Course 2: Unit 5

Question 1

If a “T” shape counterweight guide rail is classified as a 15-lb rail, it means that the:
A. Total weight of the rail is 15 lb.
B. Rail weighs 15 lb per inch.
C. Rail weighs 15 lb per section.
D. Rail weighs approximately 15 lb per foot of lenghth.

Answer 1

D. Rail weighs approximately 15 lb per foot of length.

Question 2

The maximum rail bracket spacing (based on the weight of the car, weight of the rail and other factors) is:
A. Determined by the elevator technician.
B. Determined by the supplier of the car and counterweight.
C. Determined from the layout drawing.
D. Calculated in the field by the superintendent and elevator inspector.

Answer 2

C. Determined from the layout drawing.

Question 3

If an elevator car has a maximum rail bracket spacing of 14 ft:
A. All rail brackets must be at least 14 ft apart.
B. Rail brackets cannot be less than 14 ft apart.
C. Brackets on opposing rail must be within 14 ft of each other.
D. Rail brackets on each rail cannot be spaced greater than 14 ft.

Answer 3

D. Rail brackets on each rail cannot be spaced greater than 14 ft.

Question 4

If a counterweight is equipped with a safety:
A. The weight of the rail and bracket spacing would be doubled.
B. The weight of the rail and bracket spacing would not be affected.
C. The weight of the rail would be doubled and maximum bracket spacing reduced to 1/2.
D. The weight of the rail and bracket spacing determination would have to include the forces caused by safety application.

Answer 4

D. The weight of the rail and bracket spacing determination would have to include the forces caused by safety application.

Question 5

A fishplate is:
A. Used to stiffen the rails where they are bolted together.
B. Used to fish parts out of the pit.
C. Used to file fisher in the rail surface.
D. Used to lift the rails in place by fishing them up.

Answer 5

A. Used to stiffen the rails where they are bolted together.

Question 6

When welding is used to attach rail brackets to structural steel:
A. The welding must be done with an acetylene torch.
B. The person performing the welding must be qualified as required by Section 4 of ANSI/AWS D1.1 or by a fabricator qualified to the requirements of CSA W47.1, whichever is applicable.
C. No special qualifications for the welder are required.
D. The welding must be done at night to prevent disturbing other trades working nearby.

Answer 6

B. The person performing the welding must be qualified as required by Section 4 of ANSI/AWS D1.1 or by a fabricator qualified to the requirements of CSA W47.1, whichever is applicable.

Question 7

The “T” section rails have tongue and groove on opposite ends.
A. Both car rails should have the tongue end up.
B. Both car rails should have the groove end up.
C. The groove end should be up for both rails, and the tongue filed off the bottom.
D. They should be alternated ; the tongue end up on one rail and the groove end up on the other rail.

Answer 7

D. They should be alternated; the tongue end up on one rail and the groove end up on the other rail.

Question 8

A standard 16-ft., 18-1/2-lb. rail will weigh approximately:
A. 250 lb.
B. 400 lb.
C. 300 lb.
D. 500 lb.

Answer 8

C. 300 lb.

Question 9

When elevators are installed in seismic zones, the rails and bracket spacing must comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 8.4 and the rail and bracket spacing will generally be:
A. The same as in non-seismic zones.
B. Closer than in non-seismic zones with greater clearance between the car and hoistway.
C. Further apart than non-seismic zones and less clearance between the car and counterweight.
D. Set for less clearance between the car and counterweight than elevators in non-seismic zones.

Answer 9

B. Closer than in non-seismic zones with greater clearance between the car and hoistway.

Question 10

If a counterweight is equipped with a safety:
A. The size of the rails and bracket spacing will be affected.
B. The size of the rails and bracket spacing will not be affected.
C. Only the rail size will be affected.
D. Only the bracket spacing will be affected.

Answer 10

A. The size of the rails and bracket spacing will be affected.

Question 11

The reason(s) for using a plumb line to plumb the hoistway is (are):
A. To determine that the hoistway will accommodate the elevator.
B. To properly locate the elevator equipment in the hoistway.
C. To determine the centerline of the guide rails.
D. All of the above.

