EIAT EIAT Reading Comprehension and Technical Documents

Question 1

A work order states: 'Replace the hoist rope on Unit #4 before the scheduled inspection on Friday.' What is the primary task?

Accepted Answer

Replace the hoist rope on Unit #4

Answer

Schedule the Friday inspection

Answer

Review Unit #4's maintenance history

Answer

Contact the inspection team

Question 2

A safety bulletin reads: 'Personnel must wear hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots in the machine room at all times.' Which item is NOT required by the bulletin?

Accepted Answer

Hearing protection

Answer

Hard hat

Answer

Safety glasses

Answer

Steel-toed boots

Question 3

An elevator code excerpt states: 'The car shall not travel more than 18 inches past a landing before the leveling device returns it to within 1 inch of the landing.' What is the maximum allowable over-travel before the leveling device must correct?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

1 inch

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6 inches

Answer

12 inches

Question 4

A passage states: 'Counterweights offset the weight of the car and a portion of its rated load, reducing the energy needed to raise and lower the car.' What is the main purpose of a counterweight?

Accepted Answer

To reduce energy consumption by offsetting car weight

Answer

To increase the elevator's speed

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To improve passenger comfort

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To prevent the car from exceeding its rated load

Question 5

An inspection report notes: 'Observed excessive wear on guide shoe inserts; replace before next scheduled service.' When should the inserts be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Before the next scheduled service

Answer

At the next scheduled service

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Only when the elevator fails inspection

Answer

At the service following the next scheduled service

Question 6

A memo states: 'All apprentices must complete 144 hours of related technical instruction per year in addition to on-the-job training.' What does 'related technical instruction' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Classroom or school-based learning linked to the trade

Answer

Physical fitness training

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Unpaid overtime on job sites

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Safety drills conducted by the employer