Course 2: Unit 7

Question 1

The elevator car frame is made of:
A. Wood
B. Aluminum
C. Plastic
D. Steel

Answer 1

D. Steel

Question 2

The two broad categories of elevator cars are:
A. Passenger and freight
B. Inclined and vertical
C. Fast and slow
D. Large (over 100 ft2) and small (less than 80 ft2)

Answer 2

A. Passenger and freight

Question 3

The structure of the freight elevator is affected by:
A. The number of passengers that it is rated to carry.
B. The speed of the doors.
C. The type of enclosure.
D. The class of loading

Answer 3

D. The class of loading

Question 4

The basic components of an elevator car are:
A. Frame, safety and platform
B. Controller, selector and crosshead.
C. Buffer, ropes and compensating chain.
D. Release carrier, hoistway door unlocking device and relating cables.

Answer 4

A. Frame, safety and platform

Question 5

The stiles are:
A. A small ladder used to enter the car when working on it.
B. Types of interior finish.
C. Vertical structural members of the frame (sling), usually channels.
D. The interior of the door entrance adjacent to the jamb.

Answer 5

C. Vertical structural members of the frame (sling), usually channels.

Question 6

The safety plank is located:
A. On top of the car.
B. Under the car.
C. Inside the car.
D. Any of the above

Answer 6

B. Under the car

Question 7

The platform frame is fastened to the car frame by:
A. Welding
B. Riveting
C. Bolting
D. Brazing

Answer 7

C. Bolting

Question 8

Diagonal bracing is used to level and secure the:
A. Car frame
B. Car platform
C. Crosshead
D. Door jambs

Answer 8

B. Car platform

Question 9

The car frame is made of structural steel usually shaped like a:
A. L
B. U
C. O
D. Channel

Answer 9

D. Channel

Question 10

The car steady is used to;
A. Steady the car attachment to the platform
B. Connect the top of the car to the stiles
C. Steady the control operation of the car
D. Prevent vertical movement of the car

Answer 10

B. Connect the top of the car to the stiles

Question 11

The passenger car requires natural ventilation equal to:
A. 3.5% of the car volume equally divided between the top and bottom.
B. 3.5% of the car platform area equally divided between the top and bottom
C. 3.0% of the car platform area equally divided between the top and bottom
D. 3.5% of the car volume located at the top of the car and/or around the doors.

Answer 11

B. 3.5% of the car platform area equally divided between the top and bottom.

Question 12

Force ventilation fans are required on all:
A. Elevators
B. Passenger elevators
C. Observation elevators exposed to direct sunlight
D. Freight elevators

Answer 12

C. Observation elevators exposed to direct sunlight.

Question 13

Sliding guides are:
A. Required for passenger elevators.
B. Required for freight elevators.
C. Usually used on slow speed (< 150 ft/min) elevators.
D. Not used on modern elevators

Answer 13

C. Usually used on slow speed (<150 ft/min) elevators.

Question 14

Roller guides usually have:
A. Sealed anti-friction bearings
B. Sleeve bearings
C. Anti-friction bearings with grease fittings
D. Nylon bearings

Answer 14

A. Sealed anti-friction bearings

Question 15

Roller guides should be installed so that the tire:
A. Presses very tightly against the rail
B. And rail clearance is 1/16 in. to 1/8 in.
C. Fits snug against the rail with very light pressure
D. Fits tight against the rail so that the tire compresses 1/8 in. where it contacts the rail

Answer 15

C. Fits snug against the rail with very light pressure.

Question 16

The postwise direction is:
A. Up and down the hoistway with the rail post
B. From the front to back of the car crossing the post
C. From side to side from one end of the crosshead to the other.
D. None of the above.

Answer 16

C. From side to side from one end of the crosshead to the other.

Question 17

The crosshead is:
A. The end where the diagonal bracing (cross bracing) connects to the stiles
B. An owner or supervisor.
C. The beam forming the top car frame member.
D. The beam that is an integral part of the car top and enclosure

Answer 17

C. The beam forming the top car frame member.

Question 18

The primary difference between freight and passenger elevator enclosures is that:
A. Freight enclosures are steel with little or no decorative finish.
B. Freight elevators may have perforated sides above six feet.
C. Freight elevators usually have no sound control measures.
D. All of the above.

