TSSA Elevating Devices Mechanic – Class F (EDM-F) License Practice Exam

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• What is the minimum required depth for the pit of a hand-operated elevator?
• With which organization does the CSA collaborate to develop standards?
• What term describes the goal of substantial agreement among interest groups in standards development?
• An increase or decrease in the weight of the car by more than 5%. What type of alteration is this?
• What is the purpose of the stop ring on a hydraulic plunger?
• In what year was the first edition of the ASME A17 Code published?
• If clarification of a specific code requirement is needed, what can be requested?
• What component serves as a buffer in an elevator system?
• What type of alteration is suggested when increasing ventilation in an elevator car?
• What is the maximum governor tripping speed for a rack and pinion driven powered type manlift?
• What type of alteration is required when any alteration is made to a car enclosure?
• How many stopping devices are required to prevent a loaded step from passing the top landing on an endless belt type manlift?
• What alteration type is required when any equipment is added in a car?
• What is the maximum permissible distance from the pit floor to the hall sill before requiring a pit ladder?
• What is a balustrade?
• What must the brake of a non-positively driven material hoist be capable of holding?
• Installing glass in a car is considered which type of alteration?
• Which components' flame ratings should not be diminished when replacing car enclosure materials?
• In a drum machine elevator, what is primarily used to lift the elevator?
• What has been the result of the ASME/CSA harmonization process?
• What type of training is provided regarding hazardous materials under WHMIS?
• What is the device that is used to join two sections of guide rail together?
• Which of the following is an example of a minor alteration Type B?
• In terms of safety, which group is ultimately responsible for health and safety practices in the workplace?
• How many capacity plates are required on a personnel hoist?
• What type of elevator is associated with specific loading and capacity regulations in the code?
• What safety measure is crucial during modernization in occupied buildings?
• When changing barrier materials in an elevator, what should be ensured regarding fire safety?
• How must the brake be applied on a special purpose elevator?
• How many editions of the ASME A17 code have been approved with the release of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44-07 Code document?
• Which of the following responsibilities does a workplace inspector NOT hold?
• Changes appearing for the first time in the code document are denoted by?
• Where is the use of cast iron permitted on a power type manlift?
• What is the minimum recommended maintenance interval for inspection of the rack and pinion drive used for a material hoist?
• What is a benchmark in the context of measurements?
• Which of the following conditions are not addressed in the newly harmonized code?
• Which of the following best describes a major alteration in an elevating device?
• Which groups form the Workplace Health and Safety Agency?
• When are terminal slowdown devices required on a personnel hoist?
• A material construction hoist may be used to transport:
• What is the minimum clear height of a special purpose elevator car cab?
• How must the safety brake on an endless belt type manlift be reset?
• Replacing the complete car enclosure with a new one necessitates what type of alteration?
• The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code is a standard and is not a mandatory document unless?
• Who is responsible for establishing a Joint Health and Safety Committee in a workplace?
• What is the minimum required lighting level at the machine room floor level, per the B44 Code?
• What is the proper order of activation for the governor overspeed switch and safety jaw switch?
• Any alteration to passenger car ventilation is classified as what type of alteration?
• What is the minimum rail web thickness when in contact with safety components?
• What type of alteration is typically required for the addition of advanced safety features?
• What must the stop motion switch contacts open when activated on a rack and pinion driven material hoist?
• Which clause of the CSA Z256 allows for the use of one counterweight on two rack and pinion driven material hoists?
• What is the maximum allowed bottom and top car runby for a screw column elevator?
• Which section of the CSA Z256 defines allowable hand signals for a material hoist?
• For an enclosed vertical platform lift, what is the maximum permitted travel?
• What does the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code provide for new technologies?
• How often should the load limit switch on a material hoist be tested?
• What was the greatest contribution made by Elisha Otis to the development of the "modern" elevator?
• In modernization projects, which is an essential consideration when planning alterations?
• What type of maintenance is important for ensuring the safety of manlifts?
• What type of alteration is required if only the car platform or car frame is modified?
• What is the maximum allowable disengagement of the pinion from the rack on a personnel hoist?
• What is the minimum bursting strength for flexible connections used on the hydraulic drive of a personnel hoist?
• Are top emergency exits required on all elevators?
• When an area that permits passage of personnel is within 2 feet of a personnel hoist, what is the allowable minimum hoistway enclosure height?
• Is the use of fire retardant paint allowable to meet the flame spread requirement?
