NCCCO CORE PREP TEST
ALTERNATE 2026 FINAL PAPER
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE A
◉ Things to check with lattice booms?
Answer: Lattice members for dents and straightness, end fittings for
cracks, picture frame for squareness, welts for cracks and corrosion,
chords for damage, especially dense which can reduce boom strength.
◉ Low chart capacities are generally based on the crane being within
blank.
Answer: 1% level
◉ When doing duty the cycle what is the deduction in low chart?
Answer: 20% or manufacturer provides special load charts
◉ What are some examples of duty cycle?
Answer: High speed, high volume concrete placement, steel erection,
drag line clamshell,grapple, and magnet applications.
◉ Each shift inspection?
Answer: OSHA requires that a shift inspection often referred to as the
pre-operational inspection be performed by a competent person each
, shift before the crane is used. This is a visual inspection and is usually
performed by the crane operator.
◉ Monthly and annual inspection?
Answer: OSHA also requires a monthly inspection be conducted by a
competent person and a comprehensive inspection of the entire crane be
performed at least annually by a qualified person. Quote, with this
assembly required as a necessity to complete the inspection both
monthly and annual inspections required that records be kept.
◉ When must you tag out a crane?
Answer: If a crane is required to be taken, out of service tag must be
placed in the cab stating the equipment is out of service and not to be
used or if a function is not operating properly a tag must be placed in a
place so that the Operator knowsz
◉ Key items to inspect on a crane
Answer: Hoist to open reaving, all operational aids, and safety devices,
cab windows, and equipment, hooks and latches, ground conditions,
tires, fluid level, electrical equipment, leveling device, controls and drive
mechanisms, fire extinguisher installed in the cab or machine,
machinery, housing, air hydraulic systems,
◉ Physical walk around inspection?
Answer: The Operator should perform a walk around inspection of the
entire Crane observing for any safety hazards additional areas to inspect
ALTERNATE 2026 FINAL PAPER
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE A
◉ Things to check with lattice booms?
Answer: Lattice members for dents and straightness, end fittings for
cracks, picture frame for squareness, welts for cracks and corrosion,
chords for damage, especially dense which can reduce boom strength.
◉ Low chart capacities are generally based on the crane being within
blank.
Answer: 1% level
◉ When doing duty the cycle what is the deduction in low chart?
Answer: 20% or manufacturer provides special load charts
◉ What are some examples of duty cycle?
Answer: High speed, high volume concrete placement, steel erection,
drag line clamshell,grapple, and magnet applications.
◉ Each shift inspection?
Answer: OSHA requires that a shift inspection often referred to as the
pre-operational inspection be performed by a competent person each
, shift before the crane is used. This is a visual inspection and is usually
performed by the crane operator.
◉ Monthly and annual inspection?
Answer: OSHA also requires a monthly inspection be conducted by a
competent person and a comprehensive inspection of the entire crane be
performed at least annually by a qualified person. Quote, with this
assembly required as a necessity to complete the inspection both
monthly and annual inspections required that records be kept.
◉ When must you tag out a crane?
Answer: If a crane is required to be taken, out of service tag must be
placed in the cab stating the equipment is out of service and not to be
used or if a function is not operating properly a tag must be placed in a
place so that the Operator knowsz
◉ Key items to inspect on a crane
Answer: Hoist to open reaving, all operational aids, and safety devices,
cab windows, and equipment, hooks and latches, ground conditions,
tires, fluid level, electrical equipment, leveling device, controls and drive
mechanisms, fire extinguisher installed in the cab or machine,
machinery, housing, air hydraulic systems,
◉ Physical walk around inspection?
Answer: The Operator should perform a walk around inspection of the
entire Crane observing for any safety hazards additional areas to inspect
