Preview Questions Heavy Equipment Operator | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Before starting work on a grader, what critical aspect of calibration should an operator verify?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Hydraulic oil levels and filter condition

Engine oil levels and fuel quality

Blade pitch and height

Tire pressure and condition

Question 2: What is the correct procedure for operating a forklift on a construction site when there are uneven surfaces?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Increase speed to navigate the uneven surface quickly

Reduce speed and carefully approach the uneven surfaces while maintaining control

Load the forklift to its maximum capacity to ensure stability

Always lift the load as high as possible to clear the obstacles

Question 3: What is the first action when an excavator's hydraulic boom starts jerking during operation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Inspect the hydraulic fluid levels and quality

Test the hydraulic pump pressure

Inspect the exhaust system

Check for any blockage in the hydraulic lines

Question 4: How can a Heavy Equipment Operator ensure the accuracy of the load chart during setup for a crane operation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By ignoring the load chart if the crane is operating below full capacity

By using maximum load limits regardless of the setup configuration

By adjusting the crane's settings according to the load radius and boom length

By recalibrating the hydraulic system before every lift

Question 5: How can a Heavy Equipment Operator ensure the equipment's brakes are functioning properly during an inspection?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By visually inspecting the brake system without testing it

By operating the equipment at full speed to see if the brakes respond

By adjusting the brake pedal and inspecting the fluid level

By testing the brake pressure and checking for wear in the brake pads and rotors

Question 6: What is the correct approach to checking and maintaining the fuel system of heavy equipment?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By assuming the fuel system is working unless fuel runs out

By inspecting only the fuel tank for rust

By inspecting fuel lines, checking for leaks, and ensuring the fuel filter is clean and functional

By checking fuel levels only when the equipment is running