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.
What is the very first action you must take before going into the pit of an operational lift?
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?
Before lift entrances and doors are installed, what must be provided at every landing of a new lift shaft?
When should rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, and similar items not be worn?
What should be done before starting work if a counterweight screen is missing or has been taken out?
What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of being hit by falling objects?
In what circumstance is it acceptable to work on top of a lift car that does not have a car-top control station?
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 most common cause of injury and time off work in the lift and escalator industry?
Which type of fire extinguisher must not be used on a fire involving a lift or escalator controller?
