Question 542 Deck General

The correct answer is B) lower. The signal of an extended arm with the forefinger pointing down and making small horizontal circles indicates that the crane operator should lower the load. This hand signal is part of the standard signaling system used in crane operations to communicate between the crane operator and the signal person, as specified in regulations and industry standards for crane safety. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the described hand signal. Swinging (A), hoisting (C), and extending (D) the load would each have different corresponding hand signals.