Questions and CORRECT Answers
Where is the best location for leveling a crane - CORRECT ANSWER - Upperworks
When determining the "gross load " the best method is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Get an
accurate load weight and add rigging
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct Answer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Basket,
vertical, chocker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase hight
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum? - CORRECT
ANSWER -2
On a load chart , values above the bold line mean: - CORRECT ANSWER - Capacities
based on structural competence
The primary purpose of a rooster sheave or auxiliary boom point sheave is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Separate the hoist lines
What is the proper procedure when using an insulating link or a boot near power lines? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Be sure to maintain the correct allowable distances from power
lines
, When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Line
pull decreases
What is the minimum allowable distance from the crane and power lines under 50kv? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10ft
The term "upperworks or superstructure " refer to the area of the crane: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Above the turntable
Side loading may be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Starting and stopping the swing
rapidly
What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact local utility company
eccentric main boom tip reeving causes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Twisting of the boom
How many randomly broken wires in one lay, must there be to remove running wire rope from
service? - CORRECT ANSWER -6
When lifting personnel in a man basket using 6x19 wire rope, the minimum safety factor is? -
CORRECT ANSWER -7
What is the safety factor required when using non rotating wire rope and lifting personnel? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10
Who has the responsibility for determining the correct weight of the load? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervisor