General Crane Certification Prep Exam
Questions and Answers
According to OSHA the term "must" is - -Mandatory
-Boom length is measured from - -Heel pin to the center of the boom tip
sheave pin
-A boom angle indicator indicates the boom's angle to - -Horizontal
-Load radius - -is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the
centerline of the vertical hoist line with the load freely suspended.
-leverage - -cranes are based on the principal of
-certified load weight and add the weight of all rigging - -the best way to
determine the weight of a load is to have a
-Ideal conditions - -lifting capacities in a load chart assumes the
-net capacity - -gross capacity minus the deductions
-static load - -capacities listed in a load chart are
-operational quadrants - -a work area diagram identifies
-tip height - -the range diagram should be used to determine boom
-gross load - -rigging components, hooks, blocks, and other lifting
equipment is considered part of the gross load.
-part of the load - -The weight of load handling devices such as load blocks,
ropes, and slings are considered
-hoist lines hanging below the boom tip - -are considered a DEDUCTION
when they are not in use
-hoist line on the top side of the boom is - -never a deduction
-effective weight of a stowed jib - -lower the actual weight
-stowed boom extension - -is pinned at the base section
-calculate net capacity - -if the rating in a chart is greater than the line pull
use the permissible line pull of the wire rope and then make deductions
, -nonstandard attachment - -is a deduction from the load ratings
-longer radius - -when load weights are between values listed in the load
chart use
-next lower boom angle - -when measured boom angle is between values
listed in the load chart use the listing rating for the
-next longer radius - -when RADIUS falls between values listed in the load
chart use the gross capacity for the
-visual contact or post signal person - -when extending outriggers from the
cranes upper structure the operator should
-reduce stability - -moving the tipping axis closer to the cranes center of
gravity will
-outriggers less than fully extended - -only time is when the load chart
indicates that this is allowed
-controlling entity - -is responsible for ensuring the site and supporting
surface is prepared adequately.
-shift inspection - -includes group conditions
-90 degree angle - -block under pads to achieve this so that its between the
cylinder and float or pad.
-outriggers are in use - -float pads must be fastened to the jack when
-off the supporting surface - -a carrier mounted crane that is set up on
outriggers should have the tires
-blocking - -under the outriggers floats to make sure the blocking is
sufficient to support the crane and the load, must be greater than the float
pad surface area.
-decrease applied ground pressure - -main reason for using tinder blocking
under outrigger pads or crawlers is to
-loosely spaced cribbing - -decreases the stability and strength
-considering the support surface for a crane - -voids, tanks, loose fills,
depressions, and the soil stability must be sufficient
Questions and Answers
According to OSHA the term "must" is - -Mandatory
-Boom length is measured from - -Heel pin to the center of the boom tip
sheave pin
-A boom angle indicator indicates the boom's angle to - -Horizontal
-Load radius - -is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the
centerline of the vertical hoist line with the load freely suspended.
-leverage - -cranes are based on the principal of
-certified load weight and add the weight of all rigging - -the best way to
determine the weight of a load is to have a
-Ideal conditions - -lifting capacities in a load chart assumes the
-net capacity - -gross capacity minus the deductions
-static load - -capacities listed in a load chart are
-operational quadrants - -a work area diagram identifies
-tip height - -the range diagram should be used to determine boom
-gross load - -rigging components, hooks, blocks, and other lifting
equipment is considered part of the gross load.
-part of the load - -The weight of load handling devices such as load blocks,
ropes, and slings are considered
-hoist lines hanging below the boom tip - -are considered a DEDUCTION
when they are not in use
-hoist line on the top side of the boom is - -never a deduction
-effective weight of a stowed jib - -lower the actual weight
-stowed boom extension - -is pinned at the base section
-calculate net capacity - -if the rating in a chart is greater than the line pull
use the permissible line pull of the wire rope and then make deductions
, -nonstandard attachment - -is a deduction from the load ratings
-longer radius - -when load weights are between values listed in the load
chart use
-next lower boom angle - -when measured boom angle is between values
listed in the load chart use the listing rating for the
-next longer radius - -when RADIUS falls between values listed in the load
chart use the gross capacity for the
-visual contact or post signal person - -when extending outriggers from the
cranes upper structure the operator should
-reduce stability - -moving the tipping axis closer to the cranes center of
gravity will
-outriggers less than fully extended - -only time is when the load chart
indicates that this is allowed
-controlling entity - -is responsible for ensuring the site and supporting
surface is prepared adequately.
-shift inspection - -includes group conditions
-90 degree angle - -block under pads to achieve this so that its between the
cylinder and float or pad.
-outriggers are in use - -float pads must be fastened to the jack when
-off the supporting surface - -a carrier mounted crane that is set up on
outriggers should have the tires
-blocking - -under the outriggers floats to make sure the blocking is
sufficient to support the crane and the load, must be greater than the float
pad surface area.
-decrease applied ground pressure - -main reason for using tinder blocking
under outrigger pads or crawlers is to
-loosely spaced cribbing - -decreases the stability and strength
-considering the support surface for a crane - -voids, tanks, loose fills,
depressions, and the soil stability must be sufficient
