General crane safety EXAM, SOLUTIONS (MULTIPLE CHOICES) (A+
GRADED UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: The minimum crane team for a mobile crane on outriggers would consist of- A) The Crane
Operator, Rigger Supervisor, and Crane Rigger B) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, Rigger
Supervisor, and Crane Rigger C) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, and Crane Rigger D) The Crane
Operator and Rigger-in-Charge E) The Crane Operator, Crane Walker, and Crane Rigger
Correct Answer: C) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, and Crane Rigger
Question: When operating floating cranes, you must start swinging or rotating quickly and stop smoothly
to prevent excessive barge list. A) True B) False
Correct Answer: B) False
Question: Extending a telescoping boom without lowering the hoist may result in "two-blocking" the
crane. A) True B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Question: All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a(n)- A) Cab-operated category 3
bridge crane B) Mobile hydraulic truck crane C) Non-cab operated category 3 bridge crane D) Articulating
boom category 4 crane E) Floor-operated category 2 bridge crane
Correct Answer: C) Non-cab operated category 3 bridge crane
Question: Which of the following lift types would NOT be considered a complex lift? A) Multiple-crane
lifts B) Oxygen/Acetylene bottles in racks designed for lifting O C) Large geometric shapes D) Loads with
multi-level attachment points E) Hazardous or explosive materials
Correct Answer: B) Oxygen/Acetylene bottles in racks designed for lifting
Question: What is the minimum amount of rope that shall be on a grooved drum and a smooth drum? A)
There is no minimum 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!! B) 4 full wraps, 2 full wraps C) 2 full
wraps, 3 full wraps D) 6 full wraps, 4 full wraps E) 1 full wrap, 2 full wraps
Correct Answer: B) 4 full wraps, 2 full wraps
Question: The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the center of the hoist line(s)
with load applied is called A) Boom Length B) Radius C) Lift Zone D) Quadrant E) Circumference
Correct Answer: B) Radius
Question: What is two-blocking, and why is two-blocking dangerous? A) Two-blocking occurs when the
hook contacts another block or hook on the crane. It is dangerous because the hook could damage the crane,
causing loss of load control. B) Two-blocking occurs when the block or hook contacts the ground. It is
dangerous because the wire rope may come off of the drum and drop the block. C) Two-blocking occurs
when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is
dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
Correct Answer: C) Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave
block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of
the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
, Question: When should a tagline be used during lifting operations? A) when lifting a load over or near
electrical transmission lines B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating C) when the supervisor
approves their use D) only when lifting the load to extreme heights
Correct Answer: B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION
2025!!
Question: What is the weight of a 24 square foot, 2 inch thick aluminum plate with a unit weight of 15 lbs.
per square foot of material per inch of thickness? A) 348 pounds B) 720 pounds C) 6,720 pounds D) 60
pounds E) 120 pounds
Correct Answer: B) 720 pounds
Question: 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
Correct Answer: D) The certification expiration date of the crane E) The crane operator's license
expiration date
Question: 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
Correct Answer: A) Signal Flags
Question: 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
Correct 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
Question: If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a structural component on the boom,
you should 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!! 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.
Correct Answer: B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
Question: 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
Correct Answer: C) Size and grade of wire rope
Question: 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
Correct Answer: C) Shackles and eyebolts
Question: 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
GRADED UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: The minimum crane team for a mobile crane on outriggers would consist of- A) The Crane
Operator, Rigger Supervisor, and Crane Rigger B) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, Rigger
Supervisor, and Crane Rigger C) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, and Crane Rigger D) The Crane
Operator and Rigger-in-Charge E) The Crane Operator, Crane Walker, and Crane Rigger
Correct Answer: C) The Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, and Crane Rigger
Question: When operating floating cranes, you must start swinging or rotating quickly and stop smoothly
to prevent excessive barge list. A) True B) False
Correct Answer: B) False
Question: Extending a telescoping boom without lowering the hoist may result in "two-blocking" the
crane. A) True B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Question: All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a(n)- A) Cab-operated category 3
bridge crane B) Mobile hydraulic truck crane C) Non-cab operated category 3 bridge crane D) Articulating
boom category 4 crane E) Floor-operated category 2 bridge crane
Correct Answer: C) Non-cab operated category 3 bridge crane
Question: Which of the following lift types would NOT be considered a complex lift? A) Multiple-crane
lifts B) Oxygen/Acetylene bottles in racks designed for lifting O C) Large geometric shapes D) Loads with
multi-level attachment points E) Hazardous or explosive materials
Correct Answer: B) Oxygen/Acetylene bottles in racks designed for lifting
Question: What is the minimum amount of rope that shall be on a grooved drum and a smooth drum? A)
There is no minimum 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!! B) 4 full wraps, 2 full wraps C) 2 full
wraps, 3 full wraps D) 6 full wraps, 4 full wraps E) 1 full wrap, 2 full wraps
Correct Answer: B) 4 full wraps, 2 full wraps
Question: The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the center of the hoist line(s)
with load applied is called A) Boom Length B) Radius C) Lift Zone D) Quadrant E) Circumference
Correct Answer: B) Radius
Question: What is two-blocking, and why is two-blocking dangerous? A) Two-blocking occurs when the
hook contacts another block or hook on the crane. It is dangerous because the hook could damage the crane,
causing loss of load control. B) Two-blocking occurs when the block or hook contacts the ground. It is
dangerous because the wire rope may come off of the drum and drop the block. C) Two-blocking occurs
when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is
dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
Correct Answer: C) Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave
block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of
the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
, Question: When should a tagline be used during lifting operations? A) when lifting a load over or near
electrical transmission lines B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating C) when the supervisor
approves their use D) only when lifting the load to extreme heights
Correct Answer: B) to prevent the load from swinging or rotating 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION
2025!!
Question: What is the weight of a 24 square foot, 2 inch thick aluminum plate with a unit weight of 15 lbs.
per square foot of material per inch of thickness? A) 348 pounds B) 720 pounds C) 6,720 pounds D) 60
pounds E) 120 pounds
Correct Answer: B) 720 pounds
Question: 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
Correct Answer: D) The certification expiration date of the crane E) The crane operator's license
expiration date
Question: 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
Correct Answer: A) Signal Flags
Question: 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
Correct 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
Question: If you find cracking or flaking paint on a welded joint of a structural component on the boom,
you should 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025!! 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.
Correct Answer: B) Report it immediately to your supervisor.
Question: 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
Correct Answer: C) Size and grade of wire rope
Question: 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
Correct Answer: C) Shackles and eyebolts
Question: 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
