NEW YORK CITY & NEW YORK STATE CRANE OPERATOR LICENSING AND SAFETY MASTERY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED- VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM 2025 2026

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NEW YORK CITY & NEW YORK STATE CRANE OPERATOR LICENSING
AND SAFETY MASTERY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED-
VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM 2025-
2026


Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) / Crane Operator Licensing /
Construction Management / Construction Safety


This exam covering NYC & NYS crane operator licensing requirements:
NYC DOB HMO licenses (Classes A, B, C) with 3‑year terms, fees ranging
$100‑$200, and late fees. Age minimum 21. NCCCO certification
mandatory (TLL, TSS, LAT, TWR, ABC, ABW, ABL, DPD, THR). Experience:
2 years (minimum 1 year NYC or comparable urban area) + 40‑hour
training + 100 set-ups (25 on wheel‑mounted). Renewal requires 8‑hour
refresher, medical exam (LIC61), substance abuse compliance, logbook
retention (1 year). New limited licenses effective Nov 7, 2024 for
articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, rotating telehandlers (1,500
hours temporary pathway). Violations can lead to fines up to $10,000,
suspension, or revocation. Peer‑reviewed case law (Matter of Inglese;
2016 Tribeca collapse) demonstrates enforcement. Exams administered
via DOB NOW: Licensing; NYS Certificate of Competence biennial;




Questions 1–150: NYC & NYS Crane Operator Certification
1. Under New York City Administrative Code §28-408.4, what is the
minimum age requirement to apply for a crane operator license?
A. 18 years

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B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. No minimum age



Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYC Admin Code §28-408.4 explicitly requires applicants for a
crane operator license to be at least 21 years of age.


2. A standard New York City Hoisting Machine Operator license is issued
for a term of how many years?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years



Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All standard NYC Hoisting Machine Operator licenses
(Classes A, B, and C) are issued for a 3‑year term.


3. What is the license fee for a Class B Hoisting Machine Operator in New
York City?
A. $100.00
B. $150.00

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C. $200.00
D. $250.00



Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class B Hoisting Machine Operator license fee is $200.00.


4. Which of the following is NOT a recognized class of Hoisting Machine
Operator license in New York City?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D



Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NYC DOB issues Class A, B, and C Hoisting Machine Operator
licenses; there is no Class D license.


5. A Class C Hoisting Machine Operator license renewal fee is:
A. $50.00
B. $75.00
C. $100.00
D. $150.00

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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The renewal fee for a Class C license is $75.00.


6. The late renewal fee for any class of Hoisting Machine Operator
license is:
A. $25.00
B. $50.00
C. $75.00
D. $100.00



Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The late renewal fee for all classes is $50.00.


7. True or False: There is no longer a separate “Limited HMO License” to
operate an articulating boom crane.
A. True
B. False



Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As of November 7, 2024, a specific Hoisting Machine Operator
license issued by DOB is required to operate an articulating boom crane,
mini crane, or rotating telehandler in NYC.