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.
A lifting beam at the top of a lift shaft has a safe working load marked as 800 kg, but the surrounding brickwork is cracked and appears loose. What should you do?
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?
Chain blocks arrive on site with a current examination report showing they were inspected a month ago, but the hook is visibly damaged. What should you do?
What should be done before starting work if a counterweight screen is missing or has been taken out?
On a construction site, if a lift does not have landing doors fitted, what is the minimum height required for the barrier provided instead?
Once you have access to the top of the car, how should you confirm that the car-top stop switch is functioning properly?
What is the correct procedure for connecting a car light supply to a 240-volt fused spur?
On arrival at site, you find the lift mains isolator has been switched off. What should you do?
After opening the landing doors, and before stepping onto the top of an operating lift car, what should you do first?
When a padlock is fitted to a lock-out device, who is responsible for keeping the key?
