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Lifting Equipment General

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Learning Module Questions - Answers

Instructions
Mark your answer against each question – you may draw connecting lines to matching answers, ring an
option, underline word choices or mark an “x” against your answer depending on the question type.

The questions follow the order of the LEEA Academy Learning Modules for this course.

Please note – answers may appear in a different order to those presented on screen by your trainer.

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- Module 1 –
Question 1
Unsafe working conditions are likely to have an impact on production due to (Select 2 answers):

[x] Loss of output leading to lowering of morale and motivation

[x] Loss of sales turnover and profitability

[ ] Increase in output due to health and safety not getting in the way

[ ] Increase in sales and profitability

Question 2
Select the correct answer from the drop-down list in the statement below:

The health and safety at work act is a ___________(voluntary requirement/legal

requirement/manufacturing requirement/quasi legal requirement) in the United Kingdom

Question 3
What section of the Health and Safety at Work Act addresses articles that may become a risk to
Health and Safety?

( ) Section 2

( ) Section 7

( ) Section 8

(x) Section 6

Question 4
What are the four principle "Elements of Competency"? (Select 4 answers)

[x] Information [x] Supervision

[ ] Evaluation [x] Instruction

[ ] Identification [x] Training

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Question 5
What are the three main reasons to assess and manage risk?

[x] Human harm

[x] Legal effects

[x] Economic effects

[ ] Incompetency

[ ] Environmental effects

Question 6
In relation to Risk Assessment, arrange the "hierarchy of control measures" into the correct
order:

# Choice Correct order

1 Control Eliminate

2 PPE Reduce

3 Discipline Isolate

4 Eliminate Control

5 Reduce PPE

6 Isolate Discipline

Question 7
Complete the stages of risk assessment by matching the left and right sides below:

Review the hazards

Record who may be harmed

Identify your findings

Decide risk and decide control measures

required

Evaluate and update

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Question 8
Put in order of importance the steps you should take prior to working at height:

# Choice Correct order

1 Where work at height cannot be easily avoided, Avoid working at height where it is
prevent falls using either an existing place of reasonably practicable to do so
work that is already safe or the right type of
equipment

2 Avoid working at height where it is reasonably
practicable to do so
3 Minimise the distance and consequences of a
fall, by using the right type of equipment where
the risk cannot be eliminated
Where work at height cannot be easily
avoided, prevent falls using either an
existing place of work that is already safe or
the right type of equipment
Minimise the distance and consequences of
a fall, by using the right type of equipment
where the risk cannot be eliminated

Question 9
Manual handling tasks require a risk assessment. What four elements should the assessor take
into account?

[x] Task

[ ] Time

[x] Individual

[ ] Cost

[x] Load

[x] Environment

Question 10
Whom, according to regulation 11 of LOLER, is responsible for ensuring documents relating to
lifting equipment are kept?

(x) The owner of the equipment

( ) The third party inspection company

( ) The local authority

( ) The manufacturer of the lifting equipment

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Question 11
To what does regulation 4 of LOLER refer?

(x) Strength and Stability

( ) Lifting equipment for lifting persons

( ) Reports and defects

( ) Positioning and Installation

Question 12
With reference to LOLER, match these regulations to their area of focus:

Regulation 7 Keeping of information

Regulation 9 Marking of lifting equipment

Regulation 11 Thorough examination and inspection

Regulation 10 Reports and defects

Question 13
According to LOLER, which of the equipment below has a maximum fixed period of 6-months for
thorough examination? (Select 2 answers)

[x] Lifting accessories

[ ] Lifting equipment

[x] Man-riding equipment

Question 14
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 permits a scheme of examination,
drawn up by a competent person, as an alternative to the fixed maximum periods. True or false?

