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QUESTION: According to the B30.5 mobile crane standard, how many randomly distributed broken wires in rotation-resistant rope requires replacement of the rope?
- 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters
- 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters
- 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay
- 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters - ANSWER-D. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters
QUESTION: Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, the net capacity of a crane on main
boom is the capacity listed in the load chart:
- Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
- Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
- Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use
- Minus the weight of the rigging alone - ANSWER-A. Minus the weight of the rigging and all
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2 QUESTION: Unless the operator takes account of boom deflection, when lifted off the ground, a properly rigged load may do what?
- Swing out away from the crane
- Swing in towards the crane
- Swing absolutely verically
- Shift in its rigging - ANSWER-A. Swing out away from the crane
- Boom down
- Swing
- Boom up
- Telescope out - ANSWER-C. Boom up
What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand, and sticks his thumb up?
QUESTION: Within what percentage of level does a telescopic boom crane have to be for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
- 1%
- 2%
- 5%
- It doesn't matter so long as the outriggers are fully extended and set - ANSWER-A. 1% 2 / 4
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QUESTION: The load line of the crane you're operating comes into contact with an energized power line. There's no sign of any other danger, such as fire. In such a situation, you should:
- Climb down carefully from the crane cab
- Jump down, feet together
- Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
- Get as far away from the crane as possible - ANSWER-C. Stay in the cab until the lines are de-
energized
QUESTION: How would I determine if there is core damage on a rotation-resistant wire rope?
- Broken wires
- A localized reduction in diameter
- Kinks
- Bird caging - ANSWER-B. A localized reduction in diameter
QUESTION: Which is the most common cause of death to crane operators?
- Electrocution
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- Crane turnover
- Fire - ANSWER-C. Crane turnover
QUESTION: According to the B30.5 mobile crane standard, it's OK for an operator to leave the
cab of a crane with the engine running so long as:
- The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts access to the area around the crane
- The operator has at least four years experience
- The crane is equipped with a fire extinguisher
- It's never OK - ANSWER-A. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts access to the
area around the crane
QUESTION: An operator should respond to an "emergency stop" signal from who?
- Appointed signal person only
- Project manager only
- Superintendent only
- Anyone - ANSWER-D. Anyone
QUESTION: What does the word "must" mean?
- Should
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