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NCCCO MOBILE CRANE FULL PACKAGE EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
• According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a
person to ride the h eadache ball?
a. When there is no other way to gain access
b. When the lift has been approved by an engineer
c. When other means would be more dangerous
d. It is never okay - ANSWER d.
• By what percentage do most manufacturers require a crane's load chart
capacity to be reduc ed by for duty cycle operations such as high-volume
concrete placement?
a. 10%.
b. 15%.
c. 20%.
d. 30%. - ANSWER c.
• From which two points should the boom be measured?
a. From the base of,the boom to the center,of the boom tip sheave
b. From the boom hinge pins to the boom tip
c. From the boom hinge pins to the center of the boom tip sheaved. d. From the
base of the boo m to the boom tip - ANSWER c.
• What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist
drum?
a. The rope runs from the top of the reel to the bottom of the drum
b. The rope runs from the bottom of the reel to the top of the drum
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c. The rope runs from the top of,the reel to the top of,the drum
d. There is no preferred method - ANSWER c.
• Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater?
a. Over the front.
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b. Over the rear.
c. Over the front right outrigger.
d. Over the side. - ANSWER b.
• According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be
barricaded?
a. The swing radius of the crane
b. The carbody or chassis
c. The swing radius of the rear of the rotating,superstructure
d. The distance between the car body or chassis and the boom tip - ANSWER c.
• What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction?
a. 1910.180
b. 1926.1400
c. 1926.556
d. 1910.184,- ANSWER b.
• Under which circumstance is a crack in the windshield of a crane cab okay?
a. As long as it causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operations
b. As long as it is less than 6 inches long,
c. As long as the windshield is replaced on the next annual inspection d. It is
never okay - ANSWER a.
• Under which circumstance does OSHA permits hoisting of,personnel by crane?
a. As long as the prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph
b. As long as there is no less hazardous or practicable way
c. As long as all personnel have CPR training
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d. As long as no aerial work platform is available - ANSWER b.
NCCCO MOBILE CRANE FULL PACKAGE EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
• According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a
person to ride the h eadache ball?
a. When there is no other way to gain access
b. When the lift has been approved by an engineer
c. When other means would be more dangerous
d. It is never okay - ANSWER d.
• By what percentage do most manufacturers require a crane's load chart
capacity to be reduc ed by for duty cycle operations such as high-volume
concrete placement?
a. 10%.
b. 15%.
c. 20%.
d. 30%. - ANSWER c.
• From which two points should the boom be measured?
a. From the base of,the boom to the center,of the boom tip sheave
b. From the boom hinge pins to the boom tip
c. From the boom hinge pins to the center of the boom tip sheaved. d. From the
base of the boo m to the boom tip - ANSWER c.
• What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist
drum?
a. The rope runs from the top of the reel to the bottom of the drum
b. The rope runs from the bottom of the reel to the top of the drum
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c. The rope runs from the top of,the reel to the top of,the drum
d. There is no preferred method - ANSWER c.
• Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater?
a. Over the front.
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b. Over the rear.
c. Over the front right outrigger.
d. Over the side. - ANSWER b.
• According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be
barricaded?
a. The swing radius of the crane
b. The carbody or chassis
c. The swing radius of the rear of the rotating,superstructure
d. The distance between the car body or chassis and the boom tip - ANSWER c.
• What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction?
a. 1910.180
b. 1926.1400
c. 1926.556
d. 1910.184,- ANSWER b.
• Under which circumstance is a crack in the windshield of a crane cab okay?
a. As long as it causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operations
b. As long as it is less than 6 inches long,
c. As long as the windshield is replaced on the next annual inspection d. It is
never okay - ANSWER a.
• Under which circumstance does OSHA permits hoisting of,personnel by crane?
a. As long as the prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph
b. As long as there is no less hazardous or practicable way
c. As long as all personnel have CPR training
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d. As long as no aerial work platform is available - ANSWER b.
