CPCS A73 Plant and Vehicle Marshaller Theory Test PDF

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1. What has to be in place before a delivery vehicle can be unloaded on a public highway? Give ONE answer

A Additional insurance
B Evidence of previous unloading in that place
C Marshaller must have two years experience
D Risk assessment

Correct Answer: D Risk assessment
Explanation: Only a risk assessment is required

2. In what light conditions should you use light sticks or torches? Give ONE answer

A Bright light
B High ambient light
C Low ambient light
D Shade

Correct Answer: C Low ambient light
Explanation: Light sticks should be used in low ambient light

3. Which of these is a reason to use a light stick when manoeuvring? Give ONE answer

A They are always fun to use
B They are brightly coloured and can be seen from a distance, even in poor visibility situations
C They are more reliable than hand gestures
D They give you more impact in any condition

Correct Answer: B They are brightly coloured and can be seen from a distance, even in poor visibility situations
Explanation: Light sticks should be used responsibly - their colouring is intended for use communicating in poor visibility

4. Which of these is the MAIN role and purpose of a plant and vehicle marshaller? Give ONE answer

A Conducting safety reviews
B Controlling the movement of plant and vehicles on site
C Dealing with disputes between drivers
D Offering advice on loads

Correct Answer: B Controlling the movement of plant and vehicles on site
Explanation: A plant and vehicle marshal has been fully trained and appointed to control the movement of plant and vehicles on site. They may do other things, but that is their main role.

5. In respect of parking close to an excavation, what is the minimum distance that plant and vehicles can be travelled or parked from the nearest point of an excavation? Give ONE answer

A The minimum "from edge" distance is a value judgement
B The minimum "from edge" distance is the same measurement as the trench depth
C The minimum "from edge" distance is the same measurement as the trench height
D The minimum "from edge" distance is the same measurement as the trench width

Correct Answer: B The minimum "from edge" distance is the same measurement as the trench depth
Explanation: The trench depth is the important data

6. Which of these is NOT a reason that may cause an item of plant to tip over sideways? Give ONE answer

A That it lacks tracking
B Travelling too fast whilst turning
C Travelling with an elevated load
D Turning on an incline

Correct Answer: A That it lacks tracking
Explanation: The main reasons that may cause an item of plant to tip over sideway are: 1. Soft ground 2. Travelling with an elevated load 3. Turning on an incline 4. Travelling too fast whilst turning

7. Which of these is NOT a factor that a marshaller must consider in terms of the unloading area when a transporter is unloading an item of plant? Give ONE answer

A Have sufficient room for vehicle movements
B Loading area should be free from hazards
C Personnel not involved in the loading/unloading process are not in the area
D The height of the vehicle or plant

Correct Answer: D The height of the vehicle or plant
Explanation: The marshaller must always consider the presence of personnel, potential hazards and the space for vehicle movements in the unloading area when a transporter is unloading an item of plant

8. Which of these is NOT an action a marshaller should undertake when a delivery vehicle arrives on site to be unloaded at a different area? Give ONE answer

A Check personnel not involved in the process are not in the unloading area
B Checking the service history of the vehicle
C Plan Manoeuvring/reversing of vehicles
D Set up an exclusion zone around the vehicle prior to and during unloading

Correct Answer: B Checking the service history of the vehicle
Explanation: There are six designated actions the marshaller should undertake when a delivery vehicle arrives on site to be unloaded at a different area: 1. Define the route to the unloading area to the driver 2. Plan Manoeuvring/reversing of vehicles 3. Check for any hazards in the unloading area 4. Check personnel not involved in the process are not in the unloading area 5. Instruct the driver that they should stop immediately if the marshal disappears from view. 6. Set up an exclusion zone around the vehicle prior to and during unloading

9. What TWO things would any marshaller need to have or undergo before being asked to marshall plant or vehicles within a new or unfamiliar work area? Give TWO answers

A A staff meeting to meet the other team members
B Be part of a health and safety assessment of the area
C Ensure that they are trained and made aware
D Have the relevant traffic and site plan