Answer 11

D. All of the above.

Question 12

One elementary rule that applies to plumbing any kind of an elevator hoistway is:
A. Secure the plumb lines at the center as soon as the plumb lines are established.
B. Keep the plumb lines clear of any obstruction at all times.
C. Secure the plumb line every 100 ft. after establishing plumb.
D. Never secure the plumb lines at the top and bottom.

Answer 12

B. Keep the plumb lines clear of any obstructions as all times.

Question 13

One other method of plumbing the hoistway that is especially helpful in high-rise buildings and that has become increasingly popular is:
A. Use of a survey level.
B. Use of a sight glass.
C. Use of a laser alignment tool.
D. Use of a survey chain.

Answer 13

C. Use of a laser alignment tool.

Question 14

Piano wire is used for plumb lines because it:
A. Is strong and has low stretch.
B. Is readily obtainable from any hardware store.
C. Has a melodious sound when plucked.
D. Is easy to work with.

Answer 14

A. Is strong and has low stretch.

Question 15

The hoistway can be checked for square by:
A. Using a carpenter’s square.
B. Using a try square.
C. Measuring each wall.
D. Measuring diagonally from corner to corner.

Answer 15

D. Measuring diagonally from corner to corner.

Question 16

Once the plumb line is established, cinch nails should be placed at each end that:
A. Prevents the wire from moving.
B. Permits vertical movement but not horizontal movement of the wire.
C. Permits horizontal movement but not vertical movement of the wire.
D. Permits both vertical and horizontal movement of the wire.

Answer 16

B. Permits vertical movement but not horizontal movement of the wire.

Question 17

Where templates are used, they are made to conform to the:
A. Layout positions for all four rails.
B. Layout position for the counterweight rails only.
C. Layout position of the hoistway doors
D. Layout position of the car rails only.

Answer 17

A. Layout positions for all four rails.

Question 18

When plumbing the hoistway, fall protection:
A. Is not required since there is no entry into the hoistway.
B. Is not required because it would be too cumbersome for this work.
C. Is required.
D. Cannot be provided.

Answer 18

C. Is required.

Question 19

Setting rail plumb means to:
A. Set them the same distance from the entrance even if the entrances are not plumb.
B. Set them on the horizontal plane (back and forth).
C. Set them square with each other.
D. Set them straight vertically (up and down).

Answer 19

D. Set them straight vertically (up and down).

Question 20

When plumbing the hoistway for elevators in a bank:
A. The procedures are exactly the same as for one elevator.
B. The elevators must also be aligned with each other.
C. Each elevator hoistway is treated separately.
D. None of the above

Answer 20

B. The elevators must also be aligned with each other.

Question 21

A corner-post elevator:
A. Is easier plumbing the hoistway.
B. Cannot be plumbed.
C. Has special problems that are complicated if the hoistway is out of plumb or out of square.
D. Is not needed and should not be installed.

Answer 21

C. Has special problems that are complicated if the hoistway is out of plumb or out of square.

Question 22

When templates are used:
A. At least three are required.
B. At least two are required.
C. Only one is required.
D. Four are required.

Answer 22

B. At least two are required.

Question 23

When templates are used:
A. The rails are installed before they are removed.
B. The counterweight rails only are installed before the templates are removed.
C. The car and counterweight guide rails are installed before the templates are removed.
D. The guide rail brackets are installed before the templates are removed, but they are removed before the guide rails are installed.

Answer 23

D. The guide rail brackets are installed before the templates are removed, but they are removed before the guide rails are installed.

Question 24

Templates serve to establish:
A. The four corners that determine the clear hoistway area and the car and counterweight guide rails.
B. The location of the door openings.
C. The location of the counterweight.
D. The location of the pit equipment.

Answer 24

A. The four corners that determine the clear hoistway area and the car and counterweight guide rails.

Question 25

Templates are usually built out of:
A. Clear boards of 1x6 or 2x6.
B. Clear 2x4 boards.
C. Plywood.
C. Masonite.

