#1
What is the primary function of a crane?
Transporting materials vertically
Transporting materials horizontally
Excavating soil
Demolishing structures
#2
Which of the following is a safety precaution when operating a crane?
Ignoring weight limits
Avoiding communication with spotters
Regularly inspecting equipment
Speeding up operations to save time
#3
What is the typical function of a counterweight on a crane?
To increase fuel efficiency
To stabilize the crane
To adjust the crane's height
To control the crane remotely
#4
What is the recommended procedure for dealing with power line hazards when operating a crane?
Ignore them and continue operations
Assume they are insulated and proceed
Keep the crane's boom and load at least 10 feet away
Touch them with the crane to discharge any static electricity
#5
What does 'SWL' stand for in crane operation?
Standard Weight Limit
Safe Working Load
System Weight Load
Secure Working Load
#6
What is the purpose of a 'crane hand signal'?
To indicate the crane's model
To communicate with the operator using gestures
To initiate emergency shutdown
To measure load weight
#7
What does the term 'rigging' refer to in crane operation?
The act of securing the load to be lifted
Adjusting the crane's height
Lubricating crane components
Operating the crane remotely
#8
Which type of crane provides the greatest mobility?
Tower crane
Crawler crane
Gantry crane
Jib crane
#9
In crane terminology, what does 'boom length' refer to?
The height of the crane
The distance from the crane's center to the load
The length of the horizontal arm of the crane
The weight capacity of the crane
#10
What is a 'load chart' used for in crane operation?
Recording the weight of materials lifted
Calculating fuel consumption
Determining the maximum weight a crane can lift at various distances and heights
Tracking maintenance schedules
#11
What does 'load moment' refer to in crane operation?
The total weight of the load
The force exerted by the load
The distance from the crane's center to the load
The combination of load weight and distance from the crane's center
#12
Why is it important to conduct regular inspections of crane wire ropes?
To improve visibility
To prevent corrosion
To increase flexibility
To reduce fuel consumption
#13
What is the purpose of an outrigger on a crane?
To stabilize the crane
To increase lifting capacity
To control the direction of movement
To provide lighting for night operations
#14
Why is it important for crane operators to be aware of wind conditions?
To adjust the crane's boom length
To avoid flying debris
To minimize noise pollution
To prevent tipping over or instability
#15
What is the purpose of a 'crane load chart'?
To track the crane's travel distance
To calculate the crane's weight
To determine the maximum load capacity based on boom length and radius
To estimate the crane's fuel efficiency
#16
What is the primary reason for conducting pre-operation inspections of a crane?
To fulfill regulatory requirements
To increase operational speed
To reduce maintenance costs
To improve operator comfort
#17
What is the primary function of a 'load moment limiter' (LML) on a crane?
To measure the total weight of the load
To prevent the crane from tipping over by monitoring the load's position
To control the crane's engine speed
To adjust the crane's boom length