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MOBILE CRANE ACTUAL EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+
T or F
As crane signaling is only a basic function and the signal person knows where the
loads will be positioned, training or testing of the signal person should not be
required - (ANSWER)False
When using hand signals to direct a crane operator, an extended arm with the
thumb vertical and the fingers opening and closing into a fist indicates: -
(ANSWER)raise boom and lower the load
Two closed fists with both thumbs pointing toward each other is the signal for: -
(ANSWER)retract hydraulic boom
Which of the following is not a permitted use of an "operational aid"? -
(ANSWER)used to test weigh a load prior to hoisting
T or F
Any crane component can be used on any other crane made by the same
company - (ANSWER)false
A rough terrain crane is commonly referred to as; - (ANSWER)cherry picker
Which of these conditions could be dangerous when operating a crane around a
newly constructed building? - (ANSWER)uncompacted soil
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When hoisting on outriggers with a permitted 360 degree swing, which position is
the most hazardous in most conditions? - (ANSWER)over corner
T or F
The ground pressure under the outriggers is higher than it is under a crawler track
because of the smaller bearing surface - (ANSWER)True
An outrigger float should be approximately how much larger that the outrigger
pad? - (ANSWER)3 times
When setting a a crawler crane for use on a new site, which of the following is not
required prior to use? - (ANSWER)name of the person that will operate the crane
Where should the slings be attached when lifting lattice boom sections? -
(ANSWER)use the end connections
T or F
During crane assembly, the counterweight is mounted after the installation of the
complete boom - (ANSWER)false
When assembling lattice boom sections, which set of pins are installed first? -
(ANSWER)both upper
MOBILE CRANE ACTUAL EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+
T or F
As crane signaling is only a basic function and the signal person knows where the
loads will be positioned, training or testing of the signal person should not be
required - (ANSWER)False
When using hand signals to direct a crane operator, an extended arm with the
thumb vertical and the fingers opening and closing into a fist indicates: -
(ANSWER)raise boom and lower the load
Two closed fists with both thumbs pointing toward each other is the signal for: -
(ANSWER)retract hydraulic boom
Which of the following is not a permitted use of an "operational aid"? -
(ANSWER)used to test weigh a load prior to hoisting
T or F
Any crane component can be used on any other crane made by the same
company - (ANSWER)false
A rough terrain crane is commonly referred to as; - (ANSWER)cherry picker
Which of these conditions could be dangerous when operating a crane around a
newly constructed building? - (ANSWER)uncompacted soil
, 2
When hoisting on outriggers with a permitted 360 degree swing, which position is
the most hazardous in most conditions? - (ANSWER)over corner
T or F
The ground pressure under the outriggers is higher than it is under a crawler track
because of the smaller bearing surface - (ANSWER)True
An outrigger float should be approximately how much larger that the outrigger
pad? - (ANSWER)3 times
When setting a a crawler crane for use on a new site, which of the following is not
required prior to use? - (ANSWER)name of the person that will operate the crane
Where should the slings be attached when lifting lattice boom sections? -
(ANSWER)use the end connections
T or F
During crane assembly, the counterweight is mounted after the installation of the
complete boom - (ANSWER)false
When assembling lattice boom sections, which set of pins are installed first? -
(ANSWER)both upper
