Alaska Petroleum Crane Operator Test

Alaska Petroleum Contractors
Crane Operator's Written Test

Part 1 - Safe Operations
Name:
Date:
The following 60 questions are based on the safety handbook for the Grove model RT 990
rubber tired crane. The purpose of this open-book test is to determine that the operatorcandidate is able to locate important information from the manufacturer's manual.
Although this test is open-book, operator-candidates may not work together to answer
questions, share answers between themselves, or obtain outside help from anyone other
than the instructor.
To pass this test, the operator-candidate must correctly answer 45 of the 60 questions. Of
the 60 questions, there are 10 critical questions that are marked with asterisks (*). The
operator-candidate must correctly answer all ten of these critical questions.
In the space to the right of each question, write the page number on which you found the
answer to that question. For example, if the answer to question #1 was found in section 1
on page 10, write 1-10 on the line to the right of question 1.
1.
What is the maximum radius that the Grove RT 990 crane is

capable of safely lifting 90 tons?
feet
2.
How many boom sections are there?
3.
What is the gross weight of the crane?
4.
What is the length of the tail swing of the superstructure?

inches
5.
What is the capacity of 3/4" cable on a 26 hoist drum?

feet
6.
What is the voltage of the electrical system?
7.
What is the voltage of the starting system?
volts
8.
What is the overall width of the crane with outriggers

retracted and no pads attached?
feet
inches
Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test
pounds
volts
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9.
What is the machine height with the boom at 0 degrees?

feet
inches
10.
What is the prime responsibility of a crane operator?
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11.
How should the operator check for crane stability after

properly setting up the crane?
12.*
Should wheels be suspended clear of the ground before

lifting on outriggers? (Yes or No)
13.
Using the "load-line method" the operator can determine if the

crane is level by raising the boom, lowering the hook block
near the ground and checking to see if the line is aligned with
the center of the boom. This test should be done over both the
front and side.(True or False).
14.
Why must load lines be in a vertical position before lifting a

load?
15.*
Where does the operator find the allowable lift capacity?
16.*
Which of the following are considered as part of the load to be

lifted? (Circle the correct answers)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Spreader bars, slings, chains, baskets, pallet forks

Sheave blocks, hook block
Boom head
Boom extension, jib
All of the above
17.
At what speed should the engine be run to move a load slowly

and smoothly?
18.
When extending hydraulic boom sections, which procedure is

correct? (Circle the correct answer)
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A.
B.
C.
Inner boom extended first

Outer boom extended first
Both booms extended equally
19.
Who should be consulted before making multiple-crane lifts?
20.
When should a qualified signal man be available?
21.*
What should a crane operator do if communications are lost

between the operator and the signal man during a lift? (Circle
the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
Finish the lift then stop.

Stop and lower the load to the ground.
Stop and do not move the load.
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22.*
When a qualified signal man is on the job, the crane operator

should take signals only from the signal man, except for one
signal which should be taken from anyone. What is that signal?
23.*
Under what circumstances are you allowed to push or pull a

load with the crane boom?
24.
What type loads are cranes designed to handle?
25.
The crane operator is responsible for: (Circle the correct

answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Knowing the correct rigging to use.

Knowing the correct inspection procedure for wire rope.
Safety of people while the crane job is being done.
All of the above.
26.
How many wraps of wire rope is the minimum to be left on the

hoist drum during operation?
27.
When beginning the actual lift of a load, which of the following

happens? (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
The boom bends down bringing the load closer.

The crane tips slightly, lengthening the boom.
The boom goes down slightly, increasing the load radius.
All of the above.
28.
How would you check the hoist brake to see if it is working

properly?
29.
When should all braking and holding devices be checked?
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30.
Pulling a load sideways with the boom and using swing to move
the load is permissible? (True or False)
31.
Is it permissible to wrap hoist cable around a load?

(Yes or No)
32.
Who must authorize any modifications to a crane?
33.*
Does the operator need to know the procedures and

specifications for inspecting the wire rope?
(Yes or No)
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34.
Write, in your own words, what the term two blocking means.
35.
What are three ways two blocking could occur on hydraulic

cranes?
1.
2.
3.
36.*
What is the closest distance away from an electrical power

source that a crane can be operated?
feet
37.*
Are there special procedures when working near electrical

power sources? (Yes or No)
38.
Above what wind speed is it NOT permissible to lift personnel

using a manbasket?
MPH
39.*
When is it permissible to lift a larger load than the load chart

indicates is safe?
40.
How long is the boom of the RT 990 when fully retracted?

