OECP Test Questions with
All Correct Answers
What item can be removed from a carry deck?
A. Fire extinguisher
B. Load chart
C. Anti-two-block device
D. Boom extension - Answer-D. Boom extension
The lever on the far left of most telescopic cranes is:
A. Boom Down
B. Boom extend
C. Boom up
D. Boom swing - Answer-D. Boom swing
When making a lift on outriggers, the maximum ground-bearing pressure occurs:
A. Over the rear
B. Over the corner
C. Over the front
D. Over the side - Answer-B. Over the corner
The safest speed for a crane carrying a load is:
A. The manufactures speed limit
B. The job sites speed limit
C. The speed recommended by the superintendent
D. The speed recommended by the oiler - Answer-A. The manufacturer's speed limit
When swinging the load of any crane on crawlers, it will exert the most ground pressure
over the:
A. Front
B. Rear
C. Side
,D. Corner - Answer-D. Corner
An operator should respond to a "stop" signal from:
A. Appointed signal person only
B. Project manager only
C. Superintendent only
D. Anyone - Answer-D. Anyone
When preparing to hoist a load, the hook should be positioned:
A. Slightly to the side you're planning to swing to
B. Slightly to the side opposite you plant to swing to
C. Directly above the loads center of gravity
D. Above the edge of the load closest to the crane - Answer-C. Directly above the loads
center of gravity
Who gives the operator hand signals?
A. The foreman
B. The superintendent
C. The person assigned prior to the lift
D. Anyone who is qualified - Answer-C. The person assigned prior to the lift
When lifting a load with more than one crane, it is important to:
A. Use only cranes from the same manufacturer
B. Use only crane with the same rated capacity
C. Keep the working radius of both cranes the same
D. Keep the hoist lines of both cranes vertical - Answer-D. Keep the hoist lines of both
cranes vertical
Backward stability on a R/T crane could be a problem when the crane is working:
A. Over the side at a minimum radius
B. Over the rear at a maximum radius
C. Over the side at a maximum radius
D. Over the rear at a minimum radius - Answer-A. Over the side at a minimum radius
Two blocking will not be caused by:
A. Retracting the boom
B. Extending the boom
C. Hoisting the load
D. Booming down - Answer-A. Retracting the boom
, When load testing mobile cranes, test loads must not exceed:
A. 85% of the tipping load
B. 90% of the tipping load
C. 100% of the manufactures load rating
D. 110% of the manufactures load rating - Answer-D. 110% of the manufactures load
rating
How is site access and usability identified and evaluated?
A. Contacting crane manufacturer for permission
B. Checking ASME b30-5 requirements
C. Slowly driving crane onto site being wary of hazards
D. Job site inspection, taking measurements and comparing measurements to crane
specs - Answer-D. Job site inspection, taking measurements and comparing
measurement to crane specs.
Construction site hazards and restrictions such as a electric power lines and piping are
located and identified by:
A. Setting the crane then determining the location and clearance of hazards
B. Setting the crane and using the signalman
C. Reviewing site safety requirements
D. A pre-operational work site inspection and questioning the job site supervisor -
Answer-D. A pre-operational work site inspection and questioning the job site supervisor
What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present?
A. Set outriggers pads gently
B. Contact local utility company
C. Use blocking under outrigger pads
D. Do not set outriggers, remain on tires - Answer-B. Contact local utility company.
When arriving in the crane at a job site, the operator should first determine the condition
of the:
A. Cranes setup location
B. Access roads
C. Parking lot
D. Headache ball - Answer-B. Access Roads
When preparing to set up a mobile crane for operation, the following steps must be
taken by the operator:
A. Check ground condition for stability
B. Check overhead crane clearance
All Correct Answers
What item can be removed from a carry deck?
A. Fire extinguisher
B. Load chart
C. Anti-two-block device
D. Boom extension - Answer-D. Boom extension
The lever on the far left of most telescopic cranes is:
A. Boom Down
B. Boom extend
C. Boom up
D. Boom swing - Answer-D. Boom swing
When making a lift on outriggers, the maximum ground-bearing pressure occurs:
A. Over the rear
B. Over the corner
C. Over the front
D. Over the side - Answer-B. Over the corner
The safest speed for a crane carrying a load is:
A. The manufactures speed limit
B. The job sites speed limit
C. The speed recommended by the superintendent
D. The speed recommended by the oiler - Answer-A. The manufacturer's speed limit
When swinging the load of any crane on crawlers, it will exert the most ground pressure
over the:
A. Front
B. Rear
C. Side
,D. Corner - Answer-D. Corner
An operator should respond to a "stop" signal from:
A. Appointed signal person only
B. Project manager only
C. Superintendent only
D. Anyone - Answer-D. Anyone
When preparing to hoist a load, the hook should be positioned:
A. Slightly to the side you're planning to swing to
B. Slightly to the side opposite you plant to swing to
C. Directly above the loads center of gravity
D. Above the edge of the load closest to the crane - Answer-C. Directly above the loads
center of gravity
Who gives the operator hand signals?
A. The foreman
B. The superintendent
C. The person assigned prior to the lift
D. Anyone who is qualified - Answer-C. The person assigned prior to the lift
When lifting a load with more than one crane, it is important to:
A. Use only cranes from the same manufacturer
B. Use only crane with the same rated capacity
C. Keep the working radius of both cranes the same
D. Keep the hoist lines of both cranes vertical - Answer-D. Keep the hoist lines of both
cranes vertical
Backward stability on a R/T crane could be a problem when the crane is working:
A. Over the side at a minimum radius
B. Over the rear at a maximum radius
C. Over the side at a maximum radius
D. Over the rear at a minimum radius - Answer-A. Over the side at a minimum radius
Two blocking will not be caused by:
A. Retracting the boom
B. Extending the boom
C. Hoisting the load
D. Booming down - Answer-A. Retracting the boom
, When load testing mobile cranes, test loads must not exceed:
A. 85% of the tipping load
B. 90% of the tipping load
C. 100% of the manufactures load rating
D. 110% of the manufactures load rating - Answer-D. 110% of the manufactures load
rating
How is site access and usability identified and evaluated?
A. Contacting crane manufacturer for permission
B. Checking ASME b30-5 requirements
C. Slowly driving crane onto site being wary of hazards
D. Job site inspection, taking measurements and comparing measurements to crane
specs - Answer-D. Job site inspection, taking measurements and comparing
measurement to crane specs.
Construction site hazards and restrictions such as a electric power lines and piping are
located and identified by:
A. Setting the crane then determining the location and clearance of hazards
B. Setting the crane and using the signalman
C. Reviewing site safety requirements
D. A pre-operational work site inspection and questioning the job site supervisor -
Answer-D. A pre-operational work site inspection and questioning the job site supervisor
What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present?
A. Set outriggers pads gently
B. Contact local utility company
C. Use blocking under outrigger pads
D. Do not set outriggers, remain on tires - Answer-B. Contact local utility company.
When arriving in the crane at a job site, the operator should first determine the condition
of the:
A. Cranes setup location
B. Access roads
C. Parking lot
D. Headache ball - Answer-B. Access Roads
When preparing to set up a mobile crane for operation, the following steps must be
taken by the operator:
A. Check ground condition for stability
B. Check overhead crane clearance