Answer 18

D. All of the above.

Question 19

On side post elevators, the guides are located:
A. On the side of the car.
B. On opposing corners of the car.
C. On all four corners of the car.
D. On the front and back of the car.

Answer 19

A. On the side of the car.

Question 20

Corner-post elevators are required when there is a need for:
A. Two car entrances
B. Two car entrances located on adjacent sides of the car.
C. One entrance when it is the full width of the car.
D. Two entrances located on opposite sides of the car.

Answer 20

B. Two car entrances located on adjacent sides of the car.

Question 21

A type “A” safety is called:
A. An instantaneous safety and can be used for any car speed.
B. An instantaneous safety and can be used for car speeds up to 125 ft/min.
C. An instantaneous safety and can be used for car speeds of 150 ft/min or less.
D. An instantaneous safety and can be used for car speeds up to 200 ft/min

Answer 21

C. An instantaneous safety and can be used for car speeds of 150 ft/min or less

Question 22

The counterweight usually weighs as much as the empty car plus:
A. 30 to 50% of the rated load usually 40%.
B. 10% of the rated load.
C. 60% of the rated load.
D. 20% of the rated load.

Answer 22

A. 30 to 50% of the rated load usually 40%.

Question 23

Safeties are required on counterweights for:
A. All elevators.
B. All elevators with rated speed of over 800 ft/min.
C. All elevators where there is space below the pit that is not permanently sealed against occupancy.
D. Hydraulic elevators only.

Answer 23

C. All elevators where there is space below the pit that is not permanently sealed against occupancy.

Question 24

Assembly of the car frame is usually done:
A. At the top of the hoistway.
B. At the bottom of the hoistway.
C. In the center of the hoistway.
D. Outside the hoistway.

Answer 24

B. At the bottom of the hoistway.

Question 25

The first part that is put in place during assembly of the car frame is the:
A. Diagonal braces
B. Stiles
C. Crosshead
D. Safety plank

Answer 25

D. Safety plank

Question 26

When assembling the car frame, the length of the pipe stands on which to rest the safety plank should be such that the top of the platform will be approximately:
A. 3 feet (914.4 mm) above the landing.
B. 2 feet (607 mm) above the landing.
C. 3 feet 6 inches (1066.8 mm) above the landing.
D. Level with the landing.

Answer 26

C. 3 feet 6 inches (1066.8 mm) above the landing.

Question 27

When assembling the car, the safety is held centered on the rails by:
A. Micro-adjustment
B. Setting the safety by hand
C. Using a large hammer
D. Stacking weight on it

Answer 27

C. Using a large hammer

Question 28

When assembling the car frame, beveled washers (tapered) are required:
A. For all bolt head.
B. Under the bolt heads and nuts where the taper of the surface being bolted is 5* or more.
C. Under nuts only.
D. Only as a good practice policy

Answer 28

B. Under the bolt heads and nuts where the taper of the surface being bolted is 5* or more.

Question 29

When isolation car platform frames are used, they are installed:
A. Before the platform
B. After the platform
C. At the same time as the platform
D. Before the stiles are installed

Answer 29

A. Before the platform

Question 30

Wooden platforms that are exposed to the hoistway:
A. Must be treated to meet flame spread and smoke development specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
B. Do not need any special treatment.
C. Should be painted red and white.
D. Must be covered with steel aluminum.

Answer 30

A. Must be treated to meet flame spread and smoke development specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Question 31

When working in the hoistway where there is a danger of falling more than six feet:
A. Two workers can be connected to one lifeline if it has a strength of 10,000 pounds (4536 kg).
B. Three workers can be connected to on lifeline if it has a strength of 20,000 pounds (9072 kg).
C. Lifelines are not required.
D. Only one worker can be connected to a lifeline

Answer 31

D. Only one worker can be connected to a lifeline

Question 32

When assembling the car, the bottom guides are installed:
A. Very early in the assembly.
B. After the frame is lifted above the supports.
C. After the car is moving in the hoistway.
D. At any time.

