CPCS Test - Set 2

1. What is the proper way to position the forks to safely support a load?

2. What does the Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) help the crane operator to do?

3. Why should the jib be placed in an out-of-service position?

4. Who is tasked with formulating the lift plan for a lifting operation?

5. Why is it essential to assess the load in relation to the crane’s rated capacity?

6. Why must operators refer to the correct load chart for a specific situation?

7. What determines the minimum safe distance that must be maintained from overhead power lines?

8. What action should you take if you experience pressure while working alongside multiple contractors?

9. When should the order of operations for a lifting task be determined?

10. What risk can occur when lifting large loads, such as shuttering, during strong winds?

11. What is the primary concern of lifting guidelines when it comes to suspended loads and nearby workers or pedestrians?

12. What could be the consequence of overriding the Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) during a lifting operation?

13. What steps must be taken when it becomes necessary to lift loads over people?

14. If the crane operator does not follow the lift plan carefully, what could be the result?

15. In what way can a telehandler’s travel direction on a slope differ when it is carrying a load versus when it is empty?

16. Why is having clear visibility essential when positioning loads at height?

17. Why is it dangerous to move a telehandler with the boom raised?

18. Why is it essential to keep access ladders on the mast free from dirt and obstructions?

19. How are anti-collision systems designed to function, and what are their operational limits?

20. What is the recommended method for transporting tools or small equipment to the crane cab or jib area?