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Hoist Operator Practice Test

Check what you know about the hoist operator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on hoist operator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Rated capacity is:
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Answer: Maximum load. Limit.

Question 2 of 15Anyone can signal:
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Answer: Stop. Safety.

Question 3 of 15Remove rope if:
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Answer: In doubt. Inspection.

Question 4 of 15A winch:
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Answer: Pulls. Device.

Question 5 of 15Keep people:
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Answer: Out from under loads. Safety.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Spool for cable.”
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Answer: Drum. Drum: Spool for cable.

Question 7 of 15What does “Limit switch” mean?
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Answer: Stops travel.. Limit switch: Stops travel.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Maximum load.”
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Answer: Rated capacity. Rated capacity: Maximum load.

Question 9 of 15What does “Pinch point” mean?
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Answer: Place where body parts can be caught.. Pinch point: Place where body parts can be caught.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Lifting device.”
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Answer: Hoist. Hoist: Lifting device.

Question 11 of 15What does “Signal person” mean?
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Answer: Gives directions to operators.. Signal person: Gives directions to operators.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Steel cable.”
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Answer: Wire rope. Wire rope: Steel cable.

Question 13 of 15What does “Load chart” mean?
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Answer: Lift limits.. Load chart: Lift limits.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Material being moved.”
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Answer: Load. Load: Material being moved.

Question 15 of 15What does “Hand signals” mean?
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Answer: Standard gestures.. Hand signals: Standard gestures.

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