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Course 3: Unit 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following are commonly carried by the elevator technician performing maintenance?
A. Small can of machine oil
B. WD-40 or similar lubricant
C. Pipe wrench
D. Threading tools (taps and dies)

A

A. Samll can of machine oil

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Wiring diagrams are:
A. Required in the pit or on car top
B. Facility managers office
C. In the machine room or control room
D. In the technician’s truck

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C. In the machine room or control room

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The elevator technician is normally not responisible for maintaining the:
A. Entrance door sill guides
B. Machine room entrance door
C. Car emergency lighting
D. Car ventilating fan

A

B. Machine room entrance door

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The maintenance technician should carry the small hand tools needed in their:
A. Pockets
B. Hands
C. Tool Belt
D. Tool pouch or box

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D. Tool pouch or box

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If additional maintenance and/or repairs are required because of abuse or vandalism, the technician:
A. Must notify his supervisor
B. Should find the responsible party and chew them out
C. Should post a sign advising that such abuse or vandalism creates a safety hazard and will not be tolerated
D. Should notify the facility contact/manager

A

A. Must notify his supervisor

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If an elevator car is found with the rear wall pushed loose and is hanging off of the platform so there is a hole and it rubs against the counterweight, the elevator technician should:
A. Ignore it since it is not his responsibility
B. Take the elevator out of service and notify his supervisor and the facility contact/manager
C. Repair it
D. Place a warning sign in the entrance

A

B. Take the elevator out of service and notify his supervisor and the facility contact/manager

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The maximum allowed clearance between the door panels and door frame for horizontal sliding doors is:
A. 1/2 in. (13mm)
B. 3/4 in. (19mm)
C. 3/8 in. (10 mm)
D. 1 in. (25 mm)

A

C. 3/8 in. (10mm)

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Vertical sliding doors must overlap the entrance frame at least _____ when closed.
A. 1 in. (25 mm)
B. 1 - 1/2 in. (38 mm)
C. 2 in. (50 mm)
D. 1 - 3/4 in. (44 mm)

A

C. 2 in. (50 mm)

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9
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Repair and maintenance of the in-car emergency light is normally the responsibility of:
A. The owner’s electrician
B. The fire department
C. The elevator technician
D. The custodial supervisor

A

C. The elevator technician

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The closed position of center-opening horizontal-sliding doors is when the rigid members of the panels are___ apart.
A. 1/2 in. (13 mm)
B. 3/8 in. (10 mm)
C. 1 in. (25 mm)
D. 1/4 in. (7 mm)

A

B. 3/8 in. (10 mm)

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11
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The operating of the in-car emergency stop switch or in-car key-operated stop switch should be checked with the elevator:
A. Midway in the hoistway and several passengers on board
B. The bottom of the hoistway and no passengers
C. Near the top landing with only the elevator technician on board
D. Near the top landing with a full load

A

C. Near the top landing with only the elevator technician on board

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12
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A hoistway entrance swinging door is in the closed position when it is within ____ of the jamb stop:
A. 3/8 in. (10 mm)
B. 1 in. (25 mm)
C. 1/2 in. (13 mm)
D. 3/4 in. (19 mm)

A

A. 3/8 in. (10 mm)

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When heavy dirt and trash are found in the sills of horizontal sliding doors, they should be:
A. Left in place and your supervisor notified
B. Removed and your supervisor notified
C. Left in place and reported to your supervisor and the facility contact/manager
D. Cleaned out but not reported

A

B. Removed and your supervisor notified

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14
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When horizontal sliding doors are equipped with nudging, the reopening device must hold the doors for at least ____ before nudging begins.
A. 20 seconds
B. 25 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 15 seconds

A

A. 20 seconds

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15
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Firefighters Service is required to be tested monthly by:
A. Activating the smoke detector in the machine room
B. Activating the smoke detector at the designated level
C. Activating the alternate level smoke detector
D. Using the Phase I key switch and operating to one or two floors using the Phase II operation

A

D. Using the Phase I key switch and operating to one or two floors using the Phase II operation

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16
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An automatic passenger elevator should initially level to within ___ of the landing.
A. 3/4 in. (19 mm)
B. 1/2 in. (13 mm)
C. 1 in. (25 mm)
D. 3/8 in. (10 mm)

A

B. 1/2 in. (13 mm)

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17
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When the car lighting is turned off with the key switch inside the car, the in-car emergency light should:
A. Turn on automatically
B. Not turn on automatically
C. Turn on automatically after a delay of 20 seconds and go off automatically after two minutes
D. Blink for one minute to indicate that it is functioning correctly and the battery is charged

