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.
If the principal contractor wants to use an incomplete lift to transport equipment to a higher floor, what should you do?
A large and heavy balance-weight frame is delivered on a lorry, but there is no crane on the vehicle and no lifting equipment on site. What should you do?
What is the very first action you must take before going into the pit of an operational lift?
On a construction site, if a lift does not have landing doors fitted, what is the minimum height required for the barrier provided instead?
Before stepping off a car top through open landing doors, where the car-top control is within 1 metre of the landing threshold, what should you do last?
Who is permitted to carry out the release of trapped passengers safely?
What should be installed at the entrance and exit areas of an escalator or passenger conveyor to stop people falling into the machinery or machine space?
When an authorised person is working alone, which of these actions must be carried out? (Choose TWO)
What is installed on an overspeed governor to prevent injury?
What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of being hit by falling objects?
