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1. What action does a banksman/signal person intend the operator to perform if one hand is on the head, the other extended to the side at shoulder height with fist clenched and thumb pointing down?
a. Swing. b. Boom down. c. Telescope out. d. Boom up.
2. Within what percentage of level does a telescopic boom crane have to be for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
a. 1%. b. 2%. c. 5%. d. It doesn’t matter so long as the outriggers are fully extended and set.
3. The hoist line of the crane you’re operating comes into contact with a live
power line. There’s no sign of any other danger, such as fire. In such a situation,
you should :-
a. Climb down carefully from the crane cab. b. Jump down, feet together. c. Stay in the cab until the lines are made safe. d. Get as far away from the crane as possible.
4. You’re setting your crane up in a confined area and you cannot fully extend
your fourth outrigger. Your crane does not have a load chart for short-
a. Fully extended outriggers load chart. b. On- c. Fully extended outriggers load chart while being careful not to swing the load over the short outrigger. d. On fully extended outriggers load chart, after shortening all outriggers to the same length as the fourth (short) outrigger.
5. How many randomly distributed broken wires in Anti-
a. 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters. b. 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters. c. 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay. d. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters.
6. Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, the net capacity of a crane on main
boom is the capacity listed in the load chart :-
a. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments. b. Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments. c. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use. d. Minus the weight of the rigging alone.
7. Unless the operator takes account of boom deflection, when lifted off the ground,
a properly rigged load may :-
a. Swing out away from the crane. b. Swing in towards the crane. c. Raise absolutely vertically. d. Shift in its rigging.
8. Which is the most common cause of death to crane operators?
a. Electrocution. b. Falls from the crane getting on and off. c. Crane turnover. d. Fire.
9. It’s OK for an operator to leave the cab of a crane with the engine running
so long as :-
a. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts access to the area around the crane. b. The operator has at least four years experience. c. The crane is equipped with a fire extinguisher. d. Never.
10. An operator should respond to a “stop” signal from :-
a. Appointed signal person only. b. Project manager only. c. Superintendent only. d. Anyone.
11. Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, Truck cranes generally have no lifting capacity over which area?
a. The side. b. The rear. c. The front. d. The outriggers
12. “Working radius” is defined as the distance from the :-
a. Base of the boom to the centre of the load. b. Front of the crane to the centre of gravity of the load. c. Centre of rotation of the crane to the centre of the load. d. Centre of rotation of the crane to the centre of gravity of the load.
13. If a bold line is shown on a load chart, the capacities below the line :-
a. Are based on the structural strength of the crane. b. Must not be used. c. Are based on the stability of the crane. d. Should only be used if the crane is set up on outriggers.
14. Rough/All terrain crane capacities are generally greater over the :-
a. Front. b. Rear. c. Right side. d. Left side.
15. According to CPA requirements, under what conditions is it ok for a person to ride the single line hook?
a. When there is no other way to gain access. b. When the lift has been approved by an engineer. c. When other means would be more dangerous. d. Never.
16. On duty cycle operations, such as skipping concrete, most manufacturers require
a crane’s load chart capacity to be reduced by :-
a. 10%. b. 15%. c. 20%. d. 30%.
17. Boom length is measured from the :-
a. Base of the boom to the centre of the boom tip sheave. b. Boom hinge pins to the boom tip. c. Boom hinge pins to the centre of the boom tip sheave. d. Base of the boom to the boom tip.
18. Using the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist
drum, the rope runs from the :-
a. Top of the reel to the bottom of the drum. b. Bottom of the reel to the top of the drum. c. Top of the reel to the top of the drum. d. There is no preferred method.
19. Truck crane capacities are usually greater over the :-
a. Front. b. Rear. c. Front right outrigger. d. Side.
20. A truck crane is set up on outriggers. The part of the load chart governed by stability is based on what percentage of the crane’s capacity?
a. 85% b. 100% c. 70% d. 75%
21. Before working, accessible areas of the operating crane must be cordoned off
within :-
a. The swing radius of the crane. b. The car body or chassis. c. The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure. d. The distance between the car body or chassis an the boom tip.
22. There is no indication of the weight of load to be lifted, do you :-
a. Be extra careful when lifting the load. b. Check it on the Safe Load Indicator. c. Find out exactly before lifting. d. Rely on experience and estimate the weight.
23. You start to lift the load and the ground begins to move, do you :-
a. Lower the load and take less weight. b. Use a faster speed on the hoist. c. Put it down and re- d. Derrick up and bring it closer.
24. You need to move to another position on the same site (mobile telescopic cranes),
do you :-
a. Close the boom, lift the hook/s as high as possible, leave the boom raised at a reasonable angle and leave the outriggers extended fully with jacks retracted with locking pin in position.
b. Close the boom, leave it raised at a reasonable angle, secure the hook/s to the front anchoring points, retract the jacks slightly, retract the outriggers fully and make sure the lock pin is in position.
c. Close down to road travelling position with everything stowed away.
