NCCCO Exam #2 | Study Guide & Practice Questions
When making a multiple crane lift, it is important for the operator to understand that: - (answer)The
weight may increase if the other crane lands the load
If a crane is not set-up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to the low side, the load
radius will: - (answer)Increase
Most crane manufacturers reduce load capacity for duty-cycle operations because: - (answer)Side
loading forces may occur
On who's recommendations should a preventative maintenance program be set-up? - (answer)Crane
manufacturer
What is the standard rope used on most cranes? - (answer)Right regular lay
The proper way to calibrate a boom angle indicator is: - (answer)Using a level, raise the boom to
horizontal and set the indicator at 0 degree.
The red area of an instrument gauge means: - (answer)A dangerous condition exists
The best way to keep people from being injured from the counterweight of the crane is to: -
(answer)Fence or barricade the swing area of the crane
Only approved attachments or extra counterweights made by the manufacturer should be placed on the
rear of the crane because: - (answer)They could cause a backward stability problem
What is the first thing an operator should do before going under a low pipe rack? - (answer)Post a
signalperson to check clearance
When working on outriggers, the only time they should be less than fully extended is when: -
(answer)There is a load chart for this operation
, NCCCO Exam #2 | Study Guide & Practice Questions
When lifting loads from the water, the operator should be aware that: - (answer)The load will increase
when you pick the load from the water
What is require to be on a Hydraulic Crane in order for it to lift a man basket? - (answer)Boom length
indicator
When working on rubber, cranes are rated at what percentage of tipping? - (answer)75%
When using cable or nylon spreaders, it is important to remember: - (answer)The lower the spreader
angle the greater the tension
Backward stability of a crane is tested with: - (answer)Basic boom at maximum angle with maximum
load
If not listed in the load/capacity charts for a hydraulic crane, and you are in between boom lengths, you
should: - (answer)Use the next longer length or shorter with less capacity
When a spinning load presents a danger, the operator should: - (answer)Use a tagline
The jib capacity is 8 tons and the ball weighs 900 lbs. What is the heaviest load that can be lifted safely?
- (answer)15,100
Parts of line means: - (answer)The number of lines running thru the load block
If a jib is erected but not being used, it is treated as a deduction from the cranes: - (answer)Gross
capacity
What is the maximum number of broken wires before replacement on a standing wire rope? - (answer)2
What are most jibs capacities based on? - (answer)Structural
When making a multiple crane lift, it is important for the operator to understand that: - (answer)The
weight may increase if the other crane lands the load
If a crane is not set-up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to the low side, the load
radius will: - (answer)Increase
Most crane manufacturers reduce load capacity for duty-cycle operations because: - (answer)Side
loading forces may occur
On who's recommendations should a preventative maintenance program be set-up? - (answer)Crane
manufacturer
What is the standard rope used on most cranes? - (answer)Right regular lay
The proper way to calibrate a boom angle indicator is: - (answer)Using a level, raise the boom to
horizontal and set the indicator at 0 degree.
The red area of an instrument gauge means: - (answer)A dangerous condition exists
The best way to keep people from being injured from the counterweight of the crane is to: -
(answer)Fence or barricade the swing area of the crane
Only approved attachments or extra counterweights made by the manufacturer should be placed on the
rear of the crane because: - (answer)They could cause a backward stability problem
What is the first thing an operator should do before going under a low pipe rack? - (answer)Post a
signalperson to check clearance
When working on outriggers, the only time they should be less than fully extended is when: -
(answer)There is a load chart for this operation
, NCCCO Exam #2 | Study Guide & Practice Questions
When lifting loads from the water, the operator should be aware that: - (answer)The load will increase
when you pick the load from the water
What is require to be on a Hydraulic Crane in order for it to lift a man basket? - (answer)Boom length
indicator
When working on rubber, cranes are rated at what percentage of tipping? - (answer)75%
When using cable or nylon spreaders, it is important to remember: - (answer)The lower the spreader
angle the greater the tension
Backward stability of a crane is tested with: - (answer)Basic boom at maximum angle with maximum
load
If not listed in the load/capacity charts for a hydraulic crane, and you are in between boom lengths, you
should: - (answer)Use the next longer length or shorter with less capacity
When a spinning load presents a danger, the operator should: - (answer)Use a tagline
The jib capacity is 8 tons and the ball weighs 900 lbs. What is the heaviest load that can be lifted safely?
- (answer)15,100
Parts of line means: - (answer)The number of lines running thru the load block
If a jib is erected but not being used, it is treated as a deduction from the cranes: - (answer)Gross
capacity
What is the maximum number of broken wires before replacement on a standing wire rope? - (answer)2
What are most jibs capacities based on? - (answer)Structural