• What is the maximum allowable bottom car runby for a personnel hoist?
• What is the primary purpose of a log book in elevator maintenance?
• What valve opens if working pressure exceeds a predetermined maximum value?
• What is the maximum allowable governor tripping speed for a Type A safety installed on a personnel hoist?
• What regulates the operational speed of an elevator?
• Which device may be required for safe operation when working near an unenclosed lift?
• Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Joint Health and Safety Committee?
• If protective pads are used in passenger elevator cars, what must they be?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of special purpose elevators?
• What is the main advantage of the traction elevator over the drum type elevator?
• Which component is critical for connecting the elevator mechanism to the elevator car?
• At what intervals must hoisting ropes be resocketed on an overhead winding drum machine?
• Which of the following is NOT an allowable means of suspension?
• What approach is used to create committees to promote fairness and utilize expertise of interest groups?
• Which of the following is NOT a provision of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code?
• An increase by more than 10% in the rated speed or capacity of the load carrying unit is classified as what?
• According to B44 code, what is the minimum number of hoisting ropes required for a drum machine elevator?
• What should be done if any damage is found during the inspection of a material hoist?
• What is the primary purpose of regulations in relation to acts?
• According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, who holds responsibility for health and safety?
• What feature allowed early hydraulic elevators to be used for high-rise applications?
• During operation, what is an essential practice to ensure safety around a material hoist?
• Which change is classified as a minor alteration Type B?
• The replacement of the complete car enclosure is classified as what type of alteration?
• What is the maximum permitted inside net platform area of a dumbwaiter?
• A "construction hoist" is a temporary elevating device used to transport what?
• How do standards committee members vote on code development material?
• How is an increase in car enclosure illumination classified?
• Which of the following roles is a main component of the Joint Health and Safety Committee?
• What year was the first edition of the CSA B44 code published?
• An increase in the rated speed or capacity of a load-carrying unit by more than 10% is considered what type of alteration?
• How does a Type A freight platform lift differ from a standard passenger elevator?
• What is the primary purpose of a limit switch in a material hoist?
• What is the significance of a car runby measurement in elevators?
• What type of alteration is required when an emergency car top exit is added to an existing elevator?
• Who is credited with developing the first recorded elevator in history?
• What type of alteration is characterized by a decrease of dead weight of less than 5%?
• How may the emergency exit be opened on a special purpose elevator?
• What is the code for Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities?
• What is the maximum angle of inclination permitted for a stairlift?
• What is required to be installed when an operator does not have a clear view of landings on a material hoist?
• Which type of lift is designed specifically to transport both persons and freight?
• What type of control is required for the car operating control of sidewalk elevators according to code?
• When must governors be equipped with over speed switches on a non-static driven personnel hoist?
• What is the maximum capacity for a hand powered counterbalanced manlift?
• Where would a brace rod typically be located?
• How many turns of hoist rope must remain on the driving drum of a special purpose elevator at its maximum upward limit of travel?
• What is the maximum rated speed for a sidewalk elevator that passes through an opening in a sidewalk?
• What must the weight box be designed to prevent on a hand powered counterbalanced manlift?
• How may a positively driven material hoist be operated?
• What safety feature is mandatory at the landing positions of a manlift?
• What is one of the primary functions of the health and safety committee?
• Which component must be mechanically activated during normal operation of a special purpose elevator?
• Passenger ropeways may be used to transport:
• What are safety codes and standards intended to do?
• Modifications that increase functionality without changing rated capacities are usually categorized as?
• Why is the consensus approach preferred in committee formations?
• What must occur when the control rope is pulled in the direction of travel on an endless belt type manlift?
• What does the capacity of an elevator refer to?
• What is the maximum permitted inside height of a dumbwaiter car?
• What is the main function of a safety latch on a manlift?
• Where must the safety latch be installed on a hand powered counterbalanced manlift?
• What safety feature is essential in the operation of personnel hoists to prevent accidents at higher speeds?
• What must be installed at the top of the hoistway on a hand powered counterbalanced manlift?
• What type of power source is typically used for a power type manlift?
• What distinguishes a Type B freight platform lift from a Type A lift?
• How can a mechanic best ensure public safety while performing modernization work in an occupied building?
• Which component is critical for the emergency operation of a power type manlift?
• What function does the platen plate serve in elevator mechanics?
• What is emphasized by the consensus process in code development?
• According to the Standards Development flow chart, what is the final step in the process of standards development?
