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Which unsafe condition could result when a wedge socket is attached directly to a load hook,
using 6x19 IWRC?
(A) Spinning of the load (B) Decreased line pull (C) Decreased safe working load (D) Structural
failure Answer: (A) Spinning of the load
Which if the following will indicates intemal damage or ultimately core failure in rotation-
resistant rope?
(A) Strand bird caging (B) Dianeter reduction (C) Excessive lubrication (D) Kinking Answer:
(B) Dianeter reduction
When a jib is erected from the stowed position and not used, how will its effective weight
change?
(A) It decreases (B) It increases (C) It will tip the crane (D) It stays the same Answer: (B) It
increases
(45.When operating a telescopic boom crane equipped with an anti two-block prevention device,
which hydraulic functions are disabled when the device is activated? (A) Winch down, boom up,
and retract the boom. (B) Swing, Winch down, and raise the boom. (C) Hoist, extend the boom,
and lower the boom. (D) Outrigger controls, retract the boom, and swing. Answer: (C) Hoist,
extend the boom, and lower the boom.
46. A load applied at an angle to the vertical plane of the boom describes: (A) Over loading (B)
Side loading (C) Static loading (D) Angle loading Answer: (B) Side loading
48. Hand signals must be posted conspicuously: (A) In the vicinity of hoisting operations B. In
the drivers cab of the crane (C) In the office. (D) In the load chart Answer: (A) In the vicinity of
hoisting operations
Which crane hand signal is illustrated? (A) Retract the boom (B) Raise the boom (C) Extend the
boom (D) Lower the boom Answer: (C) Extend the boom the
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, Power lines would be a big concern when considering a crane's set up location, another big
concern could be? (A) Radio communication with signal person (B) Capacity of the crane (C)
Gang members, crack heads, & tweakers (D) Voids, tanks, loose fill, & depressions Answer:
(D) Voids, tanks, loose fill, & depressions
43. When inspecting the boom on a telescopic boom crane which item should be inspected? (A)
Float pads (B) Wear pads (C) Counterweight (D) Load block sheaves Answer: (B) Wear pads
Counterweight
(A) when it's reeved over the main boom tip (B) when it's reeved over the auxiliary boom head
(C) when it's on top of the boom (D) when it's reeved over the jib Answer: C
45. When a crane operator leaves the crane, the operator must first: (A) Disengage the PTO (B)
Tum the engine off (C) Land all suspended loads (D) Secure the area and lock out the controls.
Answer: C
46. Cranes operating with long booms should be most concerned with winds coming from the:
(A) Rear of the boom (B) Side of the Boom (C) East (D) South. Answer: (B)
47. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC which of the following is prohibited with wire rope on
a crane? (A) Splicing (B) Cutting (C) Severing (D) Lubricating Answer: (A)
38. If a crane is not set-up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to low side, the
load radius will: (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Stay the same (D), Increase two feet for every
one-degree out of level Answer: (A)
39. Side loading may be caused by: (A) Starting or stopping the swing too rapidly (B) Increasing
the load radius (C) Raising or lowering the boom too rapidly (D) Raising or lowering the load
too rapidly Answer: A
40. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, Who may perform a shift inspection on a mobile
crane. (A) A practical examiner (B) An A/D Director (C) A competent person (D) A qualified
person Answer: C
41. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC what must be included in a monthly inspection? (A)
Yearly Inspection (B) A new hoist line (C) Outrigger report (D) Documented shift inspection
Answer: D
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QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A+ PASS GUARANTEED
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100% ACCURATE
QUESTIONS &ANSWERS. EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED.
Which unsafe condition could result when a wedge socket is attached directly to a load hook,
using 6x19 IWRC?
(A) Spinning of the load (B) Decreased line pull (C) Decreased safe working load (D) Structural
failure Answer: (A) Spinning of the load
Which if the following will indicates intemal damage or ultimately core failure in rotation-
resistant rope?
(A) Strand bird caging (B) Dianeter reduction (C) Excessive lubrication (D) Kinking Answer:
(B) Dianeter reduction
When a jib is erected from the stowed position and not used, how will its effective weight
change?
(A) It decreases (B) It increases (C) It will tip the crane (D) It stays the same Answer: (B) It
increases
(45.When operating a telescopic boom crane equipped with an anti two-block prevention device,
which hydraulic functions are disabled when the device is activated? (A) Winch down, boom up,
and retract the boom. (B) Swing, Winch down, and raise the boom. (C) Hoist, extend the boom,
and lower the boom. (D) Outrigger controls, retract the boom, and swing. Answer: (C) Hoist,
extend the boom, and lower the boom.
46. A load applied at an angle to the vertical plane of the boom describes: (A) Over loading (B)
Side loading (C) Static loading (D) Angle loading Answer: (B) Side loading
48. Hand signals must be posted conspicuously: (A) In the vicinity of hoisting operations B. In
the drivers cab of the crane (C) In the office. (D) In the load chart Answer: (A) In the vicinity of
hoisting operations
Which crane hand signal is illustrated? (A) Retract the boom (B) Raise the boom (C) Extend the
boom (D) Lower the boom Answer: (C) Extend the boom the
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, Power lines would be a big concern when considering a crane's set up location, another big
concern could be? (A) Radio communication with signal person (B) Capacity of the crane (C)
Gang members, crack heads, & tweakers (D) Voids, tanks, loose fill, & depressions Answer:
(D) Voids, tanks, loose fill, & depressions
43. When inspecting the boom on a telescopic boom crane which item should be inspected? (A)
Float pads (B) Wear pads (C) Counterweight (D) Load block sheaves Answer: (B) Wear pads
Counterweight
(A) when it's reeved over the main boom tip (B) when it's reeved over the auxiliary boom head
(C) when it's on top of the boom (D) when it's reeved over the jib Answer: C
45. When a crane operator leaves the crane, the operator must first: (A) Disengage the PTO (B)
Tum the engine off (C) Land all suspended loads (D) Secure the area and lock out the controls.
Answer: C
46. Cranes operating with long booms should be most concerned with winds coming from the:
(A) Rear of the boom (B) Side of the Boom (C) East (D) South. Answer: (B)
47. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC which of the following is prohibited with wire rope on
a crane? (A) Splicing (B) Cutting (C) Severing (D) Lubricating Answer: (A)
38. If a crane is not set-up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to low side, the
load radius will: (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Stay the same (D), Increase two feet for every
one-degree out of level Answer: (A)
39. Side loading may be caused by: (A) Starting or stopping the swing too rapidly (B) Increasing
the load radius (C) Raising or lowering the boom too rapidly (D) Raising or lowering the load
too rapidly Answer: A
40. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, Who may perform a shift inspection on a mobile
crane. (A) A practical examiner (B) An A/D Director (C) A competent person (D) A qualified
person Answer: C
41. According to OSHA 1926 Subpart CC what must be included in a monthly inspection? (A)
Yearly Inspection (B) A new hoist line (C) Outrigger report (D) Documented shift inspection
Answer: D
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