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Part One Entrance Certificate

Revision Test 2 - Answers

Instructions
Mark your answer with an “x” against each question. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Your target is to achieve 65% or greater (33 correct answers in this test) – which will then provide an
indication on your level of knowledge and understanding (of the subject areas covered) in line with that
required to successfully pass the associated LEEA exam.

Question 1
The shackle shown has a grade marking of “6”. What does this mean?

( ) The shackle is made from higher tensile steel grade 6

(x) The shackle is made from alloy steel grade 6

( ) The shackle is made from alloy steel grade T

( ) The shackle is made from high tensile steel grade 60

Question 2
The most common method of operating a jaw winch is manually. Which of the following is a
commonly used alternative method of operation?

( ) Electrically

( ) Pneumatically

( ) Hydrostatically

(x) Hydraulically

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Question 3
For what purpose are mobile gantries are used?

( ) To transport loads

( ) To lift loads on uneven ground

( ) When manoeuvrability is required

(x) When a fixed installation is not cost effective

Question 4
When individual wires in a strand are formed into the correct helix before being wound into
position for construction, the wire rope is known as:

( ) Uni-formed

( ) Non-formed

(x) Pre-formed

( ) Anti-formed

Question 5
Define the main advantage of a Portal Crane:

( ) It can be used outside

( ) No special operator training is required

(x) No overhead structural steelwork support is required

( ) Its tracks can be easily diverted

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Question 6
A natural fibre rope sling should be hand spliced in which of the following ways?

( ) The tucks with the lay of the rope

(x) The tucks against the lay of the rope

( ) First with the lay then against the lay of the rope

( ) Natural fibre ropes cannot be used to make slings

Question 7
What is the purpose of the lifting component shown?

(x) It is used as a terminal fitting for a webbing sling

( ) It is only commercial grade lifting equipment

( ) It is used for pulling and winching only

( ) It is used in the fishing industry for cargo net anchors

Question 8
An eyebolt with link to BS 4278 can be used at the maximum WLL up to a specified angle from the
axis of the shank. The specified angle is:

( ) 10° maximum

(x) 15° maximum

( ) 20° maximum

( ) 25° maximum

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Question 9
Which of the following describes a semi-portal crane?

( ) A crane that runs on floor tracks

( ) A crane that is supported by a steel structure at both ends

(x) A crane that is supported by an overhead steel structure at one end only

( ) A crane that is unsupported by a steel structure at either end

Question 10
What angles will the rating of a sling be expressed at if rated to the uniform load method?

( ) Angles from the horizontal

( ) Angles with set Trigonometric values

(x) Angles from the Vertical

( ) Angles from the Included

Question 11
In accordance with BS EN1492-1, webbing slings should have protective reinforcement of the soft
eyes. What reinforcement material would be suitable for a polyester sling?

( ) Insulation tape

(x) Polyester

( ) A piece of webbing

( ) Leather

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Question 12
What is the minimum factor of safety of a steel wire rope sling manufactured to EN 13414-1?

( ) 3:1

( ) 4:1

(x) 5:1

( ) 6:1

Question 13
If the construction of a steel wire rope is 6x19, what does this tell us?

(x) There are 6 strands each with 19 wires

( ) There are 19 strands each with 6 wires

( ) What the tensile strength is

( ) The safety factor of the rope

Question 14
Ferrule secured eyes are made by looping the end of a wire rope and then:

( ) Tucking the tail strands back into the standing part of the rope

(x) Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then compressing it

( ) Passing a bulldog grip over the standing part of the rope and tail and then tightening the
bolts

( ) Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then heating it

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Question 15
Which of these is the recognised method for lifting offshore containers?

( ) Lifting cargo net

( ) Spreader beam

( ) Lifting frame

(x) Lifting set

Question 16
What is the reduction of rated capacity to be applied when a lever hoist is used at an angle of 15°
from the vertical?

( ) 0.15

( ) 0.25

( ) A lever hoist should not be used for angular lifting

(x) No reduction

Question 17
Size for size an alloy steel chain grade marked 8 has a breaking load:

( ) The same as grade 4

( ) 50% greater than grade 4

(x) Twice that of grade 4

( ) 2.5 times that of grade 4

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Question 18
C-hooks are designed for lifting which type of load?

(x) Specific hollow loads

( ) General purpose loads

( ) Barrel type loads

( ) Palletised loads

Question 19
What part of a roundsling carries the load?

( ) The outer cover

( ) A protective sleeve

( ) The load is shared between the cover and the core

(x) The core

Question 20
What advantage is given by the use of powered machines over the use of manual operated
machines?

(x) Speed of operation

( ) Ease of installation

( ) Cost effectiveness

( ) Easy maintenance access

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Question 21
An offshore container's gross maximum weight should not exceed what limit?

( ) 30,000kgs

(x) 25,000kgs

( ) 20,000kgs

( ) 15,000kgs

Question 22
If the direction of the wires is in the same direction as the strand, a wire rope is of what
construction?

( ) Pre‑formed

( ) Ordinary lay

( ) Equal lay

(x) Lang’s lay

Question 23
Medium tolerance chain is used in the manufacture of:

(x) Chain slings

( ) Pneumatic chain hoists

( ) Electric chain hoists

( ) Manual chain hoists

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Question 24
What is the minimum size thread used for a rigging screw in accordance with BS 4429?

(x) 8 mm

( ) 6 mm

( ) 13 mm

Question 25
What colour label would indicate a lifting sling is made from natural fibre?

