LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations Practice Exam — 100 Questions with Answers & Rationales

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LEEA Appointed Person Lifting Operations
Practice Exam — 100 Questions with
Answers & Rationales
Question 1: What is the primary responsibility of an Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)?

A) Operate the crane
B) Plan and control lifting operations
C) Repair lifting accessories
D) Drive the delivery vehicle

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointed Person is responsible for ensuring that lifting operations are
properly planned, organized, supervised, and carried out safely .



Question 2: Under LOLER 1998, lifting operations must be:

A) Planned only
B) Supervised only
C) Planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out safely
D) Performed only by crane manufacturers

CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: LOLER Regulation 8 requires lifting operations to be properly planned by a
competent person, appropriately supervised, and carried out safely .



Question 3: Who must sign off the lifting plan before work begins?

A) Site engineer
B) Crane supervisor
C) Appointed Person
D) Lift operator

CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The Appointed Person is legally responsible for approving and signing the lift plan
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Question 4: Which regulation governs lifting operations in the UK?

A) PUWER 1992
B) LOLER 1998
C) HASAWA 1974
D) CDM 2015

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) 1998 provides legal
requirements for safe lifting operations .



Question 5: What is a competent person?

A) Anyone with a job title containing "manager"
B) Someone with appropriate knowledge, training, and experience
C) The newest employee
D) Anyone who owns a crane

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: Competence depends on appropriate knowledge, practical skills, training, and
experience for the work involved .



Question 6: Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Appointed Person?

A) Selecting the correct lifting equipment
B) Operating the crane controls during the lift
C) Ensuring the lifting team is competent
D) Conducting lift planning and risk assessment

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: The Appointed Person plans and supervises but does not operate the crane —
that is the crane operator's role .



Question 7: A lifting operation must be planned by an Appointed Person to ensure:

A) The cheapest equipment is used
B) All lifting is completed before lunch
C) The operation is carried out safely and without risk to personnel or property
D) The crane is always operated at maximum capacity

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CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The primary legal and professional duty of the Appointed Person under LOLER is
to ensure safety through proper planning, risk assessment, and method selection .



Question 8: Which regulation specifically requires that lifting equipment is thoroughly
examined at regular intervals?

A) PUWER 1998
B) LOLER 1998
C) HSWA 1974
D) COSHH 2002

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: LOLER 1998, Regulation 9, explicitly mandates thorough examinations of lifting
equipment .



Question 9: What does LOLER stand for?

A) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
B) Legal Operating Lifting Equipment Rules
C) Load Overhead Lifting Emergency Response
D) Lifting of Large Equipment Regulations

CorreCt Answer: A
Rationale: LOLER 1998 is the accurate title of the UK statutory instrument (SI 1998/2307)
that governs lifting equipment safety .



Question 10: What type of lift requires additional planning and approval?

A) Routine lift
B) Complex lift
C) Light load lift
D) Manual lift

CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: Complex lifts involve higher risk, unusual loads, or multiple cranes and need
detailed planning .