Baskets, Aerial Lifts, and Platforms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

loose wheel

Question 2

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

Answer 2

2.5”

Question 3

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

Answer 3

false

Question 4

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 ?

Answer 4

2 minutes

Question 5

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).

Answer 5

1 minute

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

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 ? .

Answer 7

10 minutes

Question 8

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

Answer 8

10,000 psi

Question 9

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

Answer 9

5 degrees

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

1,000 V

Question 12

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

Answer 12

5

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A92.2

Question 14

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

Answer 14

True

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Right Hand

Question 16

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

Answer 16

5

Question 17

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

Answer 17

True

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Secondary stowage system

Question 19

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

Answer 19

True

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Manufactrers

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

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

Answer 22

posted on the unit

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

True