JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
EXAM LATEST 2026 VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
1. What is the primary purpose of pre-operation inspections on heavy
equipment?
A. To reduce fuel usage
B. To ensure safe and proper equipment function Pre-operation inspections
help identify hazards or mechanical issues before operating.
C. To improve operator comfort
D. To speed up job progress
2. When operating an excavator on a slope, the safest position of the tracks is:
A. Sideways to the slope
B. Facing up or down the slope Tracks should be pointed up/down slope to
maintain stability.
C. Diagonal to the slope
D. It does not matter
3. A spotter assisting a machine operator should always remain:
A. Directly behind the machine
B. In the blind spot
C. In clear view of the operator Visual contact prevents miscommunication
and accidents.
D. At least 100 ft away
,4. What is the primary hazard of overloading a forklift?
A. Reduced lift height
B. Equipment tip-over Exceeding rated load can shift center of gravity
causing a tip-over.
C. Slower travel speed
D. Flat tires
5. Which color flag is typically used to indicate overhead power lines?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Red Red flags generally mark electrical hazards.
D. White
6. What does the hydraulic relief valve do?
A. Controls travel speed
B. Prevents excessive hydraulic pressure It opens to relieve pressure and
protect system components.
C. Lowers fuel consumption
D. Measures fluid level
7. Before digging, operators must contact utility notification services to:
A. Get permission to operate equipment
B. Locate underground utilities Prevent damaging buried lines and causing
hazards/costs.
C. Order extra soil
D. Verify equipment registration
8. On a backhoe, the loader bucket is located:
A. On the side
B. In the front Backhoes have a loader bucket in front and a boom/hoe in
back.
C. Under the cab
D. On the rear boom
, 9. What is the “swing radius” on an excavator?
A. The boom length
B. The area covered by the rotating upper structure Defines the hazard
zone for surrounding workers.
C. Tire clearance
D. Track width
10.Which statement best describes “center of gravity”?
A. The total machine weight
B. The point where weight is evenly balanced Determines stability during
operation.
C. The load limit
D. Boom pivot point
11.When using a crane, the load chart is based on:
A. Weather
B. Boom length and radius Capacity decreases as boom length increases
and radius grows.
C. Operator preference
D. Tire pressure
12.A “blind lift” refers to:
A. Operating without glasses
B. Lifting where the operator cannot see the load Requires a qualified
signal person for safety.
C. Driving at night
D. Using faulty equipment
13.A “trench box” is used to:
A. Transport spoil
B. Protect workers from trench wall collapse A protective system for trench
safety.
C. Store tools
D. Support a crane
EXAM LATEST 2026 VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
1. What is the primary purpose of pre-operation inspections on heavy
equipment?
A. To reduce fuel usage
B. To ensure safe and proper equipment function Pre-operation inspections
help identify hazards or mechanical issues before operating.
C. To improve operator comfort
D. To speed up job progress
2. When operating an excavator on a slope, the safest position of the tracks is:
A. Sideways to the slope
B. Facing up or down the slope Tracks should be pointed up/down slope to
maintain stability.
C. Diagonal to the slope
D. It does not matter
3. A spotter assisting a machine operator should always remain:
A. Directly behind the machine
B. In the blind spot
C. In clear view of the operator Visual contact prevents miscommunication
and accidents.
D. At least 100 ft away
,4. What is the primary hazard of overloading a forklift?
A. Reduced lift height
B. Equipment tip-over Exceeding rated load can shift center of gravity
causing a tip-over.
C. Slower travel speed
D. Flat tires
5. Which color flag is typically used to indicate overhead power lines?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Red Red flags generally mark electrical hazards.
D. White
6. What does the hydraulic relief valve do?
A. Controls travel speed
B. Prevents excessive hydraulic pressure It opens to relieve pressure and
protect system components.
C. Lowers fuel consumption
D. Measures fluid level
7. Before digging, operators must contact utility notification services to:
A. Get permission to operate equipment
B. Locate underground utilities Prevent damaging buried lines and causing
hazards/costs.
C. Order extra soil
D. Verify equipment registration
8. On a backhoe, the loader bucket is located:
A. On the side
B. In the front Backhoes have a loader bucket in front and a boom/hoe in
back.
C. Under the cab
D. On the rear boom
, 9. What is the “swing radius” on an excavator?
A. The boom length
B. The area covered by the rotating upper structure Defines the hazard
zone for surrounding workers.
C. Tire clearance
D. Track width
10.Which statement best describes “center of gravity”?
A. The total machine weight
B. The point where weight is evenly balanced Determines stability during
operation.
C. The load limit
D. Boom pivot point
11.When using a crane, the load chart is based on:
A. Weather
B. Boom length and radius Capacity decreases as boom length increases
and radius grows.
C. Operator preference
D. Tire pressure
12.A “blind lift” refers to:
A. Operating without glasses
B. Lifting where the operator cannot see the load Requires a qualified
signal person for safety.
C. Driving at night
D. Using faulty equipment
13.A “trench box” is used to:
A. Transport spoil
B. Protect workers from trench wall collapse A protective system for trench
safety.
C. Store tools
D. Support a crane
