ADVANCE RIGGER TEST ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
⩥ What is an easily overlooked element of the pre-trip inspection.
Answer: Controls properly marked and the boom angle/load charts are
attached/legible
⩥ Is the positioning of the digger derrick truck important. Answer: Yes
⩥ Do digger derricks need to be leveled out. Answer: Yes
⩥ How is a digger derrick leveled out. Answer: Outriggers and cribbing
⩥ Are outriggers and stabilizers designed to lift the digger derrick.
Answer: No
⩥ If the truck is at an angle greater than _______ the boom should only
be operated in the lowest swing pattern. Answer: 5 degrees
⩥ Digger derricks turrets are mounted in 3 configurations. Answer: Rear,
Center, Corner
, ⩥ Digger derricks have operational zones based upon. Answer: Turret
location and outrigger location
⩥ Does a crew need to refer to boom operational charts. Answer: Yes
⩥ Load angle charts usually include. Answer: Load capacities, Boom
position, Operational zones, Notices and warnings
⩥ What must the boom operator know in order to make a safe lift.
Answer: Position of the boom and operational zone, the weight of the
object being lifted
⩥ A boom is strongest when. Answer: Highest angle and fully retracted
⩥ A boom is weakest when. Answer: Lowest angle and fully extended
⩥ Actual lift capacity depends on 3 things:
Stability of the truck and strength of surface,
Manufacturer's lifting limitations,
and ________. Answer: Physical position of the boom in relation to the
load
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
⩥ What is an easily overlooked element of the pre-trip inspection.
Answer: Controls properly marked and the boom angle/load charts are
attached/legible
⩥ Is the positioning of the digger derrick truck important. Answer: Yes
⩥ Do digger derricks need to be leveled out. Answer: Yes
⩥ How is a digger derrick leveled out. Answer: Outriggers and cribbing
⩥ Are outriggers and stabilizers designed to lift the digger derrick.
Answer: No
⩥ If the truck is at an angle greater than _______ the boom should only
be operated in the lowest swing pattern. Answer: 5 degrees
⩥ Digger derricks turrets are mounted in 3 configurations. Answer: Rear,
Center, Corner
, ⩥ Digger derricks have operational zones based upon. Answer: Turret
location and outrigger location
⩥ Does a crew need to refer to boom operational charts. Answer: Yes
⩥ Load angle charts usually include. Answer: Load capacities, Boom
position, Operational zones, Notices and warnings
⩥ What must the boom operator know in order to make a safe lift.
Answer: Position of the boom and operational zone, the weight of the
object being lifted
⩥ A boom is strongest when. Answer: Highest angle and fully retracted
⩥ A boom is weakest when. Answer: Lowest angle and fully extended
⩥ Actual lift capacity depends on 3 things:
Stability of the truck and strength of surface,
Manufacturer's lifting limitations,
and ________. Answer: Physical position of the boom in relation to the
load