Answer 32

B. After the frame is lifted above the supports.

Question 33

There must be a minimum clearance of _____ between each safety jaw (rail-gripping surfaces) and rail and the distance between the safety jaws must be at least the thickness of the rail plus _____.
A. 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm
B. 3.5 mm and 1.5 mm
C. 0.125 mm and 3.2 mm
D. 0.125 mm and 6.3 mm

Answer 33

A. 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm

Question 34

The maximum and minimum clearance between the car sill and landing sill for elevators with side guides is:
A. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) maximum, 3/4 in. (20 mm) minimum.
B. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) maximum, 1/2 in. (13 mm) minimum.
C. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) maximum, 1/4 in. (7 mm) minimum.
D. 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) maximum, 1/2 in. (13 mm) minimum.

Answer 34

D. 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) maximum, 1/2 in. (13 mm) minimum.

Question 35

When fastening the car enclosure to the platform:
A. Washer must be used under the bolt heads.
B. Washers are not required under the bolt heads.
C. Washer may be used if they are available.
D. None of the above.

Answer 35

A. Washer must be used under the bolt heads.

Question 36

The bases or kick-plates on the inside of the car are usually installed:
A. Before the finished floor.
B. After the finished floor.
C. By some personnel other than the elevator technician.
D. As part of the enclosure.

Answer 36

B. After the finished floor.

Question 37

The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 requires the top emergency exit to have an electrical device to prevent elevator operation if the exit cover is open more than 2 inches (50 mm) for:
A. All passenger elevators.
B. All elevators.
C. All freight elevators.
D. Elevators in seismic zone 2 or greater.

Answer 37

B. All elevators.

Question 38

The floor in freight elevators is usually made of:
A. Soft wood or plastic laminate
B. Marble or tile
C. Hard wood or steel plate
D. None of the above

Answer 38

C. Hard wood or steel plate

Question 39

The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code requires that the car lighting be supplied by:
A. At least three light bulbs
B. Only one light bulb
C. At least two light bulbs
D. At least two light fixtures

Answer 39

C. At least two light bulbs

Question 40

Top emergency exits must be latched so that they can only be opened:
A. From inside the elevator car.
B. From either inside the car or outside the car.
C. From inside the car with the use of a special tool.
D. From outside the car.

Answer 40

D. From outside the car.

Question 41

If carpet is used for floor covering in passenger elevators, the pile thickness must be:
A. At least 1/2 in. (13 mm)
B. Less than 1/2 in. (13 mm)
C. Less than 1/4 in. (7 mm)
D. Less than 3/8 in. (10 mm)

Answer 41

B. Less than 1/2 in. (13 mm)

Question 42

When assembling the counterweight, it is best to provide supports to hold the frame:
A. Above the buffer to provide the required counterweight runby.
B. Level with the top of the buffer.
C. By removing the buffer and setting it on the floor.
D. At least three feet above the buffer.

Answer 42

A. Above the buffer to provide the required counterweight runby.

Question 43

The counterweight runby is defined as:
A. The distance between the counterweight and its buffer when the car is level with the top floor.
B. The distance that the counterweight can run before engaging the buffer.
C. The distance between the counterweight and its buffer when the car is at its maximum upward movement.
D. The distance that the counterweight can run by the floors.

Answer 43

A. The distance between the counterweight and its buffer when the car is level with the top floor.

Question 44

After the counterweight frame is in place and the guide is installed:
A. All the weight should be installed in the counterweight frame.
B. Only the number of weights sufficient to balance the weight of the car frame and platform without the enclosure should be installed.
C. None of the weights should be installed until the car enclosure is installed.
D. One-fourth of the weights should be installed at this time.

Answer 44

B. Only the number of weights sufficient to balance the weight of the car frame and platform without the enclosure should be installed.

Question 45

When counterweight roller guides are used, they should be adjusted:
A. So that each roller has light contact with the rails.
B. So there is 1/64 in. (0.4 mm) clearance between each roller and the rails.
C. For firm contact with the rails so that each roller tire is compressed approximately 1/64 in. (0.4 mm)
D. So that only the postwise roller has a firm contact with the rails.

Answer 45

A. So that each roller has light contact with the rails.

Question 46

Counterweight safeties are installed:
A. Before the counterweight is set in place.
B. After the counterweight frame is set in place.
C. After the weights are installed in the counterweight frame.
D. After the suspension rope are installed.

