205/210 Exam

When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind?

With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers

a power winch must be securely ____

anchored

_____ can give the order to stop hoisting

any crew member

a sling applied so it is prevented from tightening around a load is called a _____ or ____ hitch

basket or vertical hitch

the handle of a wire rope lever hoist is designed to _____ to prevent overload

bend or break

A ____ forms a loop that cannot slip but is easily untied

bowline

What type of drill bit is better suited for drilling in concrete?

carbide tipped

to get accurate reading with a caliper when measuring cylinders, ensure the tool spans _____ ____ of the item being measured

center line

a sling applied to tighten around a load as tensions is applied is called a ____ hitch

choker hitch

the best choice for chalk line is _____

cotton twine

adding multiple sheaves (increases or decreases) downward force on the hoisting beam

decreases

when using a grinder for cutting through concrete use ____ _____ discs

diamond blade

OSHA requires slings to be periodically inspected _____ and visually inspected before every use.

every 12 months

(T/F) it is ok to look at welding arc as long as you are 15 feet away from the person welding

false

(T/F) the square shank on a conventional screwdriver is used for tightening square head screws

false

capstans should be used only with ____ rope

fiber

the cutting force is applied on the (forward or return) stroke when using a hacksaw

forward

the bale or U-shaped portion of a U-bolt wire rope clip should be placed over the (free or standing) end of the wire rope

free

the handiest device to move cartons and small pieces is a ____

hand truck

heavy-duty lever hoists are used to ____ during re-roping

hang the car

safe hoisting requires that one person be ____

in charge

the shipping skids on heavy machinery should be (removed or left in place) for storage

left in place

only the ____ gives the order to start or resume hoisting

lift director

Which of the following pliers is useful for cutting and gripping materials?

lineman's pliers

the driving sprocket wheel is matched to a specific ____

load chain

the only natural fiber rope suitable for hoisting is ____

manilla

Natural fiber ropes have greater tendency to absorb ____ than synthetics

moisture

Which of the following tools may be color coded to help with identifying the correct size?

nut drivers

the most common synthetic fiber rope is made of _____

nylon

elongated hooks indicate a chain fall has been ___

overloaded

slings must be ____ at sharp corners

padded

to prevent absorption of moisture from concrete, cardboard cartons should be stored on ____

pallets

a bight is formed when the rope is bent so that the sides are ____ to one another

parallel

the key to safe and efficient unloading and storage of materials is _____

planning

the strongest wire rope is mode of improved ____ steel

plow

which of the following devices is the most useful to raise and jockey heavy equipment?

pry bar lever truck

guide rails may be hoisted using a ____ ____

rail clevis

____ saws are useful for cutting heavy metal objects or rough cutting walls

reciprocating

the simplest devices used to move heavy equipment are ____

rollers

natural fiber ropes are subject to ____ and ____ if stored wet

rot and mildew

to join ropes of different diameters use a _____

sheet bend

(slower or faster) speed drills are preferred for heavy duty drilling

slower

a block having a side release opening is called a ___ block

snatch

what type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation?

spud wrench

the ____ chain fall is most commonly used in elevator work

spur geared

the most useful knot for joining ropes of the same diameter is the ____ knot

square

doors should be stored (laying flat or standing on the back edge)

standing on the back edge

guide rails, electrical conduit, and duct should handled and stored carefully to be sure they remain _____

straight

which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with a polished surfaces together?

strap wrench

the load can be guided by attaching a ____

tagline

Which screwdriver is used to remove tamper proof screws?

tamper proof

which of the following is correct about the use of pipe wrenches?

the jaws must be open facing the direction you want the pipe to turn

elevator hoist ropes are usually made of ____ steel

traction

if a winch must be placed close to the hoistway, a ____ must be provided so the wire rope rides smoothly

traveling sheave

(T/F) when cutting finished material with reciprocating saw, the finished side should be away from the blade housing to minimize splintering

true

with a single overhead sheave on a straight pick, load on the hoisting beam is ____ times weight of load

two

always store welding cylinders in a(n) (upright or horizontal) position

upright

gasoline powered equipment must be ___ to the outside

vented

hooks showing ____ or ____ have been overloaded and must not be used

wear or distortion

rope ends must be prevented from unraveling by ____

whipping

OSHA requires that all portable tools be connected to a _____

GFCI

Which of the following statements applies to the use of hacksaws on the job?

Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward

What safety precaution is most important when using rollers to move heavy equipment?

Pipe rollers must be picked up by the hollow inner part

tables of rope strength use a safety factor of 5, but in the field a safety factor of ____ is recommended

10

wire rope slings must be removed from service when ____ randomly distributed broken wires are found in one lay

10

regulators for acetylene gas should never be adjusted for a working pressure greater than ___ to ___ psi

10-12

for communication, ____, _____, _____, give complete freedom of movement

2-way radios, walkie-talkies, telephones

one inch is equivalent to _____ mm in metric system

25.4mm

nylon rope is about ____ times as strong as manilla rope of the same diameter

3

wire rope lever hoists are used for light loads, commonly _____ to ____ lbs.

300 to 500lbs

A #2 Phillips tip screwdriver would be used for No. ____ screw gauge size

5-9

A (6 or 12) point wrench is less likely to slip on a hex nut

6

(7 or 14) points per inch is probably a good choice for most construction work that requires a crosscut wood saw

7