NCCCO MOBILE CRANE EXAM 2025-2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A
Overview
This comprehensive guide mirrors the structure and difficulty of the official
NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam. It covers all key areas, including load chart
interpretation, site setup, lift planning, crane safety, inspection, and operational
procedures. With verified answers and clear explanations, it provides the practical
understanding needed to succeed on the exam and in real-world crane operations.
Key Features
✅ 100 Verified Questions with Correct Detailed Answers
✅ Fully Updated for 2025–2026 NCCCO Standards
✅ Real Exam-Style Format for Authentic Preparation
✅ A-Graded Content for Reliability and Accuracy
✅ Covers All Core Mobile Crane Operation and Safety Topics
Purpose
• To prepare candidates for the NCCCO Mobile Crane Certification Exam
• To reinforce understanding of crane operations, load handling, and safety
standards
• To promote certification success and professional advancement
Recommended For
,• Crane operators and trainees preparing for NCCCO certification
• Construction and heavy equipment professionals seeking compliance certification
• Safety managers, trainers, and educators in crane operation programs
✅ Your Complete NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam Resource
With 100 verified questions and detailed explanations, the NCCCO Mobile Crane
Exam Study Guide 2025–2026 provides the most accurate, up-to-date, and
effective preparation for mastering crane operation standards and achieving
certification success.
1. What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder
height, makes a fist with his hand, and sticks his/her thumb up?
a. Boom down
b. Swing
c. Boom up
d. Extend boom - ANSWER-c.
2. When hoisting personnel, within what percentage of level must a telescopic boom crane be in order
for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 8% - ANSWER-a.
3. The load line of the crane you're operating contacts an energized power line. There's no sign of any
other danger, such as fire. What should you do?
a. Climb down carefully from the crane cab
b. Jump down, feet together
c. Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
d. Get as far away from the crane as possible - ANSWER-c.
, 4. According to OSHA 1926.1413, how many randomly distributed broken wires in rotation-resistant
rope are cause for replacement of the rope?
a. 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters
b. 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters
c. 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay
d. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters - ANSWER-d.
5. What is the net capacity of a crane on main boom unless the manufacturer states otherwise?
a. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
b. The capacity listed in the load chart plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
c. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use
d. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging alone - ANSWER-a.
6. What may happen to a properly rigged load when lifted off the ground unless the operator takes
account of boom deflection?
a. It could swing out away from the crane
b. It could swing in towards the crane
c. It could raise absolutely vertically
d. It could shift in its rigging - ANSWER-a.
7. What Standard Method hand signal is being illustrated?
a. Swing
b. Stop
c. Emergency Stop
d. Travel - ANSWER-a.
8. Who should an operator respond to a "stop" signal from?
a. Appointed signal person only
b. Project manager only
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A
Overview
This comprehensive guide mirrors the structure and difficulty of the official
NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam. It covers all key areas, including load chart
interpretation, site setup, lift planning, crane safety, inspection, and operational
procedures. With verified answers and clear explanations, it provides the practical
understanding needed to succeed on the exam and in real-world crane operations.
Key Features
✅ 100 Verified Questions with Correct Detailed Answers
✅ Fully Updated for 2025–2026 NCCCO Standards
✅ Real Exam-Style Format for Authentic Preparation
✅ A-Graded Content for Reliability and Accuracy
✅ Covers All Core Mobile Crane Operation and Safety Topics
Purpose
• To prepare candidates for the NCCCO Mobile Crane Certification Exam
• To reinforce understanding of crane operations, load handling, and safety
standards
• To promote certification success and professional advancement
Recommended For
,• Crane operators and trainees preparing for NCCCO certification
• Construction and heavy equipment professionals seeking compliance certification
• Safety managers, trainers, and educators in crane operation programs
✅ Your Complete NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam Resource
With 100 verified questions and detailed explanations, the NCCCO Mobile Crane
Exam Study Guide 2025–2026 provides the most accurate, up-to-date, and
effective preparation for mastering crane operation standards and achieving
certification success.
1. What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder
height, makes a fist with his hand, and sticks his/her thumb up?
a. Boom down
b. Swing
c. Boom up
d. Extend boom - ANSWER-c.
2. When hoisting personnel, within what percentage of level must a telescopic boom crane be in order
for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 8% - ANSWER-a.
3. The load line of the crane you're operating contacts an energized power line. There's no sign of any
other danger, such as fire. What should you do?
a. Climb down carefully from the crane cab
b. Jump down, feet together
c. Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
d. Get as far away from the crane as possible - ANSWER-c.
, 4. According to OSHA 1926.1413, how many randomly distributed broken wires in rotation-resistant
rope are cause for replacement of the rope?
a. 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters
b. 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters
c. 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay
d. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters - ANSWER-d.
5. What is the net capacity of a crane on main boom unless the manufacturer states otherwise?
a. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
b. The capacity listed in the load chart plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
c. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use
d. The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging alone - ANSWER-a.
6. What may happen to a properly rigged load when lifted off the ground unless the operator takes
account of boom deflection?
a. It could swing out away from the crane
b. It could swing in towards the crane
c. It could raise absolutely vertically
d. It could shift in its rigging - ANSWER-a.
7. What Standard Method hand signal is being illustrated?
a. Swing
b. Stop
c. Emergency Stop
d. Travel - ANSWER-a.
8. Who should an operator respond to a "stop" signal from?
a. Appointed signal person only
b. Project manager only
