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Key Facts: AL Elevator Escalator Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

50 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Elevator Escalator trade exam via PSI: 50 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Elevator Escalator Practice Questions

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1In a traction elevator, what is the primary function of the wire rope equalizer?
A.To increase the rated speed of the car
B.To distribute load more evenly among the suspension ropes
C.To replace the need for a governor rope
D.To lubricate the hoist ropes automatically
Explanation: Equalizers (or equalizing devices) help share tension so individual suspension ropes do not carry a disproportionate share of the load. Uneven loading accelerates wear and can reduce the effective factor of safety.
2Which condition most clearly indicates that a steel elevator suspension rope should be removed from service?
A.Slight surface rust with no broken wires
B.Uniform shiny wear on the outer wires only
C.Diameter reduction, broken-wire count, or corrosion beyond the rope manufacturer’s and code replacement criteria
D.Any discoloration of the rope lubricant
Explanation: Suspension ropes are condemned based on measured criteria such as broken wires in a lay length, diameter reduction, corrosion, and other damage defined by the applicable code and rope manufacturer. Visual cosmetics alone are not the decision standard.
3Why are multiple suspension ropes used on a typical traction elevator rather than a single large rope?
A.A single rope would always stretch more than multiple ropes
B.Multiple ropes provide redundancy and help share the car and counterweight load
C.Codes prohibit any rope larger than 1/4 inch diameter
D.Multiple ropes eliminate the need for a safety gear
Explanation: Using several suspension ropes shares the load and provides redundancy if one rope deteriorates. Safety gear, governor, and other devices remain required; rope redundancy does not replace them.
4What is the main purpose of the governor rope on a traction elevator?
A.To support the full weight of the car during normal travel
B.To drive the machine sheave when traction is lost
C.To actuate the governor and trip the safety system if car speed becomes excessive
D.To provide the only means of car leveling at landings
Explanation: The governor rope is part of the overspeed detection path. If the car overspeeds, the governor grips or otherwise activates and causes the car safeties to set, stopping the car on the guide rails.
5The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 "3/4 and 4" rule, adopted after child-entrapment incidents, sets which pair of maximum clearances?
A.3/4 inch from the hoistway side of a swing landing door to the landing sill, and 4 inches from the hoistway face of the landing door to the car door or gate
B.3/4 inch between the car sill and the landing sill, and 4 feet of clear hoistway above the car
C.3/4 inch of guide-rail clearance, and 4 inches of counterweight runby
D.3/4 inch of pit depth tolerance, and 4 inches of overhead refuge space
Explanation: The "3/4 and 4" rule limits the space between the hoistway side of a swing-type landing door and the landing sill to 3/4 inch (19 mm), and the space between the hoistway face of the landing door and the car door or gate to 4 inches (102 mm). It was added to A17.1/CSA B44 to close the gap that allowed small children to become trapped between the landing door and a moving car. Note that this is separate from car-to-hoistway running clearance, which has its own minimums and maximums.
6What is the primary purpose of top-of-car clearance (runby and overhead space) on a traction elevator?
A.To provide extra room for advertising displays
B.To ensure mechanical clearance so the car and counterweight do not strike structure under overtravel conditions
C.To eliminate the need for buffers in the pit
D.To increase the elevator’s rated capacity
Explanation: Overhead clearances and runbys give physical space so that if the car or counterweight travels past a terminal, components do not strike the structure or each other unsafely. Buffers and final terminal devices still perform their roles.
7Refuge space on top of an elevator car is provided mainly for which reason?
A.Storage of spare interlocks
B.Protection of personnel who may be on the car top if the car moves unexpectedly toward the overhead
C.Mounting of the counterweight frame
D.Housing the main line disconnect
Explanation: Top-of-car refuge space (where required) is a protected volume so a person on the car top has a survivable space if the car moves toward the overhead structure. It is a personnel safety feature, not equipment storage.
8Why must elevator pits provide adequate depth and working clearances?
A.Only to improve car ride quality
B.To allow buffer stroke, equipment installation, inspection access, and required clearances under the car
C.So passengers can exit through the pit during a power failure
D.To store hydraulic oil drums for monthly top-off
Explanation: Pit depth accommodates buffers, compensation equipment where used, and required under-car clearances, and it supports safe inspection and maintenance access. It is not a passenger egress path or storage room.
9What is the main safety concern if the horizontal gap between the elevator car sill and the landing sill is excessive?
A.Slightly higher energy use only
B.Increased risk of tripping, foot entrapment, or objects falling into the hoistway
C.Faster door closing times
D.Automatic reduction of rated capacity
Explanation: An excessive sill-to-sill gap creates trip and entrapment hazards at landings and can allow objects to fall into the hoistway. Codes limit platform and landing sill relationships for this reason.
10Machine rooms and control spaces for elevators must generally provide which of the following?
A.Public passenger waiting areas
B.Adequate working clearances, lighting, and restricted access for authorized personnel
C.Unrestricted storage of building maintenance supplies
D.Open access for all building tenants
Explanation: Machine rooms and control spaces need safe working clearances, proper lighting, and controlled access so only authorized persons can reach energized equipment and moving machinery.

About the AL Elevator Escalator Exam

The Alabama Elevator and Escalator Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 50 questions, a 70% (35 of 50 correct) passing standard, and 120 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Elevator Escalator Exam Content Outline

16%

Safety Devices

Elevator safety devices

12%

Clearance and Space Limits

Clearance and hoistway limits

12%

Electrical

Elevator electrical systems

10%

Engineering and Inspection

Inspection and engineering

10%

Maintenance and Repairs

Service and repairs

4%

Wire Rope

Hoist ropes

6%

Testing

Acceptance and periodic testing

6%

Controls

Control systems

6%

Drive Mechanisms

Drive systems

6%

Fire Service

Firefighter service operation

4%

Operating Limitations

Operating limits

4%

Escalators and Dumbwaiters

Escalators and dumbwaiters

4%

Emergency Power

Emergency power systems

How to Pass the AL Elevator Escalator Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Elevator Escalator Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Elevator Escalator exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 50 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (35 of 50 correct) within 120 minutes.

How much does the AL Elevator Escalator exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.