NEIEP 200 Final Exam (courses 205-
250): Questions & Answers
you are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. which wrench would be least likely to slip?(Ans-
- 6 point box end wrench
- 12 point box end wrench
- open end wrench
you are using a plumb line to check a rail for plumb. you find that at the top it measures 1" and at the bottom it measures 1 1/4". what does this tell you?(Ans-
- the top of the rail needs to go towards the center
- the top of the rail needs to go toward the wall
- the bottom of the rail needs to go toward the wall
you are plumbing rails on a high rise installation. what type of plumb line should you use?(Ans-
- nylon string
- monofilament wire
- piano wire
you need to cut into a concrete wall. which tool should you use?(Ans- disc grinder with a diamond blade disc
you need to select a heavy duty drill for drilling 5/8" holes in a machine beam. what factor determines the drill rating?(Ans- chuck size
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you are tasked with setting 3/4" concrete anchors. which type of drill should you use?(Ans- rotary hammer
you need to cut and 8ft section of 1/2" EMT conduit pipe. what would be the best tool for the job?(Ans- hacksaw with 24 teeth per inch
you are directed to move oxy-acetylene cylinders from a storage area to a work site. what is the proper way to transport them?(Ans- in an upright position
you are setting up welding equipment. what is the maximum psi that the regulator for the acetylene gas may be adjusted to?(Ans- 10-12 psi
you are using rollers to move a heavy elevator machine and are approaching a corner. which technique should you use to maneuver around it?(Ans- angle front roller gradually and continue around the corner
you are preparing to unload a truck at the loading dock and the truck is 8" higher than the dock. what do you do?(Ans- use a steel plate to span the gap
you just finished the surface inspection of a manila rope you will be using for hoisting. what method should you use to conduct an internal inspection?(Ans- slightly untwist the strands
you are preparing to hoist rails and are inspecting your manila rope. which of the following is a good characteristic of manila rope?(Ans- a light yellow color with a silvery or pearly luster
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