EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Measurement and Conversion Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is installing a new guide rail with a specified length of 3.5 meters.
The mounting brackets are spaced using imperial units.
Which of the following is the closest equivalent length in feet and inches? (1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet)

Accepted Answer

11 feet 6 inches

Answer

10 feet 8 inches

Answer

12 feet 1 inch

Answer

9 feet 11 inches

Question 2

An elevator cab floor measures 5 feet by 7 feet. If the flooring material is sold by the square inch, how many total square inches of material are required to cover the entire floor?

Accepted Answer

5,040 sq in

Answer

420 sq in

Answer

144 sq in

Answer

840 sq in

Question 3

The hydraulic reservoir for an elevator holds 15 gallons. A technician needs to perform a fluid change, and the replacement hydraulic oil is sold in 5-liter containers. How many 5-liter containers are needed to completely fill the reservoir? (1 gallon ≈ 3.785 liters)

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

10

Answer

15

Answer

11

Question 4

A motor's manual states its operating temperature should not exceed 80°C. A technician measures the motor's temperature with a Fahrenheit thermometer, which reads 185°F. Is the motor operating within its specified limit? (Formula: °C = (°F - 32) * 5/9)

Accepted Answer

No, it is 5°C above the limit.

Answer

Yes, it is 5°C below the limit.

Answer

Yes, it is exactly at the limit.

Answer

No, it is 10°C above the limit.

Question 5

A technician is reviewing a schematic where component tolerances are listed in different formats. Which of the following values is NOT equivalent to the others?

Accepted Answer

5/9

Answer

5/8

Answer

62.5%

Answer

0.625

Question 6

An elevator travels at a constant speed of 300 feet per minute. How many seconds will it take to travel upwards from the 2nd floor to the 10th floor if the distance between each floor is 12 feet?

Accepted Answer

19.2 seconds

Answer

15.5 seconds

Answer

24.0 seconds

Answer

2.4 seconds