• Which of the following best describes the role of standards committee members during the development of a standard?
• What is a common safety feature in material hoists to prevent accidental operation?
• What type of alteration is the installation of a partition in a car enclosure?
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a manlift?
• Who is responsible for the development of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code?
• What is a key safety feature in elevator design regarding load limits?
• What is a relating device?
• Which measurement system does the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 use?
• In which year did the harmonization process first become evident in the code document?
• Who is responsible for providing employees with WHMIS training?
• When alterations are made that do not impact the structural integrity of the elevator, what type of alteration is typically designated?
• Section 8.10.5 of the B44 Code does not cover which of the following?
• Which clause of the CSA B311 identifies the maximum number of belt splices allowed for an endless belt type manlift?
• When determining maintenance intervals, which factor is generally considered?
• What is the minimum diameter allowable for hoist ropes on a personnel hoist?
• What is the maximum allowable inspection speed for a personnel hoist?
• What is the maximum permitted travel for a freight platform lift?
• If protective pads are used in passenger elevator cars, do they have to be non-combustible?
• Which of the following alterations would not be identified as an alteration?
• Who chooses the worker's representative for a Joint Health and Safety Committee?
• When operating controls are accessible to unauthorized personnel, what type of controls must be used for a power type manlift?
• Which committee is responsible for approving the technical content of a standard?
• Which entity typically oversees the implementation of health and safety regulations within an organization?
• What is the maximum permitted rated speed for an enclosed vertical platform lift?
• What is the purpose of the car apron (toeguard)?
• What does replacing a mirror of the same size and material in an elevator cab constitute?
• What must occur when the control rope is pulled in the direction of travel on an endless belt type manlift?
• What type of alteration does modifying the top of a car emergency exit fall under?
• Who is responsible for accrediting the CSA?
• In which year was the harmonization of the ASME A17.1 and the CSA B44 completed?
• Which U.S. body participated in the harmonization process of the CSA B44 Code?
• What outlet is available for amendments after a draft standard has been agreed upon?
• Where must information displayed on the rope data tag be recorded when ropes are replaced?
• What is the hierarchy structure of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code numbering?
• What type of alteration is the addition of a video monitor in a car enclosure?
• What is the minimum number of hoist ropes required for a personnel hoist using a non-pinching groove drive sheave?
• What should a mechanic do to ensure public safety while performing work in an occupied building?
• When is a full load safety test required on a modernization project?
• What is the name of an electromechanical device used to prevent car movement when hoistway doors are open?
• When is a full load safety test mandated on a modernization project?
• What is the purpose of terminal slowdown devices on a personnel hoist?
• What is categorized as a minor alteration Type B in an elevator installation?
• When are safeties required on dumbwaiter cars and counterweights?
• What is the maximum allowable load for a power type manlift?
• What is the maximum allowable no load speed deviation for an endless belt type manlift?
• What type of alteration is required when structural changes are implemented in a car for safety compliance?
• What two groupings does the code numbering system consist of?
• In a personnel hoist, what is the role of the drive sheave in hoisting operations?
• What type of material hoist typically allows for a higher load capacity?
• What is required to be installed on the counterweight enclosure of a hand powered counterbalanced manlift?
• How frequently are CSA standards reviewed for currency?
• Which of the following is NOT a determining factor when establishing maintenance intervals?
• What is required if a new video monitor is installed in a car enclosure?
• What supports the safety mechanism of an elevator system?
• Which type of personnel hoist must have an anti-piling switch installed?
• How are Canadian requirements indicated in the new harmonized code?
• Which section of the regulatory code covers loading and capacity requirements for rack and pinion elevators?
• What is the maximum allowable counterweight bracket spacing for a material hoist?
• What is the minimum allowable diameter for guy wires on a personnel hoist?
• What section of the B44 Code deals with periodic relief valve setting and system pressure tests?
• Installing partitions in cars requires what type of alteration?
• What is the function of an MG set?
• What does B44 Code primarily address?
• Under which conditions does the Technical Standards and Safety Act not apply?
• Who has control over the CSA organization?
• Which of the following elements should be checked during routine maintenance of a material hoist?
• What safety device is required for operating an unenclosed platform lift not in direct view of the operator?
• How should duplex safety devices function according to the B44 Code?
• What type of alteration is the addition of a car top emergency exit?
• What is a standard?
• The minimum lighting level specified by the B44 Code enhances what aspect of elevator systems?