Answer 25

A. Clear boards of 1x6 or 2x6.

Question 26

The template may be shifted slightly if necessary, to obtain clearances:
A. If the front is kept parallel with the front finished wall line.
B. If the back is parallel with the back of the finished wall line.
C. Only if it is moved no more than three inches.
D. Only if it is moved no more than one inch.

Answer 26

A. If the front is kept parallel with the front finished wall line.

Question 27

Guide rail bracket bearing points are:
A. Supplied and installed by the elevator contractor.
B. Supplied and installed by the building contractor.
C. Supplied and installed by the layout crew.
D. Supplied by the building contractor and installed by the elevator contractor.

Answer 27

B. Supplied and installed by the building contractor.

Question 28

The bracket vertical spacing:
A. Must comply with the maximum spacing shown on the elevator layout drawing.
B. May comply with the maximum spacing shown on the layout drawing.
C. Must comply with the building drawing.
D. Must be determined by the elevator technician.

Answer 28

A. Must comply with the maximum spacing shown on the elevator layout drawing.

Question 29

Brackets are secured to structure steel by:
A. Clamping with permanent-type clamps.
B. Welding only.
C. Bolting only.
D. Either welding or bolting.

Answer 29

D. Either welding or bolting.

Question 30

The disadvantages to burning holes are:
A. The requirement for a special permit.
B. The chance of burning the hole too large.
C. The appearance of poor workmanship.
D. All of the above.

Answer 30

D. All of the above.

Question 31

When inserts are set in concrete for bracket attachment, it is best to have:
A. Two inserts at each location, one for each side of the bracket.
B. Four inserts for each locatioin.
C. One long insert for each location that both side of the bracket can be fastened to.
D. Two inserts at each location that are staggered so that leveling can be adjusted.

Answer 31

C. One long insert for each location that both sides of the bracket can be fastened to.

Question 32

Concrete anchors for guide rails may be used in:
A. Either concrete blocks or poured concrete.
B. Only in poured concrete
C. Only in concrete blocks
D. Clay tile walls

Answer 32

B. Only in poured concrete.

Question 33

Concrete anchors are held in place by:
A. Mortar mix
B. Epoxy glue
C. Wedges
D. Expanding in the hole when they are tightened

Answer 33

D. Expanding in the hole when they are tightened

Question 34

If an elevator is installed in a wooden structure:
A. The technician must determine the best means of fastening the rail brackets
B. Wood screws or lag bolts are always used to fasten the rail brackets
C. Rail brackets are not necessary as the rail can be attached directly to the walls
D. The method of fastening must be detailed on the elevator drawings.

Answer 34

D. The method of fastening must be detailed on the elevator drawings.

Question 35

There always has to be at least ______ brackets on each length of rail (even a cut 8-foot rail).
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Zero

Answer 35

A. One

Question 36

The installation of guide rails begins:
A. At the top of the hoistway.
B. At the bottom of the hoistway.
C. At the center of the hoistway.
D. At either the top or bottom of the hoistway.

Answer 36

B. At the bottom of the hoistway.

Question 37

Where a false car is used to stack rails:
A. Full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards attached on lifeline for all workers is acceptable.
B. Full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards attached to one lifeline only for the lead technician is required.
C. Full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards attached to a lifeline are not required for persons working from the false car.
D. Full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards attached on independent lifelines for each worker is required.

Answer 37

D. Full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards attached on independent lifelines for each worker is required.

Question 38

The rated breaking strength of each lifeline used for fall protection must be at least:
A. 10,000 lb. (4536 kg)
B. 2500 lb. (907 kg)
C. 2000 lb. (1134 kg)
D. 5000 lb. (2268 kg)

Answer 38

D. 5000 lb. (2268 kg)

Question 39

If the full-body harness and shock-absorbing lanyard have been subject to impact loading such as arresting the fall of the user:
A. They shall be removed from service and destroyed
B. They shall be tested before using again.
C. They may be reused if there is no apparent damage.
D. They may be reused by a person that weighs at least 50 lb. less than the first user.

