Chapter 6 Internal Facility Transportation Systems

Question 1

Which of the following transportation methods most effectively moves heavy traffic flows vertically while preventing congestion?

a. elevators
b. escalators
c. horizontal walkways
d. wheelchair lifts

Answer 1

b. escalators

Question 2

Measurements of ______ can help determine quality and quantity of required elevator service.

a. existing staircases
b. traffic volume
c. building lighting
d. both staircases and traffic volume

Answer 2

b. traffic volume

Question 3

Dick expects that the work crew will be moving loads normally associated with motor vehicle loading. as property manager, he would want to use a Class _____ freight elevator.

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

Answer 3

B. Class B

Question 4

Lynn’s building is served by hydraulic elevators. Thus, it most likely has no more than _____ elevator stops.

a. three
b. five
c. seven
d. nine

Answer 4

c. seven

Question 5

Bob is concerned with environmental issues related to hydraulic elevators and should ensure a _____ is used to contain oil leakage.

a. hole less system
b. holed system
c. cylinder shield
d. cylinder

Answer 5

c. cylinder shield

Question 6

A more modern _____ requires less hoist way wiring and provides greater reliability over conventional elevator controllers.

a. relay controller
b. AC drive
c. DC drive
d. microprocessor controller

Answer 6

d. microprocessor controller

Question 7

An elevator tech is working on restoring electronic communication within the elevator. This means the tech is working on the:

a. lobby panel
b. traveling cable
c. hall call buttons
d. drive

Answer 7

b. traveling cable

Question 8

The property manger has the elevator system set so that the elevators run on a preset schedule using computer controls. This is called _______.

a. computerized dispatching
b. manual dispatching
c. multiple zoning
d. terminal dispatching

Answer 8

d. terminal dispatching

Question 9

In an elevator overspeeding situation, the _____ will be engaged.

a. brakes
b. safety system
c. limit switches
d. buffers

Answer 9

b. safety system.

Question 10

The building designers are discussing the installation of escalators with the owner. The owner needs to realize that:

a. escalators are usually installed in pairs for two way service most of the day.
b. there is need for small entry and exit landings
c. escalators installed in pairs must always move in opposite directions.
d. elevators are better than escalators for carrying steady streams of traffic for limited resources.

Answer 10

A. Escalators are usually installed in pairs for two-way service most of the day.