Tool Recognition and Use Flashcards

Which tool is used to bend rigid electrical conduit to a precise angle during elevator wiring?

Answer: Conduit bender

A conduit bender allows electricians to form accurate bends in rigid conduit without kinking the pipe.

An elevator technician must identify whether a shaft wall penetration is plumb. Which tool is used?

Answer: Plumb bob

A plumb bob uses gravity to establish a true vertical reference line for checking plumb alignment.

When stripping insulation from large-gauge elevator control wiring, which tool should be used?

Answer: Wire stripper matched to wire gauge

A wire stripper sized to the correct gauge removes insulation cleanly without nicking the conductor.

Which measuring tool is used to verify that elevator guide rails are installed at the correct distance apart (span)?

Answer: Steel tape measure

A steel tape measure is used to verify the precise horizontal span between guide rails against engineering drawings.

A technician needs to remove a corroded bolt in a tight space inside the pit. Which tool is best?

Answer: Socket wrench with extension

A socket wrench with an extension reaches deep or tight spaces while providing full torque on the bolt head.

What tool is used to test for voltage presence before touching elevator control wiring?

Answer: Non-contact voltage tester

A non-contact voltage tester detects live voltage without touching the conductor, providing a quick safety check.

Which hand tool is used to align and hold two elevator rail brackets together before bolting?

Answer: Drift punch

A drift punch aligns bolt holes in steel brackets by being driven through the holes to draw them into registration.