QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Testing and Maintenance Protocols Questions and Answers

Question 1

A QEI is witnessing a Category 5 full-load, rated-speed safety test on a traction elevator.
Immediately after the safeties successfully stop the car, what is the critical first step that must be performed before the car is moved?

Accepted Answer

Visually inspect the guide rails, their brackets, and the car frame for any damage or deformation.

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Measure the slide marks on the guide rails to ensure they are within tolerance.

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Run the car upwards a few inches to confirm the safeties will release properly.

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Check the governor rope for any signs of slippage or damage at the governor sheave.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Maintenance Control Program (MCP) as required by ASME A17.1/CSA B44?

Accepted Answer

To provide a documented, systematic process for examinations, maintenance, and testing of equipment.

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To schedule the replacement of major components based on a fixed ten-year cycle.

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To replace the need for periodic Category 1, 3, and 5 safety tests with ongoing monitoring.

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To log all user-reported issues and automatically dispatch a technician.

Question 3

During a Category 3 periodic test on a direct-acting hydraulic elevator, a pressure test is performed on the cylinder. What is the primary hazard this test is designed to detect?

Accepted Answer

A leak in the underground cylinder or piping.

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Improper setting of the system relief valve.

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A gradual drop in the car's position over time (drift).

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Failure of the plunger gripper device to engage.

Question 4

An inspector evaluating steel hoist ropes on a traction elevator observes a reddish-brown powder accumulating in the valleys between the strands. This condition, known as rouging, is a criterion for rope replacement because it indicates:

Accepted Answer

Loss of internal lubrication and friction between strands.

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The ropes were improperly lubricated at the factory.

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Corrosion from excessive moisture in the hoistway.

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Normal wear of the outer wire surfaces against the sheave.

Question 5

After the successful completion of a periodic safety test (e.g., Category 1, 3, or 5), a test tag must be affixed to the equipment. According to ASME A17.1, which of the following pieces of information is required to be on this tag?

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The date the test was performed and the identification of the person or firm that performed it.

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The rated load and speed of the elevator, and the name of the QEI who witnessed the test.

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The next scheduled date for the same category of test.

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A checklist of all the specific code requirements that were verified during the test.

Question 6

A QEI is witnessing an annual test of the traction elevator brake system. The test involves stopping the car while it is traveling in the up direction with 125% of its rated load. What is the primary purpose of this specific test?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the machine brake can adequately stop and hold the maximum rated load.

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To verify the setting of the governor overspeed switch.

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To test the structural integrity of the car frame and platform.

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To confirm the functionality of the emergency terminal speed-limiting device.