GENERAL CRANE SAFETY ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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"What is two-blocking, and why is two-blocking dangerous?
A) Two-blocking occurs when the hook contacts another block or hook on the crane. It is
dangerous because the hook could damage the crane, causing loss of load control.
B) Two-blocking occurs when the block or hook contacts the ground.
It is dangerous because the wire rope may come off of the drum and drop the block.
C) 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. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) 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."
"When should a tagline be used during lifting operations?
A) when lifting a load over or near electrical transmission lines
B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating
C) when the supervisor approves their use
D) only when lifting the load to extreme heights - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) to prevent the load
from swinging or rotating"
"What is the weight of a 24 square foot, 2 inch thick aluminum plate with a unit weight of 15
lbs. per square foot of material per inch of thickness?
A) 348 pounds
B) 720 pounds
C) 6,720 pounds
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,D) 60 pounds
E) 120 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) 720 pounds"
"The two expiration dates that are of particular importance to crane operators are-
A) Vehicle registration expiration date
B) Hydraulic oil expiration date
C) CAC card expiration date
D) The certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) The certification
expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date"
"Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of communication between the signal
person and the crane operator?
A) Signal Flags
B) Direct Voice
C) Hand Signals
D) Sound-powered Phones
E) Approved Radios - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) Signal Flags"
"What is a jib boom?
A) A boom that is attached to the main boom to allow rotation of the load
B) An extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to a higher elevation
than that permitted by the main boom
C) A boom that is used to lift extremely heavy loads - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) An extension
attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to a higher elevation than that
permitted by the main boom"
"If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a structural component on the boom,
you should
A) Look closer to see if it is a crack.
B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
C) Do nothing as it is not significant.
D) Make a mental note to investigate it later.
E) Note it on the ODCL, but do not report it. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) Report it immediately to
your supervisor."
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, "While performing a pre-use check, the operator must check the wire rope system for all of the
following EXCEPT-
A) Excessive corrosion
B) Damage of any kind
C) Size and grade of wire rope
D) Proper sheave movement
E) Proper spooling on the drum - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Size and grade of wire rope"
"All of the following are principle parts of an overhead traveling crane EXCEPT-
A) Operator's cab or pendant control
B) End trucks
C) Shackles and eyebolts
D) Bridge girders
E) Trolley with hoisting mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Shackles and eyebolts"
"If you find a deficiency that will affect the safe operation of the crane during the pre-
operational check, all of the following actions must be taken EXCEPT-
A) Operate that specific function again to ensure there is a problem
B) Notify your supervisor
C) Note the finding on the ODCL
D) Secure the crane
E) Follow supervisor's instructions - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) Operate that specific function again
to ensure there is a problem"
"Components that provide protection for operation and maintenance personnel working on or
in the path of cranes are?
A) Operational Safety Devices
B) Alterations/Modifications
C) Load Controlling Parts
D) Load Bearing Parts
E) General Safety Devices - CORRECT ANSWER=> E) General Safety Devices"
"When setting up mobile cranes, the minimum clearance between the rotating upper works and
fixed objects should be?
A) 1 foot
B) 2 feet
C) 3 feet
D) 4 feet
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT ALREADY VERIFIED
GRADED A+ LATEST AND COMPLETE
VERSION
"What is two-blocking, and why is two-blocking dangerous?
A) Two-blocking occurs when the hook contacts another block or hook on the crane. It is
dangerous because the hook could damage the crane, causing loss of load control.
B) Two-blocking occurs when the block or hook contacts the ground.
It is dangerous because the wire rope may come off of the drum and drop the block.
C) 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. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) 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."
"When should a tagline be used during lifting operations?
A) when lifting a load over or near electrical transmission lines
B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating
C) when the supervisor approves their use
D) only when lifting the load to extreme heights - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) to prevent the load
from swinging or rotating"
"What is the weight of a 24 square foot, 2 inch thick aluminum plate with a unit weight of 15
lbs. per square foot of material per inch of thickness?
A) 348 pounds
B) 720 pounds
C) 6,720 pounds
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,D) 60 pounds
E) 120 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) 720 pounds"
"The two expiration dates that are of particular importance to crane operators are-
A) Vehicle registration expiration date
B) Hydraulic oil expiration date
C) CAC card expiration date
D) The certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) The certification
expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date"
"Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of communication between the signal
person and the crane operator?
A) Signal Flags
B) Direct Voice
C) Hand Signals
D) Sound-powered Phones
E) Approved Radios - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) Signal Flags"
"What is a jib boom?
A) A boom that is attached to the main boom to allow rotation of the load
B) An extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to a higher elevation
than that permitted by the main boom
C) A boom that is used to lift extremely heavy loads - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) An extension
attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to a higher elevation than that
permitted by the main boom"
"If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a structural component on the boom,
you should
A) Look closer to see if it is a crack.
B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
C) Do nothing as it is not significant.
D) Make a mental note to investigate it later.
E) Note it on the ODCL, but do not report it. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) Report it immediately to
your supervisor."
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, "While performing a pre-use check, the operator must check the wire rope system for all of the
following EXCEPT-
A) Excessive corrosion
B) Damage of any kind
C) Size and grade of wire rope
D) Proper sheave movement
E) Proper spooling on the drum - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Size and grade of wire rope"
"All of the following are principle parts of an overhead traveling crane EXCEPT-
A) Operator's cab or pendant control
B) End trucks
C) Shackles and eyebolts
D) Bridge girders
E) Trolley with hoisting mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Shackles and eyebolts"
"If you find a deficiency that will affect the safe operation of the crane during the pre-
operational check, all of the following actions must be taken EXCEPT-
A) Operate that specific function again to ensure there is a problem
B) Notify your supervisor
C) Note the finding on the ODCL
D) Secure the crane
E) Follow supervisor's instructions - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) Operate that specific function again
to ensure there is a problem"
"Components that provide protection for operation and maintenance personnel working on or
in the path of cranes are?
A) Operational Safety Devices
B) Alterations/Modifications
C) Load Controlling Parts
D) Load Bearing Parts
E) General Safety Devices - CORRECT ANSWER=> E) General Safety Devices"
"When setting up mobile cranes, the minimum clearance between the rotating upper works and
fixed objects should be?
A) 1 foot
B) 2 feet
C) 3 feet
D) 4 feet
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