Think you know cranes? Test your crane knowledge and see where you stand amongst your peers!
The quiz consists of 20 multiple choice questions and should take around 5-10 minutes to complete.
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Question 1 of 20
A "Headache Ball" or "Whipline" is crane lingo referring to:
The main hook /hoist on a crane
The auxiliary hook / hoist on a crane
A common piece of rigging gear
An incompetent Rigger
Question 2 of 20
An outrigger outputting 10t load over an area of 2m x 2m is exerting what pressure on the ground in t/m2?
5
4
2.5
10
Question 3 of 20
What percentage utilisation would a crane be operating at if it is hoisting a total load of 10t and has a capacity of 15t?
150%
75%
67%
50%
Question 4 of 20
Rotation of a cranes superstructure about a central axis is known as?
Jibbing
Hoisting
Slewing
Turning
Question 5 of 20
What device prevents an operator from hoisting the hook into the tip of the boom?
Anemometer
Headache Ball
Anti Two-Block
Rooster Sheave
Question 6 of 20
If a Rigger is signalling "thumbs up" to the crane operator, what are they communicating to the operator?
Increase the boom angle
Hoist up
Good job, let's go home
Jack the outriggers higher
Question 7 of 20
The model prefix for a Liebherr All-Terrain Mobile Crane is:
LTR
LTC
LTM
LMC
Question 8 of 20
A Franna is a common brand of what type of crane?
All Terrain Mobile Crane
Articulated Pick and Carry Crane
Crawler Cranes
Vehicle Loading Cranes
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following tasks can be performed by a Basic Rigger?
Installing tilt-up panels
Structural steel erection
Operating cranes
Dual crane lifts
Question 10 of 20
Neglecting the effects of friction, if a crane winch has a line pull of 10t, what would be the hoist capacity if the hook was reeved in 5 parts (falls of rope)?
2t
50t
500t
10t
Question 11 of 20
What is typically listed at the top of each column of a crane load chart?
Capacity
Radius
Boom Length
Counterweight
Question 12 of 20
True or False: In Australia, an operator with a C6 High Risk Work License can operate a pick and carry crane under the same license?
True
False
Question 13 of 20
How often should rigging be inspected under the RGBY system?
Quarterly
Monthly
Bi-annually
Annually
Question 14 of 20
In the RGBY system of testing rigging gear, what does each colour represent?
Different types of rigging gear
Different load capacities
Different inspection cycles for the quarters of the year
Different levels of wear and tear
Question 15 of 20
In Victoria and most other states, what distance can mobile plant safely approach low-voltage powerlines without an electrical spotter?
3m
6.4m
10m
5.2m
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following is a safety device designed to prevent a crane from tipping over?
Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
Sheave
Question 17 of 20
What does the term "hoist" refer to in crane operations?
The effect of a cranes counterweights
The mechanism that moves the crane along the ground
The control panel for the crane
The device used to raise and lower loads
Question 18 of 20
Which component is essential for reducing friction in the lifting mechanisms of a crane?
Outriggers
Sheaves
Bog Mats
Question 19 of 20
What is the main function of counterweight on a crane?
To increase the lifting speed
To provide a returning moment and prevent tipping
To extend the boom length
To offset the weight of the operators wallet
Question 20 of 20
In the context of cranes and heavy lifting, what does the term "dogging" refer to?
Driving heavy machinery
Operating a crane with a remote control
The application of slinging techniques and providing direction to the crane operator
I googled dogging and it has nothing to do with cranes