EIAT Tool Recognition and Use 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which tool is used to test whether an elevator safety circuit is open or closed during troubleshooting?
- Continuity tester or multimeter in continuity mode (Correct answer)
- Voltage tester only
- Insulation tester
- Phase meter
Correct answer: Continuity tester or multimeter in continuity mode
A continuity tester or multimeter in continuity/beep mode confirms whether a safety circuit is electrically complete.
Question 2: When pressing a new sheave bushing into a housing during elevator maintenance, which tool is used?
- Hammer and drift
- Hydraulic press (Correct answer)
- Impact wrench
- C-clamp only
Correct answer: Hydraulic press
A hydraulic press applies even, controlled force to seat a bushing squarely in a housing without damage.
Question 3: Which tool is used to check that an elevator pit ladder rung is perpendicular to its side rails?
- Try square (carpenter's square) (Correct answer)
- Plumb bob
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
Correct answer: Try square (carpenter's square)
A try square verifies a 90-degree angle between two surfaces, such as a rung and side rail.
Question 4: A mechanic needs to safely lift and position a heavy machine room drive unit for installation. Which rigging tool is used?
- Come-along ratchet puller
- Chain hoist (chain block) (Correct answer)
- Pipe wrench
- Pry bar
Correct answer: Chain hoist (chain block)
A chain hoist suspends from an overhead beam and lifts heavy loads vertically with mechanical advantage.
Question 5: To determine the exact voltage at the elevator controller's main disconnect under load, which tool and connection method is required?
- Voltmeter probed in parallel across the terminals (Correct answer)
- Ammeter probed in series in the circuit
- Ohmmeter probed across terminals
- Clamp meter around the ground wire
Correct answer: Voltmeter probed in parallel across the terminals
A voltmeter must always be connected in parallel across two points to measure the potential difference (voltage).
Question 6: Which tool is used to smooth burrs left on a steel guide rail after cutting?
- Mill file (Correct answer)
- Hacksaw
- Cold chisel
- Wire brush
Correct answer: Mill file
A mill file removes sharp burrs and smooths the cut face of a steel guide rail to prevent cable or shoe damage.
Question 7: An elevator technician is splicing two sections of traveling cable. Which tool crimps the strain relief connector?
- Ratcheting crimping tool rated for the connector size (Correct answer)
- Standard pliers
- Soldering iron
- Wire nuts only
Correct answer: Ratcheting crimping tool rated for the connector size
A ratcheting crimping tool sized to the connector ensures a full, reliable crimp before the ratchet releases.
EIAT Tool Recognition and Use 5
Which tool is used to test whether an elevator safety circuit is open or closed during troubleshooting?