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NEIEP 500 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A (NEWEST!)
"What is shown on the final layout? - CORRECT ANSWER A plan drawing and an elevation
giving dimensions"
"In the circuit shown, which is the common wired for the second level? - CORRECT ANSWER
DC+"
"How are wire sizes larger than 4/0 measured? - CORRECT ANSWER In circular mils"
"21 - CORRECT ANSWER Size of conduit is determined by the inside diameter"
"22 - CORRECT ANSWER NEC states wire used in elevators must have flame retardant
insulation"
"23 - CORRECT ANSWER Thin wall pipe, the radius of the bend is controlled by the bender"
"24 - CORRECT ANSWER Three bend offset, center bend is 45 degrees, other bends are 22 ½"
"25 - CORRECT ANSWER Final layout, pipe planning/wiring"
"26 - CORRECT ANSWER Job abstract, fixture"
"27 - CORRECT ANSWER Single travel cable may contain over 100 conductors"
"28 - CORRECT ANSWER Straight line diagrams are intended for troubleshooting"
"29 - CORRECT ANSWER Ampacity- means current carrying capacity"
"What is the maximum distance between supports on a vertical raceway? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15 feet"
"What must be installed every 100 ft in a vertical raceway? - CORRECT ANSWER Strain
supports"
"How many threads per in are there on a 10-24 machine screw? - CORRECT ANSWER 24"
"Interlocks are always wired in what manner? - CORRECT ANSWER series"
"Why would you wear a grounding wrist strap? - CORRECT ANSWER To prevent damage to
sensitive solid state circuits"
"what is your best source of information for fixture specifications? - CORRECT ANSWER Job
abstract of the final layout"
"What type of solder must be used on electrical wires? - CORRECT ANSWER Rosin cor"
"75 - CORRECT ANSWER Person can be electrocuted by .01 amperes"
"76 - CORRECT ANSWER Final limits are set up to operate 4-8 inches beyond the floor"
"77 - CORRECT ANSWER When the pit is 5'6" deep second stop switch"
"78 - CORRECT ANSWER Group of insulated conductors enclosed in protective jacket is a
MULTICORD"
"79 - CORRECT ANSWER Non insulated conductor's are hoist way wiring cable"
"What factor is reduced by the addition of a deflector sheave? - CORRECT ANSWER Arc-
length of contact"
"If a hydraulic pump makes a hammering noise, what is the most likely cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER It is rotating in the wrong direction"
"At what point is the main motor field voltage highest? - CORRECT ANSWER When the
elevator is running"
"When might you place jumpers on the overloads? - CORRECT ANSWER Never jump out the
overloads"
"What is the metal enclosure that furnishes protection for electrical wires called? - CORRECT
ANSWER Raceway"
"Which of the following is correct about splicing wires? - CORRECT ANSWER All splices must
be accessible after installation is complete" "What is the maximum clearance allowed between the hoistway sill and the platform sill for
passenger elevators? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 1/2""
"You are adjusting the passenger doors for a traction drive with generator field control. What is
the maximum distance the car can be from the floor level before the doors can unlock? -
CORRECT ANSWER 18""
"What type of AC motor connection windings are shown in figure 3? - CORRECT ANSWER
High voltage, wye connection" "What type of cab platform frame is required when a platform load weighing system is being
included? - CORRECT ANSWER Isolated"
"How can you reverse the direction of a three lead, three phase AC motor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Interchange any two leads"
"You are adjusting the gibs on a set of horizontal sliding doors. What is the minimum distance the
gib must engage in the sill groove? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4""
"As concrete in a building cures, what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER The building
contracts"
"Refer to Figure 4: Which contact controls power application to the entire door control circuit? -
CORRECT ANSWER The DZ contact"
"Referring to Figure 5: What purpose do BR 1, 3 and BR 4, 6 contacts serve in the circuit? -
CORRECT ANSWER The enable the suicide circuit when the brake drops"
"With a multi-traveling cable installation, what will cable 1 be located closest to? - CORRECT
ANSWER Rail"
"What component is installed to close the gap between the leading metal edges of vertically
sliding biparting freight doors? - CORRECT ANSWER Astragal"
"What will the effect be of increasing the shunt field voltage of a DC door motor? - CORRECT
ANSWER It will increase torque and decrease speed"
"What is the maximum distance the gate switch can be actuated from the full closed position to
signal the gate is closed? - CORRECT ANSWER 2""
