NCCCO CORE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS8
What is prohibited by OSHA 1926 Subpart cc regarding wire rope on a crane? - ANSWERS-
Splicing
What should be of major concern when considering surfaces for crane set up locations? -
ANSWERS-Voids, tanks, loose fill, depressions
Which items are included in the suspended weight when calculating parts of line? - ANSWERS-
Load weight, rigging, load block
What site condition must an operator be concerned about prior to setting up a crane? -
ANSWERS-Soil stability must be sufficient
What is an example of duty cycle crane operations? - ANSWERS-High speed concrete placement
Where must barriers be erected in accessible areas to provide protection in the cranes work
area? - ANSWERS-Within the equipment's rotating superstructure
According to ASME B30.5, How frequently is a crane operator required to have a physical? -
ANSWERS-Every 3 years
What is the result of rapid hoist acceleration? - ANSWERS-Produces hook loads higher than
actual weight
Wire rope lubricant should not: - ANSWERS-hinder visual inspection
, On what principle is crane stability based? - ANSWERS-leverage
Who must confirm that an overhead power line is de-energized? - ANSWERS-Line owner
The use of equipment to hoist personnel is prohibited except where the employer can
demonstrate what? - ANSWERS-Other methods would be more hazardous
Which of the following would not cause the effect of impact loading on the crane?
A. Sudden snatching of the load
B. Rapid hoist acceleration
C. High boom angle operations in windy conditions
D. Graduated lever control application - ANSWERS-D. Graduated lever control application
According to OSHA 1926 subpart cc, How frequently must operational aides be checked? -
ANSWERS-Each shift
What is the minimum number of parts of line required to lift a load that weighs 38,588 lbs. ? -
ANSWERS-4
Which factor is the most important to consider about site access? - ANSWERS-Compaction of
approach roads
What is one purpose of the load moment indicator? - ANSWERS-To warn the operator of an
overload condition
How are construction site hazards and restrictions located and identified? - ANSWERS-A pre-
operational work site inspection
ANSWERS8
What is prohibited by OSHA 1926 Subpart cc regarding wire rope on a crane? - ANSWERS-
Splicing
What should be of major concern when considering surfaces for crane set up locations? -
ANSWERS-Voids, tanks, loose fill, depressions
Which items are included in the suspended weight when calculating parts of line? - ANSWERS-
Load weight, rigging, load block
What site condition must an operator be concerned about prior to setting up a crane? -
ANSWERS-Soil stability must be sufficient
What is an example of duty cycle crane operations? - ANSWERS-High speed concrete placement
Where must barriers be erected in accessible areas to provide protection in the cranes work
area? - ANSWERS-Within the equipment's rotating superstructure
According to ASME B30.5, How frequently is a crane operator required to have a physical? -
ANSWERS-Every 3 years
What is the result of rapid hoist acceleration? - ANSWERS-Produces hook loads higher than
actual weight
Wire rope lubricant should not: - ANSWERS-hinder visual inspection
, On what principle is crane stability based? - ANSWERS-leverage
Who must confirm that an overhead power line is de-energized? - ANSWERS-Line owner
The use of equipment to hoist personnel is prohibited except where the employer can
demonstrate what? - ANSWERS-Other methods would be more hazardous
Which of the following would not cause the effect of impact loading on the crane?
A. Sudden snatching of the load
B. Rapid hoist acceleration
C. High boom angle operations in windy conditions
D. Graduated lever control application - ANSWERS-D. Graduated lever control application
According to OSHA 1926 subpart cc, How frequently must operational aides be checked? -
ANSWERS-Each shift
What is the minimum number of parts of line required to lift a load that weighs 38,588 lbs. ? -
ANSWERS-4
Which factor is the most important to consider about site access? - ANSWERS-Compaction of
approach roads
What is one purpose of the load moment indicator? - ANSWERS-To warn the operator of an
overload condition
How are construction site hazards and restrictions located and identified? - ANSWERS-A pre-
operational work site inspection
