Indiana Elevator Mechanic

The Indiana Elevator Mechanic Written Competency Examination is administered by which organization?

• AElevator World, Inc.
• BPSI Services
• CNAESA International
• DPrometric

How many questions are on the Indiana elevator mechanic competency exam?

• A160 multiple-choice questions
• B100 multiple-choice questions
• C200 multiple-choice questions
• D80 multiple-choice questions

What is the time limit for the Indiana elevator mechanic competency exam?

• A4 hours
• B2 hours
• C3 hours
• D6 hours

What is the only reference material permitted during the Indiana elevator mechanic exam?

• AA clean copy of ASME A17.1-2007 (no notes or highlights)
• BAny elevator reference book
• CNFPA 70 and ASME A17.1
• DNo reference materials are allowed

What passing score is required on the Indiana elevator mechanic exam?

• A70%
• B75%
• C80%
• D65%

What experience is required to take the Indiana elevator mechanic exam?

• A3 years of documented elevator experience, OR 18 months of elevator experience plus 3 yea…
• B1 year of any construction experience
• C5 years of elevator experience with no alternatives
• DNo experience is required

Which Indiana state agency oversees elevator licensing and safety?

• AIndiana Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Division of Fire Prevention and Building S…
• BIndiana Department of Labor
• CIndiana Professional Licensing Agency
• DIndiana Department of Commerce

How many questions from the ASME A17.1-2007 code section appear on the Indiana elevator exam?

• A25 questions
• B55 questions
• C40 questions
• D10 questions

Per ASME A17.1-2007 Section 2.1, what is the minimum required clear inside car height for a passenger elevator?

• ANot less than 7 feet (84 inches)
• BNot less than 6 feet 6 inches (78 inches)
• CNot less than 8 feet (96 inches)
• DNot less than 6 feet (72 inches)

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what type of buffers are required for elevators with rated speeds exceeding 200 fpm?

• AOil buffers
• BSpring buffers
• CPolyurethane buffers
• DRubber bumper blocks

According to ASME A17.1-2007, what is the maximum gap permitted between the hoistway door and the jamb on the strike side?

• A3/16 inch
• B1/4 inch
• C1/2 inch
• D3/4 inch

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what is the maximum permitted running clearance between the car sill and the hoistway face of the landing sill?

• A3/4 inch
• B1/2 inch
• C1 inch
• D1-1/4 inches

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what is the minimum number of hoisting ropes required for a traction elevator?

• AThree
• BTwo
• CFour
• DFive

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what is the minimum safety factor for hoisting ropes on a traction elevator operating at 500 fpm or less?

• A8
• B6
• C10
• D12

What is the purpose of a governor on a traction elevator per ASME A17.1-2007?

• ATo detect overspeed and activate the car safety device
• BTo regulate motor speed during normal operation
• CTo control door opening and closing speed
• DTo monitor hydraulic pressure

Per ASME A17.1-2007, at what speed must a governor trip relative to rated speed for a car equipped with Type A (instantaneous) safeties?

• ANot more than 115% of rated speed
• BNot more than 125% of rated speed
• CExactly at rated speed
• DNot more than 150% of rated speed

What is the function of car safeties (safety device) on a traction elevator?

• ATo mechanically grip the guide rails and stop the car during overspeed or free fall
• BTo electrically cut power to the hoisting motor
• CTo apply the machine brake during normal stopping
• DTo activate the emergency alarm and communication system

What is the difference between Type A and Type B car safeties per ASME A17.1-2007?

• AType A provides instantaneous stopping; Type B provides gradual (controlled) deceleration
• BType A is for hydraulic elevators; Type B is for traction elevators
• CType A uses springs; Type B uses oil
• DType A is temporary; Type B is permanent

What is the function of the counterweight in a traction elevator system?

• ATo balance the weight of the car plus approximately 40-50% of the rated load, reducing th…
• BTo provide emergency stopping power if the hoisting ropes break
• CTo tension the governor rope during normal operation
• DTo drive the car upward using gravity alone

What is the purpose of rope equalizers on a traction elevator?

