NEIEP 800Study Guide:
Comprehensive Review with Over 400 Practice
Questions and Answer (4 Full-Length Exams)
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1. what is the correct minimum diameter of any sheave or drum in contact
with hoist rope?
a. 20x the diameter of the rope
b. 40x the diameter of the rope
c. no minimum is required if the ropes are slung over a deflector sheave
d. no minimum is required if the ropes are slung over a secondary sheave
Ans>> 40x the diameter of the rope
2. If a gearless machine's drive sheave has a circumference of six feet,
approximately how many RPMs would be required of the drive motor to run
the car at 800 ft/min?
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a. 4800
b. 1700
c. 242
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d. 133
Ans>> 133
3. Which of the following describes the function of the gear reduction unit on a
geared machine?
a. allows the drive sheave to safely rotate at 1700rpm
b. increases the lifting capability of a small motor
c. allows the drive sheave to carry loads over 500ft
d. eliminates the need to use a deflector sheave
Ans>> increases the lifting capability off a small motor
4. on a geared worm machine, where must the oil level be kept?
a. above the worm gear
b. below the worm gear
c. at the center of the worm shaft
d. at the bottom of the worm shaft
Ans>> at the center of the worm shaft
5. If a double groove worm on a geared machine has a reduction ratio of 50:1,
what are the drive sheave RPM's with the motor turning at 400 rpm?
a. 2
b. 8
c. 10
d. 20
Ans>> 8
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6. A helical geared machine provides which of the following benefits?
a. generates less noise than a worm gear machine
b. generates less vibration than a worm gear machine
c. requires less sound isolation than a worm gear machine
d. requires less overall power than a worm gear machine
Ans>> requires less overall power than a worm gear machine
7. Which of the following limitations exist on new installations of drum machines?
a. limited to mid-rise service
b. can not exceed 500fpm
c. can not be used for residential installations
d. limited to 40ft of travel
Ans>> limited to 40ft of travel
8. on a drum machine installation, ,what effect does the actuation of the slack
cable switch have?
a. the machine stops
b. the safeties set
c. the drum reverses direction
d. the car reverses direction
Ans>> the machine stops
9. The minimum clearance form the floor to the suspended ceiling is
80"
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b. 96"
c. 7'3"
d. 8'2"
Ans>> 80"
10. what should you be aware of when removing a cab for replacement?
a. The weight that is to be removed from the ceiling.
b. The original weight and counterbalancing.
c. How much the cab was out of square.
d. Cover the panels so they do not get banged up.
Ans>> The original weight and counterbalancing.
11. When fans are used on modernization jobs for exhausting fumes, what
statement is correct?
a. They're to keep you cool, not for exhausting fumes.
b. They should direct the fumes into the hoistway.
c. They should direct the fumes into the pit.
d. They should direct the fumes to the outside.
Ans>> They should direct the fumes to the outside.
12. The star symbol is used on the COP for what?
a. To show where the floor buttons are located.
b. To designate the main floor.
c. To make the door buttons stand out.
d. To show the alarm bell location.
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Ans>> To designate the main floor.
13. Using a laminate stop strip against the fence on a table saw:
a. Keeps the laminate straight to the blade.
b. Keeps the laminate from lifting off the blade.
c. Keeps the laminate from slipping under the fence.
d. Keeps the laminate from going over the fence.
Ans>> Keeps the laminate from slipping under the fence.
The contact adhesives must be
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before final bonding:
a. 85 degrees
b. Dry
c. Wet to touch
d. Cold
Ans>> Dry
15. What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a
power saw?
a. Combination blade
b. Safety glasses
c. Wood rule
d. Framing square
Ans>> safety glasses
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16. When using a circular saw, which of the following is correct?
a. Never start the cut until the blade is turning full RPM
b. The base is not adjustable for cutting depth
c. Circular saw blades range from 10 to 16 inches
d. Remove the retractable guard before cutting
Ans>> Never start the cut until the blade is turning full RPM
17. What is used to make crosscuts on a table saw?
a. Push stick
b. Rip fence
c. Miter gauge
d. Larger Blade
Ans>> Miter saw
18. When making crosscuts with a radial arm saw which statement is correct?
a. Push the wood slowly into the blade.
