TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

National Assessment

for

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION NC II

(RIGID ON-HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK)

WRITTEN TEST
WRITTEN TEST

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION NC II

Qualification:
(RIGID ON- HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK)

Project: OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RIGID ON - HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK

INSTRUCTIONS:

Read the direction carefully.

DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS TEST BOOKLET. Write your answers on the
answer sheet provided. You may use the back page of your answer sheet for
scratch work.

You have one (1) hour to complete this test, but if you finish earlier, you may hand in
your Test Booklet together with your Answer Sheet to your Assessor.

Choose the best option. Write only the letter that corresponds to your choice on the
space provided on the answer sheet. Use CAPITAL Letters Only

Example:

A factor in checking the lube oil condition is

A. taste
B. weight
C. viscosity
D. Reynold’s number

Viscosity is the best option or correct answer, so write C on the appropriate blank on
your answer sheet.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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TEST BEGINS HERE:

1. Before starting the engine, it is NECESSARY to -

A. inspect the work place

B. perform walk-around check
C. perform basic preventive maintenance servicing
D. wear personnel protective equipment

2. To determine if the machine is safe for immediate use, checking and

inspection SHOULD be done -

A. every week
B. every month
C. before operation
D. during operation

3. In case of equipment accident involving damage to property, whom MUST

you notify first?

A. Mechanic
B. Immediate superior
C. Company physician
D. Security guard

4. The figure on the right indicates -

A. dump body position monitor

B. float position monitoring
C. hold position monitoring
D. dumb body pilot lamp

5. Differential lock SHOULD be engaged when traversing in -

A. downhill drive
B. muddy surface
C. inclined surface
D. gravel surface

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6. When engine oil appearance is whitish or milky, it indicates -

A. contamination of fuel
B. contamination of another oil
C. contamination of water
D. contamination of dirt

7. When is the BEST time to check the coolant level?

A. When engine is cold and stopped

B. When engine is hot and running
C. When engine is overheating
D. When there is a work holiday

8. Which ONE is the most probable cause of engine heavy or hard starting?

A. Low lube-oil level

B. Defective starter motor
C. Clogged air cleaner
D. Low fuel level

9. The air cleaner is due for servicing or replacement if the engine is emitting -

A. bluish smoke
B. white smoke
C. black smoke
D. colorless smoke

10. In inspecting air filter, what SHOULD be used to check holes or thinner parts
inside the element?

A. Water
B. Mirror
C. Candle
D. Light bulb

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11. During a five (5) minute warm-up procedure, the operator noticed the coolant
temperature gauge reaches between 82° C to 108° C. Is this a normal
condition?

A. Not at all
B. Yes, within normal operating range
C. Below 80° C is normal
D. Above 120° C is normal

12. When selecting gear speed range in traveling downhill, it is safe to -

A. always check for normal air brake pressure before going downhill
B. use low gear range and engage engine brake in going down grade
C. always set gear range to third when going down hill
D. shift gear range to highest gear possible in negotiating downhill roads

13. What DEVICE indicates the operating hours of a rigid on-highway dump
truck?

A. Tachometer
B. Speedometer
C. Odometer
D. Hour meter

14. When materials stick to the dump body, it is NOT recommended to -

A. make a running dump operation

B. jerk the truck so that the materials will drop
C. repeat dumping until materials will drop
D. train water hose to let the material get loose

15. What prevents impurities in the fuel and air circuits from entering the engine of
the truck?

A. Magnetic strainer
B. By-pass valve
C. Filters
D. All of the above

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16. Safety critical parts found defective SHOULD be replaced -

A. on the next service schedule

B. on scheduled repair
C. immediately
D. after operation on the day defective part was detected

17. When parking and leaving the truck, it is RECOMMENDED to put the dump
body in -

A. raise position
B. float position
C. hold position
D. dump position

18. Which DEVICE indicates machine-operating history?

A. Tachograph chart
B. Speedometer
C. Service meter reading
D. Odometer

19. Emergency brake is automatically applied when air tank pressure drops to -

A. 24.31 PSI
B. 31.24 PSI
C. 34.21 PSI
D. None of the above

20. What engine speed is RECOMMENDED when the truck is traveling downhill
with exhaust brake lever actuated?

A. 1800 RPM and below

B. 1800 RPM and above
C. 18000 RPM and below
D. 18000 RPM and above

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21. What SHOULD be the recommended position of exhaust brake when the
torque converter is in locked-up condition and retarder lever is engaged?

