Forward Tipping Dumper Test CPCS Test Questions (Plant
Operators Level 2) Questions With Complete Solutions
A dumper is classified by a manufacturer as a six-tonne dumper.
What does this mean? Correct Answers The maximum carrying
capacity of the dumper, by weight.
a) Name three purposes of the raised lugs on tyres and.
b) What can happen to a dumper if the lugs are severely worn.
Correct Answers a) Grip for moving, steering and breaking in
soft mud.
b) Can have a reduction of traction, steering and breaking.
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of the
plant and machinery has to be kept from over head electricity
lines.
b) Explain why a distance should be kept. Correct Answers a)
The voltage down the line and if it's on metal/wooden poles.
b) High voltage can arc across large gaps in certain weather
conditions.
a) What is the minimum distance allowynear open trenches
when travelling with a dumper.
b) Explain why? Correct Answers a) Minimises distance to be
more then depth of trench.
b) Any less can cause trench collapse.
a) What is the purpose of a method statement.
b) What is required of the operator? Correct Answers a) It's a
document that gives specific instructions on how to safely.
b) To comply with method statement.
, Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the machine's
operator's manual? Correct Answers Maintenance staff,
supervisors and transporter drivers.
Before leaving the dunper for a rest break, after parking and
switching off the engine.
a) What final action must be carried out.
b) And why? Correct Answers a) Key removed and door
locked
b) To prevent unauthorised people from operating the machine.
Discharging loads whilst moving is not considered best practice.
Why would this be? Correct Answers Instability could occur
on uneven ground.
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if
someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap.
Correct Answers Removing the radiator tank cap will cause the
hot liquid inside to be released under pressure and could cause
burns.
Give four reasons that may cause the dumper to tip over
sideways during travel. Correct Answers 1: Deep potholes.
2: Speed on turning.
3: Tyre blown out.
4: Turning wrong on slopes.
Give two reasons for using a swivel skip dumper over a
conventional forward tipping skip. Correct Answers 1:
Discharging materials into trenches.
Operators Level 2) Questions With Complete Solutions
A dumper is classified by a manufacturer as a six-tonne dumper.
What does this mean? Correct Answers The maximum carrying
capacity of the dumper, by weight.
a) Name three purposes of the raised lugs on tyres and.
b) What can happen to a dumper if the lugs are severely worn.
Correct Answers a) Grip for moving, steering and breaking in
soft mud.
b) Can have a reduction of traction, steering and breaking.
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of the
plant and machinery has to be kept from over head electricity
lines.
b) Explain why a distance should be kept. Correct Answers a)
The voltage down the line and if it's on metal/wooden poles.
b) High voltage can arc across large gaps in certain weather
conditions.
a) What is the minimum distance allowynear open trenches
when travelling with a dumper.
b) Explain why? Correct Answers a) Minimises distance to be
more then depth of trench.
b) Any less can cause trench collapse.
a) What is the purpose of a method statement.
b) What is required of the operator? Correct Answers a) It's a
document that gives specific instructions on how to safely.
b) To comply with method statement.
, Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the machine's
operator's manual? Correct Answers Maintenance staff,
supervisors and transporter drivers.
Before leaving the dunper for a rest break, after parking and
switching off the engine.
a) What final action must be carried out.
b) And why? Correct Answers a) Key removed and door
locked
b) To prevent unauthorised people from operating the machine.
Discharging loads whilst moving is not considered best practice.
Why would this be? Correct Answers Instability could occur
on uneven ground.
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if
someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap.
Correct Answers Removing the radiator tank cap will cause the
hot liquid inside to be released under pressure and could cause
burns.
Give four reasons that may cause the dumper to tip over
sideways during travel. Correct Answers 1: Deep potholes.
2: Speed on turning.
3: Tyre blown out.
4: Turning wrong on slopes.
Give two reasons for using a swivel skip dumper over a
conventional forward tipping skip. Correct Answers 1:
Discharging materials into trenches.
