1. What is the risk associated with traveling on uneven ground with a suspended load?

 

1. A) Improved stability of the machine
2. B) Enhanced fuel efficiency
3. C) The potential for the load to swing and make the machine less stable
4. D) Increased complexity of the operation

 

Correct Answer: C) The potential for the load to swing and make the machine less stable

 

2. What must be done before lifting a load with a 360 excavator?

 

1. A) Operate the machine at full engine speed
2. B) Properly plan the lifting operation
3. C) Ignore any relevant guidelines
4. D) Quickly proceed with the lifting operation

 

Correct Answer: B) Properly plan the lifting operation

 

3. Why is proper planning and approval necessary before lifting a suspended load with a 360 excavator?

 

1. A) To increase machine complexity
2. B) To make the operation more dangerous
3. C) To ensure safety and compliance with regulations
4. D) To maximize fuel consumption

 

Correct Answer: C) To ensure safety and compliance with regulations 

 

4. How does the narrower chassis of 360 excavators, whether tracked or wheeled, typically affect lifting capacity?

 

1. A) It increases lifting capacity
2. B) It has no effect on lifting capacity
3. C) It generally reduces lifting capacity in most situations
4. D) It improves fuel efficiency

 

Correct Answer: C) It generally reduces lifting capacity in most situations

 

5. What is the operator’s responsibility after attaching an accessory with any type of quick hitch coupler?

 

1. A) They should drive the machine immediately.
2. B) They should take a break and rest for a while.
3. C) They should exit the cab and visually and physically check the locking pins and latches.
4. D) They should wait for the supervisor’s instructions.

 

Correct Answer: C) They should exit the cab and visually and physically check the locking pins and latches.

 

6. What should be checked before attaching a working tool to a machine using a quick-hitch coupler?

 

1. A) The suitability of the working tool
2. B) The weight of the working tool
3. C) The operator’s personal protective equipment
4. D) The availability of spare parts

 

Correct Answer: A) The suitability of the working tool

 

7. What is the operator’s responsibility regarding assistants and others in the working area?

 

1. A) To involve them in the operation
2. B) To ensure they are in a safe place and clear of the working area
3. C) To keep them close to the machine
4. D) To make them operate the excavator

 

Correct Answer: B) To ensure they are in a safe place and clear of the working area

 

8. When working within a restricted or enclosed area, what must the excavator operator take into account?

 

1. A) Only the working radius
2. B) Only the height of the boom
3. C) Both the working radius and height of the boom
4. D) Neither the working radius nor the height of the boom

 

Correct Answer: C) Both the working radius and height of the boom 

 

9. Why should the operator take appropriate methods to prevent contact in restricted or enclosed areas?

 

1. A) To make the operation more challenging
2. B) To maximize fuel consumption
3. C) To minimize the risk of contact with pedestrians or moving vehicles
4. D) To increase the efficiency of the operation

 

Correct Answer: C) To minimize the risk of contact with pedestrians or moving vehicles 

 

10. What action must the operator take if a signaller/banksman or any other person enters the boom’s working area?

 

1. A) Immediately stop all hydraulic movements until the area is clear
2. B) Slow down hydraulic movements
3. C) Continue hydraulic movements as usual
4. D) Ask them to leave the area

 

Correct Answer: A) Immediately stop all hydraulic movements until the area is clear

 

11. What causes instability when traveling on uneven ground with a suspended load?

 

1. A) Increased machine stability
2. B) Enhanced efficiency of the operation
3. C) The load swinging
4. D) Improved fuel consumption

 

Correct Answer: C) The load swinging  

 

12. When traveling up an incline, what is the recommended action regarding the dipper and bucket for a 360 excavator to maintain stability?

1. A) Extend the dipper and raise the bucket high above the ground
2. B) Keep the dipper retracted and the bucket fully extended
3. C) Fully retract the dipper and keep the bucket close to the ground
4. D) Extend the dipper and keep the bucket close to the ground

 

Correct Answer: D) Extend the dipper and keep the bucket close to the ground

 

 

 

 

13. What can happen if the boom and dipper are fully crowded back while traveling on an incline?

 

1. A) Improved stability of the excavator
2. B) Increased machine efficiency
3. C) The weight bias shifts toward the front of the machine
4. D) Excavators may roll backward

 

Correct Answer: D) Excavators may roll backward  

 

14. If a 360 excavator does lift a load while on a slope, what potential risk is associated with this action?

 

1. A) The machine becoming less stable and potentially overturning
2. B) Decreased radius
3. C) Increased efficiency
4. D) Improved machine stability

 

Correct Answer: A) The machine becoming less stable and potentially overturning

 

15. What is the potential consequence of lifting a load on a slope with a 360 excavator?

 

1. A) Increased radius
2. B) Increased risk of instability and potential overturning
3. C) Decreased fuel consumption
4. D) Improved machine stability

 

Correct Answer: B) Increased risk of instability and potential overturning