CPCS Test - Set 1

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

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

3. Which load centre is standard for most telehandlers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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