b. Restrain the blade from moving too fast.
c. Rotate and lock the blade parallel to the guide.
d. Adjust the blade 1/4" above to cutting surface
Ans>> Restrain the blade from moving too fast
19. What are the two things a compound mitre saw does best at the same time?
a. moving it around and setting it up is fast.
b. You can cut left and right at the same time.
c. Tilting the blade 45 degrees and pivoting the table 45 degrees gives you a
90 degree square cut.
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d. bevel and mitre cuts can be made at the same time
Ans>> bevel and mitre cuts can be made at the same time
20. Why do we use laminated glass in the walls of glass elevator cabs?
a. if the glass breaks you can get a replacement at the hardware store.
b. if the glass cracks the plastic interlayer holds the fragments
c. it is made in a variety of colors
d. it is easy to handle and installs quickly
Ans>> if the glass cracks the plastic interlayer holds the fragments
21. Which of the following is NOT a step in preparing the walls before hanging
panels?
a. check walls for square and plumb
b. mount handrails on the walls where the panels will be installed.
c. clean surfaces and fill all holes not being used
d. preheat walls as per specifications
Ans>> mount handrails on the walls where the panels will be installed
22. When installing a resilient tile floor covering, there should be a layer of
between the underlayment and the tiles.
a. plywood
b. grout
c. 15lb asphalt paper
d. tile separators
Ans>> 15 lb asphalt paper
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23. While similar to laying resilient floor tiles, ceramic tiles require the additional steps of:
a. grouting and sealing
b. stress testing and certification
c. glazing and firing
d. marking and cutting
Ans>> grouting and sealing
24. Once you are satisfied with the layout of the tiles after a dry layout, remove
them and
a. stack them neatly in a location near the entrance
b. adhere adjoining tile edges so the floor pattern won't be lost
c. test each tile for durability
d. lay them out in an adjacent area to maintain the floor pattern correctly.
Ans>>d lay them out in an adjacent area to maintain the floor pattern correctly
25. For carpet installation, if the cab area measures 94 inches by 62 inches and
you need an extra six inches added to each dimension to account for waste
during cutting, how many square yards of carpet do you need for this job?
a. 6.25
b. 6
c. 5.5
d. 5.25
Ans>> 5.25
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26. if suspended glass is used with lighting fixtures, the fixture must be
a. positioned in the center of the dropped ceiling
b. concealed behind a metal grid
c. supported by a metal frame and securely fastened by at least 3 points
d. flush with the surface of the ceiling
Ans>> supported by a metal frame and securely fastened by at least 3 points
27. all cab modernization should be performed at what floor?
a. at the main lobby
b. bottom floor
c. top floor
d. lowest landing
Ans>> top floor
28. to meed A.D.A. requirements, hall call buttons are centered at
above
the finished floor.
a. 36"
b. 42"
c. 48"
d. 52"
Ans>> 42"
29. IF you had a 14,500 lb machine to lift up the hoistway, what kind of reeving
would be used for a 4000lb capacity portable gas hoist?
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a. 2:1
b. 3:1
c. 4:1
d. 5:1
Ans>> 4:1
30. WHich of the following statements best describes the gearless traction
machine?
a. this type of machine does not use any gears other than reduction gears
b. the gearless machine is comprised of a drive sheave, worm shaft and a
brake.
c. This type of machine uses slow speed DC motors
d. The gearless machine is limited to mid-rise elevator installations
Ans>> this type of machine uses slow speed DC motors
31. How often must the hoist ropes be resocketed for an overhead drum
machine without any special safety shackles?
a. once a year
b. twice a year
c. once every two years
d. once every 5 years
Ans>> once a year
32. if the car counterweights and drum counterweights in a drum machine
installation are in the same set of guide rails, how should they be configured?
a. the drum counterweights must be installed above the care counterweights.
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