NPORS 25 Test Questions
Why should an operator not work "across the tracks" of the excavator at full radius? -
Correct Answer-The excavator could become unstable leading to the machine tipping
over
When excavating, how far from the excavation should the spoil be placed?
a) A distance equal to the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no
less than 1 metre
b) As close as possible from the edge of the excavation
c) At full radius of the excavators working area - Correct Answer-a) A distance equal to
the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no less than 1 metre
Where should the driver sprockets be when travelling the excavator across site?
a) At the front of the excavator when travelling
b) It does not matter
c) At the rear of the excavator when travelling - Correct Answer-c) At the rear of the
excavator when travelling
The pre-operational checks of the excavator are the responsibility of:
a) The operator
b) The site manager
c) The fitter/ service team - Correct Answer-a) The operator
What colour are buried gas services?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Yellow - Correct Answer-c) Yellow
What information should the operator receive before the start of any excavation?
a) Contamination report on the ground
b) A permit to dig including location of any buried services
c) The excavators pre-operational check sheet - Correct Answer-b) A permit to dig
including location of any buried services
Why is it important to travel with the boom low and the dipper arm folded in?
a) The operator has good visibility
b) The machine is more stable
c) The bucket will push obstacles out of the way - Correct Answer-b) The machine is
more stable
What is the correct method of mounting/ dismounting the machine? - Correct Answer-
Using handholds and steps provided, using 3 points of contact facing the machine.
Why should an operator not work "across the tracks" of the excavator at full radius? -
Correct Answer-The excavator could become unstable leading to the machine tipping
over
When excavating, how far from the excavation should the spoil be placed?
a) A distance equal to the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no
less than 1 metre
b) As close as possible from the edge of the excavation
c) At full radius of the excavators working area - Correct Answer-a) A distance equal to
the depth of the excavation from the side of the excavation but no less than 1 metre
Where should the driver sprockets be when travelling the excavator across site?
a) At the front of the excavator when travelling
b) It does not matter
c) At the rear of the excavator when travelling - Correct Answer-c) At the rear of the
excavator when travelling
The pre-operational checks of the excavator are the responsibility of:
a) The operator
b) The site manager
c) The fitter/ service team - Correct Answer-a) The operator
What colour are buried gas services?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Yellow - Correct Answer-c) Yellow
What information should the operator receive before the start of any excavation?
a) Contamination report on the ground
b) A permit to dig including location of any buried services
c) The excavators pre-operational check sheet - Correct Answer-b) A permit to dig
including location of any buried services
Why is it important to travel with the boom low and the dipper arm folded in?
a) The operator has good visibility
b) The machine is more stable
c) The bucket will push obstacles out of the way - Correct Answer-b) The machine is
more stable
What is the correct method of mounting/ dismounting the machine? - Correct Answer-
Using handholds and steps provided, using 3 points of contact facing the machine.