(x) True

( ) False

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- Module 2 –
Question 15
What are the most common forms of heat treatment used in the manufacture of lifting
equipment? (Select 2 answers)

[x] Hardening and Tempering

[ ] Hardening

[x] Normalising

[ ] Gas arc tempering

Question 16
With reference to the properties of steel, use the options in the drop-down list to complete the
statement below:

"Steels containing more than ___________(0.75%/0.25%/0.5%/0.1%)carbon, and alloy steels, can

have their properties, such as strength, hardness, toughness and ductility, greatly improved by
suitable heat treatment"

Question 17
Complete this statement about the properties of steel by dragging and dropping the correct
words:

"The grain size affects the mechanical properties of the steel; the smaller the grain the stronger
and tougher the steel"

larger thermal

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Question 18
Select the three types of hardness tests that are most commonly used in the manufacture of
lifting equipment:

[x] Vickers Hardness test

[x] Rockwell hardness test

[ ] Newton hardness test

[ ] Electro magnetic test

[x] Brinell hardness test

Question 19
What are the three types of tests that are commonly used to verify the heat treatment process in
the manufacture of lifting equipment?

[x] Hardness testing

[ ] Bend testing

[ ] Dynamic load testing

[x] Impact testing

[x] Metallography

[ ] Tensile testing

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Question 20
What is calculated by the formula "Load (Force) ÷ cross sectional area"?

(x) Stress

( ) Efficiency

( ) Velocity ratio

( ) Strain

Question 21
What does this formula represent?

"Change in length ÷ original length"

(x) Strain

( ) Stress

( ) Elongation

( ) Mechanical advantage

Question 22
With reference to this tensile test graph, match the letters below with the
correct stage:

D Elastic Limit

E Limit of Proportionality

C Tensile Strength

A Yield Point

B Ultimate Breaking Stress

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Question 23
Which of the following statements about the tensile test is correct?

( ) It is used on specialist lifting items for type testing of the mechanical performance of a
material

( ) It is not common due to the destructive nature of the material and manufacturers cannot
afford the cost

(x) It is probably the most fundamental type of mechanical test you can perform on material

( ) It is only used to test the mechanical properties of a material at the discretion of the
supplier

Question 24
What type of property is illustrated in the tensile graph shown?

( ) A ductile material

( ) A tough material

(x) A brittle material

( ) A plastic material

Question 25
Complete the following statement, which refers to the tensile test definitions:

Slightly above the elastic limit, the ___________(Yield point/Limit of proportionality/Plastic

point/Tensile strength) is reached when a sudden, permanent extension occurs without any
increase in load.

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Question 26
Drag and drop the correct words from the available choices to make this statement correct:

"For in-service equipment, LOLER places the duty for deciding if, and what, tests are necessary on
the competent person making a thorough examination"

responsible person PUWER MHSWR manufacturer

Question 27
What are the three main attributes towards a person being deemed a "competent person"?
(Select 3 answers)

[x] Practical knowledge

[x] Experience

[ ] A degree in engineering

[x] Theoretical Knowledge

[ ] LEEA qualified

[ ] LOLER certified

Question 28
What are the 3 distinctive areas of a thorough examination? (Select 3 answers)

[ ] Actions during the examination

[ ] Pre-site visit to client

[x] Actions following the examination

[ ] Test equipment available for all the examinations

[x] Preparing for the examination

[ ] Pre-use examination

[x] Conducting the examination

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Question 29
Choose the correct answer from the drop-down list to make this statement correct:

"An on site examination must be conducted in an area that is___________(well lit, clean and safe/a
large, unused part of the premises/quiet, safe and with natural lighting) to ensure the equipment
can be inspected properly"

Question 30
With reference to testing as part of the thorough examination, complete this statement:

"Test machines and load cells must be ___________(calibrated/thoroughly examined/tensile

tested) in accordance with BS EN ISO 7500-1 at intervals not exceeding ___________(12 months/6
months/2 years) "

Question 31
Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) is used to locate surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic and
non-ferrous materials by introducing a magnetic flux into the material. True or False?

( ) True

(x) False

Question 32
With reference to NDT techniques, drag and drop the correct option to complete this statement:

"Ultrasonic testing uses high frequency pulses of sound to travel through the inspection material"

X-rays magnetic pulses liquid penetrant

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Question 33
What organisation gives acceptable proof / load factors in the absence of manufacturer's
information and the relevant standards?