A

B. Not turn on automatically

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An elevator installed under A17.1-1993 must have a minimum unlocking zone of ___ and Maximum unlocking zone of ____ above and below the landing (restricted opening).
A. 3 ft. and 18 in. (76 mm and 457 mm)
B. 0 ft. and 18 in. (0 mm and 457 mm)
C. 3 ft. and 15 in. (76 mm and 381 mm)
D. 0 ft and 15 in. (0 mm and 381 mm)

A

A. 3 ft. and 18 in. (76mm and 457 mm)

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19
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Dirt and trash in the car or landing sill will:
A. Cause the elevator to run too fast
B. Increase the door speed
C. Decrease the door speed and may prevent the doors from closing
D. Not have any ill effect on the door operation

A

C. Decrease the door speed and may prevent the doors from closing

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20
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When operating on Firefighters Service Phase II, the doors must:
A. Open automatically when the car arrives at a floor in response to a car call
B. Not open automatically when the car arrives at a floor in response to a car call but require continuous pressure on the door open button
C. Not open automatically when the car arrives at a floor in response to a car call but require momentary pressure on the door open button.
D. Open automatically when the car arrives at a floor in response to a car call if the floor call button is continuously pressed

A

B. Not open automatically when the car arrives at a floor in response to a car call but require continuous pressure on the door open button

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21
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Trash generated during maintenance must be:
A. Removed from the machine room and properly disposed of when leaving
B. Placed in a safety trash container in the machine room so that the facility custodian can remove it
C. Placed in a plastic garbage bag in the machine room for the facility custodian
D. Stored in the parts of storage cabinet until a helper can take it out

A

A. Removed from the machine room and properly disposed of when leaving

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22
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Maintenance of the machine room air conditioner is:
A. The responsibility of the elevator technician
B. Not the responsibility of the elevator technician, consequently the elevator technician should not be concerned if it is not working
C. Not the responsibility of the elevator technician, however, since the failure of the machine air conditioning will affect the operation of the elevator, the technician should report any problems he observes
D. Not impotant

A

C. Not the responsibility of the elevator technician, however, since the failure of the machine air conditioning will affect the operation of the elevator, the technician should report any problems he observes

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23
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The drive sheave grooves should:
A. Have a light coat of oil in them
B. Have heavy gear oil in them
C. Have no oil in them
D. Be lubricated with grease to prevent wear

A

A. Have a light coat of oil in them

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24
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A gear unit with a worm drive will normally:
A. Make a high pitch whining sound
B. Make a low pitch sound
C. Be very quiet with no perceptible noise
D. Require very little oil

A

C. Be very quiet with no perceptible noise

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The back lash of a worm drive machine is:
A. The axial movement of the worm shaft
B. The clearance between the worm and gear teeth
C. The movement of the brake drum when the unit stops
D. The movement of the motor shaft on emergency stop

A

B. The clearance between the worm and gear teeth

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If a worm gear unit is carrying oil:
A. There will be very little oil on the gear teeth when viewed from the inspection cover
B. There will be heavy oil on the gear teeth when viewed from the top inspection cover
C. The oil will be leaking from the seal between the top case cover and the body of the gear case
D. There will be oil leaking from the worm shaft

A

There will be heavy oil on the gear teeth when viewed from the top inspection cover

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27
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Heavy foaming of gear case oil indicates that:
A. A higher viscosity oil is needed
B. A lower viscosity oil is needed
C. The oil level is too low
D. The oil level is too high or the oil needs changing

A

D. The oil level is too high or the oil needs changing

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For a geared machine the running clearance between the brake shoe and brake drum is usually:
A. 0.020 in.
B. Between 0.006 and 0.008 in.
C. 3 to 4 mm
D. 0.002 to 0.006 in.

A

D. 0.002 to 0.006 in.

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Q

When the brake drums temperature increases, the running clearance will:
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Not change
D. Also heat up

A

A. Decrease

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30
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If the brake lining becomes contaminated with gear oil:
A. The operation of the brake will not be affected
B. The friction of the brake lining will be adversely affected and require changing of the brake lining
C. The drum only needs to be cleaned with a green solvent
D. The brake lining should be removed, soaked in a solvent then steamed cleaned before reinstalling

A

B. The friction of the brake lining will be adversely affected and require changing of the brake lining

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When the brake linings are replaced on a passenger elevator brake, the brake must be adjusted to stop and hold:
A. 150% of rated load
B. 120% of rated load
C. Only 100% of rated load
D. 125% of rated load

