Conveying Systems Quiz

What is the most common type of conveying system in commercial buildings?

• Escalator

• Stairs

• Lift

• Ramp

Who is credited with inventing the safety mechanism that prevented elevators from falling?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Elisha Otis

What is the main function of a passenger elevator?

• Providing security

• Cleaning the building

• Moving people between floors

• Transporting goods

What is the purpose of a service elevator?

• Transporting heavy goods

• Serving food

• Providing medical assistance

• Entertaining guests

What distinguishes a freight elevator from a service elevator?

• Interior design

• Operating speed

• Door type

• Floor capacity

What is the main function of a dumbwaiter elevator?

• Transporting people

• Carrying food

• Moving heavy goods

• Providing medical care

What is a hoist primarily used for?

• Transporting people

• Lowering loads

• Moving vehicles

• Lifting goods

What is a scissor lift commonly used for?

• Underwater exploration

• Indoor farming

• Construction and maintenance

• Astronomical observations

Where are paternoster elevators most popular?

• Australia

• United States

• China

• Germany

What is the lifting medium used in a hoist?

• All of the above

• Chain

• Fiber

• Wire rope