Elevator Types Quiz

What is the most common type of elevator?

• Traction Elevator

• Geared Traction Elevator

• Hydraulic Elevator

• Gear-less Traction Elevator

What is the function of the counterweight in a traction elevator?

• To regulate the speed of the elevator

• To provide additional lighting in the elevator

• To offset the weight of the car and occupants

• To operate the elevator controls

What is the purpose of the governor sheave in an elevator system?

• To regulate the elevator's temperature

• To adjust the elevator's speed

• To control the elevator's lighting system

• To engage the emergency brake system

Where is the machine room typically located in a hydraulic elevator system?

• At the top of the elevator shaft

• On the lowest floor adjacent to the elevator shaft

• On the highest landing adjacent to the elevator shaft

• Inside the elevator car

What is a major disadvantage of hydraulic elevators?

• Suitable for high-rise buildings

• Risk of hydraulic fluid leaks

• Low energy consumption

• High initial cost

What is the maximum travel distance for a hole-less hydraulic elevator?

• 100 feet

• 60 feet

• 50 feet

• 20 feet

What is the main difference between traction and hydraulic lifts?

• Hydraulic lifts are lifted by ropes

• Traction lifts have a machine room at the lowest level

• Traction lifts are used for low-rise applications

• Hydraulic lifts operate on Pascal's pressure principle

What is the main difference between a geared traction elevator and a gear-less traction elevator?

• Geared traction elevators have a machine room at the top of the shaft

• Geared traction elevators use ropes to move the car

• Gear-less traction elevators have a machine room at the lowest level

• Gear-less traction elevators operate without ropes

What is the purpose of the buffer in an elevator system?

• To regulate the elevator's speed

• To provide additional lighting in the elevator

• To absorb energy in case of a sudden stop

• To control the elevator's temperature

Where is the counterweight typically located in a traction elevator system?

• Inside the elevator car

• On the highest landing adjacent to the elevator shaft

• On the lowest floor adjacent to the elevator shaft

• At the top of the elevator shaft