Mobile Crane Operator — Core Knowledge
Inspections: practice questions
Our Crane Operator bank has 10 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Who must perform the annual/comprehensive inspection?
- Any operator
- A qualified person
- The crane owner's secretary
- The site manager only
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B. A qualified person — Monthly and shift inspections are by a competent person.
Question 2
Which item is checked during a shift inspection?
- The operator's licence expiry date
- The crane's paint colour and decals
- Hooks and latches for deformation, cracks and wear
- The weight of the counterweight bolts and the colour of the boom paint
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C. Hooks and latches for deformation, cracks and wear — Other items include control mechanisms, hydraulics, wire rope and tires.
Question 3
Who must perform the annual/comprehensive crane inspection under OSHA?
- A qualified person
- The crane's oiler
- Any crew member
- The site's safety officer only
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A. A qualified person — The qualified person must document it, and records are kept at least 12 months.