EDM-A Elevator Mechanic Practice Test
Free · 140 Questions.

Question 1

Under O. Reg. 222/01, which certificate class lets a mechanic, without supervision, construct, install, alter, repair, service, maintain or test any class of elevating device except passenger ropeways?

• A. EDM-A (Elevating Device Mechanic, Class A)
• B. EDM-T (mechanic-in-training, Class T, supervised)
• C. EDM-F (Class F, examining and testing devices)
• D. EDM-B (Class B, construction hoists and certain manlifts)

Explanation: Section 10(1) lets an EDM-A holder work without supervision on any class of elevating device in O. Reg. 209/01 except passenger ropeways, provided the mechanic has experience on that class of device. EDM-B (s. 11) covers construction hoists and certain manlifts, EDM-F (s. 15) examining and testing, and EDM-T (s. 16) works under supervision.

Question 2

Under O. Reg. 222/01, when does an elevating device mechanic certificate expire?

• A. On the second anniversary of the holder's date of birth after it is issued.
• B. One year after the date of the examination for the certificate.
• C. Five years after the date it was issued, regardless of the holder's date of birth.
• D. It does not expire once the holder has obtained all classes of certificate.

Explanation: Section 8(1) of O. Reg. 222/01 says a certificate expires on the second anniversary of the holder's date of birth after it is issued. TSSA requires at least 12 hours of instruction from an accredited training provider every two years to renew.

Question 3

Under O. Reg. 209/01 s. 36, an incident involving an elevating device kills a person or injures one so that a medical practitioner is needed. What must the owner of the device do?

• A. Notify the director by telephone immediately upon learning of the incident.
• B. Notify the director in writing within 30 days of the incident.
• C. Notify only the owner's insurer and report to TSSA at the next licence renewal.
• D. Repair the device and return it to service before reporting.

Explanation: Section 36(1)(a) requires the owner to notify the director by telephone immediately. Under s. 36(1)(b) the contractor maintaining the device must submit a written report with full particulars within 24 hours of first becoming aware of the incident.

Question 4

Under the Ontario CAD, how often must Category 1 periodic tests be performed on an elevator?

• A. Annually.
• B. Every 3 years.
• C. Every 6 months.
• D. Every 5 years.

Explanation: CAD 3.3.4 (8.6.1.2.1(f)(5)): Category 1 tests are performed annually, Category 3 tests every 3 years and Category 5 tests every 5 years. Test dates are anchored to the month and year of the acceptance test.

Question 5

In a traction elevator, what is the weight of the counterweight in relation to the car and its rated load?

• A. The weight of the empty car plus a proportion of the rated load, often taken as 50 %.
• B. Exactly the weight of the empty car, with no allowance for load.
• C. The weight of the car plus 100% of the rated load, so the two balance when the car is full.
• D. Twice the combined weight of the empty car and its suspension ropes.

Explanation: The counterweight balances the weight of the car and a proportion of the load in the car, often taken as 50 % of the rated load. The share of the rated load at which car and counterweight are in balance is the balancing ratio.