CPCS A62 Crane/Lifting Operations
Supervisor Theory EXAM NEWEST 2025
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What advantage is there in increasing the number of falls on a hook block - Answers -
✔✔ The crane has a greater lifting capcity
Name TWO possible penalties for not following legal requirements when using a crane.
- Answers -✔✔ Fines
Imprisonment
If a heavy load is being slewed at too a high speed over at least 180 degrees, what
TWO factors must the operator
and signaller take into account? - Answers -✔✔ Load swing
Stopping distance
Explain the purpose of the over-hoist limit switch. - Answers -✔✔ Prevents the hook
block from hitting the boom
Name THREE ways that a crane supervisor can contribute in ensuring repeat business
with the client or principal
contractor. - Answers -✔✔ Working safely
Working efficiently
Cooperation
To whom should the appointed person give all details involving the lifting operation? -
Answers -✔✔ Crane supervisor & those involved with the lift
The operator has to use a new model of crane that they are unfamiliar with. What do
Regulations (i.e. LOLER 98)
and other guidance require the operator to have? - Answers -✔✔ Dedicated training
If setting up to lift loads near a pedestrianised area, what main factor needs to be taken
into account? - Answers -✔✔ Segregation of the pedestrianised and lifting areas to
prevent loads falling into pedestrians.
, List SIX typical subject areas that should be covered in a site induction. - Answers -✔✔
First aid
Working times
Access/egress
Emergency procedure
Site layout
Toilets
How can a qualification or card benefit a crane supervisor? - Answers -✔✔ Increases
job prospects
State SIX environmental factors that can affect an external lifting operation. - Answers -
✔✔ Rain
Wind
Fog
Lightning
Ice
Snow
State why there must be a safe system of work. - Answers -✔✔ It is a legal requirement
Give THREE examples of how excessive rain can affect an external lifting operation
when using a mobile crane. - Answers -✔✔ Increases load weight
Reduces visibility
Wet surfaces (slips & ground stability)
What are the types of warning that an RCI will indicate? - Answers -✔✔ Green, yellow &
red lights
Audio alarms
Name THREE factors that determine the safe working load of the crane. - Answers -✔✔
Boom length
Boom angle
Radius
List TWO methods of obtaining the accurate weight of a load. - Answers -✔✔ Trial lift
(load cell)
Calculation (volume x density)
What is the purpose of a risk assessment? - Answers -✔✔ Identify hazards
Implement control measures
What are the possible outcomes if facing prosecution for not complying with legislation
and regulations? - Answers -✔✔ Prohibition order
Dismissal
Supervisor Theory EXAM NEWEST 2025
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What advantage is there in increasing the number of falls on a hook block - Answers -
✔✔ The crane has a greater lifting capcity
Name TWO possible penalties for not following legal requirements when using a crane.
- Answers -✔✔ Fines
Imprisonment
If a heavy load is being slewed at too a high speed over at least 180 degrees, what
TWO factors must the operator
and signaller take into account? - Answers -✔✔ Load swing
Stopping distance
Explain the purpose of the over-hoist limit switch. - Answers -✔✔ Prevents the hook
block from hitting the boom
Name THREE ways that a crane supervisor can contribute in ensuring repeat business
with the client or principal
contractor. - Answers -✔✔ Working safely
Working efficiently
Cooperation
To whom should the appointed person give all details involving the lifting operation? -
Answers -✔✔ Crane supervisor & those involved with the lift
The operator has to use a new model of crane that they are unfamiliar with. What do
Regulations (i.e. LOLER 98)
and other guidance require the operator to have? - Answers -✔✔ Dedicated training
If setting up to lift loads near a pedestrianised area, what main factor needs to be taken
into account? - Answers -✔✔ Segregation of the pedestrianised and lifting areas to
prevent loads falling into pedestrians.
, List SIX typical subject areas that should be covered in a site induction. - Answers -✔✔
First aid
Working times
Access/egress
Emergency procedure
Site layout
Toilets
How can a qualification or card benefit a crane supervisor? - Answers -✔✔ Increases
job prospects
State SIX environmental factors that can affect an external lifting operation. - Answers -
✔✔ Rain
Wind
Fog
Lightning
Ice
Snow
State why there must be a safe system of work. - Answers -✔✔ It is a legal requirement
Give THREE examples of how excessive rain can affect an external lifting operation
when using a mobile crane. - Answers -✔✔ Increases load weight
Reduces visibility
Wet surfaces (slips & ground stability)
What are the types of warning that an RCI will indicate? - Answers -✔✔ Green, yellow &
red lights
Audio alarms
Name THREE factors that determine the safe working load of the crane. - Answers -✔✔
Boom length
Boom angle
Radius
List TWO methods of obtaining the accurate weight of a load. - Answers -✔✔ Trial lift
(load cell)
Calculation (volume x density)
What is the purpose of a risk assessment? - Answers -✔✔ Identify hazards
Implement control measures
What are the possible outcomes if facing prosecution for not complying with legislation
and regulations? - Answers -✔✔ Prohibition order
Dismissal
