CATEGORY 3 NON-CAB OPERATED TEST

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1. All of the following require a license to Non-cab 13. Crane Operators are Slowing down when
operate EXCEPT a: operated responsible for all of the signals are unclear
category 3- following EXCEPT:
bridge crane
14. Crane operators at naval Be familiarized by a
2. At what point during a lift may trolley When the tracks activities may be required to qualified person before
or bridge travel be started? are clear and the operate various types of cranes operating the crane for
load is high for which they hold a license. the first time
enough off the Which of the following can best
ground to pass assure operator proficiency
over obstacles and safety?
safely
15. The crane operator STOPS the safety
3. Bridge cranes with rated capacities of Category 2 crane whenever ________ is in
20,000 lbs. or greater are classified as question.
______ cranes
16. The expiration date that is of The certification expiration
4. Bridge cranes with rated capacities of Category 3 particular importance to crane date of the crane
less than 20,000 lbs. are classified as operators is
______ cranes.
17. The formula for determining Base x Height divided by
5. Common modes of operation for typical hoist, trolley, and the area of a triangular shaped 2
OET bridge cranes are: bridge. object is:
6. Components that affect the safety and operational safety 18. How should an operator check Lift the load a few inches
capability of the WHE, by stopping or devices the hoist brakes when lifting a off the ground and stop
limiting the operation when activated load? hoisting to ensure there is
are __________________. no slippage of the brakes.
7. Components that control, restrain, or load controlling 19. If an object has a volume of 30,000 lbs.
position the load, and upon failure parts 200 cubic feet. and the unit
would cause dropping, shifting or weight is 150 lbs. per cubic foot,
uncontrolled movement of the loads what is its weight?
are ____________.
20. If an object is 6 feet long, 4 24 square feet
8. Components that provide protection for General Safety feet wide, and 2" thick, what is
operation and maintenance personnel Devices the area of the object?
working on or in the path of cranes.
21. If an object is 6 feet long, 5 120 cubic feet
9. Components that support the load, and load bearing feet wide, and 4 feet high, what
upon failure would cause dropping or parts is the volume of the object?
uncontrolled lowering of the load are
22. If the crane operator and the not operate the crane until
____________.
rigger in charge disagree on contacting the supervisor
10. A crane accident occurs when any NOT Two- whether or not a load is safe to to resolve the issue.
element of the crane operating Blocking or lift the operator should:
envelope fails to perform correctly overload
23. Is it necessary for the operator Not if there is a
during crane operations, maintenance,
to see the load or work area? designated signal person
or testing which could result in any of NOT Personnel
who is in control of the lift
the following EXCEPT: Injury or Death
and is in view of the
Equipment
operator, or if the signal
malfunction
giver is in constant radio
11. The crane operator is responsible for check contact with the operator.
the pre-use ________ of the crane.
24. Knowing the load's All of the Above
12. The crane operator must check the certification approximate center of gravity
certification information on the crane expiration date, prior to rigging or lifting a load
for________ before operating the crane. crane ID, and is important:
certified capacity
25. The majority of crane accidents are Personnel error 38. What is "inching"? Performing a
attributed to which of the motion very slowly,
following? a little at a time
26. A monorail hoist with less than Category 3 39. What is meant by "skewing"? Where one end of
20,000 lbs. capacity is a the bridge gets
________________ crane. ahead of the other
end, frequently
27. More than one signal person may False
causing binding on
provide signals to a crane operator
the rails.
at a time.
40. What is "plugging"? The use of reverse
28. New shackles put into the weight Date of Manufacture
power instead of a
handling equipment program are
brake to slow or
required to have all of the
stop the bridge or
following markings on, or attached
trolley travel
to the shackles EXCEPT:
41. What is the bridge crane Bridge travel
29. A pillar-Jib crane with a capacity of Category 2
communication hand signal pictured,
22,000 lbs. is a __________ crane.
with the arm extended forward, hand
30. Regardless of the method of clear open and slightly raised, making a
communication used all crane pushing motion?
signals must be ____________________.
