Tower Cranes Quiz

What are the biggest cranes in the world called?

• Goose neck cranes

• Tower cranes

• Trolley cranes

• Mobile cranes

What is the long arm of a trolley tower crane called?

• Hook

• Counterweight

• Jib

• Boom

What is the purpose of the winch in a tower crane?

• To stabilize the crane

• To control the trolley

• To wind ropes around a drum

• To lift the crane

What do the blocks of concrete on a tower crane serve as?

• Counterweight

• Support beams

• Lifting mechanism

• Safety features

How many steps might a crane operator have to climb to reach the driver's cab?

• 50

• 100

• 125

• 75

What is the criss-crossed metal pattern on a latticed jib called?

• Latticing

• Reinforcement

• Framework

• Strapping

What type of crane can work in narrower spaces?

• Lattice crane

• Goose neck tower crane

• Mobile crane

• Trolley tower crane

Who built the first cranes?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Romans

• The Chinese

What does the truck crane do at the building site?

• Lifts the pieces of the tower crane

• Installs the counterweight

• Bolts the jib together

• Operates the crane

What is the function of the crane's hook?

• To wind the ropes

• To stabilize the crane

• To lift the load

• To control the trolley