NEIEP 200 Final Exam Review:

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

• 1/8" 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?(Ans- Both b, and c.

• Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure.
• 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

What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation?(Ans- Spud Wrench

Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together?(Ans- Strap Wrench

Which of the following statements applies to the use of a hacksaw on the job?(Ans- 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 ...(Ans- both directions of travel

Which of the following statements is correct regarding ladders?(Ans- Metal ladders should never be used

What safety precaution is most important when using rollers to move heavy equipment?(Ans- Pipe rollers must be picked up by the hollow inner pan

What are two things a compound mitre saw does best at the same time?(Ans- Bevel and mitre cuts can be made at the same time.

When the pit down final limit switch is actuated, the car...(Ans- Will not run at all

Why do we use laminated glass in the walls of glass elevator cabs?(Ans- If the glass cracks the plastic interlayer holds the fragments.

For carpet installation, if the cab area measures 94 inches by 62 inches and you need an additional six inches on each side to account for waste during cutting, how many square yards of carpet do you need for this job?(Ans- 6

Which is an advantage of lang lay ropes over regular lay ropes?(Ans- They are more flexible

Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using a (Ans- Tension Sheave

A reference mark from which vertical measurements are made is known as a (Ans- Bench Mark

If the compensating sheave diameter is smaller than the distance between the car and counterweight compensating rope hitches, the plumb lead of the compensating rope from the compensating sheave should be from the (Ans- Counterweight

The location of the governor tension sheave is determined...(Ans- from the final layout drawing

The finished pit floor is normally poured to the (Ans- lower web of the buffer channel

The ASME safety code requires oil buffers for elevators when traveling at a car speed of (Ans- Over 200 FPM

How are the ends of rails made so they may be joined together?(Ans- The ends have a tongue and groove

What is the main link between the hoistway walls or building structural steel and the rails?(Ans- Rail brackets

Where are spreaders used?(Ans- B/w brackets on counterweight rails