• ATo distribute equal tension among all hoisting ropes as they stretch at different rates o…
• BTo equalize the speed of the car in both up and down directions
• CTo balance the weight between the car and counterweight
• DTo equalize the electrical load across all motor phases

In a 2:1 roped traction elevator, what is the relationship between sheave movement and car movement?

• AThe car moves half the distance of the rope pulled by the drive sheave, but with twice th…
• BThe car moves twice the distance of the rope pulled
• CThe car moves the same distance as the rope pulled
• DThe ratio has no effect on car movement

What is the purpose of compensating ropes or chains on a high-rise traction elevator?

• ATo equalize the rope weight on both sides of the drive sheave as the car position changes
• BTo provide backup suspension in case of hoisting rope failure
• CTo connect the governor to the safety device
• DTo reduce car vibration at high speeds

What is the primary function of guide rails in an elevator hoistway?

• ATo guide the car and counterweight vertically and to provide a gripping surface for the c…
• BTo carry the weight of the car and passengers during normal operation
• CTo provide electrical grounding for the car frame
• DTo support the hoistway doors at each landing

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what is the standard weight of a T-section guide rail commonly used for passenger traction elevators?

• AEither 12 lb/ft or 18.5 lb/ft depending on the application and safety type
• B5 lb/ft for all passenger elevators
• C25 lb/ft minimum for all applications
• DThe code does not specify rail weight

What is the correct method for aligning guide rails during elevator installation?

• AUsing a plumb line or laser alignment tool to ensure the rails are vertically plumb withi…
• BMeasuring from the hoistway wall to each rail with a tape measure
• CVisually inspecting the rails from the pit looking upward
• DAligning the rails by running the car up and down and noting any lateral movement

What is the purpose of guide rail brackets in an elevator hoistway?

• ATo fasten the guide rails to the hoistway wall or structural steel, providing lateral sup…
• BTo connect adjacent sections of guide rail together end to end
• CTo mount the car guide shoes to the car frame
• DTo support the hoistway door frames at each landing

What type of guide shoe is most commonly used on modern passenger elevators for a smooth, quiet ride?

• ARoller guides (using polyurethane-covered rollers)
• BSliding guide shoes with bronze inserts
• CMagnetic levitation guides
• DFluid-film bearing guides

What must be installed at the bottom of a hoistway to protect personnel and equipment per ASME A17.1-2007?

• ACar and counterweight buffers to absorb impact if the car or counterweight overtravels
• BA foam padding on the pit floor
• CA steel plate covering the entire pit floor
• DEmergency lighting only

During installation, what is the correct sequence for setting up a traction elevator hoistway?

• AInstall guide rails and brackets first, then set the machine and sheaves, followed by rop…
• BInstall the car first, then the guide rails around it
• CRope the hoistway before installing guide rails
• DInstall the controller before any mechanical components

What is the proper method for connecting (splicing) guide rail sections together?

• AFishplate joints with bolts tightened to the manufacturer's torque specification and rail…
• BWelding the rail sections together in the field
• CUsing adhesive bonding rated for the rail weight
• DPress-fit connections without fasteners

When installing a hydraulic elevator cylinder in the ground, what environmental protection is required?

• AA PVC liner or double-bottom cylinder to prevent oil from contaminating the surrounding s…
• BNo protection is needed if the soil is clay
• CA concrete encasement around the entire cylinder
• DCathodic protection using sacrificial anodes only

What is the proper procedure for setting the hydraulic power unit during a hydraulic elevator installation?

• ALevel the unit on a vibration-dampening pad, connect the piping, fill with oil, and bleed…
• BPlace the unit directly on the concrete floor and connect only the main supply line
• CInstall the unit before the cylinder is in place
• DMount the unit above the highest landing for gravity feed

What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve on a hydraulic elevator?

• ATo protect the system from excessive pressure by diverting oil back to the reservoir when…
• BTo regulate normal operating speed
• CTo control oil temperature
• DTo prevent reverse flow when the pump is off

During the installation of a hydraulic elevator, what test must be performed on the hydraulic piping before the system is put into service?

