NCCCO ACTUAL
EXAM 1 AND EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
,1. Where is the best location for leveling a crane ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Upperworks
2. When determining the "gross load" the best method is:: Get an accurate load weight and add the rigging.
3. By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Basket, vertical, choker
4. What is the purpose of using a jib ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Increase height
5. When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Boom damage
6. You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 2
7. On a load chart, values above the bold line mean:: Capacities based on structural competence.
8. The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to:: Sep-arate the hoist lines.
9. What is the proper procedure when using an insulating link or a boot near power lines ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Be
sure to maintain the correct allowable distance from the lines.
10. When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases, the ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Allowable line pull decreases.
11. What is the minimum allowable distance from the crane and power lines under 50kV ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 10 ft.
12. The term "Upperworks or Superstructure" refer to the area of the crane ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Above the turntable
13. Side loading may be caused by ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Starting or stopping the swing too rapidly.
14. What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER
Contact local utility company
15. Eccentric main boom tip reeving causes ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Twisting of the boom
16. How many randomly broken wires must there be to remove a running wire rope from service ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 6
17. When lifting personnel in a man-basket using 6x19 wire rope, the minimum safety factor is ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 7
18. What is the safety factor required when using non rotating wire rope and lifting personnel in a man-basket
✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 10
19. Who has the responsibility for determining the correct weight of a load ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
, Supervisor
20. When working near power lines, when is a signal person required ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When crane moves
within a boom's length of power lines.
21. When an operator leaves the crane, he must first ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Put the load on the ground and put all dogs or pawls
in.
22. If replacing the hoist line wire rope on a crane, how do you determine the size of type of wire rope to use ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Use Manufacturer's operators manual or load chart.
23. After the crane has been checked out and before crane lift operations begin, the crew should ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Have a pre-lift meeting
24. According to ANSI B30.5 personnel platform lifts should not be made with wind in excess of ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 20 mph
25. When is it safe to work closer than the allowable distance from power lines ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When
utility company say the lines are de-energized
26. During setup, how do you determine machine clearances (counterweight, boom, outrigger) ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Measure for correct distances
27. When operating a crawler crane what is the most unstable allowable quad-rant of operation ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Side
28. When operating a truck crane what is the most unstable allowable quadrant of operations ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Front
29. What is not a good location for crane setup ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Above utilities
30. When should a tagline be used ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When rotation of load would be dangerous
31. When an operator arrives at a jobsite and the crane is already erected, how would the operator check the main
and auxiliary hoist brakes ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Lift the load ott the ground and apply the brake
32. What is the distance between an Anti-two-block warning device and an Anti-two block prevention system ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Warning device only warns, but prevention system will stop the operation
33. Who gives the operator hand signals ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER The person assigned prior to the lift
34. Why use mats or cribbing ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER To reduce ground pressure
35. Tipping capacities of crawler cranes are based on what percentage of tipping ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 75%
EXAM 1 AND EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
,1. Where is the best location for leveling a crane ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Upperworks
2. When determining the "gross load" the best method is:: Get an accurate load weight and add the rigging.
3. By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Basket, vertical, choker
4. What is the purpose of using a jib ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Increase height
5. When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Boom damage
6. You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 2
7. On a load chart, values above the bold line mean:: Capacities based on structural competence.
8. The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to:: Sep-arate the hoist lines.
9. What is the proper procedure when using an insulating link or a boot near power lines ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Be
sure to maintain the correct allowable distance from the lines.
10. When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases, the ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Allowable line pull decreases.
11. What is the minimum allowable distance from the crane and power lines under 50kV ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 10 ft.
12. The term "Upperworks or Superstructure" refer to the area of the crane ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Above the turntable
13. Side loading may be caused by ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Starting or stopping the swing too rapidly.
14. What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER
Contact local utility company
15. Eccentric main boom tip reeving causes ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Twisting of the boom
16. How many randomly broken wires must there be to remove a running wire rope from service ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 6
17. When lifting personnel in a man-basket using 6x19 wire rope, the minimum safety factor is ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 7
18. What is the safety factor required when using non rotating wire rope and lifting personnel in a man-basket
✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 10
19. Who has the responsibility for determining the correct weight of a load ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
, Supervisor
20. When working near power lines, when is a signal person required ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When crane moves
within a boom's length of power lines.
21. When an operator leaves the crane, he must first ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Put the load on the ground and put all dogs or pawls
in.
22. If replacing the hoist line wire rope on a crane, how do you determine the size of type of wire rope to use ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Use Manufacturer's operators manual or load chart.
23. After the crane has been checked out and before crane lift operations begin, the crew should ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Have a pre-lift meeting
24. According to ANSI B30.5 personnel platform lifts should not be made with wind in excess of ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 20 mph
25. When is it safe to work closer than the allowable distance from power lines ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When
utility company say the lines are de-energized
26. During setup, how do you determine machine clearances (counterweight, boom, outrigger) ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Measure for correct distances
27. When operating a crawler crane what is the most unstable allowable quad-rant of operation ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Side
28. When operating a truck crane what is the most unstable allowable quadrant of operations ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER Front
29. What is not a good location for crane setup ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Above utilities
30. When should a tagline be used ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER When rotation of load would be dangerous
31. When an operator arrives at a jobsite and the crane is already erected, how would the operator check the main
and auxiliary hoist brakes ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Lift the load ott the ground and apply the brake
32. What is the distance between an Anti-two-block warning device and an Anti-two block prevention system ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER Warning device only warns, but prevention system will stop the operation
33. Who gives the operator hand signals ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER The person assigned prior to the lift
34. Why use mats or cribbing ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER To reduce ground pressure
35. Tipping capacities of crawler cranes are based on what percentage of tipping ✓✓ CORRECT
ANSWER 75%