A

D. 125% of rated load

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32
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Arc Quenchers are used on:
A. AC relays to reduce the arc when the contacts open under load
B. DC relays to reduce the arc when the contacts open under load
C. AC relays to dampen the AC magnetization effect that causes a hum
D. On all relays to prevent the contacts from sticking

A

A. AC relays to reduce the arc when the contacts open under load

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33
Q

A class “H” 10 amp fuse has a short circuit rating of:
A. 10 amperes
B. 100 amperes
C. 10,000 amperes
D. 1,000 amperes

A

C. 10,000 amperes

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34
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The two types of overload relays found in elevator controllers are:
A. Magnetic and viscous
B. Magnetic and fast acting
C. Oil and gas
D. Magnetic and thermal

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D. Magnetic and thermal

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35
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A capacitor is marked “250 MFD”. It has a capacitance of:
A. 250 Farads
B. 0.000,250 Farads
C. 0.250 Farads
D. 0.000,000,250 Farads

A

B. 0.000,250 Farads

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36
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An electrolytic capacitor is leaking a fluid from the case:
A. It should be replaced
B. This is normal and does not necessarily indicate a problem
C. The water level of all capacitors should be checked
D. Considered to have only half of the capacitance marked on its case

A

A. It should be replaced

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37
Q

Controllers should be cleaned:
A. By blowing out with low pressure air or the output of the shop vacuum
B. By dusting with a cotton cloth
C. By using a vacuum and nylon bristle brush
D. Rarely

A

C. By using a vacuum and nylon bristle brush

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38
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A generator and motor commutator should:
A. Be a shiny copper color
B. Having a varying color between shiny copper and gray
C. Have a uniform color like milk chocolate
D. Be uniform but very dark and oily

A

C. Have a uniform color like milk chocolate

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39
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A brush has a cross section of 1-1/2in. by 1/2 in. The spring force that is pushing the brush against the commutator is measured to be 3 lbs. What is the brush pressure?
A. 2 psi
B. 3 psi
C. 4 psi
D. 5 psi

A

C. 4 psi

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40
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The governor adjustments for trip setting and governor rope pull-through force:
A. Are not required to be sealed
B. Are required to be sealed but can be adjusted without breaking the seal
C. Are recommended to be sealed
D. Are required to be sealed so that the adjustment cannot be changed without breaking the seal

A

D. Are required to be sealed so that the adjustment cannot be changed without breaking the seal

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41
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If the governor rope gripping jaws are found to have oil, grease or heavy dirt on or around them:
A. This is normal and in some cases will help prevent the rop from breaking when the governor trips
B. This is a requirement for some governors
C. The governor rope replaced and tests of the governor safety system conducted
D. It should only be reported to your supervisor so that it can be checked by an adjuster

A

C. The governor rope replaced and test of the governor safety system conducted

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42
Q

The moto generator:
A. Must run continuously regardless of the need for elevator service
B. Must have a timer to shut it down when there is no demand for elevator service
C. Only runs when the elevator is running and stops as soon as the elevator stops at a floor
D. Draws very little current when the elevator is not running

A

B. Must have a timer to shut it down when there is no demand for elevator service

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43
Q

The drive machine brake must set:
A. Each time the elevator stops at a floor
B. Each time the elevator stops at a terminal landing only
C. Only when the mainline disconnect is opened
D. Only when the elevator stops in response to a down call

A

A. Each time the elevator stops at a floor

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44
Q

If a brake is observed not to be holding an elevator at the floor, the elevator must be taken out of service with:
A. An empty elevator car at the bottom of the hoistway
B. A balanced load on the car at the middle of the travel
C. An empty car in the middle of the travel
D. An empty car at the top of the hoistway

A

D. An empty car at the top of the hoistway

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45
Q

When perfoming maintenance on an elevator controller, a jumper is found in place on a relay lableled FPR:
A. The elevator must be taken out of service and the supervisor notified
B. The elevator is left in service and the facility contact/manager notified
C. The elevator is left in service and supervisor notified
D. A use-with-caution sign should be placed inside the elevator

A

A. The elevator must be taken out of service and the supervisor notified

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46
Q

The most common device used to up grade an elevator to provide ascending car protection is:
A. A rope brake
B. A device to jam the sheave
C. A counterweight safety
D. A second brake drum

A

A. A rope brake

47
Q

Erratic leveling of automatic elevators is often caused by:
A. Poor communication
B. Poor wiring to the disconnect
C. Dirty contact on the interlock or door switch
D. The motor generator shutting down too quickly