( ) International LEEA organisation

(x) International labour organisation

( ) American society of mechanical engineers organisation

( ) World labour organisation

Question 34
Complete the following statement regarding the reporting of defects using the words provided:

"For in-service equipment, if the examination reveals one or more defects which present an
immediate or imminent risk of serious or personal injury, a copy of the report must be sent to the
relevant enforcing authority. Although your company may have a procedure for doing this, it is
your legal responsibility to ensure it has been done"

the suppliers the owners council authority trade association

Question 35
In accordance with LOLER, under normal circumstances, the competent person should complete
the examination report and forward it to the client within how many days of the examination?

( ) 14 days

( ) 7 days

( ) 35 days

(x) 28 days

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Question 36
What type of hook is the picture illustrating?

(x) Self-locking hook

( ) Joker hook
( ) Clevis type hook
( ) Foundry hook

Question 37
With reference to components for slings, complete the statement below choosing the correct
option from the drop-down list:

"Master links will be subject to a manufacturer's proof force of ___________(2.5 times/2 times/1.5
times/4 times) the working load limit (WLL), or verified by other means permitted by the standard"

Question 38
Complete this statement about hook latches by choosing the correct option from the drop-down
list:

"Hook latches are manufactured to withstand ___________(5000/1000/10000/20000) complete

cycles without fracture"

Question 39
What four markings are required for components in accordance with BS EN 1677? (Select 4
answers)

[x] Code number

[ ] Manufacturer's name, address and telephone number
[x] The traceability code
[x] The grade number
[x] The manufacturer's mark, name or symbol
[ ] Working load limit
[ ] CE mark

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Question 40
What is the highest grade of chain manufactured to BS EN 818-2 specifications for medium
tolerance chain?

( ) Grade 12

( ) Grade 10

( ) Grade 6

(x) Grade 8

Question 41
According to BS EN 818 what is the nominal pitch to size
ratio of short link chain?

(x) 3:1

( ) 5:1

( ) 2:1

( ) 4:1

Question 42
Match the following chain letter grades to their number equivalents:

P 5

S 10

M 6

V 8

T 4

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Question 43
Complete this statement on chain marking using the words provided below:

"The grade mark shall be the number for medium tolerance chain, designating the grade of chain. It
shall be legibly stamped or embossed on every 20th link, or links at distance intervals of 1 metre
whichever is the lesser distance"

2 metre 5th link 10th link 0.5 metre

Question 44
BS EN 818-2 covers short link, medium tolerance chain for chain slings - grade 8. True or False?

(x) True

( ) False

Question 45
What harmonised standard covers grade 4 chain slings?

( ) BSEN 818-2

( ) BSEN 818-4

( ) BSEN 818-7

(x) BSEN 818-5

Question 46
With reference to BS EN 818-5 complete this statement concerning chain sling leg length
tolerances using the options provided:

"When constructing a multi-leg welded chain sling, the difference in length between the longest and
shortest legs, which are nominally the same length when measured under equivalent tension, must
not be greater than 6mm for nominal lengths up to 2m and not greater than 3mm/m for nominal
lengths over 2m"

20mm for nominal lengths 6mm/m for nominal lengths

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Question 47
Select the correct name for the item in the picture:

(x) Mechanical joining device

( ) Joining link

( ) Intermediate link

( ) Master link

Question 48
Select the correct marking requirements for multi-leg slings according to BS EN 818-5: (Select 7
answers)

[ ] Rated capacity of a single leg

[x] The working load limit and the range of angles

[x] The manufacturer's mark or symbol

[x] Year of manufacture

[x] CE mark

[x] The individual identification mark (related to the manufacturer's certificate)

[ ] The self-weight of the sling if it exceeds 15Kgs

[x] The grade of the chain sling

[x] The number of legs

Question 49
What is the reduction of working load limit of a grade 8 chain sling used in temperatures of above
400°C?

