10 Questions
What is the primary function of a power shovel?
Excavating hard earth and loading haul units
What are the basic parts of a power shovel?
Mounting, Cab, Boom Dipper stick, Stick, Bucket, Hoist line Dipper
What is the primary difference between crawler-mounted and wheel-mounted power shovels?
Mounting type (crawler or wheel) and travel speed
What is the purpose of the hoist line dipper in a power shovel?
To lift and lower the bucket
Which type of excavator is suitable for digging in soft ground?
Crawler Mounted Power Shovel
What type of contract involves public work performed for some division of the government?
Government contracts
Which type of contract is best suited for small works and taken by small contractors?
Piece work agreement
What is a demerit of a piece work agreement?
Rate of progress of the work is very low as there is no time condition
Which type of contract involves performing private work for an individual citizen, a group of individuals, or an organization in private business?
Privet contracts
What type of contract involves payment based on a specified work or part of the work at specified rates without reference to quantity or time taken?
Piecework Agreement
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