• AA pressure test at 150% of working pressure to verify pipe integrity and check for leaks
• BA vacuum test to check for air leaks
• CA flow-rate test at maximum pump speed
• DNo pressure testing is required for hydraulic piping

What is a holeless hydraulic elevator and why is it used?

• AAn elevator using above-ground cylinders with a roped system to avoid drilling a hole bel…
• BAn elevator with no pit or overhead clearance requirements
• CA hydraulic elevator that uses air instead of oil
• DAn elevator installed without a hoistway

When installing elevator hoistway doors, what is the most critical dimension to verify?

• AThe clearance between the door panel and the door frame must meet ASME A17.1-2007 require…
• BThe color match between the door and the lobby wall finish
• CThe height of the door header above the floor
• DThe width of the door opening for furniture delivery

What is the function of a door interlock on an elevator hoistway door?

• ATo mechanically lock the door and provide an electrical contact that prevents car movemen…
• BTo automatically open the door when the car arrives at the landing
• CTo slow the car as it approaches a landing
• DTo provide fire resistance at the door opening

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what fire rating must hoistway doors have?

• AA minimum 1-1/2 hour fire rating (or as required by the building code, which may require…
• BNo fire rating is required for elevator doors
• CA minimum 30-minute fire rating
• DA minimum 3-hour fire rating for all installations

What is the correct method for installing elevator traveling cable?

• ARoute the cable with proper loop lengths at top and bottom, secured with cable hangers to…
• BRun the cable straight from the machine room to the car without any slack
• CAttach the cable directly to the hoisting ropes
• DInstall the cable inside rigid conduit throughout the hoistway

During elevator controller installation, what grounding requirements must be met?

• AThe controller enclosure must be grounded per NEC requirements, and all safety circuits m…
• BOnly the motor needs to be grounded
• CGrounding is optional for low-voltage controllers
• DThe controller should be insulated from ground to prevent stray currents

What is the purpose of the elevator machine room disconnect switch per NEC Article 620?

• ATo provide a means of disconnecting all ungrounded power supply conductors to the elevato…
• BTo disconnect the building's main power
• CTo control the elevator lighting circuit only
• DTo provide emergency power switching

What is the correct procedure for adjusting traction elevator door operator speed?

• AAdjust the door operator controller settings to achieve code-required opening and closing…
• BSet the speed to the fastest possible setting for passenger convenience
• CAdjust the motor voltage directly by changing wiring connections
• DReplace the door operator motor with a different speed rating

Per ASME A17.1-2007, what is the maximum kinetic energy of a power-operated horizontally sliding elevator door during closing?

• ANot more than 7 foot-pounds (9.5 joules)
• BNot more than 15 foot-pounds
• CNot more than 3 foot-pounds
• DThere is no kinetic energy limit for elevator doors

What is the proper procedure for performing a hydraulic elevator pressure test during installation?

• ARaise the car with full rated load to the top floor and verify that the system maintains…
• BRun the empty car to the top floor and check oil temperature
• CCycle the car 10 times and check for visible leaks
• DPressurize the system to 200% of working pressure for 24 hours

What is the purpose of Phase I firefighters' emergency operation on an elevator?

• ATo automatically recall all elevators to the designated landing when a fire alarm activat…
• BTo allow firefighters to control individual elevators from inside the car
• CTo shut down all building power in an emergency
• DTo activate fire sprinklers in the hoistway

During Phase II firefighters' emergency operation, what does the firefighter control from inside the elevator car?

• AFloor selection, door opening and closing, and car direction using a special key switch i…
• BOnly the floor selection — doors operate normally
• COnly the emergency communication system
• DThe fire suppression system for the entire building

What is the first safety measure an elevator mechanic must perform before beginning any work on an elevator?

• ALockout/tagout (LOTO) the elevator's main power disconnect
• BNotify the building manager
• CPlace an out-of-service sign on the elevator
• DCheck the machine room for unusual odors