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NCCCO ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE OPERATOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
The crane you are operating has a crack windshield this is
acceptable if;
A. It causes no visible distortion that would interfere with
safe operation
B. If it is less than six or seven inches long
C. If it has been scheduled to be replaced before the job
ends
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-A. It causes no visible
distortion that would interfere with safe operation
According to OSHA, hoisting of personnel by crane is
acceptable if;
A. The prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph.
B. There is no less hazardous or practical way
C. All employees have fall arrest training
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D. If there is no aerial platform available - Answer-B. There
is no less hazardous or practical way
According to ANSI/ASME B30.5, is it acceptable for an
operator to leave the cab of the crane while it is running if;
A. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts
access to the area around the crane
B. The operator receives permission from the crane
manger
C. The crane is equipped with an anti-theft device
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-A. The operator keeps
the crane in view and restricts access to the area around
the crane
An operator should respond to a stop signal from;
A. The qualified signal person
B. Project lead
C. Safety personal
D. Anyone - Answer-D. Anyone
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According to OSHA, it is acceptable for someone to ride
the headache ball if;
A. There is no other way to get there
B. Only in the movies
C. When other methods would be hazardous
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-D. It is never acceptable
Load moment indicators, overload warning devices,
interactive touch screens and other safety devices have
improved crane safety, but are not intended to replace;
A. Using caution when lifting loads out of the ocean
B. Knowing the radius and height of the lift
C. The skill and judgement of a safe operator
D. The use of taglines - Answer-C. The skill and
judgement of a safe operator
Why should the shortest boom length be used to make lifts
with a crane?
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A. To use the on rubber chart
B. To make the crane stronger and more stable
C. To work the structural load chart
D. All of above - Answer-B. To make the crane stronger
and more stable
When performing pick and carry operations, the operator
should;
A. Keep the boom short as possible
B. Place the load on the front deck
C. Keep the load and boom as high as possible
D. Telescope the load out as for as possible from the
machine - Answer-A. Keep the boom short as possible
Modifications to a crane that may affect the capacity or
safe operations are acceptable as long as;
A. The crane is less than 35 ton capacity
B. The person in charge of lifting operations approves
them
C. A written lest lift is proved by the competent person
NCCCO ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE OPERATOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
The crane you are operating has a crack windshield this is
acceptable if;
A. It causes no visible distortion that would interfere with
safe operation
B. If it is less than six or seven inches long
C. If it has been scheduled to be replaced before the job
ends
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-A. It causes no visible
distortion that would interfere with safe operation
According to OSHA, hoisting of personnel by crane is
acceptable if;
A. The prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph.
B. There is no less hazardous or practical way
C. All employees have fall arrest training
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D. If there is no aerial platform available - Answer-B. There
is no less hazardous or practical way
According to ANSI/ASME B30.5, is it acceptable for an
operator to leave the cab of the crane while it is running if;
A. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts
access to the area around the crane
B. The operator receives permission from the crane
manger
C. The crane is equipped with an anti-theft device
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-A. The operator keeps
the crane in view and restricts access to the area around
the crane
An operator should respond to a stop signal from;
A. The qualified signal person
B. Project lead
C. Safety personal
D. Anyone - Answer-D. Anyone
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According to OSHA, it is acceptable for someone to ride
the headache ball if;
A. There is no other way to get there
B. Only in the movies
C. When other methods would be hazardous
D. It is never acceptable - Answer-D. It is never acceptable
Load moment indicators, overload warning devices,
interactive touch screens and other safety devices have
improved crane safety, but are not intended to replace;
A. Using caution when lifting loads out of the ocean
B. Knowing the radius and height of the lift
C. The skill and judgement of a safe operator
D. The use of taglines - Answer-C. The skill and
judgement of a safe operator
Why should the shortest boom length be used to make lifts
with a crane?
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A. To use the on rubber chart
B. To make the crane stronger and more stable
C. To work the structural load chart
D. All of above - Answer-B. To make the crane stronger
and more stable
When performing pick and carry operations, the operator
should;
A. Keep the boom short as possible
B. Place the load on the front deck
C. Keep the load and boom as high as possible
D. Telescope the load out as for as possible from the
machine - Answer-A. Keep the boom short as possible
Modifications to a crane that may affect the capacity or
safe operations are acceptable as long as;
A. The crane is less than 35 ton capacity
B. The person in charge of lifting operations approves
them
C. A written lest lift is proved by the competent person
