NCCCO Questions Test 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Where is the best location for leveling a crane? - CORRECT ANSWER - Upperworks
When determining the "gross load" the best method is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Get an
accurate load weight and add the rigging.
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Basket,
vertical, choker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase height
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2
On a load chart, values above the bold line mean: - CORRECT ANSWER - Capacities based
on structural competence.
The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Separate the hoist lines.
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.
, When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases, the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Allowable line pull decreases.
What is the minimum allowable distance from the crane and power lines under 50kV? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 ft.
The term "Upperworks or Superstructure" refer to the area of the crane: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Above the turntable
Side loading may be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Starting or stopping the swing too
rapidly.
What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact local utility company
Eccentric main boom tip reeving causes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Twisting of the boom
How many randomly broken wires must there be to remove a running wire rope from service? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 6
When lifting personnel in a man-basket using 6x19 wire rope, the minimum safety factor is? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 7
What is the safety factor required when using non rotating wire rope and lifting personnel in a
man-basket? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
Who has the responsibility for determining the correct weight of a load? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervisor
When working near power lines, when is a signal person required? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When crane moves within a boom's length of power lines.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Where is the best location for leveling a crane? - CORRECT ANSWER - Upperworks
When determining the "gross load" the best method is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Get an
accurate load weight and add the rigging.
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Basket,
vertical, choker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase height
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2
On a load chart, values above the bold line mean: - CORRECT ANSWER - Capacities based
on structural competence.
The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Separate the hoist lines.
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.
, When the number of layers of rope on a drum increases, the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Allowable line pull decreases.
What is the minimum allowable distance from the crane and power lines under 50kV? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 ft.
The term "Upperworks or Superstructure" refer to the area of the crane: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Above the turntable
Side loading may be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Starting or stopping the swing too
rapidly.
What is the best procedure to follow when underground utilities may be present? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact local utility company
Eccentric main boom tip reeving causes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Twisting of the boom
How many randomly broken wires must there be to remove a running wire rope from service? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 6
When lifting personnel in a man-basket using 6x19 wire rope, the minimum safety factor is? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 7
What is the safety factor required when using non rotating wire rope and lifting personnel in a
man-basket? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
Who has the responsibility for determining the correct weight of a load? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervisor
When working near power lines, when is a signal person required? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When crane moves within a boom's length of power lines.