feet
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41.
How long is the four section boom of the RT 990 when fully
extended?
feet
42.
What is the highest angle, in degrees, that the boom will go?
43.
What is the normal CAT low idle oil pressure?
psi
What is the normal CAT high rpm oil pressure?
psi
44.
When the axle oscillation lockout system override light is on,

the axle: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
Will not oscillate

Will oscillate
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45.
List eight things to be checked during a complete walk around

visual inspection before operation of the crane:
46.
The hydraulic pump must be engaged before starting a cold

engine. (True or False)
47.
The engine must be shut off before engaging the PTO to the
hydraulic pump. (True or False)
48.
All crane functions should be performed with the engine at high

or near-high rpm. (True or False)
49.
An outrigger selector push button must be pushed before

moving the toggle switch to extend or retract the outriggers in
order to: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
To warm up cold hydraulic oil

To prevent hydraulic lock
To engage the hydraulic motor
50.
How high must the carrier be on the outriggers for the best
crane stability?
51.
After arriving on the job site and before swinging the crane,
you must check: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Boom swing path

Tail swing area
Swing lock pin
Electric house brake
All of the above
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52.
In the event that an equalizer line breaks, you must perform

which of the following boom operations? (Circle the correct
answer)
A.
B.
C.
Slow the engine and lower the boom to set the load down
Keep engine speed up and put the boom lever in the up
position while swinging to a safe area. Then lower the load.
Swing to a safe area while lifting the load line to keep the load
off the ground.
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53.
Moving the swing lever through neutral to the opposite

direction of movement: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
54.
Why should the crane NOT be driven with the boom off center?
(Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
55.
Can cause side pull on the boom

Can damage the machine
Both of the above
The auto oscillation switch will engage, locking the axle

The house should be locked when traveling
Both of the above
The crane should not be driven with the boom cylinders

bottomed out because: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
This could cause damage to the cylinders

This could bend the boom
Both of the above
56.
Rear steering is used only at the job site for added

maneuverability. It should not be used on the road.
(True or false)
57.
What would be the result of shifting to a lower speed when

traveling faster than the allowed speed for the new gear?
58.
Does the crane need to come to a complete stop when shifting

from four-wheel to two-wheel drive?
(Yes or No)
59.
Describe the procedure for engaging the hydraulic pump.
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60.
What is the correct position of the ignition switch before

engaging the hydraulic pump?
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Part 2 - Rigging
Name:
Date:
The following 16 questions are based on the rigging, slings and wire rope reference
materials supplied as part of the study materials. The purpose of this open-book test is to
determine that the operator-candidate is able to correctly use basic safe rigging practices
as they apply to crane operations. Although this test is open-book, operator-candidates
may not work together to answer questions, share answers between themselves, or obtain
outside help from anyone other than the instructor.
operator-candidate must correctly answer all four of these critical questions.
1.*
What is the safety factor for wire rope used for most crane
operations? (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
2.*
What is the safety factor for wire rope used for lifting
personnel? (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
3.*
5
10
2
5
10
2
Wire rope, used as running rope on cranes, must be replaced if:

(Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
There are 3 or more broken wires in one strand in one lay

There are 3 or more broken wires in one lay
4.
Wire rope, used as running rope on cranes, must be replaced if

there are 6 or more randomly distributed broken wires in one
rope lay. (True or False)
5.
What is the maximum safe working load, in tons, of 18 x 7,

non-rotating, 3/4, grade 100-110 round strand wire?
tons
6.
What is the safe working load, in pounds, of a 4 wide, 12

gauge metal mesh sling used as a single basket hitch?
pounds
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7.
What is the safe working load, in pounds, of a 7/8, 6 x 37,

improved plow steel wire rope sling with a fiber core when used
in a single choker hitch?
pounds
8.
What is the safe working load, in pounds, of a forged alloy steel

swivel hook with a throat opening of 1 1/2?
pounds
9.
What is the safe working load, in pounds, of a 7/8 shoulder

type eye bolt used with a sling angle of 75? (Circle the correct
answer)
A.
B.
C.
10.
7,200 pounds
3,960 pounds
5,200 pounds
What is the safe working load, in pounds, of a 3/4, weldless

construction, forged alloy steel shackle used in a single vertical
pull?
pounds
Label each of the following as correct or wrong:
11.
12.
13.
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14.
Which is correct? (A or B)
B:
14.
Which is correct? (A or B)
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16*
Is this correct? (Yes or No)
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Part 3 - Load Charts
Name:
Date:
The following 38 questions are based on the Grove RT 990 crane load charts supplied as
part of the study materials. The purpose of this open-book test is to determine that the
operator-candidate is able to correctly use load charts to determine safe working loads and
safe crane working configurations. Although this test is open-book, operator-candidates
may not work together to answer questions, share answers between themselves, or obtain
outside help from anyone other than the instructor.
operator-candidate must correctly answer all 16 of these critical questions.
For this test, use 200 pounds for the weight of slings. Show your calculations in the
space provided.
1.
What is the heaviest load that can be lifted with the RT 990
crane with the load set at a 20 foot radius?
pounds
2.*
When calculating a lift using the main boom only, which of the
following items are considered as part of the load? (Circle the
correct answers)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
3.
When calculating the weight of a load to be lifted on rubber (no

outriggers), which items must be considered? (Circle the
correct answers)
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
Telescopic boom extension, stowed or erected