Answer 39

A. They shall be removed from service and destroyed.

Question 40

The guide rails must extend:
A. From the floor (or pit channel) to the hoistway ceiling.
B. So that the car and counterweight will not run off of them when the car is level with the top or bottom landing.
C. From two feet above the pit channel to two feet from the hoistway ceiling.
D. So that the car and counterweight cannot run off of them when they are at their maximum upper and lower movement.

Answer 40

D. So that the car and counterweight cannot run off of them when they are at their maximum upper and lower movement.

Question 41

DBG stands for:
A. Days before guide rails installed.
B. Distance between guide rail brackets.
C. Distance before guard rails.
D. Distance between guide rails

Answer 41

D. Distance between guide rails.

Question 42

When channel brackets are installed to attach the rails for two elevators:
A. They must be centered between the plumb lines for each elevator and packing plates used to align the rails.
B. That is an incorrect installation.
C. Two channels must be used staggering each to align with the plumb line of their respective elevators.
D. An oversized channel must be used to align with the rails.

Answer 42

A. They must be centered between the plumb lines for each elevator and packing plates used to align the rails.

Question 43

Setting and alignment gauges are used to:
A. Set the DBG and square setting of the rail to the opposite rail.
B. Set the total run of the rail.
C. Set only the square of the rail.
D. None of the above.

Answer 43

A. Set the DBG and square setting of the rail to the opposite rail.

Question 44

When aligning the rails, the plumb wire should be:
A. 1/4 in. from and in the center of the face of the rail.
B. 1 in. from and in the center of the face of the rail.
C. 1/2 in. from and in the center of the face of the rail.
D. Just barely touching the rail on one edge.

Answer 44

C. 1/2 in. from and in the center of the face of the rail.

Question 45

For rails with sliding guides that require lubrication:
A. The rail lubrication specification is shown on the cross head data plate.
B. The rail lubricant must meet the requirements specified by the manufacturer of the safety.
C. 30 W motor oil must be used.
D. A good heavy grease must be used

Answer 45

B. The rail lubricant must meet the requirements specified by the manufacturer of the safety.

Question 46

When the rails are squared with the distance board, this ensures the square of the rails and the:
A. Continued square of the rail to the next rail clip
B. Continued square of the rail to the next fishplate.
C. Square of the car rails with the counterweight rails.
D. Exact DBG

Answer 46

D. Exact DBG

Question 47

When aligning the rails, the work should:
A. Always begin at the top.
B. Always begin at the bottom.
C. Begin in the middle and align in both directions with the center.
D. Begin at either the top or bottom and work in sequence moving away from the start point.

Answer 47

D. Begin at either the top or the bottom and work in sequence moving away from the start point.

Question 48

When making distance boards:
A. Use the same one for both car and counterweight rails.
B. One is not needed for the counterweight rails.
C. One is not needed for the car rails.
D. Make one for the car rails and another one for the counterweight rails.

Answer 48

D. Make one for the car rails and another one for the counterweight rails.

Question 49

When filing rails:
A. Take long smooth strokes and check the work frequently with a straightedge that is at least 36 in. long.
B. Take short strokes and check by eye.
C. Use a powder grinder to speed up the work.
D. If necessary, use a cutting torch to remove heavy stock.

Answer 49

A. Take long smooth strokes and check the work frequently with a straightedge that is at least 36 in. long.

Question 50

The plumb-line gauge is used to:
A. Plumb the rails with the plumb line.
B. Check the stretch of the plumb line.
C. Check the plumb of the plumb line.
D. Gauge the plumb width of the rail.

Answer 50

A. Plumb the rails with the plumb line.

Question 51

The rail brackets and fishplate bolts must be tightened to the correct torque with a:
A. Socket wrench
B. Channel locks
C. An adjustable end wrench
D. Any convenient tool

Answer 51

A. Socket wrench

Question 52

A rail fishplate is fastened to the rails with 3/4 in. bolts. The maximum allowable size of the holes in the fishplate is:
A. 0.800 in.
B. 0.850 in.
C. 0.925 in.
D. 0.875 in.

Answer 52

D. 0.875 in.