NEIEP 200 Final Exam (Courses 205- 250)
Question :you are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. which
wrench would be least likely to slip?
- 6 point box end wrench
- 12 point box end wrench
- open end wrench
Correct answer: a. 6 point box end wrench
Question :you are using a plumb line to check a rail for
plumb. you find that at the top it measures 1" and at the bottom it measures 1 1/4". what does this tell you?
- the top of the rail needs to go towards the center
- the top of the rail needs to go toward the wall
- the bottom of the rail needs to go toward the wall
Correct answer: b. the top of the rail needs to go toward the
wall
Question :you are plumbing rails on a high rise installation.
what type of plumb line should you use?
- nylon string
- monofilament wire
- piano wire
Correct answer: c. piano wire
Question :you need to cut an 8ft section of 1/2" EMT conduit
pipe. what would be the best tool for the job?
- Sawzall with a metal blade
- pipe cutter
- hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
Correct answer: c. hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
Question :a mechanic attaches a chainfall to a hoisting beam
with a beam clamp. what happens to the capacity of the hoisting beam?
- it is doubled
- it is reduced to 50% of original capacity
- it is unaffected
Correct answer: b. it is reduced to 50% of original capacity
Question :which of the following is a good characteristic of
manila rope?
- a light yellow color with a silvery or pearly luster
- a dark, stained appearance
- a strong odor of chemicals
Correct answer: a light yellow color with a silvery or pearly
luster
Question :you are using a bowline knot- what is one
disadvantage of this knot
- it is difficult to untie
- is can easily loosen when not loaded
- it significantly reduces rope strength
Correct answer: is can easily loosen when not loaded
Question :the rated load tag on a sling is 2000lbs. what does
this mean?
- load limit that can be picked and held
- ultimate breaking strength
- safe working load under all conditions
Correct answer: load limit that can be picked and held
Question :which of the following safety precautions must be
performed before beginning work each day?
- torque all rail bolts
- lubricate hoist ropes
- test safeties
Correct answer: c. test safeties
Question :before surveying the hoistway, you are directed to
pull the lines. what will be affected?
- the car speed
- the positions of the rails
- the counterweight weight
