Ace Your RT04 Tower Crane CPCS Card Renewal Test with 118 Expert-Crafted Practice Questions

1. What is the potential consequence if the crane operator fails to take note of the lift plan contents?

 

1. a) Improved efficiency
2. b) Smooth operation
3. c) Increased safety
4. d) Incidents could occur

 

Correct answer: d) Incidents could occur

 

2. What is the primary emphasis of the lifting guidance regarding suspended loads and workers or pedestrians?

 

1. a) Speeding up the lifting process
2. b) Avoiding collisions with other cranes
3. c) Prioritizing the safety of workers and pedestrians
4. d) Maximizing the load capacity of the crane

 

Correct answer: c) Prioritizing the safety of workers and pedestrians

 

3. What is the purpose of placing the jib into the out-of-service condition?

 

1. a) To maximize crane performance
2. b) To minimize the area presented to the prevailing wind
3. c) To comply with regulatory requirements
4. d) To facilitate ease of maintenance

 

Correct answer: b) To minimize the area presented to the prevailing wind

 

4. Who constructs the lift plan for a lifting operation?

 

1. a) Site manager
2. b) Crane operator
3. c) Competent person
4. d) Lift planner/appointed person

 

Correct answer: d) Lift planner/appointed person

 

5. What determines the minimum distances that must be kept from overhead power lines, according to the guidance?

 

1. a) The crane operator’s preference
2. b) The crane manufacturer’s recommendations
3. c) The lift supervisor’s instructions
4. d) The voltage in the power line

 

Correct answer: d) The voltage in the power line

 

6. What is the importance of keeping the access ladders in the mast clean and free of obstructions?

 

1. a) To make them visually appealing
2. b) To allow easy climbing without hindrance
3. c) To provide a storage space for tools
4. d) To minimize the need for maintenance

 

Correct answer: b) To allow easy climbing without hindrance

 

7. What is the suggested method for carrying tools or small items of equipment to the cab or jib area, according to the guidance?

 

1. a) Carrying them in hand
2. b) Using a large backpack
3. c) Utilizing a small rucksack worn on the chest
4. d) Placing them in a toolbox on the crane

 

Correct answer: c) Utilizing a small rucksack worn on the chest

 

8. Why should the sequence of operations be determined for a lifting operation?

 

1. a) After the lifting operation has already begun
2. b) During routine maintenance checks
3. c) Before lifting operations begin
4. d) Only if there are changes in the weather

 

Correct answer: c) Before lifting operations begin

 

9. What is the primary function of the crane’s Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI)?

 

1. a) To control the crane’s speed
2. b) To provide warnings to the operator about approaching and exceeding maximum rated capacity
3. c) To regulate the crane’s fuel consumption
4. d) To monitor the operator’s performance

 

Correct answer: b) To provide warnings to the operator about approaching and exceeding maximum rated capacity

 

10. Why is it important to consider the load’s status in relation to the crane’s rated capacity?

 

1. a) To minimize crane downtime
2. b) To increase the crane’s lifting capacity
3. c) To expedite lifting operations
4. d) To avoid overloading the crane

 

Correct answer: d) To avoid overloading the crane

 

11. What is the potential consequence if the RCI is overridden during lifting operations?

 

1. a) Improved crane performance
2. b) Increased lifting capacity
3. c) The crane may over-lift
4. d) Enhanced stability of the crane

 

Correct answer: c) The crane may over-lift

 

12. What should be the procedure if pressure is applied to the operator when working with a number of contractors?

 

1. a) Ignore the pressure and continue operations
2. b) Immediately contact the lift planner
3. c) Contact the supervisor for further advice and direction
4. d) Report the incident only if it leads to downtime

 

Correct answer: c) Contact the supervisor for further advice and direction

 

13. What is a potential concern with loads having a large surface area, such as shuttering, in high winds?

 

1. a) Increased lifting capacity
2. b) Movement and/or swinging that could cause the crane to go out of radius
3. c) Improved stability of the crane
4. d) Reduction in wind impact

 

Correct answer: b) Movement and/or swinging that could cause the crane to go out of radius

 

14. How do anti-collision systems work and what are their limitations?

 

1. a) They minimize contact between tower cranes, but do not work with other types of crane or plant
2. b) They work only with tower cranes and have no limitations
3. c) They prevent all collisions and have no limitations
4. d) They are only effective in preventing collisions with structures

 

Correct answer: a) They minimize contact between tower cranes, but do not work with other types of crane or plant

 

15. What should the procedures be if loads have to be lifted over persons?

 

1. a) No specific procedures needed
2. b) Only inform the lift supervisor
3. c) Detailed lift plan, including risk assessment and safety measures
4. d) Consultation with the crane coordinator only

 

Correct answer: c) Detailed lift plan, including risk assessment and safety measures