A

A. Poor communication

48
Q

When setting brush pressure, it is best to set it:
A. A little lower than the specific pressure
B. Exactly on the specified pressure
C. Slightly on the high side of the specified pressure
D. As low as possible to reduce wear

A

C. Slightly on the high side of the specified pressure

49
Q

If the top car stop switch does not function properly:
A. Your supervisor should be notified but proceed with maintenance in the hoistway
B. It must be repaired before proceeding with maintenance in the hoistway
C. An assistant should be used to operate the car from the inside for hoistway maintenance
D. The other stop switches should be checked

A

B. It must be repaired before proceeding with maintenance in the hoistway

50
Q

Car and counterweight roller guides:
A. Should fit tight against the rails so the tires (resilient covering) are slightly deformed
B. Should make firm contact with the rails but not deform the tires, and one should be capable of rotating them causing them to slip on the rails
C. Should have 1/6 in. to 1/8 in. clearance between the rollers and guide rails
D. Fit on the rails is not important

A

B. Should make firm contact with the rails but not deform the tires, and one should be capable of rotating them causing them to slip on the rails

51
Q

When sliding guides are used requiring lubrication, the lubricant used must be that specified by the:
A. Guide manufacturer
B. Elevator manufacturer
C. Controller manufacturer
D. Safety manufacturer

A

D. Safety manufacturer

52
Q

The top of car light:
A. Is not required
B. IS not required to be guarded
C. Must be guarded
D. Must be a fluorescent light

A

C. Must be guarded

53
Q

When lubricant is used on guide rails, cleaning should be:
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually
D. As often as necessary to keep them clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation or excessive lubricant

A

D. As often as necessary to keep them clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation or excessive lubricant

54
Q

When entering the hoistway on the car top using a hoistway door unlocking device:
A. It is not necessary to use the stop switch since the hoistway door interlock contact will prevent movement of the elevator
B. The stop switch operation must be tested and placed in the off position when entering and leaving
C. The inspection switch can be used like a stop switch
D. The door lock contact must be jumped out

A

B. The stop switch operation must be tested and placed in the off position when entering and leaving

55
Q

An 8x19-3/8 in. governor rope is very dry and has some rust and broken wires predominately in two strands (unequal). What is the maximum number of broken wires in one rope lay to require replacement of the rope?
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four

A

C. Five

56
Q

Suspension rope tension for 1:1 roping is checked at least _____ feet above the point of attachment to the car.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1.5

A

B. 4

57
Q

Unequal tension in suspension ropes will cause:
A. Unequal wear in the sheave grooves
B. No adverse conditions
C. Wear in the brake lining
D. Wear on the compensating sheave

A

A. Unequal wear in the sheave grooves

58
Q

If the suspension ropes do not seat to the same depth in the drive sheave grooves:
A. The tension must be checked and adjusted more frequently
B. The tension cannot be equalized but will equalize on its own during operation
C. Adjustment is not important
D. The tension cannot be equalized and will get worse as the elevator operates

A

D. The tension cannot be equalized and will get worse as the elevator operates

59
Q

The following tools and supplies may be stored on the car top:
A. Spare lamps, oil for rails, wiping cloths
B. Rope cleaning supplies, ie brushes, rope oil and solvent
C. Vacuum for cleaning hoistway and special tools for roller guide adjustment
D. Nothing

A

D. Nothing

60
Q

Safety retainers to prevent the hoistway door from being displaced more than 3/4 in. should the primary means fail are required for elevators installed under the ___ and later editions of ASME A 17.1 Code.
A. 1993
B. 1996
C. 1997a
D. 1992b

A

D. 1992b

61
Q

Replacement components for rated and listed hoistway entrance assemblies must be listed as approved replacement parts by an approved certifying agency. The only exception to this requirement is:
A. Sill guide and gibs
B. Door closing devices such as Spirator
C. Hanger rollers, track and upthrust
D. There are no exceptions

A

D. There are no exceptions

62
Q

The chain on vertical sliding hoistway doors should be cleaned and lubricated with:
A. Open gear lubricant
B. Multiple viscosity oil such as SAE 10W-30
C. Very lightly with low viscosity oil such as SAE 10W
D. Heavy coat of Rope oil

A

C. Very lightly with low viscosity oil such as SAE 10W

63
Q

The sill guide for horizontal sliding doors must engage the sill at least:
A. 1/4 in.
B. 1/2 in.
C. 3/8 in.
D. 5/16 in.