Answer 46

A. Before the counterweight is set in place.

Question 47

The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code requires that if tie rods are used to hold the weight section, they must be:
A. At least two and must pass through each weight section and be secured with two nuts and cotter pins at each end.
B. Able to pass through alternate weight sections and be secured with two nuts and cotter pins at each end.
C. Only one tie rod is required for counterweight less than four feet wide.
D. Secured at the top only with two nuts and cotter pins.

Answer 47

A. At least two and must pass through each weight section and be secured with two nuts and cotter pins at each end.

Question 48

After all the weights are installed during final adjustment:
A. The weight section must be welded together.
B. The weight sections must be secured to prevent moving (floating) during acceleration and deceleration.
C. The tie rods may be removed and used on the next job.
D. Additional tie rods must be installed for the added weights.

Answer 48

B. The weight sections must be secured to prevent moving (floating) during acceleration and deceleration.

Question 49

The counterweight weight sections are usually made of:
A. Lead
B. Brass or bronze
C. Cast iron or flame cut steel
D. Wood

Answer 49

C. Cast iron or flame cut steel

Question 50

Sheaves in the crossheads and top of the counterweights for elevators roped 2:1:
A. Usually have antifriction bearings that have been factory lubricated.
B. Usually have sleeve bearings that require a heavy coat of grease at the time of installation.
C. Require lubrications with 10-30W oil.
D. Should have a heavy grease spread in the sheave groove to lubricate the rope when it is first installed

Answer 50

A. Usually have antifriction bearings that have been factory lubricated.

Question 51

Before the car is hoisted to the top of the hoistway for rope installation:
A. A helper should be assigned to ride the car to operate the safety by hand if necessary.
B. The car enclosure should be installed.
C. All of the hoistway doors should be installed.
D. The governor rope should be installed and connected to the safety to make it operational.

Answer 51

D. The governor rope should be installed and connected to make it operational.

Question 52

Elevator wire ropes usually have a core (center) made of:
A. Nylon
B. Hemp or polymer
C. Independent wire rope center (IWRC)
D. Cotton

Answer 52

B. Hemp or polymer

Question 53

Governor ropes are usually attached using:
A. Tapered sockets
B. Wedge sockets
C. Swages
D. Rope clips

Answer 53

D. Rope clips

Question 54

The length of rope lay is:
A. The length it take sone wire to go around the strand.
B. The length that the rope extends into the wedge socket.
C. The length that is turned back to install rope clips.
D. The length that it takes one strand to go around the rope.

Answer 54

D. The length that it takes one strand to go around the rope.

Question 55

The abbreviation EHSTS stands for:
A. Extended high stress temperature steel
B. Extra high strength traction steel
C. Extra high slip traction steel
D. Extended high strong traction stuff

Answer 55

B. Extra high strength traction steel

Question 56

Lang lay rope is normally used:
A. On governors
B. For compensation
C. On “V” groove traction sheaves
D. Only where specified for “U” groove traction sheaves.

Answer 56

D. Only where specified for “U” groove traction sheaves.

Question 57

Tiller rope construction is:
A. Required for governor ropes.
B. Required for tail ropes.
C. Required for compensating ropes.
D. Prohibited for use as suspension, governor, tail ropes and compensation.

Answer 57

D. Prohibited for use as suspension, governor, tail ropes and compensation.

Question 58

An 8x19 rope has:
A. Eight strands with 19 wires in each strand.
B. 19 strands with eight wires in each strand.
C. Six strands (eight minus two) with 20 wires in each strand.
D. To be preformed construction to maintain its lay.

Answer 58

A. Eight strands with 19 wires in each strand.

Question 59

Suspension rope fastening for freight elevators may be either:
A. Rope clips or wedge sockets
B. Wedge sockets or tapered sockets
C. Rope clips or tapered sockets
D. Rope clips, wedge sockets or tapered sockets

Answer 59

B. Wedge sockets or tapered sockets

Question 60

When wedge sockets are used on passenger elevators they must have a certification report indicating that they will develop ___% of the ultimate breaking strength of the rope.
A. 90
B. 85
C. 100
D. 80

Answer 60

D. 80

Question 61

Before non-performed rope is cut, _____ seizings must be placed on each side of the cut.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 1
D. 3

Answer 61

D. 3

Question 62

Anti-rotation devices are required on:
A. The car end of the ropes only.
B. The counterweight end of the ropes only.
C. The dead-end hitch near the car only.
D. Both ends of the ropes.

