LEEA Correspondence Courses

ASSIGNMENT 2.5

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1. In general, what is the modern term used to for what was previously referred to as testing?
# Verification
Proof load test
# Thorough examination
Inspection

2. In LOLER, what term is used for the process which checks whether lifting equipment is safe to use?
Testing
Visual inspection
# Thorough examination
Verification

3. In a LOLER report, what does 'any tests' refer to?

Proof load tests only
Functional tests only
NDT only
# All the above

4. What is the minimum standard of accuracy required by LEEA 044 for a tensile testing machine?
0.5%
1.0%
# 2.0%
5.0%

5. What is the standard of accuracy required by BS EN 818-1 for testing chain?

0.25%
0.5%
# 1.0%
1.5%

6. What is meant by the lower limit of calibration?

# The minimum force which can be read with the required accuracy
The minimum force which can be applied by the testing machine
The minimum force shown on the testing machine readout
The lowest force applied during calibration

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7. For a tape measure, what is the maximum graduation increment needed?
0.1 mm
0.5 mm
# 1.0 mm
2.0 mm

8. For fine measurement using a vernier, what is the maximum graduation increment needed?
0.001 mm
0.01 mm
# 0.1 mm
1 mm

9. The figure shows the reading on a vernier graduated in mm. What is the diameter of the bar?
8 mm
8.1 mm
8.2 mm
# 8.3 mm
8.4 mm
8.5 mm
8.6 mm
# 8.7 mm
8.8 mm
8.9 mm

10. What type of NDT would you use for simple crack detection on welds?
Eddy current
# Dye penetrate
Radiography
Ultrasonic

11. What property of a component does a Brinell test measure?

Plasticity
Ultimate strength
Elasticity
# Hardness

12. Which method of verification is specified in BS EN 13411-3 for each ferrule secured eye?
# Dimensional check
Proof load test
Sample tested to destruction
Hardness test on ferrule

13. Which method of verification is specified in BS 4278 for each eyebolt?

Dimensional check
# Proof load test
Sample tested to destruction
Hardness

14. What method of verification is appropriate for each mechanically assembled chain sling to BS EN
818-4?
# Visual examination
Proof load test to 2 x WLL
# Proof load test to 2.5 x WLL
Dimensional check

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15. What method of verification is specified for textile slings to BS EN 1492-1 and 2?
Visual examination
# Proof load test
# Sample tested to destruction
Test to WLL

16. Which hardness test is most commonly used in the lifting equipment industry?
Vickers
# Brinell
Rockwell
Houndsfield

17. What is one important periodic check on a tape measure to ensure it is serviceable?
# Tape is marked in increments of 1 mm
Tape is marked in black on yellow for clarity
# Tape is legible
Tape can be locked in the extended position

18. What is an essential requirement when examining lifting equipment?

Examiner has a magnifying glass
# Area is clean and free from dangerous substances
A test bed is available
The equipment is dismantled before examination

19. Compared to a visual examination, what is one advantage of an electromagnetic wire rope
examination?
Measures the reduction wire section
Predicts rope life left
# Provides a continuous printout of the results
Estimates the current strength of the rope

20. For liquid penetration crack detection which statement below is true.
# Can be applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metal components
Will reveal the location of all cracks and defects
Will work only with ferromagnetic materials
Will only indicate the depth of surface cracks

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