NPORS 25 Test Questions
When excavating, how far from the excavation should the spoil be placed?
a) A distance equal to the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no
less than 1 metre
b) As close as possible from the edge of the excavation
c) At full radius of the excavators working area - Correct Answer-a) A distance equal to
the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no less than 1 metre
Where should the driver sprockets be when travelling the excavator across site?
a) At the front of the excavator when travelling
b) It does not matter
c) At the rear of the excavator when travelling - Correct Answer-c) At the rear of the
excavator when travelling
The pre-operational checks of the excavator are the responsibility of:
a) The operator
b) The site manager
c) The fitter/ service team - Correct Answer-a) The operator
What is the correct method of mounting/ dismounting the machine? - Correct Answer-
Using handholds and steps provided, using 3 points of contact facing the machine.
List 5 checks that must be made to the tracks and running gear during a pre-operational
check - Correct Answer-Drive sprockets in good condition and secure, track plates
undamaged, top and bottom rollers move freely with no flat spots or leaks, idlers rotate
and are in good condition, track tension suitable for ground conditions, hydraulic motors
and pipes in good condition and leak free, tracks clear of lose debris.
At what intervals should your excavator be greased/ lubricated? - Correct Answer-As
stated in the excavator operation and maintenance manual
What must the operator ensure when changing an attachment using a manual or semi-
automatic quick hitch system and why? - Correct Answer-That the safety pin is replaced
and secured, to ensure that the attachment does not accidentally disconnect
Why should an operator not work "across the tracks" of the excavator at full radius? -
Correct Answer-The excavator could become unstable leading to the machine tipping
over
What colour are buried gas services?
When excavating, how far from the excavation should the spoil be placed?
a) A distance equal to the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no
less than 1 metre
b) As close as possible from the edge of the excavation
c) At full radius of the excavators working area - Correct Answer-a) A distance equal to
the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no less than 1 metre
Where should the driver sprockets be when travelling the excavator across site?
a) At the front of the excavator when travelling
b) It does not matter
c) At the rear of the excavator when travelling - Correct Answer-c) At the rear of the
excavator when travelling
The pre-operational checks of the excavator are the responsibility of:
a) The operator
b) The site manager
c) The fitter/ service team - Correct Answer-a) The operator
What is the correct method of mounting/ dismounting the machine? - Correct Answer-
Using handholds and steps provided, using 3 points of contact facing the machine.
List 5 checks that must be made to the tracks and running gear during a pre-operational
check - Correct Answer-Drive sprockets in good condition and secure, track plates
undamaged, top and bottom rollers move freely with no flat spots or leaks, idlers rotate
and are in good condition, track tension suitable for ground conditions, hydraulic motors
and pipes in good condition and leak free, tracks clear of lose debris.
At what intervals should your excavator be greased/ lubricated? - Correct Answer-As
stated in the excavator operation and maintenance manual
What must the operator ensure when changing an attachment using a manual or semi-
automatic quick hitch system and why? - Correct Answer-That the safety pin is replaced
and secured, to ensure that the attachment does not accidentally disconnect
Why should an operator not work "across the tracks" of the excavator at full radius? -
Correct Answer-The excavator could become unstable leading to the machine tipping
over
What colour are buried gas services?
