CPCS Test - Set 1

1. Where must a crawler crane’s hook be placed when preparing to lift a load?

2. When is it necessary to inspect the ground conditions for a crawler crane?

3. Which load centre is standard for most telehandlers?

4. When must Remote Control Indicators (RCIs) not be bypassed or overridden?

5. On what types of telehandlers are front-mounted stabilisers usually fitted?

6. What needs to be in place when people are being lifted?

7. What does the RCI notify the operator of while lifting a load?

8. When a trench has a sloped side, from where should the horizontal distance be measured?

9. What does the law require to be carried out for all lifting operations?

10. What action should be taken if the centre of gravity of a heavy load shifts beyond the machine’s load centre?

11. In trenching operations, what does the expression D + d – 2h stand for?

12. What could happen if one or both tracks of a crawler crane start to sink into the ground?

13. Why do lifting safety guidelines advise keeping the movement of a suspended load overhead to a minimum?

14. What might occur if you swing or turn too quickly while carrying a heavy load, especially close to the crane?s maximum capacity?

15. What might occur if the boom comes too near an overhead power line?

16. In the equation D + d ? 2h, which variable equals zero when the trench walls are vertical?

17. Why must the jib of a tower crane be lowered when the shift ends?

18. Why is it important for temporary or built-in access ladders to provide good foot grip?

19. Why is it crucial for operators to know the factors that can cause instability in telehandlers?

20. What is the proper safety requirement for temporary or fixed access ladders?