Answer 62

D. Both ends of the ropes.

Question 63

The term “never saddle a dead horse” refers to :
A. The saddle used on the cross head to adjust the ropes.
B. The orientation of rope clips so that the saddle side is on the live side of the ropes.
C. The wedge in the wedge-type rope fastening orientation to the live rope.
D. The turning back of the rope strands to make a rosette in a tapered socket.

Answer 63

B. The orientation of rope clips so that the saddle side is on the live side of the ropes.

Question 64

When taking wire rope off of a reel:
A. The reel should be laid on its side to pull the rope off over the edge.
B. The reel should be set on rollers to unwind the rope and prevents kinks.
C. The rope should be removed using the easiest method.
D. An oil spray should be applied as it is taken off of the reel.

Answer 64

B. The reel should be set on rollers to unwind the rope and prevent kinks.

Question 65

When winding ropes on a drum:
A. They should be wound directly from the reel to the drum.
B. The drum must be coated with a good quality grease.
C. They should not be would directly from the reel t the drum.
D. They should be secured with at least six rope clips.

Answer 65

C. They should not be would directly from the reel to the drum.

Question 66

When connecting new ropes to old ropes to pull the new rope on to the sheaves:
A. Only one strand from each rope is required.
B. Two diametrically opposite strands from each rope must be connected.
C. Six rope clips must be used.
D. They should be welded together.

Answer 66

B. Two diametrically opposite strands from each rope must be connected.

Question 67

If a kink forms in a rope:
A. It should be repaired with a hammer.
B. The portion of the rope with the kink must not be used.
C. The kink should be straightened out with special pliers.
D. Just straighten the rope and proceed.

Answer 67

B. The portion of the rope with the kink must not be used.

Question 68

For new elevators, the governor rope is installed:
A. Before the elevator car frame and platform is hoisted.
B. After the suspension ropes.
C. After the compensating ropes.
D. Just before the job is turned over to get the maximum life out of it.

Answer 68

A. Before the elevator car frame and platform is hoisted.

Question 69

Non-performed rope will generally:
A. Have more stretch than performed.
B. Have less stretch than performed.
C. Have the same stretch as performed.
D. Have more or less stretch depending on the number of strands.

Answer 69

B. Have less stretch than performed.

Question 70

Allowance for rope stretch:
A. Is not important with wedge sockets.
B. Is not important with tapered sockets.
C. Must be made when determining the length of ropes.
D. Cannot be made because of the many uncertainties.

Answer 70

C. Must be made when determining the length of ropes.

Question 71

The shackle rods are secured at the car and counterweight with:
A. One nut and a cotter pin
B. One prevailing torque nut
C. One castellated nut and cotter pin
D. Two nuts tightened together and a cotter pin

Answer 71

D. Two nuts tightened together and a cotter pin

Question 72

On wedge rope sockets, _____ retaining clips are required at each socket.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4

Answer 72

A. 2

Question 73

For tapered sockets, the A17.1 Code allows either ____ or ____ for filler medium.
A. Babbit or lead
B. Babbit or zinc
C. Babbit or bronze
D. Babbit or resin

Answer 73

D. Babbit or resin

Question 74

The following is not required on the rope data tag:
A. Date of installation
B. The date the ropes were first shortened.
C. Person or firm that conducted the tests on the governor safety system
D. Whether the ropes are performed or non-performed.

Answer 74

C. Person or firm that conducted the test on the governor safety system

Question 75

When installing suspension ropes on 2:1 roping, the reel of rope is usually set:
A. At the bottom floor
B. At the top floor
C. Inside the car
D. In the pit

Answer 75

B. At the top floor

Question 76

For 2:1 roping installation on a new elevator, if the car is at the bottom of the hoistway and the counterweight is at the top, the _____ hitch shackle (the dead end off of the car or counterweight) should be installed first.
A. Car
B. Counterweight
C. Car or counterweight (it does not matter)
D. Car and counterweight

Answer 76

A. Car

Question 77

When unreeling rope from the supply reel, it is best to lead the rope from:
A. The bottom of the reel
B. The top of the reel
C. Either the top or bottom
D. The lead alternating with each rope

Answer 77

B. The top of the reel

Question 78

After governor ropes are installed, they should be:
A. Lubricated with heavy lithium based grease.
B. Lubricated with 30W motor oil.
C. Cleaned but never lubricated.
D. Cleaned and lubricated just before each governor pull-through test.

