NCCCO Final Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have no lifting capacity unless the
manufacturer states otherwise? - CORRECT ANSWER - The front
What is the definition of "operating radius?" - CORRECT ANSWER - The distance from the
center of rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load
What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are based on the stability of the crane
In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Over the front
What percentage do most manufacturers requires a crane's load chart capacity to be reduced by
for duty cycle operations - such as high-volume concrete placement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 20%
From which two points should the boom be measured? - CORRECT ANSWER - From the
boom hinge pins, to the center of the boom tip sheave
What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist drum? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Running the rope from the top of the reel, to the top of the drum.
Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Over the rear
According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be barricaded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
, What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1926.1400
According to ASME, what percentage of the manufacturer's crane rating must not be exceeded if
a load test is done on a repaired crane? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100%
Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? - CORRECT ANSWER - It depends if
the idler or sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
What should be done with materials placed under overhead energized power lines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT be lifted by crane
What determines the amount of deduction required for an erected jib that is not being used? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The effective weight of the jib
What happens to ground bearing pressure if you move a crawler crane from soft ground to harder
ground? - CORRECT ANSWER - It increases
How should the wheels of a crane be positioned when it is set up for working on outriggers? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Just high enough off the ground to relieve the tires of crane weight
Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? - CORRECT ANSWER - It depends if
the idler or sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
Where are the Standard Method hand signals found? - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA Subpart
CC
A truck crane is set up on outriggers. The part of the load chart governed by stability is based on
what percentage of the cranes capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER - 85%
Truck crane capacities are usually greater over the _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Rear
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have no lifting capacity unless the
manufacturer states otherwise? - CORRECT ANSWER - The front
What is the definition of "operating radius?" - CORRECT ANSWER - The distance from the
center of rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load
What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are based on the stability of the crane
In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Over the front
What percentage do most manufacturers requires a crane's load chart capacity to be reduced by
for duty cycle operations - such as high-volume concrete placement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 20%
From which two points should the boom be measured? - CORRECT ANSWER - From the
boom hinge pins, to the center of the boom tip sheave
What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist drum? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Running the rope from the top of the reel, to the top of the drum.
Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Over the rear
According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be barricaded? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
, What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1926.1400
According to ASME, what percentage of the manufacturer's crane rating must not be exceeded if
a load test is done on a repaired crane? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100%
Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? - CORRECT ANSWER - It depends if
the idler or sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
What should be done with materials placed under overhead energized power lines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT be lifted by crane
What determines the amount of deduction required for an erected jib that is not being used? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The effective weight of the jib
What happens to ground bearing pressure if you move a crawler crane from soft ground to harder
ground? - CORRECT ANSWER - It increases
How should the wheels of a crane be positioned when it is set up for working on outriggers? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Just high enough off the ground to relieve the tires of crane weight
Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? - CORRECT ANSWER - It depends if
the idler or sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
Where are the Standard Method hand signals found? - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA Subpart
CC
A truck crane is set up on outriggers. The part of the load chart governed by stability is based on
what percentage of the cranes capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER - 85%
Truck crane capacities are usually greater over the _________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Rear
