ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When should an approved lift plan be re-approved? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. If there is
any deviation from the original lift plan.
Electrical hazards in the lift area and swing direction and degree are factors to consider in
preparing which portion of a lift plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Crane Placement
Capacities for crawler cranes that have outrigger extensions may not exceed ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - D. 85 perfect of tipping
When planning a lift involving two cranes, calculate the lowest net capacities that both cranes
will have during the lift. The next step is to ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Make
sure that the sum of the lowest rated net capacities of the cranes exceeds the load weight.
A lift plan should be discussed ______. - CORRECT ANSWER - D. At a pre-lift meeting
where all personnel in the lift are present.
What is meant by the term "two blocking?" - CORRECT ANSWER - B. The load block
contacts the boom point sheaves
Lifting 20,000 lbs with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30° horizontal sling angle, what is the force
applied to each leg? - CORRECT ANSWER - 20,000 lbs.
In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam should be considered: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Part of the load weight
What is required if there is deviation from the lift plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - A new
lift plan
, On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weigh of the load should yield the
required line pull as a general rule of thumb? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5%
All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the block except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wear on the hook
Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tested and approved
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Help control the load
Two cranes are lifting 100 tons. If crane A has 40% of the load, how much weight will crane B
have on its hook? - CORRECT ANSWER - 120,000 lbs
To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the manufacturer's: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sling tag
OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds what percentage of it's
original throat opening? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15%
At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be removed from service? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 5%
The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise plans to overcome or
eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or rigging is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Lift plan
What provides additional control of a load being lifted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tag
lines