Escalator Quiz

What is the core component of an escalator?

• Landing platform

• Tracks

• Steps

• Truss

What is the purpose of the handrail in an escalator?

• To provide stability to riders

• To control the speed of the escalator

• To adjust the height of the escalator

• To support the steps

What type of mechanism do modern escalators use to move the handrail?

• Pulley system

• Hydraulic system

• Gear system

• Rubber conveyer belt

Where are inclined moving walkways commonly used?

• Museums

• Theatres

• Airports

• Zoos

What is the main difference between elevators and escalators?

• Elevators move horizontally, escalators move vertically

• Elevators have closed cabins, escalators have open steps

• Elevators are slow moving, escalators are fast

• Elevators use chains, escalators use gears

Which company is known for manufacturing elevators and escalators?

• Schindler

• Fujitec

• Kinetic

• Express

What is the purpose of a moving walkway?

• To transport goods between floors

• To transport people across a horizontal plane

• To provide exercise for riders

• To entertain children

What type of walkway is built with mesh metal belts or rubber walking surfaces over metal rollers?

• Conveyor type

• Moving belt

• Pallet type

• Roller type

What is the function of the truss in an escalator?

• To support the steps

• To connect the landing platform

• To move the handrail

• To house the motor and chain system

How do inclined moving walkways secure wheeled items like suitcases or shopping carts?

• By locking the items in place

• By applying brakes automatically

• By using strong magnets in the wheels

• By securing the items within grooves on the ramp