Lifts and Escalators Quiz

Welcome to the 'Specialists - Lifts and Escalators'

This practice test will select 10 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 10 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz.

Each question is representative of the type used in the Specialists Test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Start Quiz' button below.
For each question, choose from the multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
After the last question, click 'Submit' to be shown your results.

Ready? Click 'Start Quiz' to begin.

Before moving the steps or pallet band of an escalator or passenger conveyor, what must you check?

Deselect Answer

That the steps do not have sharp edges

That there is a safe escape route available

That no unauthorised persons are on or within the equipment

That a fire extinguisher is close by

None

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Deselect Answer

When working on the car top, tools should be secured clear of the area where you are standing

The top of the car should be kept clean and free from oil or grease

A stop switch must be located within 1.5 metres of the front of the car

Before accessing the hoistway, you should decide whether the task requires the power to remain live

None

At what point during lift installation should guarding be fitted to the lift machine?

Deselect Answer

When the lift is handed over to the client

At the end of the installation work

During the commissioning stage

Before the machine is put into operation

None

If the principal contractor wants to use an incomplete lift to transport equipment to a higher floor, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Ask how much the equipment weighs

Let them use the lift, but accept no responsibility for any incident

Tell them to speak to your supervisor

Help them make sure the load is positioned properly

None

What is the correct procedure for connecting a car light supply to a 240-volt fused spur?

Deselect Answer

Isolate and lock off the incoming supply before making the connection

Switch off the spur, remove the fuse, and then make the connection

Make the connection while the circuit remains live

Turn off the fused spur and then connect the supply

None

What action should you take if the lifting accessory you intend to use is faulty?

Deselect Answer

Use it only for light lifts under 1 tonne

Use it only up to half of its safe working load

Do not use it and report the defect to your supervisor

Try to repair it yourself

None

What is a vital step before entering an escalator or travelator?

Deselect Answer

Check that the mains switch is turned on

Confirm that the drive mechanism has been lubricated

Make sure all the steps have been removed

Ensure the mains switch has been locked off and tagged

None

On arrival at site, you find the lift mains isolator has been switched off. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Call down the shaft and, if nobody answers, re-energise it and continue working

Switch it on and test the safety circuits for a fault

Contact the person responsible for the premises to confirm why it was isolated

Turn it back on and continue with the job

None

When a padlock is fitted to a lock-out device, who is responsible for keeping the key?

Deselect Answer

Whoever is closest to the lock-out point

The site supervisor

The site manager

The person who applied the lock

None

What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of being hit by falling objects?

Deselect Answer

Put warning notices in the area

Wear a safety helmet with the chinstrap fastened

Do not work directly beneath another person

Fit suitable debris netting

None

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Specialists Lifts and Escalators Practice Test