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Key Facts: MS Elevators Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

$120

PSI Exam Fee

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

Open book

Exam Format

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

MS Elevators PSI trade exam: 60 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $120. Open-book MSBOC classification (bulletin 4/23/2026).

Sample MS Elevators Practice Questions

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1On a traction elevator, what is the primary function of the steel suspension (hoist) ropes?
A.To detect car overspeed and set the safeties
B.To carry lighting and control circuits to the moving car
C.To support and move the car and counterweight by traction at the drive sheave
D.To absorb the energy of a descending car at the bottom of travel
Explanation: Suspension ropes are the load-carrying members that wrap the drive sheave. Traction between the ropes and sheave grooves moves the car and counterweight. Governor ropes, traveling cables, and buffers perform separate safety or electrical functions.
2Four elevator suspension ropes each have a catalog minimum breaking force of 18,000 lb. The maximum static load shared by the set is 8,000 lb. What is the factor of safety of the rope set?
A.2.25
B.4.50
C.8.00
D.9.00
Explanation: Factor of safety is total minimum breaking force divided by the maximum static load on the ropes. Total breaking force is 4 × 18,000 lb = 72,000 lb. 72,000 ÷ 8,000 = 9.00. ASME A17.1 requires the installed factor of safety to meet or exceed the tabulated minimum for the rope speed and service.
3Which finding most clearly requires replacement of an elevator steel suspension rope under ASME A17.1 inspection practice?
A.A light film of approved rope dressing on the outer wires
B.Uniform polish of the crown wires with no broken wires and diameter still within limits
C.Broken-wire count, diameter reduction, or corrosion that exceeds the code and manufacturer replacement criteria
D.A slight difference in shine between adjacent ropes after a recent cleaning
Explanation: Ropes are condemned by measured damage: broken wires in a stated length, reduction of diameter, corrosion, birdcaging, kinks, or other structural defects defined by A17.1 and the rope manufacturer. Cosmetic appearance alone is not a removal criterion.
4What is the principal reason an elevator hoistway must have a pit below the lowest landing?
A.To store spare interlocks and hydraulic oil drums
B.To provide space for buffers or bumpers, under-car clearances, and required pit equipment
C.To serve as the primary passenger emergency exit
D.To increase the elevator’s rated speed
Explanation: The pit contains car and counterweight buffers or bumpers, compensation equipment when used, and the clearances needed when the car is at its lowest extreme. It also supports inspection access. It is not a storeroom or a passenger egress route.
5Under ASME A17.1, the running clearance between the car platform sill and the hoistway edge of the landing sill is generally limited to which range?
A.Not less than 13 mm (0.5 in.) and not more than 32 mm (1.25 in.)
B.Not less than 75 mm (3 in.) and not more than 150 mm (6 in.)
C.Any gap is acceptable if a toe guard is installed
D.Exactly 6 mm (0.25 in.) at every landing
Explanation: A17.1 limits the platform-sill to landing-sill gap to not less than 13 mm (0.5 in.) and not more than 32 mm (1.25 in.). The minimum avoids scraping; the maximum reduces trip, entrapment, and objects falling into the hoistway.
6Top-of-car (overhead) clearance and runby are provided primarily so that:
A.Advertising panels can be mounted above the car
B.The car and counterweight have mechanical space if they overtravel a terminal before buffers fully absorb the motion
C.Pit buffers can be omitted on high-speed cars
D.The elevator can legally exceed its rated speed
Explanation: Overhead clearance and runby keep the car, counterweight, and overhead structure from colliding when the car travels past a terminal. Buffers, terminal stopping devices, and refuge-space rules still apply; clearance does not replace them.
7Refuge space on top of an elevator car is required so that:
A.The main line disconnect can be mounted on the crosshead
B.Spare governor ropes can be coiled on the car top
C.A person on the car top has a protected volume if the car moves toward the overhead structure
D.The counterweight frame can rest on the car during construction
Explanation: Top-of-car refuge space is a survivable volume for a worker if the car is driven toward the overhead. It is sized and located by A17.1 and is not a parts locker, disconnect location, or construction rest for the counterweight.
8Elevator machine rooms and control spaces must generally provide which combination of conditions?
A.Public seating and vending machines for waiting passengers
B.Unrestricted tenant access so anyone can reset the controller
C.Open storage of building paints and solvents
D.Restricted access, adequate lighting, and working clearances for authorized personnel
Explanation: Machine rooms and control spaces contain live electrical parts and moving machinery. Codes require controlled access, lighting, and working space so only qualified persons can service the equipment safely.
9Why must running clearances be maintained between the elevator car and the hoistway enclosure?
A.To prevent contact, shearing, and crush hazards while still limiting openings that could trap a person or object
B.To allow the car to operate without guide rails
C.To provide a path for passengers to climb the hoistway
D.To cool the drive motor by stack effect alone
Explanation: Horizontal hoistway clearances are a balance: enough space so the car does not scrape structure, but not so much open space that a person or object can be sheared or trapped. Guide rails still define the path of travel.
10Bottom car clearance is evaluated with the car on its fully compressed buffers (or equivalent extreme low position) mainly to confirm that:
A.The drive sheave has maximum traction
B.A required clear volume remains under the car for personnel refuge and equipment
C.Door open time is reduced
D.The counterweight mass can be reduced
Explanation: Bottom car clearance is the space remaining under the car at the lowest extreme of travel. A17.1 uses that condition to protect anyone who might be in the pit and to keep equipment from being crushed.

About the MS Elevators Exam

Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The official open-book exam has 60 questions, a 70% passing standard, and 2 hours allowed. PSI examination fee is $120 per portion (bulletin updated 4/23/2026). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Law and Business Management exam, and is not a substitute for MSBOC application review or the official open-book examination.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$120 (PSI Services LLC (for Mississippi State Board of Contractors))

MS Elevators Exam Content Outline

3%

Wire Rope

Hoist ropes and related hardware

13%

Clearance and Space Limits

ASME A17.1 clearance and space limits

15%

Electrical

Elevator electrical equipment

5%

Testing

Acceptance and periodic testing

10%

Engineering and Inspection

Engineering and inspection requirements

17%

Safety Devices

Safeties, buffers, and governors

5%

Controls

Elevator control systems

3%

Operating Limitations

Operating limitations

7%

Drive Mechanisms

Drive machines and mechanisms

5%

Fire Service

Firefighter emergency operation

10%

Maintenance and Repairs

Maintenance and repair

3%

Escalators and Dumbwaiters

Escalators and dumbwaiters

3%

Emergency Power

Emergency and standby power

How to Pass the MS Elevators Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $120

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

MS Elevators Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for this classification in the current PSI Mississippi Contractor bulletin (updated 4/23/2026)
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
4Confirm MSBOC classification scope and eligibility at msboc.us before scheduling with PSI
5All applicants must also pass Law and Business Management unless it is waived

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the MS Elevators exam?

The official PSI examination has 60 scored questions (plus possible unscored experimental items). Passing is 70% within 2 hours.

How much does the MS Elevators exam cost?

PSI lists $120 per examination portion (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 4/23/2026). MSBOC application fees are separate: $400 commercial or $50 residential. Additional classifications are $100 each.

Is the Mississippi contractor exam open book?

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

Do I still need the Law and Business Management exam?

Yes. MSBOC requires the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam (50 questions, 70%, 2 hours) of all applicants. Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Law and Business.