Signal Person Written Exam

Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________

Company Name: ______________________________

1. Arm extended horizontally to the side, palm down, arm is swung back and forth. This
signal means:

 A. Swing boom to operator’s left.

 B. Swing boom to operator’s right.

 C. Emergency Stop

 D. Stop

2. Hands to the front at waist level, thumbs point outward with other finger closed. This
signal means:

 A. Move either direction

 B. Move trolley

 C. Extend telescoping boom

 D. Retract telescoping boom

3. A signal person who does not follow agreed upon signals or uses inappropriate signals
must be:

 A. Disqualified by the employer

 B. Prohibited from working as a signal person

 C. Retrained and re-qualify as a signal person

 D. All of the above

 A. Must use fresh batteries

 B. Must test device to assure signal transmission is effective, clear and reliable.

 C. The operators reception of the signal must be by a hands-free system.

 D. Equipment must be intrinsically safe for hazardous atmospheres.

5. The crane Hand Signal chart, like that given out in this class, must be displayed in one
of two places to comply with OSHA:

 A. In the GC’s trailer.

 B. In your company’s office.

 C. On the equipment.

 D. Conspicuously posted in the vicinity of the hoisting operations.

6. The maximum rating in tons of a crane is determined by:

 A. The posted rating of the crane plus the safety factor.

 B. The weight of the load plus the weight of rigging, rope and attachments.

 C. Determined by the crane manufacturer.

 D. The weight of the load minus the weight of rigging, rope and attachments.

7. The maximum net load accounts for:

 A. Wind force that can be anticipated.

 B. The weight of the load minus the weight of rigging, rope and attachments.

 C. The weight of the load plus the weight of the operator.

 D. The weight of the load plus the weight of rigging, rope and attachments.

8. The upper arm extended to the side, forearm and index finger pointing straight up, hand
and finger make small circles means:
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 A. Dog everything

 B. Lower the load

 C. Hoist the load

 D. Raise the boom

9. Both arms extended horizontally to the side, palms down, arms are swung back and forth
means:

 A. Stop.

 B. Extend telescoping boom.

 C. Retract telescoping boom.

 D. Emergency Stop.

10. Arm extended horizontally to the side, thumb points up with other fingers closed means:

 A. Raise boom.

 B. Swing boom to right.

 C. Swing boom to left.

 D. Lower boom.

11. Arm extended horizontally, index fingers pointing straight out means:
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 A. Raise boom.

 B. Swing boom to right.

 C. Swing boom to left.

 D. Lower boom.

12. What type of accident should a signal person be concerned with when the operator is
extending a telescopic boom:

 A. Roll over

 B. Electrocution

 C. Fire

 D. Two Blocking

13. Two Blocking refers to:

 A. Two blocks attached to each other to increase the number of line parts.

 B. The lower block comes into contact with the upper load block or boom sheave.

 C. Two of block sheaves seize together due to excessive friction.

 D. Two wooden blocks are needed for outrigger/crane stability.

14. Two factors of concern with longer boom lengths include:

 A. Greater lift capacity

 B. Less versatility

 C. Reduced lifting capacity

 D. Greater boom deflection

15. Dynamic loading refers to the extra forces exerted when the load is moving. Dynamic
loading is best controlled by:
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 A. Use of tag lines and proper rigging.

 B. Planning lift to avoid sudden stops.

 C. Prohibiting side loading of crane.

 D. All of the above.

16. The most frequent accident type with cranes is:

 A. Crane upset

 B. Rigging failure

 C. Contact with power lines

 D. Struck by falling load

17. If operations require you get within 20 ft of power lines, you are required to:

 A. De-energize and ground power line.

 B. Conduct planning meeting, use non-conductive tag lines and provide elevated warning
lines, barricade or line of signs warning of the hazard.

 C. Provide either a proximity alarm, spotter, warning device, range limited or insulating
link.

 D. All of the above.

18. The power line encroachment zone is determined by:

 A. Load line is 20 feet or less to a power line.

 B. Load line is 10 feet or less to a power line.

 C. If any part of the equipment can get closer than 20 feet to power line.

 D. None of the above.

19. Which of the following is not an OSHA requirement when working closer to power lines
than the distances listed in Table A.

 A. It Is prohibited.
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 B. Must show that it is infeasible to increase distance, de-energize and ground.

 C. Must contact utility for minimum approach distances

 D. Must conduct planning meeting to identify minimum procedures.

20. With the boom retracted, which series of standard ASME B30.5 hand signals would be
required to move the hook from position B to A?