A

A. 1/4 in.

64
Q

The tracks for vertical sliding doors are normally lubricated with:
A. Lubriplate
B. Gear oil
C. SAE 10W or 20W oil
D. Do not require lubrication

A

C. SAE 10W or 20W oil

65
Q

The governor rope should be lubricated from the car top with:
A. Rope oil
B. Rope grease
C. Engine SAE 30W oil
D. ASME A17.1/CSA B44 prohibits lubrication of the governor rope after installation

A

D. ASME A17.1/CSA B44 prohibits lubrication of the governor rope after installation

66
Q

When a stationary selector tape is used and the tape read head is attached to the car top:
A. No maintenance is required
B. The optical sensors require cleaning and the read head guide may need to be replaced
C. This type of system is used only on hydraulic elevators
D. Only the unit should be examined and maintenance left to an adjuster

A

B. The optical sensors require cleaning and the read head guide may need to be replaced

67
Q

When felt wick is used on hanger rollers for horizontally sliding doors they:
A. Should not require any maintenance
B. Should be oiled with machine oil and replaced as needed (normally annually)
C. Should be removed and discarded since they are no longer practical
D. Should be checked for necessary change in the roller

A

B. Should be oiled with machine oil and replaced as needed (normally annually)

68
Q

In most cases, the clearance between the upthrust roller and hanger rail (track) should be:
A. 1/16 in.
B. 1/8 in.
C. 0.008 in.
D. 0.015 in.

A

C. 0.008 in.

69
Q

The air check used on retiring cams for vertical sliding doors:
A. Requires no maintenance
B. Requires lubricating by removing the air check valve and applying a few drops of machine oil in the cylinder
C. Requires the cylinder oil level be maintained at the maximum level
D. Only requires the exterior portion of the plunger be lubricated

A

B. Requires lubricating by removing the air check valve and applying a few drops of machine oil in the cylinder

70
Q

Most roller guides have sealed roller bearings:
A. Therefore the guide assembly does not require lubrication
B. However, a light oil should be added to the exterior portion of the bearing seals
C. However, the mounting pivot points require lubrication either with a pressure grease gun or machine oil depending on the design
D. However, the assembly should be sprayed with WD-40 to prevent the seals from drying out and promote long life

A

C. However, the mounting pivot points require lubrication either with a pressure grease gun or machine oil depending on the design

71
Q

When cleaning the hoistway, it is best to use:
A. A shop vacuum and brush or dust pan and brush
B. The output of a vacuum cleaner to blow the dirt off of the ledges
C. A shop towel or wiping and cleaning solution
D. The building custodial staff since this is their responsibility

A

A. A shop vacuum and brush or dust pan and brush

72
Q

When leaving the car top the stop switch must:
A. Be placed in the run position while still on the car top
B. Be placed in the run position when nearing the floor
C. Be placed in the run position after leaving the car top
D. Be used to check operation of the top-of-car operating device

A

C. Be placed in the run position after leaving the car top

73
Q

When servicing a machine room-less elevator:
A. Service is performed as you would on an elevator with a machine room
B. Service is performed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and safety guidelines
C. Service is not needed on these types of units due to their specific type of construction
D. Service is performed by the building personnel

A

B. Service is performed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and safety guidelines

74
Q

If a pit has water in it:
A. Insulated rubber boots are required to enter
B. The water must be pumped out before entering
C. It doesn’t matter since most pits have water in them because that is often the lowest point in the building
D. Be extra careful and on the lookout for snakes when entering

A

B. The water must be pumped out before entering

75
Q

When cleaning a pit, always use gloves, dustpan and broom, and:
A. Place the pit stop switch in the stop position
B. Open, lock and tagout the mainline disconnect in accordance with company policy and the Elevator Industry Field Employee’s Safety Handbook
C. Block the doors open to be ready for a quick exit
D. Open both the hoistway and car doors

A

B. Open, lock and tagout the mainline disconnect in accordance with company policy and the Elevator Industry Field Employee’s Safety Handbook

76
Q

When adding buffer oil, the new oil must be:
A. A good grade of hydraulic oil
B. A good grade of motor oil
C. A good grade of gear oil
D. In compliance with the specification for viscosity, viscosity index and pour point specified on the buffer data plate

A

D. In compliance with the specification for viscosity, viscosity index and pour point specified on the buffer data plate

77
Q

The minimum clearance between the rail gripping jaws on type “B” safeties must be at least:
A. 1/16 in.
B. 1/16 in. to the rail surface
C. The thickness of the rail plus 1/6 in.
D. The thickness of the rails plus 9/64 in. and neither jaw closer than 1/16 in. to the rail

