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.
After opening the landing doors, and before stepping onto the top of an operating lift car, what should you do first?
What is the correct way to dispose of used or contaminated oil?
What precaution is required if landing doors must remain open while work is being carried out in the lift pit?
While fitting a new rope, you spot an area of damage caused by a heavy object falling onto the coil. What should you do?
A switch in the pit needs replacing, but the isolator is located in the machine room 12 floors above. What should you do?
What action should you take if the lifting accessory you intend to use is faulty?
When handling stainless steel lift-car panels, what PPE should be worn in addition to safety boots?
If a trapdoor or hatch must remain open while you are working in the machine room, what must be in place?
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?
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?