Headache ball
Hook block
Slings
Spreader bar
Auxiliary boom head
All of the above
Tire size
Tire pressure
The ambient temperature
All of the above
What is the highest angle (in degrees) that the boom will
operate?
degrees
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5.
When on outriggers and using 87 feet of boom, what is the

lowest boom angle that a load can be lifted?
degrees
6.
Using the answer to question #5, what is the radius?

feet
7.
When on outriggers, the maximum loads shown above the bold

line on load charts are calculated on structural strength of the
crane while those below the bold line are calculated at 85% of
tipping. (True or False)
8.
When on rubber, the maximum loads shown above the bold

line on load charts are calculated on structural strength of the
crane while those below the bold line are calculated at 75% of
tipping. (True or False)
9.
What is the maximum length of boom that can safely be laid

down to 0 degrees with no load when:
A.
B.
C.
D.
on
on
on
on
outriggers and over the side?

outriggers and over the front?
rubber and over the side?
rubber and over the front?
feet
feet
feet
feet
10.
What is the maximum radius that you can set a load weighing
23,000 pounds?
feet
11.*
You are asked to pick a total load weighing 14,850 pounds over
the front and to set the load over the side. What is the
maximum radius (in feet) that you can set the load?
feet
12.
Show your calculations in the work-space below:

A.
You are asked to set a turbine weighing 56,100 pounds

over the side. What is the largest radius, in feet, that
you can safely set the load?
feet
B.
The lifting eyes on the turbine are 12 feet high and you
are using 10 foot slings. What is the maximum height,
in feet, you can set the load?
feet
What boom angle do you use?
degrees
What is the longest permissible boom length?

feet
Weights:
Load:
10 ton headache ball:
90 ton hook block:
Teleboom (stowed):
Aux. boom head:
Slings:
Total load weight:
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
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13.*
With the teleboom extension in the working position, the main

boom extended to 96 feet, and no load on the line, what is the
lowest permissible boom angle before tipping?
degrees
14.
You are asked to lift a load onto the top of a building. The load
weighs 5,000 pounds. The building is 110 feet high. The load
is 15 feet tall at the anchor points and you are using 15 foot
slings. Show your calculations below.
How far in on the roof can you set the center of the load?
feet
What is the boom angle?
degrees
What is the offset?
degrees
What length extension?
feet
Weights:
15.
Load:
90 ton hook block:
Aux. boom head:
Slings:
Total load weight:
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
Field policy states that, except in an emergency, crane

operations will cease when working around wells when:
the wind speed is:
mph or greater
the ambient temperature is:
F or colder
16.
According to field policy, in order to operate a crane under

emergency conditions (high winds and/or low ambient
temperatures), both the supervisor having the work done and
the heavy equipment supervisor must agree to continue the
crane operations.
(True or False)
17.
When the ambient temperature is below 0 F, the crane must

be derated 1% for each 1 degree below 0 F.
(True or False)
18.
If the ambient temperature is -14 F, you would derate the

crane by: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
Derating the load chart 14%

Derating the load 14%
Adding 14% to your load weight
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19.
You are asked to lift a load weighing 60,000 pounds (including

all lifting devices). The ambient temperature is -30 F. The
load needs to be set at a radius of 20 feet.
What weight listed in the manufacturers load chart would you
use?
pounds
What is the longest boom length allowed?
20.
feet
You are asked to lift a load weighing a total of 17,000 pounds

(including all lifting devices) and set it near a well at a radius of
60 feet. The ambient temperature is -35 F and you have
emergency authorization to work.
Can this be done? (Yes or No)
If so, what is the boom length?
21.*
feet
degrees
When lifting on rubber, what is the maximum safe total load

that can be lifted in a 360 arc at a 60 foot radius?
pounds
What is the boom length?
feet
What is the minimum angle?
degrees
22.*
What is the defined lifting area for lifting on rubber over the
front?
23.*
What is the largest load to be picked and carried on rubber

over the side?
24.*
It is NOT permissible to have the 33 to 58 teleboom installed

while lifting on rubber at any time.
(True or False)
25.*
When swinging a load: (Circle the correct answer)

A.
B.
C.
26.*
The radius may increase

The radius may decrease
The radius stays the same
When lowering the boom, the radius: (Circle the correct

answer)
A.
B.
C.
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
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27.
When traveling to and from job sites, the swing lock must be
locked. (True or False)
28.*
The angle given in parenthesis for specified loads on the load

charts means: (Circle the correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
The minimum boom angle permissible for the load

The loaded boom angle
Both
29.
Boom maximum lifts are determined by boom angle.

