TOWER CRANES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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T or F
Very few areas in either the US or Canada require certification to operate a tower crane
false
T or F
Self erecting tower cranes are easier to erect than a conventional tower crane, but erection time takes
longer
false
How does the crane rotate with a fixed tower base?
slewing ring beneath the jib
T or F
A mono type of tower can be either fixed or slewing
true
What best describes a tower crane saddle jib?
rolling trolley and supported by a fixed pendant lines
, What best describes a tower crane front luffing jib?
stationary trolley and jib pivots at front of tower
T or F
In general, tower cranes are designed to have the same lifting capacity regardless of the jib length and
load radius
false
T or F
A tower crane only requires one identification plate. All components are included in that one ID plate
false
T or F
All tower cranes manufactured by a company will have a common manufactuer's manual that is
generic to all cranes made by that company
false
Of the following, who must sign a tower crane log book?
operator, service mechanic , supervisor, all of above
What is the first step taken before erecting a tower crane?
prepare a site plan
T or F
Because of the typically high operating heights, tower crane operation is not affected by, and is
therefore exempt from, power line clearance regulations
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
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T or F
Very few areas in either the US or Canada require certification to operate a tower crane
false
T or F
Self erecting tower cranes are easier to erect than a conventional tower crane, but erection time takes
longer
false
How does the crane rotate with a fixed tower base?
slewing ring beneath the jib
T or F
A mono type of tower can be either fixed or slewing
true
What best describes a tower crane saddle jib?
rolling trolley and supported by a fixed pendant lines
, What best describes a tower crane front luffing jib?
stationary trolley and jib pivots at front of tower
T or F
In general, tower cranes are designed to have the same lifting capacity regardless of the jib length and
load radius
false
T or F
A tower crane only requires one identification plate. All components are included in that one ID plate
false
T or F
All tower cranes manufactured by a company will have a common manufactuer's manual that is
generic to all cranes made by that company
false
Of the following, who must sign a tower crane log book?
operator, service mechanic , supervisor, all of above
What is the first step taken before erecting a tower crane?
prepare a site plan
T or F
Because of the typically high operating heights, tower crane operation is not affected by, and is
therefore exempt from, power line clearance regulations