A

D. The thickness of the rails plus 9/64 in. and neither jaw closer than 1/16 in. to the rail

78
Q

When there is only one check plug for the oil level in an oil buffer:
A. The minimum oil level is at the bottom of the plug hole and the maximum level is at the top of the hole
B. The oil level must be at the center of the hole
C. The oil level must be above the hole
D. The oil level is 1/2 in. below the lower edge of the hole

A

A. The minimum oil level is at the bottom of the plug hole and the maximum level is at the top of the hole

79
Q

The compensating rope tension sheave tie-down means to prevent jump of the car or counterweight on buffer engagement or applications of the safety is required for elevators with rated speed over ___ and should be examined during pit maintenance.
A. 3.5 m/s (700 ft/min)
B. 4.5 m/s (900 ft/min)
C. 2.5 m/s (500 ft/min)
D. 5.5 m/s (1100 ft/min)

A

A. 3.5 m/s (700 ft/min)

80
Q

Selector tape sheaves in the pit usually have a felt wick that serves both to lubricate the selector tape and guard to prevent objects from failing between the tape and sheave. These felt wicks:
A. Should be lubricated with machine oil and replaced when worn or hard
B. Should be lubricated with grease and replaced with nylon blocks when needed
C. Do not require any maintenance
D. Are not required for safe reliable operation

A

A. Should be lubricated with machine oil and replaced when worn or hard

81
Q

Governor rope tension sheaves are examined for:
A. Freedom of movement to maintain tension, tracking of the rope and lubrication
B. Tightness in the brackets/holder
C. Condition of safety guard
D. Contact with the compensating sheave

A

A. Freedom of movement to maintain tension, tracking of the rope and lubrication

82
Q

If the counterweight runby exceeds the maximum design counterweight runby the following problem will exist:
A. The vertical clearance in the refuge space and top of car clearance will be in violation of Code requirements
B. The car runby will be decreased to the minimum and violate the Code
C. The counterweight will run on new unused parts of the counter-weight guide rail
D. The car buffer will be compressed when the car travels to the bottom landing

A

A. The vertical clearance in the refuge space and top of car clearance will be in violation of Code requirements

83
Q

Spring buffers should be examined for:
A. Length of springs
B. Color code of the springs
C. Diameter of the springs
D. Secure fastening and damage

A

D. Secure fastening and damage

84
Q

Which of the definitions in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 describe the elevator technician?
A. Emergency personnel
B. Authorized personnel
C. ASME QEI-1 inspector
D. Elevator personnel

A

D. Elevator personnel

85
Q

According to ASME A17.1CSA B44 Section 8.1 Security, which group would the elevator technician be in?
A. Group 1 Restricted
B. Group 2 Authorized Personnel
C. Group 3 Emergency Operations
D. Group 4 Other

A

A. Group 1 Restricted

86
Q

What class of fire extinguisher is required in the elevator machine room?
A. Class “A”
B. Class “AB”
C. Class “ABC”
D. Class “C”

A

C. Class “ABC”

87
Q

The following Part/Section of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 does not apply to all existing installations:
A. Part 1
B. Section 8.11
C. Section 8.2
D. Section 8.6

A

C. Section 8.2

88
Q

When a traction elevator has a rated speed of 3.5m/s and has one suspension rope that has developeed a reduced diameter less than that allowed by ASME A17.6:
A. The single rope must be replaced
B. All of the suspension ropes in the set must be replaced
C. All of the suspension ropes and compensating ropes must be replaced
D. A wedge clamp fastening cannot be used

A

B. All of the suspension ropes in the set must be replaced

89
Q

A governor rope has had rope oil accidentally applied to it. The following action must be taken:
A. Test only the governor pull-through
B. The elevator must be removed from service and the rope cleaned or replaced and tested as specified in Requirement [8.6.4.19.2(b)]
C. The elevator must be removed from service and the rope cleaned or replaced and tested as specified in Requirements 8.11.2.3.2(b), 8.11.2.3.1 and 8.11.2.2.2
D. The lubricant must be removed and rope inspected by an inspector that meets the requirements of QEI-1

A

B. The elevator must be removed from service and the rope cleaned or replaced and tested as specified in Requirement [8.6.4.19.2(b)]

90
Q

A winding drum machine is roped 1:1 and the machine is located above the hoistway. Refastening of the ropes at the car is required:
A. Annually
B. Every two years
C. Every five years
D. When specified by a QEI-1 inspector

