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CATEGORY 3 NON-CAB OPERATED CRANE SAFETY EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of less than 20,000 lbs. are
classified as ______ cranes. - ANSWER-Category 3
More than one signal person may provide signals to a crane
operator at a time. - ANSWER-False
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with the
arm extended, palm down, moving the arm back and forth
horizontally? - ANSWER-Stop
A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating
envelope fails to perform correctly during crane operations,
maintenance, or testing which could result in any of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-NOT Two-Blocking or overload
NOT Personnel Injury or Death Equipment malfunction
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Common modes of operation for typical OET bridge cranes are: -
ANSWER-hoist, trolley, and bridge.
The crane operator is responsible for the pre-use ________ of the
crane. - ANSWER-check
Shackles, wire rope slings, and /or eyebolts, may be used to their
full capacity when used within ____ of vertical. - ANSWER-5°
Which of the following formulas would be used to find the volume
of a rectangular or square shaped 3 dimensional object? -
ANSWER-Length X width X height
What should be done when leaving a crane at the end of the work
shift? - ANSWER-Raise blocks into the upper limit switch
Ensure all controls are in the neutral or "off" position
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Position the crane away from boarding platforms
Secure power
The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever ________ is in
question. - ANSWER-safety
What is the purpose of a hoist limit switch? - ANSWER-To prevent
overtravel of the hook block and the possibility of two-blocking
Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging
or lifting a load is important: - ANSWER-All of the Above
What is the operator's main concern during crane operations? -
ANSWER-Operating safely
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Who can remove a danger, caution, or lockout tag? - ANSWER-
NOT All crane maintenance personnel The person who attached
the tag or his or her supervisor when they are not available
New shackles put into the weight handling equipment program
are required to have all of the following markings on, or attached
to the shackles EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Date of Manufacture
How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a
load? - ANSWER-Lift the load a few inches off the ground and
stop hoisting to ensure there is no slippage of the brakes.
What are the actions required if an asterisked item on the ODCL
is found unsatisfactory during the pre-use check of the crane? -
ANSWER-Stop operation and notify engineering of the deficiency.
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with both
arms extended, palms down, moving arms back and forth
horizontally? - ANSWER-Trolley travel
CATEGORY 3 NON-CAB OPERATED CRANE SAFETY EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of less than 20,000 lbs. are
classified as ______ cranes. - ANSWER-Category 3
More than one signal person may provide signals to a crane
operator at a time. - ANSWER-False
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with the
arm extended, palm down, moving the arm back and forth
horizontally? - ANSWER-Stop
A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating
envelope fails to perform correctly during crane operations,
maintenance, or testing which could result in any of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-NOT Two-Blocking or overload
NOT Personnel Injury or Death Equipment malfunction
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Common modes of operation for typical OET bridge cranes are: -
ANSWER-hoist, trolley, and bridge.
The crane operator is responsible for the pre-use ________ of the
crane. - ANSWER-check
Shackles, wire rope slings, and /or eyebolts, may be used to their
full capacity when used within ____ of vertical. - ANSWER-5°
Which of the following formulas would be used to find the volume
of a rectangular or square shaped 3 dimensional object? -
ANSWER-Length X width X height
What should be done when leaving a crane at the end of the work
shift? - ANSWER-Raise blocks into the upper limit switch
Ensure all controls are in the neutral or "off" position
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Position the crane away from boarding platforms
Secure power
The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever ________ is in
question. - ANSWER-safety
What is the purpose of a hoist limit switch? - ANSWER-To prevent
overtravel of the hook block and the possibility of two-blocking
Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging
or lifting a load is important: - ANSWER-All of the Above
What is the operator's main concern during crane operations? -
ANSWER-Operating safely
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Who can remove a danger, caution, or lockout tag? - ANSWER-
NOT All crane maintenance personnel The person who attached
the tag or his or her supervisor when they are not available
New shackles put into the weight handling equipment program
are required to have all of the following markings on, or attached
to the shackles EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Date of Manufacture
How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a
load? - ANSWER-Lift the load a few inches off the ground and
stop hoisting to ensure there is no slippage of the brakes.
What are the actions required if an asterisked item on the ODCL
is found unsatisfactory during the pre-use check of the crane? -
ANSWER-Stop operation and notify engineering of the deficiency.
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with both
arms extended, palms down, moving arms back and forth
horizontally? - ANSWER-Trolley travel