Correct Answer: C Ensure that they are trained and made aware, D Have the relevant traffic and site plan
Explanation: Have the relevant traffic and site plan and ensure that they are trained and made aware

10. Which TWO of these are possible effects if plant and vehicles have strayed from or fail to stay on designated haul/access routes? Give TWO answers

A A new route map would need to be created
B Can damage prepared ground for other works
C Deviations would need to be reported and logged
D May stray onto routes designated for other plant

Correct Answer: B Can damage prepared ground for other works, D May stray onto routes designated for other plant
Explanation: Straying may lead directly onto routes designated for other plant or could damage prepared ground for other works

11. Which of these does NOT need to be taken into account where a site is divided by a public highway and a plant/vehicle crossing on the public highway is being set up? Give ONE answer

A Design criteria
B Planning the works
C Signing principles
D The vehicle speeds on the highway

Correct Answer: D The vehicle speeds on the highway
Explanation: When a site is divided by a public highway and a plant/vehicle crossing on the public highway is being set up, three aspects always need to be taken into account: 1. Planning the works 2. Design criteria 3. Signing principles

12. Which of these would NOT need to be reported to the supervisor as soon as they occur? Give ONE answer

A Arguments between staff
B Dangerous occurrences
C Unsafe acts
D Unsafe conditions

Correct Answer: A Arguments between staff
Explanation: You should always report the following to the supervisor as soon as they occur: 1. Unsafe conditions 2. Dangerous occurrences 3. Unsafe acts

13. Which of these is NOT a factor that could cause a loss of vision to the plant/vehicle driver/operator? Give ONE answer

A Heavy rain
B Manoeuvring into a dark area
C Sun glare
D The unauthorised use of torch lights

Correct Answer: D The unauthorised use of torch lights
Explanation: There are four factors that could cause a loss of vision to the plant/vehicle driver/operator. These are: 1. Manoeuvring into a dark area 2. Heavy rain 3. Sun glare 4. Cab surround post / boom or attachment movement blocking the view

14. What TWO actions should the marshaller take if a driver/operator is not fully watching them and using other aids e.g. using the reversing mirrors during a reversing activity? Give TWO answers

A Initiate disciplinary action
B Permit the operation to go ahead until an error occurs, then stop it
C Speak to the operator and inform them that if they are not watching the marshaller no further movements will continue
D Stop the movement immediately

Correct Answer: C Speak to the operator and inform them that if they are not watching the marshaller no further movements will continue, D Stop the movement immediately
Explanation: A marshaller must be firm if a driver/operator is not fully watching them and using other aids e.g. using the reversing mirrors during a reversing activity, and should stop the movement immediately and then speak to the operator to make sure they understand why the movement has stopped and why it will not recommence until the rules are obeyed

15. What first course of action should a marshaller take if the route set out in a given traffic plan cannot be followed? Give ONE answer

A Just inform the supervisor
B Just stop all movements
C Note the issue but immediately allow re-routing
D Stop all movements and inform the supervisor

Correct Answer: D Stop all movements and inform the supervisor
Explanation: If the route set out in a given traffic plan cannot be followed, the marshaller must stop all movements and inform the supervisor

16. Which of these is not a relevant factor that could affect the integrity of an exclusion zone and safe movements within the zone? Give ONE answer

A Barriers being moved
B Missing signs
C The knowledge of a previous exclusion zone in the same area
D Unauthorised movements

Correct Answer: C The knowledge of a previous exclusion zone in the same area
Explanation: The integrity of an exclusion zone and safe movements within the zone are influenced by five factors, which are: 1. Barriers being moved 2. Unauthorised movements 3. Missing signs 4. Unauthorised personnel in the zone 5. Unplanned work

17. What TWO factors should a marshaller consider when receiving visiting delivery vehicles before directing them to the unloading place on the site? Give TWO answers

A The driver has reported to the office or gate hut
B The number of deliveries that have already taken place that day
C The planned route to unload is free from obstructions/other vehicles
D Their level of familiarity with the driver

Correct Answer: A The driver has reported to the office or gate hut, C The planned route to unload is free from obstructions/other vehicles
Explanation: A marshaller should always consider whether the driver has reported to the office or gate hut when receiving visiting delivery vehicles and whether the planned route to unload is free from obstructions/other vehicles before directing them to the unloading place on the site

