FREE MASS Test Standard Hand Signals Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signal person on a construction site extends their arm horizontally with a closed fist and thumb pointing downward. What instruction are they giving to the hoisting machinery operator?

Accepted Answer

Lower the boom

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Swing the boom

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Lower the load

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Stop all movement

Question 2

An operator sees the signal person extend both arms horizontally out to their sides, palms down, and then swing both arms back and forth. Which of the following actions must the operator perform immediately?

Accepted Answer

Perform an Emergency Stop

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Swing the load rapidly

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Travel the machine forward

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Dog everything

Question 3

During a lifting operation, the signal person needs the operator to shorten the telescoping boom. Which of the following hand signals should be used?

Accepted Answer

Both fists in front of the body with thumbs pointing toward each other.

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Both fists in front of the body with thumbs pointing outward.

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One arm extended vertically with the index finger making small circles.

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One arm extended horizontally, palm down, swinging back and forth.

Question 4

A signal person gives the 'Hoist' signal, followed by placing one hand motionless in front of the hand giving the 'Hoist' signal. What is the intended meaning of this combined signal?

Accepted Answer

Move slowly

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Hoist using the auxiliary line

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Stop hoisting

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Hoist the load and raise the boom simultaneously

Question 5

An operator is controlling a crawler crane and needs to move both tracks forward. What is the correct hand signal the signal person should provide?

Accepted Answer

Rotate both fists around each other in front of the body in a forward direction.

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Extend one arm forward with the hand open in a pushing motion.

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Raise one fist to lock a track and circle the other fist.

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Point the index finger in the direction of travel.

Question 6

Which of the following descriptions accurately represents the standard hand signal for 'Swing'?

Accepted Answer

Arm extended horizontally, with the index finger pointing in the direction the boom is to move.

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Arm extended vertically, index finger pointing up, making small circles.

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Both arms extended horizontally, palms down, swinging back and forth.

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Arm extended with thumb pointing up, flexing fingers in and out.