( ) Blue

( ) Brown

( ) Green

(x) White

Question 26
What of the following is not a mechanical jack?

( ) Ratchet Jack

(x) ACME Jack

( ) Screw jack

( ) Journal jack

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Question 27
Crane forks are designed to lift what?

( ) Paper rolls

( ) Hollow loads

(x) Palletised loads

( ) Pipes

Question 28
Of the following grades of chain which one is not manufactured to BSEN818-7?

( ) Grade T

(x) Grade 8

( ) Grade DAT

( ) Grade DT

Question 29
From where do you measure the radius of a mobile crane?

( ) From the centre of rotation to the nearest edge of the load

(x) From the centre of rotation to the centre of the load

( ) From the rear of the crane to the centre of the load

( ) From the rear of the crane to the rear of the load

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Question 30
What limitation may fitting a chain collector box or bag present on an electric chain hoist?

( ) The chain may get twisted

( ) Lubricant may pool in the box or bag and leak

(x) The lifting height may be restricted

( ) Examination of the chain may be difficult

Question 31
A textile sling manufacturer operating within the ISO 9001/9002 quality system is required to test
slings up to 3t WLL at a frequency of every:

( ) 250 slings

(x) 1000 slings

( ) 750 slings

( ) 2000 slings

Question 32
What marking is not required on a jaw winch load rope?

(x) Wire rope grade

( ) Length of rope

( ) Safe working load

( ) Identification mark

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Question 33
The current harmonised European standard for forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes is
what?

( ) BS 3551

(x) BS EN 13889

( ) BS 42789

( ) BS EN 13411

Question 34
“A factor used by a slinger that takes into account the geometry of a sling assembly to obtain the
maximum load it may lift for a particular way in which the sling is used.” What does this
statement refer to?

( ) The trigonometric load method

( ) The factor of safety

(x) The mode factor

( ) The uniform load method

Question 35
What is the harmonised European standard for chain used in a manual chain hoist?

( ) BS EN 818-2

( ) BS EN 13157

( ) BS 3032

(x) BS EN 818-7

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Question 36
Shackles are designed so the strength of the body and pin are approximately equal. To achieve
this:

( ) The pin is made with a higher grade of steel than the body

( ) The pin is made with a lower grade of steel than the body

(x) The pin is made larger in diameter than the body

( ) The pin is of equal diameter to that of the body

Question 37
What is an encastred runway?

( ) Supported at one end

( ) Suspended from roof beams

(x) Built into the building structure at each end

( ) Supported on steel beams

Question 38
What is the mode factor of a 3 leg textile sling to BS EN 1492, when used at 60 degrees to the
vertical?

(x) WLL x 1.5

( ) WLL x 1.0

( ) WLL x 2.1

( ) WLL x 0.8

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Question 39
Which of the following textile slings is resistant to alkaline but effected by acid?

(x) Polyamide

( ) Polypropylene

( ) Polyester

( ) Polycarbonate

Question 40
The more wires in a rope for a given diameter will result in:

( ) A stiffer rope

( ) A stronger rope

( ) A weaker rope

(x) A more flexible rope

Question 41
What can cause hydrogen embrittlement in alloy steels used in lifting equipment?

( ) Exposure to heat over 50°C

( ) Shock loading

( ) Exposure to temperature under -10°C

(x) Exposure to acids

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Question 42
Hydraulic jack bodies are commonly made from:

( ) Polymer or aluminium

( ) Cast iron or tubular steel

(x) Aluminium or tubular steel

( ) Tubular iron or cast steel

Question 43
For use in choke hitch the safe working load of a chain sling should be reduced to:

(x) 0.8 x SWL marked

( ) 0.75 x SWL marked

( ) 0.5 x SWL marked

( ) No reduction required

Question 44
What is the factor of safety for a chain lever hoist?

( ) 5:1

( ) 7:1

(x) 4:1

( ) 2:1

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Question 45
“Allows the collar to seat firmly on the load thus avoiding the risk of bending the shank.” What
does this statement refer to?

( ) Use of shims between a BS 4278 collared eyebolt and the load

( ) The thread run out relieving stresses in a BS 4278 collared eyebolt

(x) The undercut beneath the collar of a BS 4278 collared eyebolt

( ) Use of a thrust bearing between a BS 4278 collared eyebolt and the load

Question 46
What is the minimum number of turns of yarn required when constructing the core of a
roundsling?

( ) Eight

(x) Eleven

( ) Twelve

( ) Fifteen

Question 47
Which of these mobile cranes may have short boom sections?

( ) An all-terrain crane

( ) A yard crane

( ) A truck mounted crane

(x) A city crane

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Question 48
Mildew on natural fibre ropes:

( ) Has no lasting effects and can be washed off with warm water

(x) Weakens the rope as it lives on the cellulose

( ) Is killed by strong sunlight

( ) Will not grow on natural fibre ropes

Question 49
Manual chain hoists manufactured to BS EN 13157 must ensure the end stop shall withstand
rupture to:

( ) 1.5 times the static chain tensile force at the rated capacity

(x) 2.5 times the static chain tensile force at the rated capacity

( ) 5 times the static chain tensile force at the rated capacity

( ) 4 times the static chain tensile force at the rated capacity

Question 50
Which mobile crane can travel on different ground conditions and relocate at speed between
sites?

( ) A city crane

( ) A rough terrain crane

( ) A yard crane

(x) An all-terrain crane

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