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1. Where shall the hand signals for the machine in use be posted: On
the job site
2. Where is it best to connect slings to lift boom sections: End fittings
3. All manufacturers load charts and operations manual shall be kept:
On the machine
4. When shall wire rope be taken out of service if used as a running line for
hoisting: Six randomly distributed broken wires in 1 lay
5. When shall wire rope be taken out of service if used as a running line for
hoisting: Three broken wires in one rope lay
6. What is the major reason for mobile crane accidents: Improper crane
setup
7. What happens to the jib capacity as the jib angle to the ground increases: -
Increases
8. When first lifting the boom off the ground, which position should the gantry
be in?: Highest
9. When dismantling a lattice crane boom which pins should be removed
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first: Bottom
10. The distance from the center rotation of the crane the the center of a freely
suspended hoist line is called: Radius
11. What is it called when the ultimate strength of an object is divided by the
safe working load for that object: Safety factor
12. The point about which a crane tips is called: Tipping axis
13. Which percentage of tipping is a crawler crane's stability rated at: 75%
14. On a lattice boom crane what is a fixed A frame called that is located at the
top of the superstructure which has the boom cable attached to it: Gantry
15. On a lattice boom crane what is a pivoting a frame which is at the base of
the boom and has a fixed angle with the boom called: Live mast
16. When a load is lifted from the ground, what happens to the loads center of
gravity: It will move directly under the boom point sheave
17. When contact has been made with an electrical power line, what should
the operator do first: Try to break contact
18. When the values fall between the ratings shown on the load chart for
radius, what rating should be used: Next longer radius
19. On a crawler crane what should the operator do if the load weight is not
known: Determine by calculating the load weight vs. crane capacity
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20. What are the two main factors that limit modern day crane capacity: Struc-
tural strength and stability
21. When the values fall between the ratings shown in the load chart for for
boom angle, what ratings should be used: Next higher boom angle
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22. When hoisting personal with a personal cage , crane hoist lines shall be
capable of supporting at least how many times the maximum intended load: 7
23. When hoisting personal with a personal cage, crane hoist lines using
rotation resistant wire rope shall be capable of supporting at least how many
times the max intended load: 10
24. A choker hitch is rated what percentage of a vertical hitch: 75%
25. All chain slings used for overhead lifting shall be made of what material: -
Alloy grade 80 or above
26. The recommended safe lifting angle for slings is: 60 degrees
27. At what depth must shoring or sloping be used: 5 feet
28. In most backhoe operating situations the throttle should be set at: 75%
open
29. How big is the dig safety zone in Massachusetts: 18 inches on easy side of
the facility
30. When non rotating wire rope is used in a edge socket care must be taken
to prevent: Core slippage
31. The minimum notification time fore dig safe is: 72 hours
32. Yellow indicates what time of buried utility: Oil gas petroleum
33. How often should chain slings be inspected: All of the above
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1. Where shall the hand signals for the machine in use be posted: On
the job site
2. Where is it best to connect slings to lift boom sections: End fittings
3. All manufacturers load charts and operations manual shall be kept:
On the machine
4. When shall wire rope be taken out of service if used as a running line for
hoisting: Six randomly distributed broken wires in 1 lay
5. When shall wire rope be taken out of service if used as a running line for
hoisting: Three broken wires in one rope lay
6. What is the major reason for mobile crane accidents: Improper crane
setup
7. What happens to the jib capacity as the jib angle to the ground increases: -
Increases
8. When first lifting the boom off the ground, which position should the gantry
be in?: Highest
9. When dismantling a lattice crane boom which pins should be removed
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first: Bottom
10. The distance from the center rotation of the crane the the center of a freely
suspended hoist line is called: Radius
11. What is it called when the ultimate strength of an object is divided by the
safe working load for that object: Safety factor
12. The point about which a crane tips is called: Tipping axis
13. Which percentage of tipping is a crawler crane's stability rated at: 75%
14. On a lattice boom crane what is a fixed A frame called that is located at the
top of the superstructure which has the boom cable attached to it: Gantry
15. On a lattice boom crane what is a pivoting a frame which is at the base of
the boom and has a fixed angle with the boom called: Live mast
16. When a load is lifted from the ground, what happens to the loads center of
gravity: It will move directly under the boom point sheave
17. When contact has been made with an electrical power line, what should
the operator do first: Try to break contact
18. When the values fall between the ratings shown on the load chart for
radius, what rating should be used: Next longer radius
19. On a crawler crane what should the operator do if the load weight is not
known: Determine by calculating the load weight vs. crane capacity
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20. What are the two main factors that limit modern day crane capacity: Struc-
tural strength and stability
21. When the values fall between the ratings shown in the load chart for for
boom angle, what ratings should be used: Next higher boom angle
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22. When hoisting personal with a personal cage , crane hoist lines shall be
capable of supporting at least how many times the maximum intended load: 7
23. When hoisting personal with a personal cage, crane hoist lines using
rotation resistant wire rope shall be capable of supporting at least how many
times the max intended load: 10
24. A choker hitch is rated what percentage of a vertical hitch: 75%
25. All chain slings used for overhead lifting shall be made of what material: -
Alloy grade 80 or above
26. The recommended safe lifting angle for slings is: 60 degrees
27. At what depth must shoring or sloping be used: 5 feet
28. In most backhoe operating situations the throttle should be set at: 75%
open
29. How big is the dig safety zone in Massachusetts: 18 inches on easy side of
the facility
30. When non rotating wire rope is used in a edge socket care must be taken
to prevent: Core slippage
31. The minimum notification time fore dig safe is: 72 hours
32. Yellow indicates what time of buried utility: Oil gas petroleum
33. How often should chain slings be inspected: All of the above
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