Baskets, Aerial Lifts, and Platforms Flashcards

1
Q

When Checking the tires of a truck, an off-center valve stem in a truck wheel opening is an indicator of a ?

A

loose wheel

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2
Q

When checking the air brakes on a bucket truck, the acceptable travel for the slack adjusters is less than ?

A

2.5”

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3
Q

During a pre-trip air brake inspection, it is not a good idea to drain the air tanks because it takes too long for the truck to fill them again

A

false

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4
Q

On a truck equipped with air brakes, the pressure buildup from zero to between 85 to 100 pounds per square inch must be less than ?

A

2 minutes

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5
Q

One way to check if a truck is holding the proper air pressure for its air brakes is to turn the engine off, apply the foot brake, and hold for ? . Pressure drop must be less than two pounds per square inch (psi).

A

1 minute

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6
Q

Do not check for hydraulic fluid when the system is under pressure, because the fluid coming from a pinhole can pierce the skin and cause serious injury.

A

True

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7
Q

A typical warm-up for a hydraulic system is to set the engine speed at 600 rpm (1,000 rpm for diesel engines), engage the hydraulic pump, and let it run for about ? .

A

10 minutes

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8
Q

High-pressure hydraulic hoses used for boom tip tools are generally orange in color and must be rated at ? .

A

10,000 psi

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9
Q

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

A

5 degrees

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10
Q

When grounding a bucket truck at a work site, using the down ground on a pole is convenient, and it will carry the available fault current on the circuit.

A

False

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11
Q

When testing a bare hand bucket against an energized conductor, the leakage current should not exceed one microampere per ? of the phase-to-phase voltage of the circuit.

A

1,000 V

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12
Q

According to this lesson, there are ? types of aerial lifts in general use in the industry.

A

5

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13
Q

Insulated aerial devices are manufactured and tested per ANSI standard ? .

A

A92.2

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14
Q

The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is equal to the truck weight plus digger derrick and body weight plus tools and cargo weight.

A

True

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15
Q

If parking on a roadway is required, park on the ? side of the road facing in the direction of traffic flow.

A

Right Hand

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16
Q

During a job briefing, OSHA mandates that at least ? subjects be covered.

A

5

17
Q

When extending the outriggers, they should extend at least three to four inches after contacting the ground. The chassis tires should unload noticeably.

A

True

18
Q

On an insulated aerial device, if so equipped, a DC pump is used to power the ? .

A

Secondary stowage system

19
Q

When handling material, never attach the load to the fall protection anchor point of a bucket truck.

A

True

20
Q

The ? written approval must be obtained before making modifications to an insulated aerial device that affects operation.

A

Manufactrers

21
Q

Before traveling, check that all items are secured, bin doors are latched, outriggers are raised, and the boom is stowed and secure. Never exceed the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating.

A

True

22
Q

The rated load capacities and instructions related to insulated aerial device operations must remain ? .

A

posted on the unit

23
Q

The purpose of the secondary stowage system on an aerial device is to allow the boom to be stowed in case the chassis engine quits.

A

True