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The offset of the jib has been changed from 25 degree to 15 degree. The capacity of
the jib will?



A. Stay the same

B. Decrease

C. Offset can't change

D. Increase

D. Increase




When lifting near capacity with a crawler, the lowest ground pressure between center
pin and the load will be?



A. Over the front

B. Over the corner

C. Over the side

D. Over the rear

C. Over the side

,A Truck mounted crane will generally have a higher capacity over which quadrant?



A. Capacity is the same 360 degrees

B. Over the rear

C. Capacity is higher over the side

D. Over the front

B. Over the rear




When lifting from main boom with a 60' jib attached, a deduction must be made for?



A. Stowed jib

B. Fixed jib

C. Erected jib

D. Stored jib

C. Erected jib




During Tandem lifts, neither crane should be loaded more than?



A. 50%

B. 65%

C. 75%

D. 80%

,C. 75%




A chocker has a vertical hitch capacity of 6,000 lbs with a 5:1 safety factor. The actual
capacity is?



A. 30,000 lbs

B. 11,000 lbs

C. 3,000 lbs

D. 6,000 lbs

D. 6,000 lbs




Mobile cranes are generally required to be level within?



A. 1 degree

B. 1%

C. 1'

D. 1"

B. 1%




A power line is rated 330kv, the closest a crane with 150' boom can get without a
spotter is?

, A. 200'

B. 20'

C. 170'

D. 50'

C. 170'




ASME recommends, when hoisting personnel, line speeds of



A. No more than 100 f/m

B. No more than necessary

C. No more than 100 f/s

D. No speed recommendation

A. No more than 100 f/m




Rigging, custom hooks, clamps, spreader beams, etc. Shall be proof tested to ______
of capacity



A. 100%

B. 125%

C. 110%

D. 115%

B. 125%