Answer 78

C. Cleaned but never lubricated.

Question 79

If the new governor rope is in a coil:
A. It should be fed to the governor by pulling it sideway off of the coil
B. It should be fed to the governor by unrolling the coil as the governor rope is fed.
C. It should be fed to the governor by the most convenient means.
D. It should not be transported in a coil.

Answer 79

B. It should be fed to the governor by unrolling the coil as the governor rope is fed.

Question 80

Governor ropes are usually attached with:
A. Rope clips
B. Wedge sockets
C. Tapered sockets
D. Swages

Answer 80

A. Rope clips

Question 81

On drum-operated safeties, the tail rope is wrapped around the drum and the other end is attached to:
A. The governor rope
B. The safety operating rod
C. The safety jaws
D. The release carrier spring

Answer 81

A. The governor rope

Question 82

If the governor rope has become contaminated with oil or dirt during installation, it must be cleaned with ____.
A. A safety solvent
B. Kerosene (not coal oil)
C. A brush
D. A very low viscosity oil

Answer 82

C. A brush

Question 83

Compensating ropes are:
A. Installed before the suspension ropes.
B. Installed after the suspension ropes.
C. Installed at the same times as suspension ropes.
D. Special lightweight ropes.

Answer 83

B. Installed after the suspension ropes.

Question 84

The compensating rope tension sheave requires switches to remove power from the driving machine motor and brake if the sheave moves:
A. Beyond its upper limit.
B. Beyond its lower limit.
C. Beyond either its upper or lower limit
D. Beyond it’s upper limit for rated speeds over 700 ft/min.

Answer 84

C. Beyond either its upper or lower limit

Question 85

Compensating chains have two attachments points at the:
A. Counterweight
B. Car
C. Both the car and counterweight
D. Neither the car or counterweight

Answer 85

B. Car

Question 86

On compensating chains an “S” hook is used at the immediate attachment point so that:
A. It will fail and produce slack in the chain if necessary to prevent it from breaking on buffer engagement.
B. It is the easiest way to attach it at the immediate point.
C. It will be a connection stronger than the chain.
D. It is the traditional means of attachment.

Answer 86

A. It will fail and produce slack in the chain if necessary to prevent it from breaking on buffer engagement.

Question 87

Encapsulated compensating chains are installed by first attaching them to the:
A. Counterweight
B. Car
C. The compensating sheave
D. The encapsulating medium

Answer 87

A. Counterweight

Question 88

Maintaining compensation ropes in equal tension:
A. Is not important
B. Is good to start with but not necessary
C. Is important since unequal tension will adversely affect the life of the ropes
D. Will result in noisy operation

Answer 88

C. Is important since unequal tension will adversely affect the life of the ropes.

Question 89

If new ropes do not have equal tension:
A. The elevator should be operated for at least a month to see if the tension will equalize on its own.
B. The tension must be adjusted.
C. The tension adjustment should be left to maintenance technicians.
D. No damage will be done.

Answer 89

B. The tension must be adjusted.

Question 90

The following conditions will make it impossible to maintain equal tension in the suspension ropes: (more than one correct mark each correct answer)
A. Unequal wear or inaccurate machine sheave grooves.
B. Very low-speed operation.
C. High-speed operation.
D. Variation in rope diameter.

Answer 90

A. Unequal wear or inaccurate machine sheave grooves.

D. Variation in rope diameter.

Question 91

If steel suspension rope is damaged during installation, and it is found before the elevator is placed in operation:
A. It may be replaced without replacing the other ropes in the set if 1.10.5 in ASME A17.6 is complied with.
B. All of the suspension ropes must be replaced.
C. All of the suspension and compensating ropes must be replaced.
D. It may be replaced without replacing the other ropes in the set only if a rope from the same reel is available.

Answer 91

A. It may be replaced without replacing the other ropes in the set if 1.10.5 in ASME A17.6 is complied with.

Question 92

When installing new ropes on an existing elevator, the fastening must comply with:
A. The edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 under which the elevator was originally installed or altered.
B. The current applicable edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44
C. Whichever edition is most stringent.
D. Whichever edition is most favorable to the installer.

