360 Above 10Tonne CPCS Test Questions
and Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
a) Why should the slewing direction be to the left whereever possible and
b) Explain why.
Correct Answer
a) The operator normally has clearer view.
b) The right side is obscured by the boom.
Question 2
What information does the 'dig-envelope' (also known as 'working range') chart give?
Correct Answer
Hight, Length, Depth.
Full working range.
Question 3
When must a banksman/signaller be used before moving an excavator?
Correct Answer
When the operator is unable to see in the direction of travel.
Question 4
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
Correct Answer
To identify and place control measures on hazards.
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,Question 5
Name four different types of levels of disciplinary actions or sanctions that can be
applied (by employers and judicial bodies) yo operators of plant who do not comply
with or follow legislation and regulations.
Correct Answer
1: Verbal warning.
2: Writtern warning.
3: Dismissal.
4: Prosecution.
Question 6
What three main duties of the health and safety at work act must employees follow?
Correct Answer
1: Protect themselves and other who may be affected by their acts.
2: Co-operate with the employer.
3: Not interfere with health and safety issues.
Question 7
What is the purpose or a roll or ROPS frame?
Correct Answer
To provide some protection to the operator in the event of an overturn of the
machine.
Question 8
What effect can a swinging load have on an excavator?
Correct Answer
It can cause an increase in radius and create instability.
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, Question 9
Give two reasons why, whenever possible, operators should excavate the ground in
layers.
Correct Answer
1: It creates a cleaner cut.
2: Minimises overspill.
Question 10
Why must the controls be isolated before each load can be attached or disconnected
by the slinger?
Correct Answer
Unplanned movement can cause injury.
Question 11
Why should long loads be lifted using a swivelling type lifting accessory?
Correct Answer
The load can be kept clear of fouling any parts of the excavator whilst allowing
minimum radius.
Question 12
According to legislation, when are check valves and a rated capacity or load moment
indicator required?
Correct Answer
When lifting is 1 tonne and above.
Question 13
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams.
Correct Answer
To prevent the boom lowering unintentionally (such as when the engine stops/pipe
bursts).
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and Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
a) Why should the slewing direction be to the left whereever possible and
b) Explain why.
Correct Answer
a) The operator normally has clearer view.
b) The right side is obscured by the boom.
Question 2
What information does the 'dig-envelope' (also known as 'working range') chart give?
Correct Answer
Hight, Length, Depth.
Full working range.
Question 3
When must a banksman/signaller be used before moving an excavator?
Correct Answer
When the operator is unable to see in the direction of travel.
Question 4
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
Correct Answer
To identify and place control measures on hazards.
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,Question 5
Name four different types of levels of disciplinary actions or sanctions that can be
applied (by employers and judicial bodies) yo operators of plant who do not comply
with or follow legislation and regulations.
Correct Answer
1: Verbal warning.
2: Writtern warning.
3: Dismissal.
4: Prosecution.
Question 6
What three main duties of the health and safety at work act must employees follow?
Correct Answer
1: Protect themselves and other who may be affected by their acts.
2: Co-operate with the employer.
3: Not interfere with health and safety issues.
Question 7
What is the purpose or a roll or ROPS frame?
Correct Answer
To provide some protection to the operator in the event of an overturn of the
machine.
Question 8
What effect can a swinging load have on an excavator?
Correct Answer
It can cause an increase in radius and create instability.
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, Question 9
Give two reasons why, whenever possible, operators should excavate the ground in
layers.
Correct Answer
1: It creates a cleaner cut.
2: Minimises overspill.
Question 10
Why must the controls be isolated before each load can be attached or disconnected
by the slinger?
Correct Answer
Unplanned movement can cause injury.
Question 11
Why should long loads be lifted using a swivelling type lifting accessory?
Correct Answer
The load can be kept clear of fouling any parts of the excavator whilst allowing
minimum radius.
Question 12
According to legislation, when are check valves and a rated capacity or load moment
indicator required?
Correct Answer
When lifting is 1 tonne and above.
Question 13
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams.
Correct Answer
To prevent the boom lowering unintentionally (such as when the engine stops/pipe
bursts).
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