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There are 25 NPORS theory test questions and answers in this assessment. You need to score 21 out of 25 to pass and have 60 minutes to complete the test. You may review answers after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Which of these is NOT an area that should be covered in a site induction? Give ONE answer
A Emergency procedures
B Escape routes
C Fire procedures
D Transport map of the local area
Correct Answer: D Transport map of the local area
Explanation: In standard circumstances, a site induction should include information on the following six subject areas: 1. Emergency procedures 2. Escape routes 3. First aid facilities 4. Fire procedures 5. Plant and equipment use 6. Lifting operations
2. What type of driving licence is required if the excavator is being travelled or working on public highways, including verges? Give ONE Answer
A Full UK Category A Driving Licence
B Full UK Category B Driving Licence
C Full UK Category B Driving Licence or category H if tracked
D Full UK Category H Driving Licence
Correct Answer: C Full UK Category B Driving Licence or category H if tracked
Explanation: The type of licence needed is described in law
3. What is the minimum age allowed for working with a machine on the highway or verges? Give ONE Answer
A 18 years for all machines
B 18 years for machines over 7.5 tonnes
C 21 years for all machines
D 21 years for machines over 7.5 tonnes
Correct Answer: C 21 years for all machines
Explanation: All drivers must be 21 years of age
4. Who determines the lifting/object handling capacity of the machine? Give ONE Answer
A The approved person
B The machine's manufacturer
C The operator
D The supervisor
Correct Answer: B The machine's manufacturer
Explanation: The machine's manufacturer determines the lifting or object handling capacity
5. Which of these are TWO actions that should be taken with an open trench at the end of a working day? Give TWO Answers
A Erect physical barriers around the trench
B Measure the depth of the trench
C Move vehicles away from the trench even if you haven't previously been operating them
D Post open trench warning signs
Correct Answer: A Erect physical barriers around the trench, D Post open trench warning signs
Explanation: At the end of a working day, an operator should erect trench warning signs and physical barriers around the trench
6. What TWO things must be checked and made sure of before use if a hook is fitted to the machine for lifting purposes? Give TWO Answers
A The hook has had a recent safety check
B The hook is in a raised position
C The hook is in a serviceable condition
D The hook is rated for the weight being lifted
Correct Answer: C The hook is in a serviceable condition, D The hook is rated for the weight being lifted
Explanation: An operator should always make sure that the hook is rated for the weight being lifted and in a serviceable condition
7. What TWO checks need to be made before lowering into or moving a drag box into a trench? Give TWO Answers
A That all personnel are clear
B That it is safe to do so
C That the trench has been dug within the previous 24 hours
D That the trench is deeper than two metres
Correct Answer: A That all personnel are clear, B That it is safe to do so
Explanation: Before lowering into or moving a drag box into a trench, always check that it is safe to do so and all personnel are clear
8. What is the hazard danger if the excavator is carrying out deep excavating work using the full working range? Give ONE Answer
A Excavation can occur beneath the machine itself causing instability
B More risk of the machine stalling
C Possible dangerous fumes
D The machine can overheat
Correct Answer: A Excavation can occur beneath the machine itself causing instability
Explanation: During deep excavation work there is always a danger that excavation can occur beneath the machine itself causing instability
9. What will be the direction of the machine’s movement if both travel levers (or travel pedal for wheeled machines) are pushed forwards when the track motors (or driving wheels) are in front of the cab? Give ONE Answer
A Forwards
B To the left
C To the rear
D To the right
Correct Answer: C To the rear
Explanation: The direction in such circumstances will always be to the rear
10. Where must the operator's manual for the excavator be kept? Give ONE answer
A At the administration office on site
B On the operator's person at all times
C Somewhere easily accessible inside the cab
D There are no physical copies, but it can be accessed online
Correct Answer: C Somewhere easily accessible inside the cab
Explanation: A hard copy of the manual should be kept somewhere easily accessible within the vehicle, so it can be consulted whenever necessary.
