Question

review question #2

click on the blank and select the correct part name from the drop down for each numbered item.

a. the most basic and least expensive of all aerial work platforms are trailer-mounted booms
b. --select-- provide the greatest amount of horizontal outreach.
c. also referred to as knuckle booms, --select-- are perfect for hard to reach areas.
d. --select-- can be towed behind vehicle, saving on delivery charges.
e. --select-- get their name from their lifting mechanism design.

Explanation:

Identify aerial work platform types and definitions

• A: "The most basic and least expensive of all aerial work platforms are..." -> Personal Portable Lifts (or Vertical Personnel Lifts / Scissor Lifts depending on standard training classifications, but typically Personal Portable Lifts are the most basic and least expensive).
• B: "...provide the greatest amount of horizontal outreach." -> Telescopic Booms (straight booms offer the maximum horizontal reach).
• C: "Also referred to as knuckle booms, ... are perfect for hard to reach areas." -> Articulating Booms (known as knuckle booms due to their multiple hinged sections).
• D: "...can be towed behind vehicle, saving on delivery charges." -> Trailer-Mounted Booms (towable boom lifts).
• E: "...get their name from their lifting mechanism design." -> Scissor Lifts (named after the criss-cross scissor-like mechanism).

Match items to standard industry terminology

• A: Personal Portable Lifts
• B: Telescopic Booms
• C: Articulating Booms
• D: Trailer-Mounted Booms
• E: Scissor Lifts

Answer:

Question A

The most basic and least expensive of all aerial work platforms are <blank>Personal Portable Lifts</blank>.

Question B

<blank>Telescopic Booms</blank> provide the greatest amount of horizontal outreach.

Question C

Also referred to as knuckle booms, <blank>Articulating Booms</blank> are perfect for hard to reach areas.

Question D

<blank>Trailer-Mounted Booms</blank> can be towed behind vehicle, saving on delivery charges.

Question E

<blank>Scissor Lifts</blank> get their name from their lifting mechanism design.