In a traction elevator, what is the primary function of the wire rope equalizer?
Wire Rope
Question · Medium
GFCI inspection
Short
Which condition most clearly indicates that a steel elevator suspension rope should be removed from service?
Question · Hard
Why are multiple suspension ropes used on a typical traction elevator rather than a single large rope?
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What is the main purpose of the governor rope on a traction elevator?
The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 "3/4 and 4" rule, adopted after child-entrapment incidents, sets which pair of maximum clearances?
Clearance And Space
What is the primary purpose of top-of-car clearance (runby and overhead space) on a traction elevator?
Refuge space on top of an elevator car is provided mainly for which reason?
Why must elevator pits provide adequate depth and working clearances?
What is the main safety concern if the horizontal gap between the elevator car sill and the landing sill is excessive?
Machine rooms and control spaces for elevators must generally provide which of the following?
What is the purpose of maintaining minimum clearance between the elevator car and the hoistway enclosure?
Bottom car clearance in the pit relates most directly to which safety concept?
Why are hoistway door unlocking devices and restricted access to hoistway openings important?
What does “counterweight runby” refer to in elevator installation practice?
Which statement best describes a required working platform or means of access for elevator equipment located in overhead spaces?
If a car enclosure top is used as a working platform, which feature is most important for worker safety?
Which National Electrical Code article specifically addresses elevators, escalators, moving walks, and similar equipment?
Electrical
Question · Easy
Where should the main line disconnecting means for an elevator typically be located?
What is the primary purpose of the traveling cable on an elevator?
Why are GFCI-protected receptacles commonly required in elevator pits and machine rooms?
Elevator car lighting and emergency lighting requirements are intended primarily to ensure that:
What is a key electrical safety practice before beginning maintenance on elevator power circuits?
Overcurrent protection for elevator feeders and branch circuits is selected primarily to:
Why must elevator controller cabinets and enclosures be properly grounded and bonded?
Which statement best describes wiring methods in elevator hoistways?
Car emergency signaling (alarm and communication) systems are required so that:
Which condition is most likely if a traveling cable is damaged and some conductors are open?
Separate branch circuits for elevator car lighting, receptacles, and machine room lighting are often required primarily to:
Under ASME A17.1 / A17.2 testing concepts, Category 1 tests are typically performed how often for electric elevators?
Testing
Category 5 elevator tests are generally more comprehensive than Category 1 tests and are performed at longer intervals. Which statement is most accurate?
When performing a full-load safety test on a traction elevator, what is being verified?
What is the main purpose of buffer tests?
Why should elevator acceptance tests be completed before the unit is placed in public service?
During a hydraulic elevator pressure relief valve test, the technician is primarily checking that:
What information is typically displayed on an elevator capacity plate inside the car?
Engineering And Inspection
Who is generally authorized to perform periodic elevator inspections for code compliance?
Why must elevator guide rails be properly aligned and securely fastened?
An engineering data plate or crosshead data plate commonly identifies:
During a routine inspection, finding a missing hoistway door interlock should result in which action?
What is the primary reason elevator load weighing devices may be used on modern controllers?
Which document family is the primary U.S. safety code basis for elevators and escalators referenced on this exam?
Why are inspection certificates or tags commonly posted in or near elevators?
When reviewing elevator drawings for installation, which clearance is most critical to verify before pouring the pit or constructing the overhead?
What is the purpose of a final terminal stopping device?
What is the primary function of elevator car safeties?
Safety Devices
An overspeed governor is designed to actuate when:
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