Free Tool Assessment practice
NEIEP says the recruitment process assesses general tool knowledge, and that correct responses on the tool assessment count toward your interview score, which is what decides where you sit on the hiring list. NEIEP does not publish the assessment's format, so this section practices the core tool knowledge an applicant should have: reading a tape measure to a sixteenth of an inch, identifying common hand tools, and choosing the right tool for a described job.
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6 questions against a 4-minute clock. The timing is our own practice pace — NEIEP does not publish a time limit for the EIAT.
What measurement is the arrow pointing to on the tape?
Worked examples
Two more tools & measuring questions with the answer and explanation. Try each before opening the answer. For a longer set across every section, see our free EIAT sample questions.
Question 1. How long is the shaded bar laid against the tape?
- 1 3/4"
- 1 15/16"
- 1 7/8"
- 1 13/16"
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C: 1 7/8". It reads 1 7/8" — 14 of the sixteenth-inch marks past 1. Count the small marks rather than judging by eye. The longest mark between the inches is the half, the next longest the quarters, then the eighths, and the shortest are the sixteenths.
Question 2. Which tool would you use to tighten a screw with a hexagonal socket in its head?
- Claw hammer
- Hacksaw
- Allen key (hex key)
- Flat-head screwdriver
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C: Allen key (hex key). A allen key (hex key) is the tool for turning hexagonal socket screws.
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These are original practice questions written to reflect the publicly described format of the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test (EIAT). They are not the official questions, and this site is not affiliated with or endorsed by NEIEP, the IUEC or any elevator company — always follow the guidance issued with your own recruitment.