UDT exam for overhead cranes - questions

UDT exam for overhead cranes - course, sample questions

In order to work with cranes, you must have completed the relevant crane course and obtained a UDT qualifications to operate this type of equipment. The training provides participants with comprehensive knowledge about working with cranes. After this preparation, participants can take an examination - successful completion of the exam will allow them to obtain a licence to operate cranes.

Rules on the method of conducting examinations for handling equipment for handling:

Theoretical exam (oral):

• The duration of the theory test: maximum 1 hour.
• The examination questions are divided into sets. The allocation criterion is the category of allowances.
• During the examination, committee members ask the examiner 5 questions, including 2 general questions and 3 for a given type and scope of qualifications.
• The result of the exam is positive if the candidate answers correctly at least 1 question in the general part and 2 questions in a given category of qualifications.

Practical exam:

• Duration of the practical test: maximum 1 hour.
• During the practical examination, the members of the commission determine the examiner a practical task to be performed.
• The exam result is positive if the examined person carries out all the maintenance activities correctly.

During the theory test, the examining board asks questions in the following categories:

• knowledge of legal regulations in the field of device operation
• the types of handling equipment covered by the scope of the authorization
• device construction and device mechanisms
• load capacity (load characteristics)
• electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• knowledge of the operating manual in the field of operation
• dangerous damage and accident - procedure to follow
• cooperation with hook and whistleblowers
• work in specific conditions
• conditions for safe work when operating devices

Sample questions during the UDT exam for gantry qualifications:

• What are the categories of crane licenses and what do they contain?
• What are the types of cranes?
• What are the most important technical data of the cranes?
• What elements is the crane made of?
• What is the division of steel ropes in overhead cranes?
• What safety devices are used in cranes?
• How should you behave in the event of damage to the crane?
• What activities can not be performed during work with an overhead crane?