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Question 1

The __?__ is held responsible for any deficiencies found at a D.O.T. stop.

Answer 1

driver

Question 2

An off-center valve stem in a truck wheel opening is an indicator of a loose wheel.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

If a vehicle has air brakes, they should be inspected __?__.

Answer 3

pretrip

Question 4

The last connection when jump starting a vehicle should be to __?__.

Answer 4

a negative point remote from the battery

Question 5

Cell phone use is not a danger while driving if you use a hands-free unit.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

When braking, never use the hand valve to apply brakes only to the trailer.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

The height of a digger derrick is not important because all bridges and underpasses are at least 14 feet high.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

The best way to inspect for a hydraulic fluid leak is by running your hands along the lines while the system is under pressure.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

A high-pitched whine in the hydraulic system indicates __?__.

Answer 9

the fluid is not properly warmed up

Question 10

Nonconducting hydraulic lines used on the tool outlet of a bucket truck are generally __?__.

Answer 10

orange in color

Question 11

When an insulated boom needs to be cleaned, it should be __?__.

Answer 11

hand washed

Question 12

Any downward movement of a boom during a holding valve test is an indication of __?__ in the system.

Answer 12

air

Question 13

In most cases, lowering a boom without hydraulic power or battery backup should be left to a(n) __?__.

Answer 13

specialist

Question 14

Boom-type equipment is designed to work at a slope of __?__ degrees or less.

Answer 14

5

Question 15

When the vehicle is on an incline, extending the outriggers reduces the holding power of the tires.

Answer 15

true

Question 16

The best protection when working near a vehicle with a noninsulated boom is to stay away from the vehicle.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

All hand signals are standard and will not vary from location to location.

Answer 17

false

Question 18

Properly grounding a truck allows for __?__ in case the truck should become energized.

Answer 18

a fast trip out

Question 19

A current monitoring meter should never show more than 69 microamperes on a 69kv line.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

Boom leakage of more than __?__ mA can leave track burns inside the boom.

Answer 20

1

Question 21

A side pull with a digger derrick can damage the __?__.

Answer 21

rotation gear

Question 22

The best way to loosen a pole prior to pulling it is to grab it with the pole guides and rotate the boom from side to side.

Answer 22

false

Question 23

The winch and hydraulic jib used on material handling units are for __?__ loads only.

Answer 23

vertical

Question 24

If a chart refers to “bare shaft capacity”, the total weight of the buckets, jib, and workers must be subtracted from the capacities shown on the chart.

Answer 24

true