A. Exhaust brake OFF position

B. Exhaust brake ON position
C. Retarder lever actuated
D. All of the above

22. The truck cannot travel in reverse if the dump lever is NOT placed at -

A. float position
B. raised position
C. down position
D. either of the above

23. The figure on the right indicates -

A. hydraulic oil level

B. transmission oil level
C. coolant level
D. fuel level gauge

24. Which ONE is responsible for the system circulation of oil?

A. Oil pump
B. Oil by-pass line
C. Return line
D. Oil filter

25. Which SYSTEM activates the dump body hoist cylinder?

A. Air system
B. Cooling system
C. Lubrication system
D. Hydraulic system

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26. What is the payload of a 24.2 m3 heaped capacity dump truck if it carries a
crushed limestone of 1,540kg/m3 loose density?

A. 34,248 kg
B. 36,200 kg
C. 37,268 kg
D. 40,210 kg

27. If the required speed limit is 5 kilometers per hour, in how many hours will it
take the dump truck to travel 10 kilometers?

A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours

28. The figure on the right indicates -

A. battery charging monitor

B. battery electrolyte level monitor
C. battery temperature
D. battery condition

29. What brake control SHOULD be used when service (foot) brake air system
fails?

A. Parking brake
B. Engine brake
C. Service (foot) brake
D. Secondary brake

30. Which ONE of the following practices is unsafe to perform?

A. Transmission in neutral position on down grade

B. Maintain brake air pressure to normal operating range
C. Use engine brake when slowing down
D. Engage parking brake when stationary

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31. Why is it necessary to run engine at low idle for five (5) minutes after long
hours of operation?

A. To allow the engine to cool down gradually

B. To extend charging time of alternator
C. A normal procedure before dismounting truck
D. To allow air pressure to build up

32. Which one is NOT recommended for changing dump truck travel direction?

A. Release accelerator pedal to slow down before depressing foot brake

B. Depress service (foot) brake pedal to stop machine
C. Shift lever while accelerator is depressed and machine moving
D. Hoist lever should be in “Float” position before operating to “R”
direction

33. The steering wheel of an on-highway dump truck (rigid) MUST be adjusted in
the right tilt to –

A. improve visibility
B. provide comfort to the operator
C. increase speed of dump trick
D. None of the above

34. Which of the following represents the weight per unit volume of materials
expressed in kg/m3 or lb/ft3?

A. Volume
B. Weight
C. Density
D. Length

35. The symbol on the right indicates -

A. Coolant temperature
B. Engine oil pressure
C. Fuel level
D. Parking brake

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36. Unusual tire wear is a RESULT of -

A. repeated braking
B. over inflation / under inflation
C. over speeding
D. over loading

37. The oil level in the hydraulic system can be determined through the -

A. temperature gauge
B. oil pressure gauge
C. sight gauge or deep stick gauge
D. hydrometer

38. Filling the fuel tank after a day’s work is DONE primarily to -

A. prevent accumulation of dirt

B. always have reserved fuel
C. prevent condensation
D. prepare equipment of the next day of work

39. For maintenance-free battery, check electrolyte level in each cell and maintain
the level to the bottom of the fill openings with -

A. electrolyte
B. tap water
C. distilled water
D. mineral water

40. The retarder brake actuation APPLIES to -

A. front brakes
B. rear brakes
C. transmission output shaft
D. parking brakes

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