EIAT Verbal Reasoning 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to 'malfunction'?
- repair
- upgrade
- failure (Correct answer)
- inspection
Correct answer: failure
'Malfunction' means a failure to operate normally, which is closest in meaning to 'failure.'
Question 2: A technician's report says: 'The governor rope exhibited fraying at intermittent intervals along its length.' What does this mean?
- The rope was frayed only at the ends.
- The rope had fraying appearing at scattered points throughout its length. (Correct answer)
- The rope was completely worn through.
- The rope was frayed only in one specific spot.
Correct answer: The rope had fraying appearing at scattered points throughout its length.
'Intermittent intervals' means occurring at irregular, scattered points, not continuously or only at one location.
Question 3: Choose the correct meaning of 'retrofit' in an elevator context.
- To remove an old elevator permanently
- To install new components into an existing older system (Correct answer)
- To inspect an elevator after installation
- To certify an elevator meets current code
Correct answer: To install new components into an existing older system
'Retrofit' means to add new technology or features to an existing older system.
Question 4: A sign reads: 'This elevator is OUT OF SERVICE — do not use under any circumstances.' A freight delivery requires moving heavy materials to the 5th floor. What should the delivery crew do?
- Use the elevator since freight is an exception
- Use an alternative means such as stairs or another elevator (Correct answer)
- Wait near the elevator until it is back in service
- Call the building manager to override the sign
Correct answer: Use an alternative means such as stairs or another elevator
'Do not use under any circumstances' is absolute and allows no exceptions, so an alternative means must be used.
Question 5: Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The elevator's rated capacity must not be ___ at any time.'
- exceeded (Correct answer)
- estimated
- evaluated
- elevated
Correct answer: exceeded
'Exceeded' means to go beyond a limit, which is the correct word for a capacity that must not be surpassed.
Question 6: In the sentence 'The mechanic verified the continuity of the safety circuit,' what does 'continuity' mean?
- The age of the circuit
- An unbroken, complete electrical path (Correct answer)
- The voltage level of the circuit
- The color coding of the wires
Correct answer: An unbroken, complete electrical path
In electrical work, 'continuity' refers to an unbroken path through which current can flow.
Question 7: A code section states: 'Inspection certificates shall be conspicuously posted within the elevator car.' Where must the certificate be placed?
- In the elevator machine room
- In the building manager's office
- In a clearly visible location inside the car (Correct answer)
- Behind the control panel
Correct answer: In a clearly visible location inside the car
'Conspicuously posted' means displayed in a clearly visible location, which must be inside the elevator car.
EIAT Verbal Reasoning 3
Which word is closest in meaning to 'malfunction'?