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What is the primary function of a power shovel?

Compacting earth and asphalt

Excavating hard earth and loading haul units (correct)

Mixing concrete and asphalt

Grading and finishing earth surfaces

What are the basic parts of a power shovel?

Blade, Ripper, Track frame, Rollers, Idlers

Chassis, Boom, Arm, Bucket, Undercarriage

Mounting, Cab, Boom Dipper stick, Stick, Bucket, Hoist line Dipper (correct)

Engine, Transmission, Axles, Wheels, Steering system

What is the primary difference between crawler-mounted and wheel-mounted power shovels?

Size of the bucket and hoist line dipper

Mounting type (crawler or wheel) and travel speed (correct)

Type of material they can excavate

Type of digging motion

What is the purpose of the hoist line dipper in a power shovel?

To lift and lower the bucket Signup and view all the answers

Which type of excavator is suitable for digging in soft ground?

Crawler Mounted Power Shovel Signup and view all the answers

What type of contract involves public work performed for some division of the government?

Government contracts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is best suited for small works and taken by small contractors?

Piece work agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is a demerit of a piece work agreement?

Rate of progress of the work is very low as there is no time condition Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract involves performing private work for an individual citizen, a group of individuals, or an organization in private business?

Privet contracts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers