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Name the four basic configurations of wire ropes? - Correct-answer-Rotation
resistant
Regular Lay
Lang Lay
Alternate Lay
What are the three types of wire rope cores? - Correct-answer-Independent wire
rope core
Fiber core
Wire strand core
What are the three basic components of wire rope? - Correct-answer-Strands,
wires and core
When should you check the LMI, anti-two block and all crane functions? - Correct-
answer-Before each shift
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A person inspecting a crane should have what kind of knowledge? - Correct-
answer-Practical and theoretical
What does RCL stand for? - Correct-answer-Rated capacity limiter
What does LMI stand for? - Correct-answer-Load moment indicator
What inspection documentation must be kept for three months? - Correct-
answer-Monthly inspection
Which type of slings require tags? - Correct-answer-All slings
Why is it a very dangerous practice to use signs of tipping (seat of the pants
operation) as an overload indicator? - Correct-answer-Modern mobile cranes may
produce a structural failure before any signs of tipping occur
The safety factor for a chain sling is? - Correct-answer-4 to 1
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What is the safety factor for all other types of rigging? - Correct-answer-5 to 1
What might be considered the perfect sling angle? - Correct-answer-60 degrees
The sum of all angles in a rigging triangle are a total of how many degrees? -
Correct-answer-180 degrees
A vertical angle should never exceed? - Correct-answer-60 degrees
What is the capacity rating for a choker hitch? - Correct-answer-75%
The safe use of slings largely depends on what 4 important factors? - Correct-
answer-Size
Hitch
Angle
Sharpness
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What must be on the tag for alloy steel chain slings? - Correct-answer-Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Reach
What must be on the tag for welded alloy steel chain slings? - Correct-answer-
Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Manufacturer's name
When parking a crane for an extended period of time or in the face of extreme
weather, it is a good practice too? - Correct-answer-Boom down onto lagging and
set all dogs and locks
Sling eyes (loops) should not be opened more than what? - Correct-answer-60
degrees or 1/2 the loops length
What are the four different types of crane signals? - Correct-answer-Hand
OECP Exam Practice Flashcards| certified exam
questions with verified answers | 2025
Name the four basic configurations of wire ropes? - Correct-answer-Rotation
resistant
Regular Lay
Lang Lay
Alternate Lay
What are the three types of wire rope cores? - Correct-answer-Independent wire
rope core
Fiber core
Wire strand core
What are the three basic components of wire rope? - Correct-answer-Strands,
wires and core
When should you check the LMI, anti-two block and all crane functions? - Correct-
answer-Before each shift
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A person inspecting a crane should have what kind of knowledge? - Correct-
answer-Practical and theoretical
What does RCL stand for? - Correct-answer-Rated capacity limiter
What does LMI stand for? - Correct-answer-Load moment indicator
What inspection documentation must be kept for three months? - Correct-
answer-Monthly inspection
Which type of slings require tags? - Correct-answer-All slings
Why is it a very dangerous practice to use signs of tipping (seat of the pants
operation) as an overload indicator? - Correct-answer-Modern mobile cranes may
produce a structural failure before any signs of tipping occur
The safety factor for a chain sling is? - Correct-answer-4 to 1
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What is the safety factor for all other types of rigging? - Correct-answer-5 to 1
What might be considered the perfect sling angle? - Correct-answer-60 degrees
The sum of all angles in a rigging triangle are a total of how many degrees? -
Correct-answer-180 degrees
A vertical angle should never exceed? - Correct-answer-60 degrees
What is the capacity rating for a choker hitch? - Correct-answer-75%
The safe use of slings largely depends on what 4 important factors? - Correct-
answer-Size
Hitch
Angle
Sharpness
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What must be on the tag for alloy steel chain slings? - Correct-answer-Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Reach
What must be on the tag for welded alloy steel chain slings? - Correct-answer-
Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Manufacturer's name
When parking a crane for an extended period of time or in the face of extreme
weather, it is a good practice too? - Correct-answer-Boom down onto lagging and
set all dogs and locks
Sling eyes (loops) should not be opened more than what? - Correct-answer-60
degrees or 1/2 the loops length
What are the four different types of crane signals? - Correct-answer-Hand
