
installation?
(Ans- #14
What is the special about wire used for the interlock circuit?
(Ans- It must be rated for 200 degrees C
What is the smallest wire that is permitted in an elevator installation?
(Ans- #24
When bending conduit, what is the maximum number of decrees of bend
allowed between access points?
(Ans- 90 degrees
What is the reference point on the thin-wall bender for the finish line of a
back to back bend?
(Ans- The star point
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NEIEP 820: Questions & Answers
Why are frequent inspections of line starter contractors necessary?
(Ans- High current causes contact arcing.
During hydraulic pump motor starting which of the following is true?
(Ans- Line current is high
In order to take advantage of wye-delta starting for a pump unit what is
required?
(Ans- Two line starters
Why is it important to only operate line starters with their covers in the
proper location?
(Ans- To prevent flashover between contacts
What is the operation quality of a soft start converter that prevents voltage
sag and dimming of lights in a building often associated with hydro pump
starting?
(Ans- Starting current is maintained at a preset rate.
What is a special requirement for hydraulic elevator systems that use a
flexible line installed in high pressure portions of the system?
(Ans- Replacement at six-year intervals
Of the following items which has the greatest effect on the leveling
accuracy of a hydraulic elevator?
(Ans- Oil temperature
Which of the following statements best describes a proper maintenance
operation for hydraulic pump belts?
(Ans- A downward force with one finger should deflect a belt about 1/64 of
an inch of belt span.
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NEIEP 800 final Review: Questions &
Answers
The total weight of your elevator (force) is 8100 lbs. and its plunger area is
50 square inches. What is the system pressure?
(Ans- 162 psi
Refer to the NEIEP Moving Walk Final Layout. What is the correct well
way-to-well way distance?
(Ans- 134′ 11″
Electrolysis is caused by which of the following?
(Ans- Stray current corrosion and Galvanic corrosion both are correct
When using wire rope, the diameter of the sheaves must be how many
times the diameter of the suspension ropes?
(Ans- 30
Wye-Delta starting is used for which of the following?
(Ans- Reduced current starting
You need the area of the plunger to calculate the pressure of the hydraulic
system. Your plunger is 8 inches in diameter. What is it’s area?
(Ans- 50.27 square inches
Which of the following provides mechanical interlocking of contactors?
(Ans- Interlock contacts
As the certified welder on the job you must weld two cylinder pieces. How
must you join the two pieces?
(Ans- Tack welds then a fill bead
Once a plunger joint has been completed, what steps should be followed to
prevent damage to the packing?
(Ans- Sand with emery cloth
Under which of the following conditions will the buzzer (BZT) sound?
(Ans- When the handrail speed is 15% below step speed.
Refer to the NEIEP Escalator Final Layout diagram. What is the total
distance from the first floor finished floor height and the second floor
finished floor height?
(Ans- 13′ 6″
Refer to the NEIEP Escalator Final Layout diagram. What is the correct
measurement to align the truss in the center of the well way?
(Ans- 7′ 6 1/2″
What is the function of the lower newel wheel on a moving walk with solid
balustrades?
(Ans- It acts as an idler
Which of the following will determine the leveling speed of an elevator?
(Ans- Rate of flow in gpm
Which of the following best describes the rack and pinion drive motor
brake?
(Ans- It is spring set and electrically released
Car door switches in LULA elevators are required to operate no more than
how many inches from full closed? –
(Ans- 2″
What is the maximum rated capacity of an inclined platform lift?
(Ans- 750 Ibs..
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NEIEP 305/310/315/320 Multi-Unit Exam
Study Guide
A 13 ft. I-beam needs to be cut into 4 equal pieces for blocking beams. What should
each beam measure?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- 3.25 ft.
The plans for the installation of cab walls call for two different size panels. The large
panels require 12 bolts and the small panels require 8 bolts. If each car has 6 large
panels and 4 small panels, how many bolts will be needed?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- 104 bolts
A salesperson makes 22% commission on their total sales. If one month, the
salesperson sold a total of $45,000 in goods, what is their commission?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- $9,900.00
How many license plates are possible if each plate number is comprised of two letters
followed by three numbers, where repetition of both numbers and letters is allowed?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- 676,000
Five different pipes have lengths 3 ¼ ft., 4 ⅝ ft., 2 ½ ft., 4 ¾ ft. and 2 5⁄16 ft. What is the
total length of the pipes?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- 17 7⁄16 ft.
The cost of the bolts used to fasten the panels in an elevator cab is $5 for 4 bolts. If a
particular job calls for 80 bolts, what is the cost?
(Unit 305)
(Ans- $100
A shipping crate is a cube with volume 64 ft3. What is the internal height of the crate?
(Unit 305) (Ans- 4 ft.
One amp is equal to 6,240,000,000,000,000,000 electrons per second. Write this rate
using scientific notation.
(Unit 305) (Ans- 6.24 x 10 (to the 18th power) electrons per second
Convert 1.34 x 1013 μm to Mm.
(Unit 310) (Ans- 13.4 Mm
The resistance in a copper wire measuring 160 meters is found to be 3.5 Ω. Express the
resistance per meter in terms of milli ohms.
(Unit 310) (Ans- 21.875 milli ohms
A particular task is scheduled to take 4 hours 15 minutes. You and your team finish the
job in only 2 hours 34 minutes. How much time did the team have to spare?
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NEIEP 800 Final Exam
Hydro elevators in low rise applications do not need an _ room.
(Ans- overhead machine
Some advantages of hydros are lower equipment and building construction
costs because the load of a hydro is carried to the where as the load
of a traction car is carried by the .
(Ans- ground, building structure
When drilling the jack hole, the only proper way to determine if the hole is
plumb is to remove the drill stem and bit and use a .
(Ans- Spider Bob
To plumb the hole, a spider bob is attached to a length of piano wire
suspended from as near as possible to the top of the or from a fixed
point on the drill rig.
(Ans- Hoist way
When welding a joint, lay inch tack welds degrees apart, shift
it 90 degrees and lay two more 1 inch tack welds 180 degrees apart.
(Ans- 1, 180
On power units having the motor beneath the tank, the pump may be either
driven or coupled.
(Ans- belt, direct
The purpose of the / is to silence the effect of any pulsations in
the pump output and should be as close to the pump as possible.
(Ans- silencer, muffler
On Bolsters/Bolster Assembly, the plunger is fastened to the _
which is then mounted to the center of the Bolster Assembly.
(Ans- platen plate
With wye-delta, reduced current starting is accomplished without the need
for . (Ans- resistors run buttons should run the platform and sling at leveling speeds
only.
(Ans- Temporary
A __ consists of a piston held closed by an adjustable spring and
must open at a certain pressure to prevent any further increase in pressure.
(Ans- relief valve
A lowering valve allows the car to be lowered at a speed not
exceeding 20fpm in case of power failure.
(Ans- manual
As the oil temperature changes, the will change as well and will
effect the performance, more specifically, the leveling and approach of the
elevator.
(Ans- viscosity
Be sure well ways are properly to avoid accidental injury to you, your
team or anyone working outside of our industry.
(Ans- barricaded
Barricades around the well way must be inches high and be capable
of withstanding a __lb force. (Ans- 42, 200 A protects you if you come in contact with a hot wire or component
and then come in contact with ground. It opens the circuit and diverts the
supplied current to ground.
(Ans- GFCI
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