MS Elevators Practice Questions - Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Examination Exam - MS Elevators Practice Questions - Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

On a traction elevator, what is the primary function of the steel suspension (hoist) ropes?

To detect car overspeed and set the safeties To carry lighting and control circuits to the moving car To support and move the car and counterweight by traction at the drive sheave To absorb the energy of a descending car at the bottom of travel

Correct Answer:

To support and move the car and counterweight by traction at the drive sheave

Question 2

Four 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?

2.25 4.50 8.00 9.00

Correct Answer:

9.00

Question 3

Which finding most clearly requires replacement of an elevator steel suspension rope under ASME A17.1 inspection practice?

A light film of approved rope dressing on the outer wires Uniform polish of the crown wires with no broken wires and diameter still within limits Broken-wire count, diameter reduction, or corrosion that exceeds the code and manufacturer replacement criteria A slight difference in shine between adjacent ropes after a recent cleaning

Correct Answer:

Broken-wire count, diameter reduction, or corrosion that exceeds the code and manufacturer replacement criteria

Question 4

What is the principal reason an elevator hoistway must have a pit below the lowest landing?

To store spare interlocks and hydraulic oil drums To provide space for buffers or bumpers, under-car clearances, and required pit equipment To serve as the primary passenger emergency exit To increase the elevator’s rated speed

Correct Answer:

To provide space for buffers or bumpers, under-car clearances, and required pit equipment

Question 5

Under 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?

Not less than 13 mm (0.5 in.) and not more than 32 mm (1.25 in.) Not less than 75 mm (3 in.) and not more than 150 mm (6 in.) Any gap is acceptable if a toe guard is installed Exactly 6 mm (0.25 in.) at every landing

Correct Answer:

Not less than 13 mm (0.5 in.) and not more than 32 mm (1.25 in.)

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