"Refer to Figure 6: When closing in high-speed, which of the following statements is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER HSC is closed to increase the voltage across the armature"
"Refer to Figure 6: Which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER During
the closing sequence, the A1 terminal on the armature is positive" "Refer to Figure 7: If the adjustment on the resistor R1 is moved to the left, what effect will that
have on the circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER It will increase voltage across the field during
opening and closing"
"Which of the following devices must be installed on passenger-type freight elevator doors? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fire lintel"
"If car and counterweight safeties both set during testing, how are they reset? - CORRECT
ANSWER It would be necessary to rig a chain hoist in the overhead"
"What circuit on a Ward Leonard drive system kills voltage due to residual magnetism in the
generator fields? - CORRECT ANSWER The damping circuit"
"What is the name of the device that is used to prevent an AC motor from running the wrong
direction? - CORRECT ANSWER A reverse phase relay"
"What is the maximum distance that vertical raceway must be supported? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15 feet"
"Which of the following would be used to automatically re-open the doors without physical
contact of power operated vertically sliding freight elevator doors? - CORRECT ANSWER
Proximity device" “What is the name of the code that is the accepted standard for all electrical wiring in the United
States? - CORRECT ANSWER National Electrical Code"
"What is the total in degrees of the bends in a three-bend saddle? - CORRECT ANSWER 90
degrees" "You have 10' length of ¾" rigid conduit which needs to have a 90 degree bend with a 16" stub height. With a 7" take- up, what is the distance from the end of the pipe to the mark where the
hickey arrow is aligned? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches"
"What switch is installed in areas of the country subjects to earthquakes which detects ground
motion when an earthquake is imminent? - CORRECT ANSWER A seismic switch"
"What is the minimum overhead clearance for raceways mounted in the machine room
overhead? - CORRECT ANSWER 7ft"
"What is the maximum length of motor generator leads that may be connected directly to the
controller without being run inside a raceway? - CORRECT ANSWER 6ft"
"You have 10' length of ¾" rigid conduit which needs to have a 90 degree bend with a 16" stub height. With a 7" take-up, what is the distance from the end of the pipe to the mark where the
hickey arrow is aligned? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 in"
"When a vertical raceway exceeds 100 ft, what precautions must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER Allow ¼" gap between sections"
"What hazard is present in a Class 1 location? - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable gasses"
"What purpose does a fish tape serve? - CORRECT ANSWER It is used to pull wires in
conduit"
"Which of the following devices are included in a traction elevator safety circuit? - CORRECT
ANSWER Final terminal stopping limits and pit stop switch"
"What is the difference between multi-cord and hoistway wiring cable? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hoistway wiring cable has no outer jacket"
"What is another name for large ring terminal connectors? - CORRECT ANSWER Lugs"
"After large wires have been joined, how should the connections be finished? - CORRECT
ANSWER Use rubber tape for insulation and electrical tape for abrasion resistance"
"What is the least number of motor leads that can be found on a 3 phase AC motor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Three"
"With standard 3 phase AC motor lead marking, what is the marking on the other end of the
winding that begins at T1? - CORRECT ANSWER T4"
"What is the common error when using wire nuts? - CORRECT ANSWER Stripping too much
wire"
"Where position indicators are used on several floors, they are all connected how? - CORRECT
ANSWER In parallel"
"What is meant by isolation? - CORRECT ANSWER Mounting the car on rubber blocks"
"Where is safety switches located? - CORRECT ANSWER Under car or on the car top"
"what is the minimum number of lamps required in the car light fixture? - CORRECT
ANSWER Two"
"What are the two most common functions of load weighing? - CORRECT ANSWER To
control the generator field and initiate express operation"
"What does ASME code require on the car top in addition to inspector control station? -
CORRECT ANSWER A light and duplex outlet"
"How should AC incandescent lamp sockets be connected? - CORRECT ANSWER Connect the
hot lead to the center terminal and ground conductor to the shell"