( ) 75% of the working load limit

(x) Grade 8 slings are not be used in temperatures above 400°C

( ) There is no reduction in working load limit

( ) 50% of the working load limit

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Question 50
Chain slings of grade 4 may be used in acidic conditions. Which of the following precautions
should be adopted? (Select 3 answers)

[x] The chain sling should be thoroughly washed in clean water immediately after use

[ ] The chain sling should be given a full thorough examination by the manufacturer every
month

[ ] The chain sling should be discarded after 1000 lifts

[x] The chain sling should be given an inspection by a competent person each day before use

[ ] The chain sling should be thoroughly washed in a light acidic cleaner immediately after use

[x] The working load of such a chain should not be greater than 50% of the working load limit

Question 51
Complete the statement below relating to chain sling examination, using the options provided:

"Chain slings in accordance with LOLER must be thoroughly examined within a period of six
months"

PUWER MHSWR twelve eighteen

Question 52
Complete the statement regarding chain elongation using the drop-down list:

"___________(LEEA/Health and safety authority/Owners/Chain test organisation) recommend a

maximum of 5% wear due to elongation, for the chain in a sling"

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Question 53
Match the letters in the picture to the correct component for
this strand construction:

D Filler wires

B Outer wires

C Centre wire

A Inner wires

Question 54
Match the pictures to their corresponding strand construction:

Seale construction

Filler construction

Warrington construction

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Question 55
Select the common cores used in the construction of wire ropes from this list: (Select 3 answers)

[x] Fibre core

[x] Wire stranded core

[ ] Elastic core

[ ] Independent fibre stranded rope core

[x] Independent wire rope core

[ ] Hard plastic core

Question 56
Match these different types of rope lay to the correct designator:

Right hand Lang’s lay sZ

Left hand Lang’s lay zZ

Right hand ordinary lay zS

Left hand ordinary lay sS

Question 57
What type of wire termination is a “Flemish Eye”?

( ) Splice secured eye

(x) Ferrule secured eye

( ) Hot metal secured eye

( ) Socket secured eye

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Question 58
With reference to steel wire rope sling construction, complete the statement below using the
correct option from the drop-down list:

"Ferrule secured eyes have a ___________(90%/100%/80%/75%) terminal efficiency of the wire

rope"

Question 59
These master links are designed to be used as an upper terminal on which types of sling?

3 and 4 legged sling

1 and 2 legged sling

Question 60
With reference to BS EN 13414-1 complete the following statement:

"Wire slings manufactured to this standard will be rated using the ___________(uniform
load/horizontal load/included load/individual load) method"

Question 61
The four legged wire sling shown has been manufactured strictly to BS EN 13414.
True or False?

( ) True

(x) False

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Question 62
Complete the following statement on discard criteria for wire rope slings using one answer from
each drop-down list:

"The allowance for randomly distributed broken outer wires for a wire sling is
___________(6/10/14) wires in a length of 6d but no more than 14 wires in a length of
___________(30d/6d/15d), where d is the nominal rope diameter"

Question 63
The image shown is a wire rope being correctly measured using vernier
callipers. True or False?

( ) True

(x) False

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- Module 8 –
Question 64
The image shown displays what type of fibre sling?

(x) Endless sling

( ) Choker sling

( ) Loop sling

( ) Soft eye sling

Question 65
Complete the below statement relating to fibre rope slings using the options in the drop-down
list:

"A ___________(nylon thimble/plastic sleeve/thimble/fibre sleeve) is recommended in an eye splice

when a terminal fitting is used in conjunction with a fibre sling"

Question 66
Match the following definitions relating to fibre rope sling construction:

Effective working length Specified length, inclusive of fittings,

from bearing point to bearing point

Nominal diameter Specified diameter, usually used as the

reference value for a given product

Nominal length Finished length, inclusive of fittings, from

bearing point to bearing point

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Question 67
What natural materials can be used to manufacture fibre slings? (Select 3 answers)

[x] Manila

[x] Hemp

[ ] Polypropylene

[ ] Polyester

[x] Sisal

[ ] Kevlar

[ ] Polyamide

Question 68
From the image shown, the minimum distance between the
eye splice (final tuck to final tuck) should be:

( ) 10 x diameter of the rope

( ) 50 x diameter of the rope

(x) 20 x diameter of the rope

( ) 25 x diameter of the rope

Question 69
Complete this statement referring to multi-leg sling construction, using the drop-down options
provided:

"The length of each leg shall not differ from the lengths of the other legs by more than
___________(10%/2.5%/8%/5%)"

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Question 70
What percentage of fibre slings should receive a full visual examination during manufacturer's
verification?