A

A. Annually

91
Q

If the brake arm is cracked preventing proper contact of the brake lining with the drum, the repair can be made by welding or brazing if:
A. A good welder is available
B. The welder is certified by ASME
C. The welder is also an elevator technician that understands elevators
D. The welding/brazing repair is designed by a Registered Professional Engineer

A

D. The welding/brazing repair is designed by a Registered Professional Engineer

92
Q

If an owner or facility manager requests an elevator technician’s assistance in preparing a procedure for emergency rescue in accordance with Requirement 8.6.11.4, the elevator technician should:
A. Provide the assistance requested since his expertise is needed and will improve safety
B. Volunteer to prepare the procedure for them and train the emergency personnel
C. Advise that it is not his responsibility and not get involved
D. Refer the request to the supervisor and so advise the owner/facility manager

A

D. Refer the request to the supervisor and so advise the owner/facility manager

93
Q

Maintenance intervals are based on the following factors:
A. Time available for the elevator technician to perform maintenance
B. Age and wear, design and quality, usage and environment
C. Number of units available and if failures occur
D. The distance required to travel to the equipment

A

B. Age and wear, design and quality, usage and environment

94
Q

The written Maintenance Control Program must be:
A. Located in or on the elevator controller
B. Available to elevator personnel and instructions for locating it provided in the elevator controller
C. Located in the facility manager’s office
D. Available to elevator personnel and authorized personnel, and instructions for locating it provided in the elevator controller

A

B. Available to elevator personnel and instructions for locating it provided in the elevator controller

95
Q

If there is not a Maintenance Control Program, the elevator technician must:
A. Prepare one
B. Advise his supervisor
C. Advise the owner/facility manager
D. Not worry about it, just do the needed maintenance and callbacks

A

B. Advise his supervisor

96
Q

The periodic test of governor tripping speed, overspeed switch setting and governor rope pull-through force is:
A. Category 1
B. Category 3
C. Periodic inspection
D. Category 5

A

D. Category 5

97
Q

For and elevator with a rated speed of 350 ft/min, the car governor overspeed switch must be set to trip at:
A. Not more than 90% of the governor trip setting going down and going up, not more than 100% of the governor trip setting going down
B. Slightly less than the governor trip setting
C. The governor trip setting in both directions
D. The governor trip setting going down and 90% of the governor trip setting going up

A

A. Not more than 90% of the governor trip setting going down and going up, not more than 100% of the governor trip setting going down

98
Q

The Category 1 test of car oil buffer consists of:
A. Running the elevator into the buffer at rated speed with rated load in the car
B. Fully compressing the buffer and verifying that it will return to the fully extended position in 90 seconds then compressing it 2 in. and verifying that it will return to the fully extended position in 30 seconds with a 50-lb weight on it
C. Running into it at slow speed
D. No annual test required

A

B. Fully compressing the buffer and verifying that it will return to the fully extended position in 90 seconds then compressing it 2 in. and verifying that it will return to the fully extended position in 30 seconds with a 50-lb weight on it

99
Q

When conducting the Category 5 test of counterweight oil buffers, the upper final terminal stopping device must:
A. Be disabled (jumped out)
B. Remain in the circuit and relocated, if possible, to operate at the latest time and permit full buffer compression
C. Be removed entirely
D. It does not matter

A

B. Remain in the circuit and relocated, if possible, to operate at the latest time and permit full buffer compression

100
Q

The Category 1 test of the car governor and safety consists of:
A. Tripping the governor by hand while operating the car down at slow speed (inspection speed)
B. Operating the car down at rated speed and tripping the governor by hand
C. Placing the rated load in the car and tripping the governor by hand while operating down at slow speed
D. Placing the rated load in the car and releasing the brake allowing the car to overspeed and trip the governor

A

A. Tripping the governor by hand while operating the car down at slow speed (inspection speed)

101
Q

The minimum sliding distance for a type “B” safety when the governor is tripped at 360 ft/min with the rated load in the car is:
A. 6 in.
B. 27 in.
C. 6.7 in.
D. 29 in.

A

C. 6.7 in.

102
Q

A 3/8 in. 8x19 governor rope has an ultimate strength of 14,500lbf. The maximum allowable governor rope pull-through force is:
A. 7,750 lbf.
B. 2,900 lbf.
C. 900 lbf.
D. 14,500 lbf.

