A40 CPCS UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
used be bean spreader a would loads of type What On - CORRECT ANSWER - LONG
LOADS
How can a quailfication or card benefit a Slinger /Signaller - CORRECT ANSWER -
PROVE SKILLS , BETTER PROSPECT EMPLOYMENT & PROMOTION
On hoist-rope lifting equipment, how does the rope or line length affect loads swings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - LONGER THE ROPE THE SLOWER THE LOAD WILL
SWING
When checking the condition of lifting accessories, why must gloves be worn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PREVENT SKIN DISEASES , SHARP EDGES OR BROKEN WIRES
What possible effects does excessive rain have on the lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - REDUCE VISIBILITY, / INCREASE WEIGHT LOAD UP 25%, / SOFTEN
GROUND AROUND STABILIZERS / GROUND BECOME SLIPPERY / LOAD BECOME
SLIPPERY
What makes up the total (or gross) weight of a load that is to be lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER - COMBINED WEIGHT of LIFT / ACCESSORIES & THE LOAD
What does The Health and Safety at Work Act require employers to do with regards specifically
to plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - SAFE & MAINTAINED
When is a trial lift carried out? and Name THREE checks to be made? - CORRECT
ANSWER - JUST AFTER THE WEIGHT IS TAKEN ON EACH LIFT / LOAD IS
SUPPORTED / LEVEL / SECURED/ ACCESSORIES ARE CORRECTLY ATTACHED
, Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty, what instruction should be given to
the machine operator by the signaller if they lose sight of each other? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY / UNTIL VISUAL CONTACT IS
REGAIND
When using more than one lifting accessory, how should they be secured to the crane hook? -
CORRECT ANSWER - By USING A SHACKLE ACCORDINGLY TO THE NUMBER
OF ACCESSORIES
Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different colours and
number of lines indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - SAFE WORKING LOAD ( SWL) OF
THE SLING
If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what FIVE actions and checks must be
made by the slinger/signaller before use? - CORRECT ANSWER - CHECK if parts
involved know how to use them CHECK if batteries will last for the duration of the operation or
spare batteries are supplied CHECK if all involved in the lifting are on the same frequency
CHECK if the signal strength is sufficient CHECK if the frequency is clear from other
interferences
The legs of a chain sling should be no more than 90 degrees apart from each other. What happens
to the SWL if the angle is larger? - CORRECT ANSWER - SWL IS REDUCED
What are the TWO actions that a slinger/signaller undertakes on lifting accessories during pre-
use inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER - CARRY out the checks according to the
Manufacturer's requirements /RECORD that the checks have been done and report all defects
immediately
If assisting in fitting a fly jib to the crane, why is it important that the manufacturer's procedures
are followed precisely? - CORRECT ANSWER - TO AVOID ANY / Incidents, / Accidents
/ or Damage.
What is the definition of, or how can a hazard be described? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
hazard risk to property, environment, health or life.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
used be bean spreader a would loads of type What On - CORRECT ANSWER - LONG
LOADS
How can a quailfication or card benefit a Slinger /Signaller - CORRECT ANSWER -
PROVE SKILLS , BETTER PROSPECT EMPLOYMENT & PROMOTION
On hoist-rope lifting equipment, how does the rope or line length affect loads swings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - LONGER THE ROPE THE SLOWER THE LOAD WILL
SWING
When checking the condition of lifting accessories, why must gloves be worn? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PREVENT SKIN DISEASES , SHARP EDGES OR BROKEN WIRES
What possible effects does excessive rain have on the lifting operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - REDUCE VISIBILITY, / INCREASE WEIGHT LOAD UP 25%, / SOFTEN
GROUND AROUND STABILIZERS / GROUND BECOME SLIPPERY / LOAD BECOME
SLIPPERY
What makes up the total (or gross) weight of a load that is to be lifted? - CORRECT
ANSWER - COMBINED WEIGHT of LIFT / ACCESSORIES & THE LOAD
What does The Health and Safety at Work Act require employers to do with regards specifically
to plant? - CORRECT ANSWER - SAFE & MAINTAINED
When is a trial lift carried out? and Name THREE checks to be made? - CORRECT
ANSWER - JUST AFTER THE WEIGHT IS TAKEN ON EACH LIFT / LOAD IS
SUPPORTED / LEVEL / SECURED/ ACCESSORIES ARE CORRECTLY ATTACHED
, Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty, what instruction should be given to
the machine operator by the signaller if they lose sight of each other? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY / UNTIL VISUAL CONTACT IS
REGAIND
When using more than one lifting accessory, how should they be secured to the crane hook? -
CORRECT ANSWER - By USING A SHACKLE ACCORDINGLY TO THE NUMBER
OF ACCESSORIES
Polyester webbing slings are coloured and have black lines. What do the different colours and
number of lines indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - SAFE WORKING LOAD ( SWL) OF
THE SLING
If radios are to be used during the lifting operations, what FIVE actions and checks must be
made by the slinger/signaller before use? - CORRECT ANSWER - CHECK if parts
involved know how to use them CHECK if batteries will last for the duration of the operation or
spare batteries are supplied CHECK if all involved in the lifting are on the same frequency
CHECK if the signal strength is sufficient CHECK if the frequency is clear from other
interferences
The legs of a chain sling should be no more than 90 degrees apart from each other. What happens
to the SWL if the angle is larger? - CORRECT ANSWER - SWL IS REDUCED
What are the TWO actions that a slinger/signaller undertakes on lifting accessories during pre-
use inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER - CARRY out the checks according to the
Manufacturer's requirements /RECORD that the checks have been done and report all defects
immediately
If assisting in fitting a fly jib to the crane, why is it important that the manufacturer's procedures
are followed precisely? - CORRECT ANSWER - TO AVOID ANY / Incidents, / Accidents
/ or Damage.
What is the definition of, or how can a hazard be described? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
hazard risk to property, environment, health or life.
