EIAT Measurement and Conversion 3

Question 1

A machine room measures 10 ft × 12 ft. What is its area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

120 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 10 × 12 = 120 square feet.

Question 2

A hydraulic cylinder has a bore diameter of 3 inches. What is its radius in inches?

Accepted Answer

1.5 in

Answer

Radius = diameter ÷ 2 = 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5 inches.

Question 3

An elevator weighs 4,500 kilograms. Approximately how many pounds is that? (1 kg ≈ 2.205 lbs)

Accepted Answer

9,920 lbs

Answer

4,500 kg × 2.205 lbs/kg ≈ 9,922.5 lbs, closest to 9,920 lbs.

Question 4

A wire rope has a length of 2.5 kilometers. How many meters is that?

Accepted Answer

2,500 m

Answer

2.5 km × 1,000 m/km = 2,500 meters.

Question 5

A platform floor area is 25 square feet. How many square inches is that?

Accepted Answer

3,600 sq in

Answer

25 sq ft × 144 sq in/sq ft = 3,600 square inches.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test