EIAT EIAT Reading Comprehension and Technical Documents 1

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

The instruction's action verb is 'replace' and its direct object is 'the hoist rope on Unit #4,' making that the primary task.

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

The bulletin lists hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots; hearing protection is not mentioned.

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

The code permits up to 18 inches of over-travel before the leveling device is required to correct the car's position.

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

The passage directly states that counterweights reduce the energy needed to move the car by offsetting its weight and a portion of the 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

The report says 'before next scheduled service,' meaning the replacement must happen prior to that service date.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT EIAT Reading Comprehension and Technical Documents 1