Preview Questions Scaffold Erector | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the minimum overlap requirement for scaffold planks?

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400 mm

200 mm

300 mm

150 mm

Question 2: Which lifting component is designed to prevent rotation during lifting?

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Crosby clip

Eye hook

Swivel hook

Turnbuckle

Question 3: What is the effect of uneven ground on scaffold stability?

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Causes differential settlement

Increases lateral sway

Reduces base plate load distribution

All of the above

Question 4: Which of the following scaffold components is critical for maintaining structural alignment during erection?

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Planks can be adjusted to accommodate alignment during assembly

Tie-ins are only needed for higher scaffolds and don't impact alignment

Vertical posts and horizontal braces are crucial for maintaining proper alignment

Base plates provide minor support but have no effect on alignment

Question 5: What is the best practice when performing a side-lift rigging operation with a scaffold structure?

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Ensuring rigging points are secured at opposite ends of the scaffold

Increasing the number of rigging points for extra safety

Lifting from one side to allow easier assembly

Lifting the structure from the center for better stability

Question 6: What is the primary reason for using diagonal braces during scaffold erection?

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To provide lateral stability and prevent swaying or collapse

To increase the number of levels in the scaffold

To add aesthetic elements to the scaffold structure

To reduce costs associated with scaffold assembly