Deck Crane Knowledge Quiz

The primary power sources for a deck crane are:

• Hydraulic and electric systems

• Diesel and gasoline engines

• Wind and solar power

• Manual labor

Which component of a deck crane is responsible for lifting and lowering the load?

• Boom

• Slewing ring

• Winch

• Luffing mechanism

Slewing refers to the:

• Up and down movement of the boom

• Horizontal rotation of the crane

• Vertical movement of the load

• Tilting of the crane

Luffing is the:

• Horizontal rotation of the crane

• Up and down movement of the boom

• Vertical movement of the load

• Tilting of the crane

The load-handling arm that extends over the vessel is called the:

• Slewing ring

• Winch

• Hook block

• Boom

The mechanism that controls the hoisting of the load is the:

• Slewing ring

• Winch

• Hook block

• Luffing mechanism

The heavy-duty rope that connects the hook to the winch is the:

• Wire rope

• Chain

• Cable

• Sling

The safety device that prevents the crane from being overloaded is the:

• Limit switch

• Load moment indicator (LMI)

• Magnetic contactor

• Brake system

The primary control device for a deck crane is typically located in the:

• Engine room

• Cargo hold

• Operator's cabin

• Bridge

Hydraulic cranes are powered by:

• Electric motors

• Hydraulic fluid

• Diesel engines

• Solar panels