Term 1 of 99
5. What is the net capacity of a crane on main boom unless the manufacturer states otherwise?
The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
The capacity listed in the load chart plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not
in use
The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging alone
Term 2 of 99
12. When doing cycle work, the load chart must be reduced by how much?
50%
20%
30%
none
Term 3 of 99
34. What happens to ground bearing pressure if you move a crawler crane from soft ground to
harder ground?
It increases
It decreases by a third
It remains the same
It decreases by half
,Term 4 of 99
24. When is side loading of crane booms permitted?
When the operator says it's OK
So long as no jib is installed
Only when the outriggers are fully extended
Only with freely suspended loads
Term 5 of 99
12. In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater?
Over the front
Over the rear
Over the right side
Over the left side
Term 6 of 99
20. Under which circumstance is a crack in the windshield of a crane cab okay?
As long as it causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operations
As long as it is less than 6 inches long
As long as the windshield is replaced on the next annual inspection
It is never okay
,Term 7 of 99
What standard method hand signal is being illustrated?
Boom up
Boom down
Retract boom
Hoist
Term 8 of 99
Load hoist sheaves and boom tip sheave shall have pitch diameters not less than times the
nominal diameter of the rope used.
18
50%
c.
b.
Term 9 of 99
The deflection of a boom will cause the load to __________________________.
decrease the weight
accelerate downwards
increase the radius
shift to the left
, Term 10 of 99
8. Who should an operator respond to a "stop" signal from?
Appointed signal person only
Project manager only
Superintendent only
Anyone
Term 11 of 99
1. Where must the operator's manual be kept during crane operations?
The operator's manual must be kept in a location that is readily available
The operator's manual must be kept in the cab at all times
The operator's manual must be kept in the dispatch office
The operator's manual must be kept in a secure place
Term 12 of 99
25. What is indicated if an operator makes two audible signals when moving a crane?
He/she intends to stop
He/she intends to back up
He/she intends to go ahead
He/she intends to stop (emergency)
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