"What type of conduit should you use to pipe an isolated car? - CORRECT ANSWER Flex"
"In order to work safely when wiring the car, which of the following should you always do? -
CORRECT ANSWER Lock out and tag out the main disconnect"
"At what distance from closed must the gate switch operate? - CORRECT ANSWER 2in"
"WHAT is the car top device called which slows elevator if normal slowdowns fail? - CORRECT
ANSWER Terminal speed limiting device"
"What safety device is required with automatically closing, vertical sliding, freight doors? -
CORRECT ANSWER A warning bell"
"What can be shown on a sixteen segment display? - CORRECT ANSWER Numbers and
letters"
"What is the approximate density of cast iron? - CORRECT ANSWER ¼ per cubic inch"
"What is the function of the compensating sheave switch? - CORRECT ANSWER It opens if
the sheave moves up or down beyond limitsIt opens if the sheave moves up or down beyond limits"
"Which rope should be in place before the car sling is hoisted for roping? - CORRECT
ANSWER Governor rope"
"What switches and/or pushbuttons are required in a temporary operating station? - CORRECT
ANSWER Up,down,run and stop"
"How do you verify that the main electrical supply voltage is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER
Check at the controller terminals" "What type of fuse is designed to be used in reactive circuits where the inrush current is much
higher than the steady state current? - CORRECT ANSWER Time delay"
"At what speed should the gov switch contact be set to open? - CORRECT ANSWER 90 to 95
percent of gov tripping speed"
"How should you seat generator brushes? - CORRECT ANSWER With sandpaper in the
direction of rotation"
"What is the purpose of the suicide circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevents generator voltage
buildup" "If the DC output of a three phase rectifier is lower that specified, what would the most likely
cause? - CORRECT ANSWER One input phase is missing"
"which of the following statements applies to facias? - CORRECT ANSWER Hanger covers
should be installed after the interlock and door adjustments have been completed"
"When installing Hostway doors, what is the purpose of the sight guard? - CORRECT
ANSWER Used to provide a clean door edge that blocks the Hostway from publics view"
"You have received a large shipment of doors for a high-rise installation and have to get them
stored properly. Which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Store the
doors vertically on the long edge"
"When setting sills, which of the following statements applies? - CORRECT ANSWER Worth
the effort to make a template to determine sill locations on a high-rise" "When setting sills in compliance with the ASME rules, what is the minimum clearance allowed
between the platform sill and Hostway sill? - CORRECT ANSWER ½ inch"
"When setting sills in compliance with ASME rules, what is the max clearance allowed between
the platform sill and hoisway sill? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 ½ inch"
"You are installing a door frame, which of the following statements applies? - CORRECT
ANSWER Use plumb lines hanging from magnets to plumb the side frames"
"After installing entrances frames are prior to the blocks being installed, what is the next step in
the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Place a spreader board with cloth or paper on the ends
halfway up the frame between side jams" If the ratio of movement between a synchronous selector and the elevator car is 60 to 1, how far
will the selector move if the car travels 30 feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 inches"
"What device is installed to hold the vertically biparting freight doors mechanically closed? -
CORRECT ANSWER Keeper"
"Which of the following statements is correct regarding single-section swing doors used as
emergency exits for blind hoistways? - CORRECT ANSWER The doors must be self-closing
and self-locking, a unique key, and switch to prevent elevator operations when open." "When setting up a retiring cam for a freight elevator, which of the following statements is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER The cam must apply a force that is double what's required for
normal interlock operation" "Refer to Figure 1: What contact or contacts are closed when the doors are closing and you have
reached the first slow down? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 only"
"What does the symbol shown below represent? - CORRECT ANSWER Ground"
"How many turns of safety rope must remain on the safety drum after a rated load and rated
speed test of a winding drum operated safely? - CORRECT ANSWER 3"
"What is the maximum force allowed during the passenger door closing cycle to prevent a door at
rest from closing? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 lbs"