18. Which of these is NOT an appropriate method or way to convey site movement plans to other workers? Give ONE answer

A Barriers for plant/vehicle and pedestrian segregation
B Routes that are clearly marked
C Signposting to warn of potential danger
D Use of torch lights as standard throughout the day

Correct Answer: D Use of torch lights as standard throughout the day
Explanation: The appropriate methods to convey site movement plans to other workers are through clear route markings, signposting of dangers, and the use of barriers for segregation

19. Which TWO of these things need to be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety within a designated manoeuvring area? Give TWO answers

A Persons within the refuge are protected from plant movements and other works
B That it is easy to access and escape
C That the location has been used before
D Weather conditions

Correct Answer: A Persons within the refuge are protected from plant movements and other works, B That it is easy to access and escape
Explanation: When selecting a place of refuge or safety within a designated manoeuvring area, ease of access as well as the protection of people are absolutely vital

20. When a marshalling operation for vehicle movements is being planned, which of these is the FOURTH stage that should be taken into account? Give ONE answer

A Hazard Identification
B Minimise movements
C Safe system of work
D Segregation of pedestrians

Correct Answer: B Minimise movements
Explanation: The marshaller should always approach a marshalling plan for vehicle operations in the following sequence: 1. Segregation of pedestrians 2. Safe system of work 3. Hazard Identification 4. Minimise movements

21. In general terms, in what direction should an item of plant be travelled on a steep slope? Give ONE answer

A It makes no difference how a load is positioned on a slope providing it is properly secured
B Travel with the heaviest end of the machine towards the bottom of the slope
C Travel with the heaviest end of the machine towards the top of the slope
D Travel with the lightest end of the machine towards the top of the slope

Correct Answer: C Travel with the heaviest end of the machine towards the top of the slope
Explanation: On a steep slope a vehicle should always travel with the heaviest end of the machine towards the top of the slope i.e. unladen reverse up drive down forward - laden drive forwards up and reverse down

22. Which of these do you NOT need to ensure before marshalling a reversing item of plant or vehicle into an enclosed space? Give ONE answer

A That personnel who do not need to be in reversing areas are kept well clear
B That the marshal needs to be in a position that is visible to the driver at all times
C That the vehicle is not exceeding 10 miles per hour
D To be able to stand in a safe position from which to guide the reversing vehicle without being in its way

Correct Answer: C That the vehicle is not exceeding 10 miles per hour
Explanation: Before marshalling a reversing item of plant or vehicle into an enclosed space, the three things that need to always be considered are: 1. That the marshal needs to be in a position that's visible to the driver at all times. 2. To be able to stand in a safe position from which to guide the reversing vehicle without being in its way 3. That personnel who do not need to be in reversing areas are kept well clear.

23. Prior to any movements of the machine, which of these should the marshaller and driver establish? Give ONE answer

A A time limit for the operation
B An agreement of which signals will be used
C Details of the average time taken for a similar operation
D The nature of the load

Correct Answer: B An agreement of which signals will be used
Explanation: The most important thing to establish between driver and marshaller is which signals will be used, permitting clear communication between them

24. Which of these are TWO valid places where information relating to the gross or overall weight of plant or vehicles can be found? Give TWO answers

A In documents inside the cab
B In documents stored in the back of the vehicle
C On a plate fixed to the chassis
D On a plate in the cab or on the cab door

Correct Answer: C On a plate fixed to the chassis, D On a plate in the cab or on the cab door
Explanation: Details of the gross overall weight of plant and vehicles always needs to be located on a plate in the cab or on the cab door, or on a plate fixed to the chassis

25. Why does a marshaller need to know information relating to the gross or overall weight of plant or vehicles? Give ONE answer

A For bureaucratic reasons
B For insurance purposes
C In case of any on-site weight restrictions
D To reconcile against documentation

Correct Answer: C In case of any on-site weight restrictions
Explanation: The marshaller's interest in gross or overall weight of plant relates directly to the need to be sure that on-site weight restrictions are not exceeded