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Forensic testing on the parted KWK Legacy wire measured 85.6 kN against a required minimum breaking strength of 97.1 kN. What does that tell you about inspection by eye?

A. Nothing; wire strength is not related to condition
B. The wire had lost significant strength without visible rust or damage being noted at the checks, so inspection by eye alone, especially at hard-to-see sheave contact points, is not enough
C. The wire was the wrong size
D. The wire was too new
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You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?
A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs
B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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