EIAT EIAT Reading Comprehension and Technical Documents 4

Question 1

A wiring diagram shows a dashed line connecting two components. In standard electrical schematics, a dashed line most commonly indicates:

Accepted Answer

A mechanical linkage rather than an electrical connection

Answer

In electrical schematics, dashed lines typically represent mechanical linkages or non-electrical connections between components.

Question 2

A maintenance bulletin states: 'Lubricate guide rail clips per Table 3 intervals, EXCEPT when ambient temperature exceeds 90°F, reduce interval by 50%.' If Table 3 specifies 90-day intervals and the machine room regularly reaches 95°F, how often must clips be lubricated?

Accepted Answer

45 days

Answer

50% reduction of a 90-day interval equals 45 days when ambient temperature exceeds 90°F.

Question 3

Reading a hydraulic elevator schematic, you see the symbol for a pressure relief valve. Its primary function as described in technical documentation is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent system pressure from exceeding a set maximum

Answer

A pressure relief valve opens to divert fluid flow and prevent system pressure from rising above a preset safe limit.

Question 4

An installation manual contains the sentence: 'The hoistway must be plumb within 1 inch per 100 feet of rise.' For a 250-foot hoistway, the maximum allowable out-of-plumb measurement is:

Accepted Answer

2.5 inches

Answer

At 1 inch per 100 feet, a 250-foot hoistway allows a maximum of 2.5 inches out of plumb.

Question 5

A technical specification document uses the word 'shall' repeatedly throughout its requirements. In standards and specification writing, 'shall' indicates:

Accepted Answer

A mandatory requirement

Answer

In technical and standards documents, 'shall' denotes a mandatory requirement that must be fulfilled without exception.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT EIAT Reading Comprehension and Technical Documents 4