When determining the gross load, the best method is: - ANSWER Get an accurate load
weight and add the rigging
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer? - ANSWER Basket, vertical,
choker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - ANSWER Increase height.
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? - ANSWER
Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum. - ANSWER 2
On a load chart, values above the bold line mean: - ANSWER Capacities based on struc-
tural competence.
The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or auxiliary boom point sheave is to: - ANSWER
Separate the hoist lines.
What is the proper procedure when using an insulating link or a boot near power lines? -
ANSWER Be sure to maintain the correct allowable distance from the lines.
When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases the - ANSWER Line pull de-
creases
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