EIAT Verbal Reasoning 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is the best antonym for 'hazardous'?
- risky
- safe (Correct answer)
- toxic
- unstable
Correct answer: safe
'Hazardous' means dangerous or risky, so its antonym is 'safe.'
Question 2: A regulation reads: 'No person shall enter the elevator pit unless the pit stop switch is in the STOP position and a pit access permit has been issued.' A technician opens the pit door. What must be true before entering?
- Only the pit stop switch must be in STOP position.
- Only a pit access permit is needed.
- Both the pit stop switch must be in STOP and a permit must be issued. (Correct answer)
- Neither is required if a supervisor is present.
Correct answer: Both the pit stop switch must be in STOP and a permit must be issued.
The regulation uses 'and,' meaning both conditions — switch in STOP and permit issued — must be met before entry.
Question 3: What does 'inoperative' mean?
- Working at reduced capacity
- Not functioning; out of operation (Correct answer)
- Under active repair
- Recently upgraded
Correct answer: Not functioning; out of operation
'Inoperative' means not functioning or not in operation, describing equipment that does not work.
Question 4: In the phrase 'adhere to all applicable codes,' what does 'applicable' mean?
- Optional
- Relevant and required for the specific situation (Correct answer)
- Recently updated
- Related to applications and software
Correct answer: Relevant and required for the specific situation
'Applicable' means relevant to and required for the particular situation at hand.
Question 5: A memo states: 'Failure to submit inspection reports within 30 days may result in suspension of operating permits.' A building submits their report on day 35. What is the likely consequence?
- No consequence, since the report was eventually submitted.
- The operating permit may be suspended. (Correct answer)
- The building receives a 5-day extension automatically.
- The inspector must re-inspect for free.
Correct answer: The operating permit may be suspended.
Submitting on day 35 is beyond the 30-day window, so the operating permit may be suspended per the memo.
Question 6: Which meaning of 'traction' is most relevant to elevator operation?
- Medical treatment for bone injuries
- The gripping friction between a drive sheave and hoist ropes (Correct answer)
- The weight capacity of a platform
- The speed rating of an elevator motor
Correct answer: The gripping friction between a drive sheave and hoist ropes
In elevator engineering, 'traction' refers to the friction between the drive sheave and hoist ropes that moves the car.
Question 7: A job posting requires candidates with 'proficiency in reading technical schematics.' What skill is being described?
- The ability to draw artistic blueprints
- The ability to read and understand detailed technical diagrams (Correct answer)
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Knowledge of building fire codes
Correct answer: The ability to read and understand detailed technical diagrams
'Proficiency in reading technical schematics' means the candidate must be skilled at understanding detailed engineering diagrams.
EIAT Verbal Reasoning 5
Which word is the best antonym for 'hazardous'?