25. A crane is set up with 3 of its 4 outriggers fully extended and the fourth
retracted. Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, the capacity of the crane in
this configuration will be found in the :-
a. On- b. On- c. On- d. On-
26. When lifting personnel, the total weight of the loaded personnel platform must
not exceed what percentage of the rated capacity of the crane :-
a. 75%. b. 50%. c. 85%. d. 45%.
27. Side loading of crane booms is permitted :-
a. When the operator says it’s OK. b. So long as no fly jib is installed. c. Only when outriggers are fully extended. d. Never.
28. If the operator makes two audible signals when moving a crane, he/she intends
to:-
a. Stop. b. Back up. c. Go ahead. d. Stop (emergency).
29. If a crane’s safe load indicator (SLI) malfunctions, the operator should :-
a. Cease crane operations and report the condition to the supervisor. b. Turn it off and continue as if the SLI were not installed. c. Make mathematical allowances for any error. d. Attempt to repair the fault.
30. Blocking may be placed under outrigger beams :-
a. When beams cannot be extended all the way out. b. To increase capacity. c. To improve stability. d. Never.
31. Timber blocking placed under the tips of the tracks on a crawler crane will
:-
a. Increase the permitted capacity of the crane. b. Make the crane more stable. c. Reduce the capacity of the crane. d. Make the crane less stable.
32. If a load test is done on a repaired crane, the load must not exceed what percentage of the manufacturer’s crane rating?
a. 100%. b. 110%. c. 75%. d. 85%.
33. When handling boom sections, the best place for slings to be attached is :-
a. At the pin connection points at the ends of the top chords. b. At the lattice members. c. Anywhere on the top chords. d. At the pin connection points at the ends of the bottom chords.
34. The tipping axis of a crawler crane :-
a. Is always at the centreline of the idler or sprocket. b. Depends if the idler or sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers. c. Is through the centreline of the crane cab. d. Is through the boom butt section.
35. Materials placed under overhead live power lines should :-
a. Be dragged out. b. Lifted as normal. c. Not be lifted by crane. d. Handled with extra care.
36. With one hand on the head, the hand signal shown with the arm extended to the
side at shoulder height, is instructing the operator to :-
b. Boom down. c. Telescope in. d. Hoist up.
37. When working at ground floor level near a cellar wall, the crane’s outrigger
pads or tracks should be placed :-
a. As close as possible to the wall. b. At least as far back as the depth of the wall below ground. c. At a distance at least half the depth of the cellar wall below ground. d. Anywhere, since the wall is unaffected by the weight of the crane.
38. When setting a crane up on outriggers, the wheels of the crane should :-
a. Just touch the ground. b. Be as high as possible off the ground. c. Be just high enough off the ground to relieve the tyres of crane weight. d. Stay firmly on the ground to support the crane.
39. If you move a crawler crane from soft ground to harder ground, ground bearing
pressure will :-
a. Increase. b. Decrease by a third. c. Remain the same. d. Decrease by half.
40. Anti-
a. Always. b. Never. c. If the rope manufacturer approves. d. If the operator decides it’s ok.
41. On lift and carry operations, you should :-
a. Keep the boom as short as possible. b. Keep the load as high above the ground as possible. c. Ensure the load is as far from the carrier/carboy as possible. d. Use maximum boom length.
42. On a crawler crane, ground bearing pressure is greatest :-
a. Over the right side. b. Over the end. c. Over the corner. d. Over the left side.
43. When preparing to hoist a light load, the hook should be positioned :-
a. Slightly to the side you’re planning to swing to. b. Slightly to the side opposite you plan to swing to. c. Directly above the load’s centre of gravity. d. Above the edge of the load closest to the crane.
44. When working near overhead power lines, what is the minimum safe working distance allowed with pylons before the power company has to be notified
(Boom fully extended plus)? a. 10 metres. b. 15 metres. c. 20 metres. d. 25 metres.
45. You plan to lift a load you are told weighs 36,500 lbs. Line pull on the crane you are operating is 9,000 lbs. How many parts of line will you need?
a. 3. b. 4. c. 5. d. 6.
46. If a fly jib is erected but not being used to lift the load, you should make
a deduction from the gross capacities listed in the load chart based on :-
a. The actual weight of the jib. b. The effective weight of the jib. c. Nothing, since the jib is not in use d. The difference between the crane’s actual weight and its effective weight.
47. When the boom length of the crane falls between the lengths listed in the load
chart, you should use the capacity listed for :-
a. The next longest boom length. b. The next shortest boom length. c. A length estimated between the lengths in the chart. d. The next longest or the next shortest boom length, whichever is the lower capacity.
48. It’s OK to temporarily bypass a crane’s overload warning system :-
a. When a supervisor tells you to. b. When the load to be lifted exceeds the capacity in the chart. c. Never. d. During assembly/disassembly operations.
49. On a Crawler Crane, the part of the load chart governed by stability is based on what percentage of its capacity?
a. 85%. b. 100%. c. 70%. d. 75%.
50. As you boom down, the leverage of the load on the crane will :-
a. Increase. b. Decrease. c. Stay the same. d. Depends on the weight of the load being lifted.
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a. Boom up. 
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