 A. Hoist, stop, extend the boom, stop, lower the hook, stop.

 B. Swing right, stop, lower the boom, stop, lower the hook, stop.

 C. Extend the boom, stop, lower the boom, stop, lower the hook, stop.

 D. Must conduct planning meeting to identify minimum procedures.

21. Which ASME B30.5 hand signal means, lower the hook?

 A. Arm extended downward, forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal
circle.

 B. Arm extended, fingers closed, thumb pointing downward.

 C. With arm extended, thumb pointing down, flex fingers in and out as long as load
movement is desired.

 D. One fist in front of chest, thumb pointing outward and heel of fist tapping chest.

22. Signal persons should

 A. Be in clear view of the crane operator and maintain a clear view of the load

 B. Never direct a load over anyone

 D. All of the above

 E. A and B only

23. A second signaler may be needed if the view of the pick or landing area is obstructed.

 True

 False

24. Crane operators shall only obey signals from

 A. Anyone on the ground crew

 B. Only the designated signaler

 C. Anyone on the ground signaling to stop

 D. Both A and B

 E. Both B and C

25. Audio communication is recommended in place of hand signals when:

 A. The signaler cannot be clearly seen by the operator

 B. Performing critical lifts

 C. Lifting near power lines

 D. All of the above

26. What signal is given by extending the arm with finger closed and thumb pointing
downward?

 A. Raise the load

 B. Lower the load

 C. Raise the boom

27. To signal a crane to swing left, what is the correct signal?

 A. Extend the right arm and point with finger in desired direction

 B. Extend the left arm and point the finger in the desired direction

28. What signal is indicated by placing both fists in front of the body with thumbs pointed
outward?

 A. Retract the boom

 B. Move slowly

 C. Extend the boom

 D. Dog everything

29. Tapping the elbow with one hand then using regular signals indicates to the operator that
they should use

 A. The main hoist

 B. The auxiliary hoist

 C. Main sheet

 D. The jib sheet

30. What signal is given by extending the arm with thumb pointing downward and flexing the
fingers in and out as long as load movement is desired?

 A. Lower the boom and raise the load

 B. Travel

 C. Travel one track

 D. Lower the boom

 A. Swing right

 B. Swing left

 C. Stop

 D. Emergency stop

32. What signal is given by extending the arm with thumb pointing up and flexing fingers in
and out as long as load movement is desired?

 A. Raise the boom and lower the load

 B. Lower the boom and raise the load

 C. Raise the boom

 D. Lower the boom

33. Which of the following components are typically found on cranes? Choose all that apply.

 A. A movable boom that can be raised, lowered and rotated.

 B. A spool with a steel cable that extends to the end of the boom and attaches to the load.

 C. Counterweights that offset the weight of the load.

 D. A magnehelic gauge

34. What is the purpose of crane outriggers? Choose all that apply.

 A. Help raise and lower the load

 B. Increase the stability of the crane

 C. Help keep the crane level

 D. Electrically grounds the crane

35. What is the mechanism that moves a load horizontally along the jib of a tower crane?
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 A. Dolly

 B. Trolley

 C. Gantry

 D. Jib

36. Identify the factors that decrease a cranes load limit. Choose all that apply.

 A. Raising the crane boom.

 B. Extending a telescoping boom

 C. Lowering the boom

 D. Retracting a telescoping boom

37. As a crane begins to lift a load, the boom can bend downward slightly. This is called:

 A. Boom flexing

 B. Boom extension

 C. Boom deflection

 D. Boom retraction

38. When signaling directions to the operator, the directions must be from the crane
operator’s perspective.

 True

 False

39. When the signal person is using verbal signals, they should be spoken in this order:

1. Function and direction

2. Distance and/or speed

3. Function stop
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 True

 False

40. Hand and voice signals should be continuously maintained during crane movements.

 True

 False

41. From the following list, choose all the safety procedures to be practiced by signal persons

 A. Wear the PPE designated by the employer

 B. Verify that the load hook is centered over the load

 C. Check for power lines to avoid

 D. Make sure all personnel stay out from under suspended load

42. Select all the safety practices signal persons should follow.

 A. Stay away from the rotation zone of the cab and counterweights.

 B. When possible, use a tag line instead of your hands to control the load.

 C. Stay away from the area where a load could swing.

 D. Be aware of potentially dangerous weather conditions, such as high winds and