CH 7 Elevators

Question 1

As part of an elevator safety system, a buffer functions to:

Answer 1

C. Absorb the shock of a defending car

Question 2

Which type of elevator is generally assigned to one of three classes based on the load it can carry and is not designed for multi-passenger use?

Answer 2

D. Freight

Question 3

which type of elevator typically is used in buildings with more then 24 stops and is high-performance, traveling at speeds up to 1800 fpm?

Answer 3

B. Gearless

Question 4

Which type of AC drive elevator motor provides the most accurate leveling?

Answer 4

C. Variable speed

Question 5

The elevator fixture that provides a central control point where authorized personnel can view the status of the elevator system and manually select the recall function of the elevator car is the:

Answer 5

A. Lobby panel

Question 6

Buildings with more than seven elevator stops are serviced by:

Answer 6

B. Traction elevators

Question 7

The ________ of an elevator system is measured by the total number of passengers transported by a group of elevators during the 5-minute peak period.

Answer 7

D. Handling Capacity

Question 8

Which of the following is also known as a high-rise system?

Answer 8

C. Gearless traction elevator system

Question 9

Which of the following is not a component of elevator safety systems?

Answer 9

B. The wedge rope

Question 10

Complete, drive nut, truss and stop chain are components of:

Answer 10

A. Escalators