(True or False)
30.*
The crane must NOT be transported with the extension

installed. (True or False)
31.
The axle lockout system must be locked when: (Circle the

correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
the vehicle is in four wheel drive

when making picks on rubber
one wheel starts spinning
32.*
For the drawing below, put an X on the line where you would
start measuring the radius, and an X on the line where you
would end measuring the radius.
33.*
Feeling the outrigger lift 1 or 2 inches off the ground is the best
way to determine the maximum lift capacity. (True or False)
34.
With the teleboom extension installed and extended to 48 feet,

and the main boom extended to its full length, what is the total
length of main boom and teleboom combined?
feet
35.*
With the teleboom installed, retracted to 33 feet, and set at a

30 offset, what is the maximum permissible load with a
minimum boom angle of 60?
pounds
36.*
When using the teleboom extension at a 48 foot length, what is

the maximum total load that you can set at a 70 foot radius?
pounds
37*
You are asked to pick a valve that weighs 700 pounds and set it
at a radius of 90 feet. Your crane is set up as follows:
90 ton hook block
10 ton headache ball
Swingaway teleboom installed at a 30 offset and extended to
58 feet
Auxiliary boom head
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Can you do this pick? (Yes or No)

If yes, what is the minimum boom angle?
Auxiliary boom head:
90 ton hook block:
Teleboom:
Slings:
Load:
Total load:
degrees
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
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38.
You have the RT 990 set up as follows:

Aux. boom head
90 ton sheave block on the main boom
15 ton sheave block on the teleboom
Teleboom installed and retracted to 33 feet
The load weighs 17,000 pounds and is to be set at a radius of
45 feet over the side.
Can this be done? (Yes or No)
What is the longest permissible boom length?
feet
degrees
Auxiliary boom head:

90 ton hook block:
Teleboom installed and retracted:
15 ton sheave block:
Slings:
Load:
Total load:
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
pounds
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Crane Operator's Written Test

What is the maximum radius that the Grove RT 990 crane is

How many boom sections are there?

What is the gross weight of the crane?

What is the length of the tail swing of the superstructure?

What is the capacity of 3/4" cable on a 26 hoist drum?

What is the voltage of the electrical system?

What is the voltage of the starting system?

What is the overall width of the crane with outriggers

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

What is the machine height with the boom at 0 degrees?

What is the prime responsibility of a crane operator?

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

How should the operator check for crane stability after

Should wheels be suspended clear of the ground before

Using the "load-line method" the operator can determine if the

Why must load lines be in a vertical position before lifting a

Where does the operator find the allowable lift capacity?

Which of the following are considered as part of the load to be

Spreader bars, slings, chains, baskets, pallet forks

At what speed should the engine be run to move a load slowly

When extending hydraulic boom sections, which procedure is

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

Inner boom extended first

Who should be consulted before making multiple-crane lifts?

When should a qualified signal man be available?

What should a crane operator do if communications are lost

Finish the lift then stop.

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

When a qualified signal man is on the job, the crane operator

Under what circumstances are you allowed to push or pull a

What type loads are cranes designed to handle?

The crane operator is responsible for: (Circle the correct

Knowing the correct rigging to use.

How many wraps of wire rope is the minimum to be left on the

When beginning the actual lift of a load, which of the following

The boom bends down bringing the load closer.

How would you check the hoist brake to see if it is working

When should all braking and holding devices be checked?

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

Is it permissible to wrap hoist cable around a load?

Who must authorize any modifications to a crane?

Does the operator need to know the procedures and

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

What are three ways two blocking could occur on hydraulic

What is the closest distance away from an electrical power

Are there special procedures when working near electrical

Above what wind speed is it NOT permissible to lift personnel

When is it permissible to lift a larger load than the load chart

How long is the boom of the RT 990 when fully retracted?

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

What is the normal CAT low idle oil pressure?

What is the normal CAT high rpm oil pressure?

When the axle oscillation lockout system override light is on,

Will not oscillate

Alaska Petroleum Contractors Crane Operators Written Test

List eight things to be checked during a complete walk around

The hydraulic pump must be engaged before starting a cold

All crane functions should be performed with the engine at high

An outrigger selector push button must be pushed before

To warm up cold hydraulic oil

Boom swing path