( ) 10%

( ) 25%

( ) 50%

(x) 100%

Question 71
Complete the statement below regarding in-service examination intervals for fibre slings:

"A thorough examination on a fibre sling should be carried out at intervals not exceeding six
months in accordance with LOLER This interval should be less where deemed necessary in the light
of service conditions"

12 months LEEA three months the end user’s request

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- Module 9 –
Question 72
Drag and drop the correct standard from those below to complete this statement:

"The current harmonised European standard for flat woven webbing slings is BS EN 1492-1

BS EN 1677-1 BE EN 1677-3 BS EN 1492-4

Question 73
What does the following statement refer to? "A numerical value which is applied to the marked
working load limit of a sewn webbing component to determine the maximum load which the sling
may lift according to the mode of use and assembly"

( ) Working load factor

( ) Safe lift factor

( ) Slinging factor

(x) Mode factor

Question 74
Select the following materials which may be used to manufacture webbing slings in accordance
with BS EN 1492-1: (Select 3 answers)

[x] Polyamide

[ ] Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

[x] Polypropylene

[ ] Polyethylene

[x] Polyester

[ ] Aramid

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Question 75
Match the colour of webbing sling labels to the correct material:

Brown Polypropylene

Blue Polyester

Green Polyamide

Question 76
The width of the woven webbing, shall not be less than 25 mm and shall not exceed 450 mm and
when measured with a steel tape or rule graduated in increments of 1 mm, what tolerances shall
it have?

(x) ± 10 % for nominal widths less than or equal to 100 mm and ± 8 % for nominal widths
greater than 100 mm

( ) ± 2 % for nominal widths less than or equal to 100 mm and ± 0 % for nominal widths
greater than 100 mm

( ) ± 30 % for nominal widths less than or equal to 100 mm and ± 25 % for nominal widths
greater than 100 mm

Question 77
What type of hook would you expect see fitted to a multiple-legged webbing sling?

(x)

( )

( )

( )

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Question 78
Complete this statement regarding the required dimensions for soft eyes. "The inside length of
the eyes, when measured flat using a steel tape or rule graduated in increments of 1 mm, shall be
of the following minimum dimensions"

Three times the width of the webbing for width of up to 150 mm and two and a half times the
width of the webbing for widths greater than 150 mm

three Five Two five

Question 79
Drag and drop the words to complete this statement about sling examination:

"Each completed sling or sling assembly shall be examined visually and manually including
measurement of the principal dimensions as part of the manufactures verification. If any non-
compliance with the safety requirements or if any defect is found, the sling shall be rejected."

twelve monthly visually manually pull testing

Question 80
The following documents must be supplied by the manufacturer with a new webbing sling in
accordance with the relevant legislation and standard: (Select 3 answers)

[x] EC Declaration of Conformity

[ ] Electromagnetic interference certificate

[ ] Original invoice

[ ] Manufacturer's catalogue

[x] Manufacturer's instructions for use

[x] Manufacturers Certificate

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Question 81
What can happen if textile slings with grade 8 components fitted are used in a acidic
environment?

(x) It can cause hydrogen embrittlement to the components

( ) The sling and components will not be affected

( ) The sling can be affected so it must be de-rated

Question 82
Upon thorough examination, what is the maximum wear allowable for terminal fittings, such as
hooks, that are fitted to a textile webbing sling?

(x) 8%

( ) 10%

( ) 5%

( ) 6%

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Question 83
Complete the statement below which refers to textile roundsling construction, using the drop-
down options:

"The core shall be formed from one or more yarns of identical parent material wound together with
a minimum of ___________(11 turns/15 turns/5 turns/14 turns), and joined to form an endless
hank. It shall be uniformly wound to ensure even distribution of the load"

Question 84
The current harmonised European standard for roundslings is:

(x) BS EN 1492-2

( ) BS EN 1677

( ) BS EN 12385

( ) BS EN 1492-1

Question 85
Match this sample of round sling cover colour codes to their respective working load limit:

Orange 10t and above

Violet 2t

Green 3t

Yellow 1t

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Question 86
What would be the mode factor for a two legged round sling from 0 to 45°?

( ) 2.1

( ) 1.5

(x) 1.4

( ) 2

Question 87
After manufacturer's verification, all the test and examination results must be passed on to the
supplier. True or false?