A

B. 2,900 lbf

103
Q

When conducting the Category 5 and/or acceptance test of a type “B” car safety, the safety operated switch must be:
A. Disabled
B. Relocated, if possible, to operate after the safety sets
C. Disabled if not possible to relocate to operate late
D. Relocated to operate as late as possible but remain operative even if not possible to relocate to operate late

A

D. Relocated to operate as late as possible but remain operative even if not possible to relocate to operate late

104
Q

The Category 4 brake test for passenger elevators includes:
A. Placing 125% rated load in the car at an upper landing and running it to the lowest landing by normal means
B. Placing 125% rated load in the car at the lowest landing and running it to an upper landing
C. Placing the rated load in the car at an upper landing and running it to the lowest landing
D. Placing 125% rated load in the car at an upper landing and running it down and operating the in-car stop switch

A

A. Placing 125% rated load in the car at an upper landing and running it to the lowest landing by normal means

105
Q

A passenger elevator with rated speed of 500 ft/min operating down at 540 ft/min with rated load when the safety is tripped. The marks on the rail measure 18,19, 20, and 21 in. The safety jaws are 5 in. long. The safety sliding distance is:
A. 19.5
B. 14.5
C. 20
D. 19

A

B. 14.5

106
Q

An elevator has a rated speed of 500 ft/min and the top clearance from the crosshead is 70 in. and vertical clearance in the refuge space is 92 in. Measurements are made with the car platform level with the top landing. The counterweight oil buffer stroke is 24 in. The maximum design counterweight runby is:
A. 36 in.
B. 24 in.
C. 13.4 in.
D. 17.4 in.

A

C. 13.4 in.

107
Q

When the Category 5 tests are conducted on the counterweight governor, the following adjustments are required to be sealed:
A. Overspeed switch setting and release carrier adjustment
B. Speed-reducing switch setting
C. Tripping speed adjustment and governor rope pull-through adjustment
D. All of the above

A

C. Tripping speed adjustment and governor rope pull-through adjustment

108
Q

Acceptance test for type “A” governor-safety systems includes:
A. Tripping the governor at rated speed with rated load in the car going down and also test of inertia application of the safety
B. Tripping the governor at rated speed with 125% of rated load in the car going down and inertia application of the safety
C. Tripping the governor at 125% of rated load going down and inertia application of the safety
D. Only inertia application of the safety

A

A. Tripping the governor at rated speed with rated load in the car going down and also test of inertia application of the safety

109
Q

When performing acceptance test of the lower terminal device with 125% of rated load for passenger elevators:
A. The normal stopping means is disabled
B. The normal stopping means is not disabled
C. The emergency terminal speed limiting device is disabled
D. The emergency terminal stopping device is not disabled

A

A. The normal stopping means is disabled

110
Q

A 3/8 in. 8x19 governor rope has an ultimate strength of 14,500 lbf. The governor rope pull-through force is measure to be 500 lbf. The maximum allowed release carrier pull out force is:
A. 100 lbf
B. 400 ft-lb
C. 1,740 lbf
D. 300 lbf

A

D. 300 lbf

111
Q

The test for AC motors from DC source applies requires that the following be demonstrated:
A. The AC has sufficient torque to slip traction on buffer engagement of either the car or counterweight
B. That there are two devices provided to independently inhibit power to the solid-state device and that one of them is an electro-mechanical relay. The relay must open each time the car stops and cause the brake circuit to open.
C. That there are two solid-state device. One of the devices must open each time the car stops and cause the brake circuit to open.
D. That there are two devices provided to independently inhibit power to the solid-state device and that one of them is an electro-mechanical relay. The relay must open each time the car stops at a terminal landing only and cause the brake circuit to open.

A

B. That there are two devices provided to independently inhibit power to the solid-state device and that one of them is an electro-mechanical relay. The relay must open each time the car stops and cause the brake circuit to open.

112
Q

The acceptance test of the upper terminal stopping device is performed with:
A. Rated load in the car
B. No load in the car
C. 125% of rated load in the car for passenger elevators only
D. 125% of rated load in the car for all elevators

A

B. No load in the car

113
Q

When placing weight in the elevator car for testing the safety, the weight:
A. Should be centered over the safety plank
B. Should be placed on the rear of the car
C. Should be centered on each quarter symmetrically to the centerline
D. Should be placed over the safety plank near the edge as close to the walls as possible

A

C. Should be centered on each quarter symmetrically to the centerline

114
Q

An electric passenger elevator has a rated speed of 150 ft/min and uses spring buffers. During acceptance they must be tested by:
A. Placing the rated load on the car and running into the spring buffer at rated speed
B. Placing the rated load on the car and running into the spring buffer as slow speed
C. Setting the car on the spring buffer and adding weight on the car to determine the weight required to compress the spring buffer their full stroke
D. Spring buffers do not require testing

A

D. Spring buffers do not require testing

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