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Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. What is a lift shaft?

Answer

The motor of the lift

Answer

The motor of the lift

Answer

The area around the control panel

Answer

The area around the control panel

Answer

The vertical space in which the lift car moves

Answer

The vertical space in which the lift car moves

Answer

A type of lift cable

Answer

A type of lift cable

Question 2

2. What is the primary function of a lift governor?

Answer

To activate brakes during overspeed

Answer

To activate brakes during overspeed

Answer

To control the speed of the doors

Answer

To control the speed of the doors

Answer

To lubricate the motor

Answer

To lubricate the motor

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To provide lighting in the shaft

Answer

To provide lighting in the shaft

Question 3

3. Which part of an elevator system helps detect overload?

Answer

Load weighing device

Answer

Load weighing device

Answer

Door sensor

Answer

Door sensor

Answer

Traction motor

Answer

Traction motor

Answer

Shaft alignment tool

Answer

Shaft alignment tool

Question 4

4. What is a Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevator?

Answer

A lift without a pit

Answer

A lift without a pit

Answer

A lift with an external motor room

Answer

A lift with an external motor room

Answer

A lift system that doesn’t require a separate machine room

Answer

A lift system that doesn’t require a separate machine room

Answer

A manual elevator

Answer

A manual elevator

Question 5

5. Which safety device prevents lift doors from closing if an object is in the way?

Answer

Traction motor

Answer

Traction motor

Answer

Door closer

Answer

Door closer

Answer

Photoelectric sensor

Answer

Photoelectric sensor

Answer

Manual interlock

Answer

Manual interlock

Question 6

6. Why do escalator steps have grooves?

Answer

To reduce power usage

Answer

To reduce power usage

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To increase step weight

Answer

To increase step weight

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To prevent slipping and object entrapment

Answer

To prevent slipping and object entrapment

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For design purposes

Answer

For design purposes

Question 7

7. What material is typically used in escalator handrails?

Answer

Stainless Steel

Answer

Stainless Steel

Answer

Reinforced Rubber

Answer

Reinforced Rubber

Question 8

8. Which Indian standard is applicable for lift installations?

Question 9

9. What is an auto-rescue device (ARD) in a lift system?

Answer

A device to stop the lift during overload

Answer

A device to stop the lift during overload

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A system that brings the lift to the nearest floor in case of power failure

Answer

A system that brings the lift to the nearest floor in case of power failure

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A part of the ventilation system

Answer

A part of the ventilation system

Answer

A sensor for fire alarms

Answer

A sensor for fire alarms

Question 10

10. What is the emergency communication system in a lift used for?

Answer

To monitor weather

Answer

To monitor weather

Answer

Shaft alignment tool

Answer

Shaft alignment tool

Answer

To contact help in case of lift entrapment

Answer

To contact help in case of lift entrapment

Answer

To play music

Answer

To play music

Question 11

11. What is the standard inspection frequency for escalators?

Answer

Once every 2 years

Answer

Once every 2 years

Answer

Only during breakdown

Answer

Only during breakdown

Question 12

12. What does the traction motor in an elevator do?

Answer

Cools the system

Answer

Cools the system

Answer

Moves the lift car using ropes and sheave

Answer

Moves the lift car using ropes and sheave

Answer

Opens the door

Answer

Opens the door

Answer

Powers the alarm system

Answer

Powers the alarm system

Question 13

13. What is a key safety test in lift commissioning?

Answer

Vibration test

Answer

Vibration test

Answer

Sound level test

Answer

Sound level test

Answer

Load and overspeed test

Answer

Load and overspeed test

Answer

Paint finish test

Answer

Paint finish test

Question 14

14. What is the main risk in not maintaining escalator step chain tension?

Answer

Over-speed of escalator

Answer

Over-speed of escalator

Answer

Handrail misalignment

Answer

Handrail misalignment

Answer

Increased power consumption

Answer

Increased power consumption

Answer

Step misalignment and user injury

Answer

Step misalignment and user injury

Question 15

15. What should be done if the escalator emergency stop button is triggered?

Answer

Disable the button

Answer

Disable the button

Answer

Inspect the issue and reset only after ensuring safety

Answer

Inspect the issue and reset only after ensuring safety

Answer

Ignore it if there is no visible issue

Answer

Ignore it if there is no visible issue

Answer

Restart the escalator immediately

Answer

Restart the escalator immediately

Question 16

16. What is the function of an escalator comb plate?

Answer

Handrail holder

Answer

Handrail holder

Answer

Prevent foreign object entry at entry/exit points

Answer

Prevent foreign object entry at entry/exit points

Answer

Cooling fan

Answer

Cooling fan

Answer

Decorative finish

Answer

Decorative finish

Question 17

17. What is the typical rated speed for a passenger elevator in a residential building?

Question 18

18. What is the purpose of regular lubrication in lift systems?

Answer

To reduce noise only

Answer

To reduce noise only

Answer

To ensure smooth operation and reduce wear

Answer

To ensure smooth operation and reduce wear

Answer

For aesthetics

Answer

For aesthetics

Answer

To polish internal panels

Answer

To polish internal panels

Question 19

19. What is typically used to power modern escalators?

Answer

Electric motor

Answer

Electric motor

Answer

Manual rotation

Answer

Manual rotation

Answer

Hydraulic pressure

Answer

Hydraulic pressure

Answer

Pneumatic system

Answer

Pneumatic system

Question 20

20. What is the purpose of the counterweight in a lift system?

Answer

To reduce noise

Answer

To reduce noise

Answer

To slow down the lift

Answer

To slow down the lift

Answer

To balance the lift car

Answer

To balance the lift car

Answer

To support the lift shaft

Answer

To support the lift shaft

Question 21

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