Category 3 Non-Cab Operated Crane Safety/
117 Qs & Ans/ 2024-2025
A floating crane with a capacity of 200,000lbs. is a ________________ crane. -
Answer: Category 1
What is the category of a jib crane with a capacity of less than 20,000 pounds? -
Answer: Category 3
An OET, Bridge crane with a capacity of 80,000lbs. is a ________________ crane. -
Answer: Category 2
A commercial truck mounted crane with a capacity of 14,000 lbs. is a __________
crane. - Answer: category 4
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,What types of power does a Category 1 or 4 crane generally use and what is its
source? - Answer: Electric or hydraulic power supplied by a diesel engine
Load - ________ parts are those that restrain position or control the movement of
the load. - Answer: controling
A hook is what type of component? - Answer: Load-Bearing Part
Hydraulic foot brakes are what type or group of components? - Answer: Load-
Controlling Parts
Load - _____________ parts are those that support the load. - Answer: bearing
How is electrical current conveyed from the revolving portion of the crane to the
lower crane structure? - Answer: Through the collector ring system
Safety devices that provide protection for personnel and equipment are
considered _____________ safety devices. - Answer: general
Safety devices that affect the safe load lifting and handling capabilities of
equipment are considered __________________ safety devices. - Answer:
operational
Which of the following does not affect the safe operation of the crane? - Answer:
General Safety Devices
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, A travel alarm is what type or group of components? - Answer:
A travel alarm is what type or group of components? - Answer: General Safety
Device
During the walk around check you notice a loose bolt on the crane. You should: -
Answer: Notify your supervisor of the deficiency.
The crane Pre-use Check consists of: - Answer: A walk around visual check
Performing a "No load" operational
It is the operator's responsibility to report a deficiency to the Crane Department. -
Answer: false
Deficiencies are required to be reported by the end of the shift. - Answer: false
If the upper limit switch is working correctly, there is no need to check the lower
limit switch. - Answer: fasle
Part of the no load operational check is to ensure the proper _________ of all
controls. - Answer: function
What is the most important reason to do a pre-use check? - Answer: To make sure
the crane is safe to use.
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117 Qs & Ans/ 2024-2025
A floating crane with a capacity of 200,000lbs. is a ________________ crane. -
Answer: Category 1
What is the category of a jib crane with a capacity of less than 20,000 pounds? -
Answer: Category 3
An OET, Bridge crane with a capacity of 80,000lbs. is a ________________ crane. -
Answer: Category 2
A commercial truck mounted crane with a capacity of 14,000 lbs. is a __________
crane. - Answer: category 4
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,What types of power does a Category 1 or 4 crane generally use and what is its
source? - Answer: Electric or hydraulic power supplied by a diesel engine
Load - ________ parts are those that restrain position or control the movement of
the load. - Answer: controling
A hook is what type of component? - Answer: Load-Bearing Part
Hydraulic foot brakes are what type or group of components? - Answer: Load-
Controlling Parts
Load - _____________ parts are those that support the load. - Answer: bearing
How is electrical current conveyed from the revolving portion of the crane to the
lower crane structure? - Answer: Through the collector ring system
Safety devices that provide protection for personnel and equipment are
considered _____________ safety devices. - Answer: general
Safety devices that affect the safe load lifting and handling capabilities of
equipment are considered __________________ safety devices. - Answer:
operational
Which of the following does not affect the safe operation of the crane? - Answer:
General Safety Devices
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, A travel alarm is what type or group of components? - Answer:
A travel alarm is what type or group of components? - Answer: General Safety
Device
During the walk around check you notice a loose bolt on the crane. You should: -
Answer: Notify your supervisor of the deficiency.
The crane Pre-use Check consists of: - Answer: A walk around visual check
Performing a "No load" operational
It is the operator's responsibility to report a deficiency to the Crane Department. -
Answer: false
Deficiencies are required to be reported by the end of the shift. - Answer: false
If the upper limit switch is working correctly, there is no need to check the lower
limit switch. - Answer: fasle
Part of the no load operational check is to ensure the proper _________ of all
controls. - Answer: function
What is the most important reason to do a pre-use check? - Answer: To make sure
the crane is safe to use.
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