( ) True

(x) False

Question 88
Using the available answers, complete the following statement concerning minimum failure forces
for roundsling testing:

"The minimum failure force for the roundsling core in straight pull shall be such that it will sustain a
force equivalent to seven times the WLL when the sling is tested"

two and a half five six

Question 89
In addition to the markings required by BS EN 1492-2 what other marking would you expect to see
on the label if the sling is being used in Europe?

( ) British kite mark

(x) CE mark

( ) TUV mark

( ) DIN mark

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Question 90
What could indicate signs of friction damage on a round sling?

( ) A black, sticky texture

( ) Flaking of the surface fibres

( ) Chaffing on the cover

(x) A glazed appearance on the cover

Question 91
What type of damage could the image shown indicate?

( ) Weld splatters

( ) Heat and friction damage

(x) Chafing and localised abrasion

( ) Soil damage

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- Module 11 –
Question 92
What type of shackle is illustrated?

( ) Wide body shackle

( ) D-shackle

(x) Bow shackle

( ) Super sling shackle

Question 93
What type of shackle is illustrated?

( ) Wide body shackle

( ) Super sling shackle

( ) Bow shackle

(x) D-shackle

Question 94
What is the current harmonised European standard for forged steel grade 6 shackles?

( ) BS 30302

( ) BS EN 13411

( ) BS EN13414

(x) BS EN 13889

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Question 95
What methods of manufacturing are used to make shackles to BS EN 13889? (Select 2 answers)

[ ] Welded

[x] Bent from billet bar

[x] Drop forged

[ ] Electronically

Question 96
What, if any, proof load must a manufacturer apply to a new shackle manufactured to BS EN
13889?

(x) 2 x WLL

( ) 3 x WLL

( ) SWL

( ) Nil

Question 97
What is the maximum permissible wear in material diameter, either on the pin or the body, in a
shackle made to BS EN 13889?

( ) Nil

( ) 5%

( ) 15%

(x) 8%

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Question 98
Can a new pin be fitted to an older body of a shackle that is made to BS EN 13889?

(x) Yes, as long as it is the correct grade, size and from the same manufacturer

( ) No. How would you know which pin to get?

( ) Yes, as long as the pin is the correct size the material does not matter

( ) No. It is not an inspector’s job to make recommendations like this. Scrap it

Question 99
What type of eyebolt is illustrated in the picture?

( ) Eyebolt with link

( ) Swivel eyebolt

( ) Dynamo Eyebolt

(x) Collared eyebolt

Question 100
What type of thread is covered by BS EN ISO 3266?

(x) Metric

( ) UNF

( ) BSW

( ) UNC

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Question 101
If you use a collared eyebolt with link above the angle of 15 degrees what would happen to the
SWL?

( ) Nothing - it will remain the same

( ) You cannot use them at angles

(x) It will decrease

( ) It will increase

Question 102
How will an eyebolt (including the shank) be manufactured?

( ) Bent from bar billet

(x) Drop Forged

( ) Welded

Question 103
What type of eyebolt is illustrated?

( ) Dynamo eyebolt

( ) Collared eyebolt

( ) Swivel eyebolt

(x) Eyebolt with link

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- Module 12 –
Question 104
Correctly match the devices shown below with their types:

Rigging Screw

Turnbuckle

Question 105
What size rigging screws are covered by BS4429:1987?

(x) 8-100mm

( ) 1-100mm

( ) 8-72mm

( ) 1-10mm

Question 106
What size turnbuckles are covered by BS4429:1987?

( ) 8-100mm

(x) 8-72mm

( ) 1-100mm

( ) 1-10mm

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Question 107
According to the Machinery Directive at what interval should a rigging screw or turnbuckle be
thoroughly examined?

( ) Annually

( ) Once in service they don't need examining

(x) 6 monthly

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- Module 13 –
Question 108
The image on the right shows a part from a vertical plate clamp. What is it?

(x) A cam

( ) An operating handle

( ) A shell plate

( ) A spacer

Question 109
When attaching type 2 plate clamps to a lifting device, which of these should be used?

(x) A sling with the correct geometry

( ) A piece of rope reeved through

( ) Any chain sling that was in the stores

Question 110
What factor of safety is applied by the manufacturer to a plate clamp with a minimum plate
thickness of 50mm or less?

