CATEGORY 3A 3B PESTICIDE PRACTICE
SCRIPT UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators
is Answer: The certification expiration date of the crane
⫸ Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators
physical and emotional fitness Answer: crane operator
⫸ A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a
________________ crane. Answer: Category 3
⫸ Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon
failure would cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of the
loads are ____________. Answer: load controlling parts
⫸ All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: Answer:
Non-cab operated category 3-bridge crane
⫸ What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? Answer:
Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the
upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because
it could result in damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and
dropping the load.
, ⫸ The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped object is:
Answer: Base x Height divided by 2
⫸ When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane?
Answer: Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
⫸ Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals
must be ____________________. Answer: clear
⫸ Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where
temperatures exceed 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Answer: True
⫸ If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the
volume of the object? Answer: 120 cubic feet
⫸ Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? Answer:
Not if there is a designated signal person who is in control of the lift and
is in view of the operator, or if the signal giver is in constant radio
contact with the operator.
⫸ What is "inching"? Answer: Performing a motion very slowly, a little
at a time
⫸ The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the
following? Answer: Personnel error
SCRIPT UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators
is Answer: The certification expiration date of the crane
⫸ Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators
physical and emotional fitness Answer: crane operator
⫸ A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a
________________ crane. Answer: Category 3
⫸ Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon
failure would cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of the
loads are ____________. Answer: load controlling parts
⫸ All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: Answer:
Non-cab operated category 3-bridge crane
⫸ What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? Answer:
Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the
upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because
it could result in damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and
dropping the load.
, ⫸ The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped object is:
Answer: Base x Height divided by 2
⫸ When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane?
Answer: Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
⫸ Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals
must be ____________________. Answer: clear
⫸ Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where
temperatures exceed 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Answer: True
⫸ If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the
volume of the object? Answer: 120 cubic feet
⫸ Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? Answer:
Not if there is a designated signal person who is in control of the lift and
is in view of the operator, or if the signal giver is in constant radio
contact with the operator.
⫸ What is "inching"? Answer: Performing a motion very slowly, a little
at a time
⫸ The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the
following? Answer: Personnel error
