Elevated Work Platform Ticket (Australia) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

Which type of EWP uses a series of linked supports that form a scissor-like mechanism to raise a platform?

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Scissor lift

Question 2

A boom-type EWP (category WP) is characterised by:

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A boom arm that allows the platform to reach out beyond the base footprint

Question 3

Which HRWL licence class is required to operate a boom-type EWP exceeding 11 metres?

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WP

Question 4

A 'spider lift' EWP differs from a conventional boom lift because it:

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Has outrigger legs that can be independently adjusted for uneven terrain

Question 5

The 'platform rated capacity' on an EWP data plate refers to:

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The maximum combined weight of occupants and equipment the platform is designed to carry

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the levelling system on a self-propelled scissor lift?

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To keep the platform level when operating on slight slopes

Question 7

The 'envelope' of an EWP refers to:

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The three-dimensional space within which the platform can be positioned safely

Question 8

Which component allows an articulating boom EWP to position the platform over obstacles?

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The knuckle (articulating) joint in the boom

Question 9

What does 'working height' mean on an EWP specification sheet?

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Platform height plus 2 metres (approximate standing reach)

Question 10

The outriggers on a mobile boom lift are primarily used to:

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Extend the machine's stability base before elevating