GENERAL CRANE SAFETY 2026 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK KEY OSHA REGULATIONS
AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
◉ The two expiration dates that are of particular importance to
crane operators are-
A) Vehicle registration expiration date
B) Hydraulic oil expiration date
C) CAC card expiration date
D) The certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date. Answer: D) The
certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date
◉ Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of
communication between the signal person and the crane operator?
A) Signal Flags
B) Direct Voice
C) Hand Signals
D) Sound-powered Phones
E) Approved Radios. Answer: A) Signal Flags
,◉ What is a jib boom?
A) A boom that is attached to the main boom to allow rotation of the
load
B) An extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light
loads to a higher elevation than that permitted by the main boom
C) A boom that is used to lift extremely heavy loads. Answer: B) An
extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to
a higher elevation than that permitted by the main boom
◉ If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a
structural component on the boom, you should
A) Look closer to see if it is a crack.
B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
C) Do nothing as it is not significant.
D) Make a mental note to investigate it later.
E) Note it on the ODCL, but do not report it.. Answer: B) Report it
immediately to your supervisor.
◉ While performing a pre-use check, the operator must check the
wire rope system for all of the following EXCEPT-
A) Excessive corrosion
B) Damage of any kind
C) Size and grade of wire rope
,D) Proper sheave movement
E) Proper spooling on the drum. Answer: C) Size and grade of wire
rope
◉ All of the following are principle parts of an overhead traveling
crane EXCEPT-
A) Operator's cab or pendant control
B) End trucks
C) Shackles and eyebolts
D) Bridge girders
E) Trolley with hoisting mechanism. Answer: C) Shackles and
eyebolts
◉ If you find a deficiency that will affect the safe operation of the
crane during the pre-operational check, all of the following actions
must be taken EXCEPT-
A) Operate that specific function again to ensure there is a problem
B) Notify your supervisor
C) Note the finding on the ODCL
D) Secure the crane
E) Follow supervisor's instructions. Answer: A) Operate that specific
function again to ensure there is a problem
, ◉ Components that provide protection for operation and
maintenance personnel working on or in the path of cranes are?
A) Operational Safety Devices
B) Alterations/Modifications
C) Load Controlling Parts
D) Load Bearing Parts
E) General Safety Devices. Answer: E) General Safety Devices
◉ When setting up mobile cranes, the minimum clearance between
the rotating upper works and fixed objects should be?
A) 1 foot
B) 2 feet
C) 3 feet
D) 4 feet
E) 5 feet. Answer: incorrect
D) 4 feet
◉ The rated load of the hook block installed on a crane may limit the
crane's lifting capacity.
A) True
B) False. Answer: A) True
PREPARATION PACK KEY OSHA REGULATIONS
AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
◉ The two expiration dates that are of particular importance to
crane operators are-
A) Vehicle registration expiration date
B) Hydraulic oil expiration date
C) CAC card expiration date
D) The certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date. Answer: D) The
certification expiration date of the crane
E) The crane operator's license expiration date
◉ Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of
communication between the signal person and the crane operator?
A) Signal Flags
B) Direct Voice
C) Hand Signals
D) Sound-powered Phones
E) Approved Radios. Answer: A) Signal Flags
,◉ What is a jib boom?
A) A boom that is attached to the main boom to allow rotation of the
load
B) An extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light
loads to a higher elevation than that permitted by the main boom
C) A boom that is used to lift extremely heavy loads. Answer: B) An
extension attached to the main boom used when lifting light loads to
a higher elevation than that permitted by the main boom
◉ If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a
structural component on the boom, you should
A) Look closer to see if it is a crack.
B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
C) Do nothing as it is not significant.
D) Make a mental note to investigate it later.
E) Note it on the ODCL, but do not report it.. Answer: B) Report it
immediately to your supervisor.
◉ While performing a pre-use check, the operator must check the
wire rope system for all of the following EXCEPT-
A) Excessive corrosion
B) Damage of any kind
C) Size and grade of wire rope
,D) Proper sheave movement
E) Proper spooling on the drum. Answer: C) Size and grade of wire
rope
◉ All of the following are principle parts of an overhead traveling
crane EXCEPT-
A) Operator's cab or pendant control
B) End trucks
C) Shackles and eyebolts
D) Bridge girders
E) Trolley with hoisting mechanism. Answer: C) Shackles and
eyebolts
◉ If you find a deficiency that will affect the safe operation of the
crane during the pre-operational check, all of the following actions
must be taken EXCEPT-
A) Operate that specific function again to ensure there is a problem
B) Notify your supervisor
C) Note the finding on the ODCL
D) Secure the crane
E) Follow supervisor's instructions. Answer: A) Operate that specific
function again to ensure there is a problem
, ◉ Components that provide protection for operation and
maintenance personnel working on or in the path of cranes are?
A) Operational Safety Devices
B) Alterations/Modifications
C) Load Controlling Parts
D) Load Bearing Parts
E) General Safety Devices. Answer: E) General Safety Devices
◉ When setting up mobile cranes, the minimum clearance between
the rotating upper works and fixed objects should be?
A) 1 foot
B) 2 feet
C) 3 feet
D) 4 feet
E) 5 feet. Answer: incorrect
D) 4 feet
◉ The rated load of the hook block installed on a crane may limit the
crane's lifting capacity.
A) True
B) False. Answer: A) True