Answer 92

B. The current applicable edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44

Question 93

If one compensating rope is worn beyond the limits allowed by A17.1 (either reduced diameter or excessive broken wires):
A. Only the worn rope needs to be replaced if similar ropes are available.
B. All the compensating ropes must be replaced.
C. It does not need to be replaced since failure of a compensating rope will not cause the elevator to fall.
D. It can be spliced to remove the bad section.

Answer 93

B. All the compensating ropes must be replaced.

Question 94

When checking rope tension, the lowest reading should be within at least ____% from the highest to lowest.
A. 20
B. 15
C. 5
D. 10

Answer 94

D. 10

Question 95

When checking the tension of suspension ropes, the test should be made:
A. On the car side only
B. On the counterweight side only since it weighs more.
C. From both the car and counterweight side and the readings added for each rope.
D. From either side.

Answer 95

C. From both the car and counterweight side of the readings added for each rope.

Question 96

When hanging compensating chains, the horizontal distance between the hanging points on the car and counterweight:
A. Must be as short as possible
B. Must be as long as possible
C. Is not important
D. Must be a specific distance equal to the natural loop diameter of the hanging chain (Catenary)

Answer 96

D. Must be a specific distance equal to the natural loop diameter of the hanging chain (Catenary).

Question 97

The attachment point for compensating chains:
A. Should be equipped with a swivel.
B. Should not be equipped with a swivel.
C. Should always have a cold shut.
D. Should have a swivel on one end only.

Answer 97

B. Should not be equipped with a swivel.

Question 98

The governor rope is attached to the car top at the:
A. Release carrier
B. Crosshead
C. Safety operating rod
D. Safety tail rope

Answer 98

A. Release carrier

Question 99

The governor tail sheave (tension sheave):
A. Is blocked up when installing the governor rope.
B. Is not blocked up when installing the governor rope.
C. Is blocked up after the governor rope installation is complete
D. Must never be blocked up.

Answer 99

A. Is blocked up when installing the governor rope.

Question 100

Swage fittings are often used on:
A. Suspension ropes
B. Compensating ropes
C. Ropes with fiber core
D. Single-strand steel cords on door and other devices

Answer 100

D. Single-strand steel cords on door and other devices

Question 101

When wedge sockets are used on a 1/2 in. suspension rope, the maximum distance from the socket to the center of the first retaining clip is ____ inches, and the maximum distance between the first and second clip is ____ inches.
A. 2,4
B. 4,2
C. 2,2
D. 4,4

Answer 101

A. 2,4

Question 102

When assembling the car frame for a direct-plunger hydraulic elevator:
A. The plunger cylinder installation must be complete.
B. The plunger cylinder is installed after the car frame is assembled.
C. The car guide rails are installed last.
D. The car enclosure is placed in the hoistway first.

Answer 102

A. The plunger cylinder installation must be complete.

Question 103

When assembling a direct-plunger hydraulic elevator, the pipe stand to set the lower frame on should be cut so that the finished platform will be ____ above the landing.
A. 40 in. (1016 mm)
B. 48 in. (1219 mm)
C. 42 in. (1067 mm)
D. 36 in. (914 mm)

Answer 103

C. 42 in. (1067

Question 104

Direct-plunger elevators:
A. Always have safeties.
B. Never have safeties.
C. Have safeties only in rare instances.
D. Must have safeties if the rise is over 40 feet.

Answer 104

C. Have safeties only in rare instances.

Question 105

The car frame member for direct-plunger elevators is formed with structural steel shaped like:
A. A channel
B. An L.
C. A “U” bolt
D. An eye bolt

Answer 105

A. A channel

Question 106

In a hydraulic elevator, which of the following is part of the driving machine:
A. Guide rails
B. Car crosshead
C. Buffers
D. Cylinder/Plunger (jack)

Answer 106

D. Cylinder/Plunger (jack)

Question 107

The attachment of the plunger to the car frame in a direct-plunger hydraulic elevator not subject to eccentric loading:
A. Must be rigid and restrict all vertical movement.
B. Must be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the plunger with a safety factor not less than 4.
C. Must be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the plunger with a factor of safety not less than 5.
D. Must be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the plunger with a safety factor of 2.

Answer 107

B. Must be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the plunger with a safety factor of not less than 4.

Question 108

Roped-hydraulic elevators:
A. Are required to have type “A” safeties.
B. Are required to have type “B” safeties.
C. Are required to have type “C” safeties.
D. Are required to have safeties.

