CPCS Theory Test A40. Slinger / signaller
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
On what type of loads would a spreader beam be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - spreader
The spreader beam is used on long loads.
How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
slinger/signaller can prove his skills, have better prospects of employment and promotion.
. On hoist-rope lifting equipment, how does the rope or line length affect loads swings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The longer the rope/line the slower the load will swing.
When checking the condition of lifting accessories, why must gloves be worn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gloves must be worn to prevent skin diseases caused by sharp edges or
broken wires.
What possible effects does excessive rain have on the lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Water can increase the load weight with up to 25%. (2.)It can reduce
visibility. ( 3.)It can cause the ground to become slippery. 4.)It can soften the ground around
stabilizers. (5.)It can make the load to become slippery
What makes up the total (or gross) weight of a load that is to be lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The combined weight of the lift accessories and the load.
What does The Health and Safety at Work Act require employers to do with regards specifically
to plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - The employer must ensure the plant is safe and
maintained.
When is a trial lift carried out? - CORRECT ANSWER - On each lift just after the weight
is taken on the lift
, When is a trial lift carried out? Name checks to be made? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. To
ensure that the load is supported 2. To ensure that the load is level 3. To ensure that the lifting
accessories are attached correctly 4. To ensure that the load is secured
Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty, what instruction should be given to
the machine operator by the signaller if they lose sight of each other? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If the machine operator loses sight of the signaller he should stop immediately
until visual contact is regained.
When using more than one lifting accessory, how should they be secured to the crane hook? -
CORRECT ANSWER - By using a shackle accordingly to the number of accessories.
Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because it increases instability.
Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different colours and
number of lines indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - The safe Working Load (SWL ) of the
sling.
a) On the lifting-capacity diagram chart within Section A40, name component A and b) State its
function. (You will receive a lifting-capacity diagram at your test and you will have to identify
the component and say what is it used for.) - CORRECT ANSWER - A40, name
component A and State its function. Look at "diagrams" on book
If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what FIVE actions and checks must be
made by the slinger/signaller before use? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Check if parts
involved know how to use them. 2. Check if batteries will last for the duration of the operation or
spare batteries are supplied 3. Check if all involved in the lifting are on the same frequency
(channel) 4. Check if the signal strength is sufficient 5. Check if the frequency is clear from other
interferences
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
On what type of loads would a spreader beam be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - spreader
The spreader beam is used on long loads.
How can a qualification or card benefit a slinger/signaller? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
slinger/signaller can prove his skills, have better prospects of employment and promotion.
. On hoist-rope lifting equipment, how does the rope or line length affect loads swings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The longer the rope/line the slower the load will swing.
When checking the condition of lifting accessories, why must gloves be worn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gloves must be worn to prevent skin diseases caused by sharp edges or
broken wires.
What possible effects does excessive rain have on the lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Water can increase the load weight with up to 25%. (2.)It can reduce
visibility. ( 3.)It can cause the ground to become slippery. 4.)It can soften the ground around
stabilizers. (5.)It can make the load to become slippery
What makes up the total (or gross) weight of a load that is to be lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The combined weight of the lift accessories and the load.
What does The Health and Safety at Work Act require employers to do with regards specifically
to plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - The employer must ensure the plant is safe and
maintained.
When is a trial lift carried out? - CORRECT ANSWER - On each lift just after the weight
is taken on the lift
, When is a trial lift carried out? Name checks to be made? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. To
ensure that the load is supported 2. To ensure that the load is level 3. To ensure that the lifting
accessories are attached correctly 4. To ensure that the load is secured
Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty, what instruction should be given to
the machine operator by the signaller if they lose sight of each other? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If the machine operator loses sight of the signaller he should stop immediately
until visual contact is regained.
When using more than one lifting accessory, how should they be secured to the crane hook? -
CORRECT ANSWER - By using a shackle accordingly to the number of accessories.
Travelling with extra-long loads can be more hazardous for what reason? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because it increases instability.
Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different colours and
number of lines indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - The safe Working Load (SWL ) of the
sling.
a) On the lifting-capacity diagram chart within Section A40, name component A and b) State its
function. (You will receive a lifting-capacity diagram at your test and you will have to identify
the component and say what is it used for.) - CORRECT ANSWER - A40, name
component A and State its function. Look at "diagrams" on book
If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what FIVE actions and checks must be
made by the slinger/signaller before use? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Check if parts
involved know how to use them. 2. Check if batteries will last for the duration of the operation or
spare batteries are supplied 3. Check if all involved in the lifting are on the same frequency
(channel) 4. Check if the signal strength is sufficient 5. Check if the frequency is clear from other
interferences