(x) 2 plus 10% of design minimum thickness

( ) 2 plus 0% of design minimum thickness

( ) 10% of design minimum thickness

( ) 25% of design minimum thickness

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Question 111
Can a user resharpen the teeth of a plate clamp once they have become blunt to make them more
efficient?

( ) Yes as long as you only use a needle file

( ) Only with the permission of the owner

( ) If it has become damaged you can resharpen the teeth so the job can get done

(x) No a user cannot do this, if anyone it has to be a manufacturer

Question 112
What is the maximum number of plates a user can lift with a vertical plate clamp, according to
recommendations?

(x) Maximum is one

( ) Two or Three

( ) If the crane can hold the complete load then any is okay as it will be safe

( ) It depends on the size of the clamp

Question 113
What would happen if a plate clamp was used to lift a load from the horizontal to the vertical but
was not designed for that purpose?

( ) Nothing all plate clamps are designed to do this

( ) The paint would flake and we would have to do some maintenance

( ) There would be some movement on the hook but nothing more

(x) The side plates would bend and potentially the load could be dropped

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- Module 14 –
Question 114
What is the usual proof load test for a beam clamp according to BS EN 13155?

(x) 2 X WLL

( ) WLL

( ) Visual only

( ) Nil

Question 115
In what mode are many beam clamps intended to support the load?

(x) 90 degrees to the vertical

( ) 90 degrees to the horizontal

( ) 180 degrees to the vertical

( ) 180 degrees to the horizontal

Question 116
Apart from the six months maximum laid down in the Regulations, when would an
inspector/competent person carry out a thorough examination of a beam clamp? (Select 2
answers)

[x] After exceptional circumstances

[ ] After it has been used on a generic lift

[ ] When the user decides it needs one

[x] Under a written scheme of examination

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Question 117
How would a user know that lifting equipment is safe and meets the requirements of the
Machinery Directive?

( ) It's being used so it must be safe

( ) The person before told me

(x) It is marked with a CE mark

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Question 118
What standard covers lifting beams, spreaders and lifting frames?

(x) BS EN 13155

( ) BS EN 818

( ) BS EN 1492

( ) BS EN 12385

Question 119
Select two types of beam from the list that appear in the standard BS EN 13155:

[x] Modular spreader beam

[x] Lifting frame

[ ] Cast iron spreader beam

[ ] Steel beam

Question 120
How much load should a spreader beam made to BS EN 13155 be able to withstand (under test by
the manufacturer), even if permanent deformation takes place?

( ) WLL

( ) 1 X WLL

(x) 3 X WLL

( ) 4 X WLL

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Question 121
When is it recommended that a competent person carries out the re-verification of a spreader
beam, lifting frame or lifting beam?

( ) At every thorough examination

( ) Only when a customer demands it

(x) After structural repair

( ) Every four years

Question 122
Who is responsible under current legislation for affixing the CE mark and issuing a Declaration of
Conformity for a lifting beam, spreader beam or lifting frame?

( ) The test centre

( ) LEEA

(x) The manufacturer

( ) The user

Question 123
Why is it important that operatives take into account the manufacturer's instructions before using
a beam for the first time? (Select 2 answers)

[x] They need to know what the beam has been specifically designed for to prevent
permanent damage

[x] To ensure correct attachment of the lifting beam to an appliance

[ ] It isn't - beams are universal and can lift lots of different loads

[ ] To check the required examination interval

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- Module 16 –
Question 124
What type of magnet is it preferable to use on a round sectioned material?

( ) Flat magnet

( ) True magnet

(x) Magnet with a v-shaped recess

( ) Overhead magnet

Question 125
What could happen if you used a magnet in the incorrect plane? (Select 2 answers)

[x] The WLL limit would be reduced

[x] The load could potentially slip and be released

[ ] Nothing, magnets hold at any angle

[ ] The magnet would not lift the steel off the ground

Question 126
Using drag and drop, complete the following statement regarding the rating of lifting magnets:

Lifting magnets are normally rated for lifting a horizontal load in the vertical plane only

diagonal

Question 127
How much tear-off force must a battery fed lifting magnet hold?

