EIAT EIAT Spatial Reasoning and Visualization 5

Question 1

An elevator machine room drawing shows a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. A machine measures 3.5 inches on the drawing. What is its actual length?

Accepted Answer

14 feet

Answer

At 1/4 inch per foot, divide the drawing measurement by 0.25: 3.5 ÷ 0.25 = 14 feet.

Question 2

A wire rope makes two full wraps around a sheave. How many degrees of total rotation does this represent?

Accepted Answer

720 degrees

Answer

One full wrap equals 360 degrees, so two full wraps equal 720 degrees.

Question 3

Looking at a front elevation drawing of an elevator door, the center-opening door panels are shown in the closed position. Where would both panels be located when fully open?

Accepted Answer

Each panel slides to the opposite side walls of the door opening

Answer

Center-opening doors have two panels that slide away from each other toward opposite jambs when opening.

Question 4

A counterweight assembly is shown in a hoistway cross-section. If the car is positioned on the left side of the hoistway, where is the counterweight typically located?

Accepted Answer

On the right side or rear of the hoistway

Answer

The counterweight travels in a separate guide rail path offset from the car, typically on the opposite or rear side of the hoistway.

Question 5

A net is unfolded to form a 3D shape with 4 triangular faces and 1 square base. What solid does it form?

Accepted Answer

Square pyramid

Answer

A square base with 4 triangular faces that meet at a point forms a square pyramid.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test

EIAT EIAT Spatial Reasoning and Visualization 5