Answer 108

D. Are required to have safeties.

Question 109

Cantilevered rope-hydraulic elevators:
A. Are required by the Code to have roller guides.
B. Are required by the Code to have sliding guides.
C. May have either sliding or roller guides but usually have roller guides.
D. Never have roller guides.

Answer 109

C. May have either sliding or roller guides but usually have roller guides.

Question 110

The final adjustment of the guide and safety-jaw clearance on cantilevered rope-hydraulic elevators is made:
A. Before the car frame is lifted by the driving machine (through the ropes)
B. After the car frame is lifted by the driving machine (through the ropes)
C. Either before or after the car frame is lifted by the driving machine
D. When they are first installed

Answer 110

B. After the car frame is lifted by the driving machine (through the ropes)

Question 111

Roped-hydraulic elevators are required to have slack-rope devices to:
A. Remove the power from the pump motor and control valve if any rope becomes slack.
B. Remove the power from the control valve and pump motor if all ropes become slack.
C. Remove the power from the control valve if all ropes become slack.
D. Cause the safety to set if all ropes become slack.

Answer 111

A. Remove the power from the pump motor and control valve if any rope becomes slack.

Question 112

The rope attachment for roped-hydraulic elevators are made with:
A. Rope clips
B. Wedge sockets or tapered sockets
C. Swage fittings
D. Braided connectors

Answer 112

B. Wedge sockets or tapered sockets

Question 113

The governor for a roped-hydraulic elevator:
A. Is usually located in the top of the hoistway and only accessible from the car top.
B. Is usually located in the top of the hoistway and must have provisions for service and testing as specified in [2.7.6.3.4] of ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
C. Is located on the car and accessible through the top of car emergency exit.
D. Is always located in the pit and must have provisions for service and testing as specified in [3.7.6.3.4] of ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Answer 113

B. Is usually located in the top of the hoistway and must have provisions for service and testing as specified in [2.7.6.3.3] of ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Question 114

If a roped-hydraulic elevator has a rated speed of 150 ft/min and operating speed down of 200 ft/min.
A. It may have a type “A” safety.
B. It may have a type “B” safety.
C. It may have a type “C” safety.
D. It is not required to have a safety for travel less than 40 feet.

Answer 114

B. It may have a type “B” safety.

Question 115

In a holeless-hydraulic elevator, the driving machine is attached to the car frame at:
A. The bottom of the frame
B. The top of the frame
C. Always on both sides
D. Under the exact center of the platform

Answer 115

B. The top of the frame

Question 116

Holeless-hydraulic elevators:
A. Are required to have safeties
B. May have safeties
C. Cannot have safeties
D. Are required to have safeties for travel over 20 feet

Answer 116

B. May have safeties

Question 117

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 requires a standard railing on the car top where the distance between the edges of the car top and the adjacent hoistway enclosure exceeds:
A. 1 ft. (300 mm.)
B. 200 mm. (7.9 in.)
C. 15 in. (381 mm.)
D. 350 mm. (13.8 in.)

Answer 117

A. 1 ft. (300 mm.)

Question 118

Where a safety railing is required, the upper surface shall be located at a vertical height between ____ and ____ from the car top.
A. (42 in.) 1070 mm. and (43 in.) 1095 mm; with a toe board and intermediate rail.
B. (42 in.) 1070 mm. and (43 in.) 1095 mm; with an intermediate rail and (6 in.) 150 mm toe board.
C. 40 in. (1016) and 42 in. (1068 mm); and there must be a toe board and intermediate rail .
D. 42 in (1068) and 43. (1095 mm); and a toe board but no intermediate rail.

Answer 118

A. (42 in.)1070 mm and (43 in) 1095 mm; with a toe board and intermediate rail.

Question 119

Power ventilation is required for:
A. All passenger elevators
B. All freight elevators that may carry solvents
C. Observation elevators that are exposed to direct sunlight
D. All observation elevators

Answer 119

C. Observation elevators that are exposed to direct sunlight.

Question 120

The vertical sliding gate used on freight elevators is:
A Counterbalanced
B. Counterweighted
C. Spring loaded
D. Pneumatically balanced

Answer 120

B. Counterweitghted