( ) Nil

( ) 4 X WLL

(x) 2 X WLL

( ) 3 X WLL

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Question 128
What type of warning may be given to inform a user that there is only ten minutes power left?
(Select 2 answers)

[x] Optical

[ ] Email

[x] Audible

[ ] Flags

Question 129
Where would you find the information for the air gap tolerances for a magnetic lifter?

(x) Original equipment manufacturer

( ) On the equipment it is attached too

( ) On the magnet itself

( ) BSEN 13155 2003 +2

Question 130
What documentation should you expect to receive with all magnetic lifters that are to be used in
the European Community to current Directives?

( ) Old test certificate

(x) Declaration of Conformity

( ) Sales invoice

( ) Report of thorough examination

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- Module 17 –
Question 131
Which types of vacuum are within the scope of BS EN 13155? (Select 4 answers)

[x] Self-actuating

[ ] Suction pump

[ ] Vane motor

[ ] Suction pad

[x] Venturi

[x] Turbine

[x] Mechanically pumped

Question 132
Referring to the requirements of BS EN 13155 how much are vacuums designed to hold at the end
of the "working range" and the beginning of the "danger range"?

(x) 2 X WLL

( ) 3 X WLL

( ) 1.5 WLL

( ) Nil

Question 133
What is the minimum tilt angle a vacuum lifter should be designed for, over and above the
maximum working angle?

(x) 6 Degrees

( ) 8 Degrees

( ) 7 Degrees

( ) 5 Degrees

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Question 134
How long must a powered vacuum lifter hold even if the power fails?

( ) It should just let the load lower slowly

( ) 10 minutes

( ) 2 Minutes

(x) 5 minutes

Question 135
If a vacuum lifter is attached to a crane or lifting machine how often is it required to be
thoroughly examined when in normal use?

( ) Never

(x) 12 months with the appliance

( ) 6 months

( ) When the client remembers

Question 136
After a thorough examination what load would an inspector apply to the device to conduct a
functional test?

( ) 2 x WLL

( ) 1.5 x WLL

(x) A Suitable load within its SWL

( ) 3 x WLL

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Question 137
How often must crane forks and C-hooks be thoroughly examined in accordance with LOLER?
(Select 2 answers)

[x] Every six months

[x] After exceptional circumstances e.g. after structural repair

[ ] Only when the user feels it is necessary

[ ] Yearly

Question 138
Pick the correct option from the drop-down list to complete the following statement on crane fork
use:

"The primary purpose of a crane fork is to lift ___________(palletised loads/coils and

drums/people)"

Question 139
What is the current standard for crane forks and C-hooks?

( ) BS EN 818-4

( ) BS 4278

( ) BS EN 13889

(x) BS EN 13155

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Question 140
During manufacturer's verification of mechanical strength, what static overload must crane forks
and C-hooks withstand without releasing the load, even if deformation takes place?

( ) WLL

( ) 2 x WLL

(x) 3 x WLL

( ) 4 x WLL

Question 141
What markings would you expect to find on a crane fork or C-hook made to BS EN 13155? (Select
3 answers)

[x] The self-weight of the crane fork or C-hook if it exceeds 5% of the WLL or 50kg.

[ ] The size of the appliance it is to be attached too.

[x] Minimum load

[x] Name and address of manufacturer

Question 142
What documentation would you expect to see prior to carrying out a thorough examination as per
LOLER for a crane fork or C-hook? (Select 2 answers)

[x] D.O.C

[ ] Servicing record

[ ] Before use certificate

[x] Last report of examination

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Question 143
Why and when would an inspector proof load test a crane fork or C-hook?

( ) Every six months as it is a mandatory requirement on all crane forks and C-hooks

( ) When the customer asks

(x) After structural repair or when the inspector deems it necessary

Question 144
If, as an inspector, you were to carry out a proof load test on a crane fork or C-hook how would
you initially proceed?

( ) I know the WLL so I would use 2 x WLL

( ) I would use any weight as long as the equipment holds

( ) I'd see what weight the employer wants to put on the equipment and go from there

(x) I would seek the original equipment manufacturer's instructions

Question 145
Adjustable lifting points do not have to be captive and lockable. You can use any ordinary bolts
available to secure the lifting point. True or False?

( ) True

(x) False

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