11. What TWO pre-use checks must be made to the safety pin on a semi-automatic quick-hitch bucket attaching system? Give TWO Answers
A That it is in the correct place
B That it is in the locked position
C That it is in the unlocked position
D That it is properly lubricated with oil
Correct Answer: A That it is in the correct place, B That it is in the locked position
Explanation: The safety pin on a semi-automatic quick-hitch bucket attaching system must always be in the locked position and in the correct place
12. Which TWO methods can an operator use to minimize their impact upon the environment whilst using an excavator? Give TWO Answers
A Avoid spillages
B Conducting a weekly environmental audit within the team
C Leaving the engine running as long as possible
D Planning the work before to maximise efficiency
Correct Answer: A Avoid spillages, D Planning the work before to maximise efficiency
Explanation: An operator can minimise their impact upon the environment whilst using the machine by: 1. Planning the work before to maximise efficiency 2. Lowering engine speed or switching off whilst waiting 3. Avoiding spillages
13. Why should you isolate the controls before each load can be attached or disconnected by the slinger? Give ONE Answer
A To avoid the risk of injury to the slinger through accidental control operation
B To comply with insurance reasons
C To conserve fuel
D To maximise excavation potential
Correct Answer: A To avoid the risk of injury to the slinger through accidental control operation
Explanation: Isolating the controls is done to avoid any risk of injury to the slinger through accidental control operation
14. Which of these is NOT a visual check that must be carried out on all types of quick-hitch bucket-attaching systems before use? Give ONE Answer
A Locking pins must be in the correct position
B Locking systems should be engaged
C The coupler should be free from damage
D There is over half a tank of fuel
Correct Answer: D There is over half a tank of fuel
Explanation: Before use, you should carry out visual checks on all types of quick-hitch bucket attaching systems to make sure the locking pins are in the correct position, the locking systems engaged, and the coupler is free from damage
15. On both tracked and wheeled types of excavator, what differs between lifting over the side compared to over the front or the rear of the machine? Give ONE Answer
A Machine stability
B The controls are more adept
C To protect the tipper
D Uses less fuel
Correct Answer: A Machine stability
Explanation: On both tracked and wheeled types of excavator, machine stability is always important
16. What is the physical method of checking that a bucket is fully secured to the quick-hitch coupler before work? Give ONE Answer
A Rotate the bucket through half the working range
B Rotate the bucket throughout the full working range several times or place the bucket lightly on the ground and try to unhook the coupler from the bucket through machine movement
C Undo the safety pin
D Yank the bucket hard
Correct Answer: B Rotate the bucket throughout the full working range several times or place the bucket lightly on the ground and try to unhook the coupler from the bucket through machine movement
Explanation: To check that a bucket is fully secured to the quick-hitch coupler prior to work, rotate the bucket throughout the full working range several times or place the bucket lightly on the ground and try to unhook the coupler from the bucket through machine movement
17. Even with the cab door closed, why must the seat belt be worn? Give ONE Answer
A Because that's what everyone does
B Makes a driver more effective at the wheel
C The operator will be held securely in the seat in the event of a rollover reducing the chance of injury
D To avoid disciplinary action
Correct Answer: C The operator will be held securely in the seat in the event of a rollover reducing the chance of injury
Explanation: Wearing the seat belt ensures the operator stays within the ROPS frame in the event of a roll-over
18. Which of these is NOT a particular hazard related to ground stability that can affect the stability of the machine when working on old industrial (brownfield) sites? Give ONE Answer
A Ground more likely to be affected by adverse weather conditions
B Improperly compacted ground
C Old sewer foundations
D Subsidence
Correct Answer: A Ground more likely to be affected by adverse weather conditions
Explanation: Ground instability can be caused by a variety of factors including subsidence, compressible strength, improperly compacted ground, and old sewers foundations
19. The safe working load (SWL) of a multi-leg chain sling is only applicable in what TWO conditions or configurations? Give TWO Answers
A When both legs are equally loaded
B When both legs are loaded
C Within an included angle of 120°
D Within an included angle of 90°
Correct Answer: A When both legs are equally loaded , D Within an included angle of 90°
Explanation: The safe working load (SWL) of a multi-leg chain sling is only applicable when both legs are equally loaded and within an included angle of 90°
20. How far is the nearest distance allowed to gas pipes when excavating with the machine? Give ONE Answer
A 0.25 metres = 250mm
B 0.5 metres = 500mm
C 0.75 metres = 750mm
D 1 metre = 1000mm
Correct Answer: B 0.5 metres = 500mm
Explanation: You should not come within 0.5 metres (500mm) of a gas pipe with an excavating machine
21. What does the machine's counterweight actually do? Give ONE Answer
A Contribute to the fuel efficiency of the machine
B Increase the maximum weight you can legally carry
C Maintain the machine’s stability while it is affected by the reach or height of the boom
D Reduce the amount of fuel consumed
Correct Answer: C Maintain the machine’s stability while it is affected by the reach or height of the boom
Explanation: The counterweight is there to add to the stability of the vehicle
22. Which TWO of these are precautions to ensure the cleanliness of the system when the operator has to top-up the hydraulic oil? Give TWO Answers
A Always use clean transfer equipment
B Clean around the filler cap before removal to avoid dirt entering the tank
C Only use oil from a previously unopened can or drum
D Use a sterilised siphon
Correct Answer: A Always use clean transfer equipment, B Clean around the filler cap before removal to avoid dirt entering the tank
Explanation: The two precautions to ensure the cleanliness of the system when the operator has to top-up the hydraulic oil are: 1. Always use clean transfer equipment 2. Clean around the filler cap before removal to avoid dirt entering the tank
23. Which of these are TWO examples of where the Work at Height Regulations may apply to 360 excavator operations? Give TWO Answers
A Boom maintenance
B Cab access
C When both legs are loaded
D When digging trenches
Correct Answer: A Boom maintenance , B Cab access
Explanation: The Work at Height Regulations apply in relation to cab access and boom maintenance
24. What final action must be carried out before leaving the excavator for a rest break, after parking and switching off the machine? Give ONE Answer
A Boom inspected for damage
B Fuel gauge must be inspected
C Isolation of the machine to prevent unauthorised usage
D Mirror positioning must be checked
Correct Answer: C Isolation of the machine to prevent unauthorised usage
Explanation: An excavator must always be isolated to prevent unauthorised usage after it has been parked and turned off
25. Which TWO of these are legitimate reasons that the coupler should be tilted in a downward position (ram extended) when attaching accessories to a quick-hitch coupler of a machine such as an excavator? Give TWO Answers
A Avoid unwanted pivoting
B Conserves power
C Reduces the speed of the machinery
D To ease re-attachment
Correct Answer: A Avoid unwanted pivoting, D To ease re-attachment
Explanation: The coupler should always be tilted downward when accessories are attached