42. What is the bridge crane Trolley travel
31. Select the proper method of Lower the load communications hand signal pictured,
landing a load. slowly, stop a few with the palms up, fingers closed;
inches from the thumb pointing in the direction of
landing point, then motion, and jerking horizontally?
slowly lower the rest
43. What is the crane communications Trolley travel
of the way.
hand signal pictured, with both arms
32. Shackles, wire rope slings, and /or 5° extended, palms down, moving arms
eyebolts, may be used to their full back and forth horizontally?
capacity when used within ____ of
44. What is the crane communications Lower
vertical.
hand signal pictured, with the arm
33. Sling angles affect the actual increase the stress on extended downward, forefinger
stress on each leg of the sling. each leg. pointing down, and moving the hand
Lowering the angle measured from in a small horizontal circle?
the horizontal will:
45. What is the crane communications Stop
34. Synthetic web slings should NOT True hand signal pictured, with the arm
be used in areas where extended, palm down, moving the
temperatures exceed 194 degrees arm back and forth horizontally?
Fahrenheit.
46. What is the crane communications Hoist
35. Taking the slack out of rigging and True hand signal, pictured, with the arm
starting to move a load or empty vertical, forefinger pointing up,
hook should be performed in first moving the hand in small horizontal
hoisting position or at the slowest circle?
possible speed.
47. What is the minimum amount of rope 2 full wraps, 3 full
36. What are the actions required if an Stop operation and that shall be on a grooved drum and wraps
asterisked item on the ODCL is notify engineering of a smooth drum?
found unsatisfactory during the the deficiency.
48. What is the operator's main concern Operating safely
pre-use check of the crane?
during crane operations?
37. What are the principal parts of an Bridge girders, end
overhead traveling crane? trucks, trolley, and
operator's cab or
pendant control
49. What is the purpose To prevent overtravel of the hook 58. When is it permissible for an The operator shall
of a hoist limit switch? block and the possibility of two- operator to leave the controls of a remain at the controls
blocking crane while a load is suspended at all times while a
from the hook? load is suspended
50. What is the weight of 720 lbs.
from the hook.
a 24 sq ft, 2 inch thick
aluminum plate with a 59. When making two-hook lifts, the either hook
unit weight is of 15 lbs. capacity of __________ MUST NOT BE
per square foot of exceeded at any time.
material per inch of
60. When should a tagline be used To prevent the load
thickness?
during lifting operations? from swinging or
51. What is two-blocking Two-blocking occurs when the hook rotating
and why is two- block comes in contact with the
61. Which of the following formulas Length X width X
blocking dangerous? upper sheave block during hoisting
would be used to find the volume of height
of the hook. It is dangerous because
a rectangular or square shaped 3
it could result in damage to the
dimensional object?
crane, parting of the hoist lines, and
dropping the load. 62. Which of the following identify the Complex and Non-
two categories of crane lifts? Complex
52. What may cause the Wheel slippage on one side only
bridge to skew? because of a slippery track, or a 63. Which of the following is Perform Daily Pre-
heavy load suspended from one considered to be the best way the use Checks
end of the bridge operator can ensure the crane is
safe to operate on any given day?
53. What should an Stop operation until the meaning of
operator do if he/she the signal is understood 64. Which of the following is NOT an Signal Flags
is not sure of the acceptable method of
meaning of a signal? communication between the signal
person and the crane operator?
54. What should be done Raise blocks into the upper limit
when leaving a crane switch 65. Which of the following is used with Lockout Tag
at the end of the work a physical locking device placed at
shift? the energy source?
Ensure all controls are in the neutral 66. Which of the following tags Danger Tag
or "off" position prohibits operation of equipment
when its operation could jeopardize
the safety of personnel or
Position the crane away from endanger equipment?
boarding platforms
67. Which tag alerts operators to Caution Tag
special instructions for operating
the equipment?
Secure power
68. While performing a monthly ODCL Note the deficiencies
55. What signal may an Stop or Emergency Stop
on a crane you find minor on the ODCL
operator obey from a
deficiencies. What do you do?
person other than the
designated signal 69. While performing a pre-use check, Size and grade of
giver? the operator must check the wire wire rope
rope system for all of the following
56. When are operators Prior to the first use of the crane
EXCEPT:
required to perform a each day.
pre-use check of the
crane?
57. When crane accidents Continue to operate the crane until
happen, you must do all lifts are completed
all of the following
EXCEPT:
70. Who can remove a danger, caution, or lockout tag? NOT All crane maintenance personnel The person who attached the tag
or his or her supervisor when they are not available
71. Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane crane operator
Operators physical and emotional fitness
72. Why shall sudden starts and stops of the bridge and Sudden starts and stops could cause the trolley or bridge to derail
trolley be avoided?
73. Why should the hook be positioned directly over the To avoid side loading and dragging the load as it is picked up
load when attaching the load?