EIAT Tool Recognition and Use 3

Question 1

Which tool is used to bend rigid electrical conduit to a precise angle during elevator wiring?

Accepted Answer

Conduit bender

Answer

A conduit bender allows electricians to form accurate bends in rigid conduit without kinking the pipe.

Question 2

An elevator technician must identify whether a shaft wall penetration is plumb. Which tool is used?

Accepted Answer

Plumb bob

Answer

A plumb bob uses gravity to establish a true vertical reference line for checking plumb alignment.

Question 3

When stripping insulation from large-gauge elevator control wiring, which tool should be used?

Accepted Answer

Wire stripper matched to wire gauge

Answer

A wire stripper sized to the correct gauge removes insulation cleanly without nicking the conductor.

Question 4

Which measuring tool is used to verify that elevator guide rails are installed at the correct distance apart (span)?

Accepted Answer

Steel tape measure

Answer

A steel tape measure is used to verify the precise horizontal span between guide rails against engineering drawings.

Question 5

A technician needs to remove a corroded bolt in a tight space inside the pit. Which tool is best?

Accepted Answer

Socket wrench with extension

Answer

A socket wrench with an extension reaches deep or tight spaces while providing full torque on the bolt head.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test