Overhead Crane Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
A shouldered eye bolt, that cannot be seated down all the way onto a load, due to
the uneven surface shape of the load, can be used to make a lift when? - Correct
answer-Only if the eye bolt is loaded vertically; no side load.
What is true when comparing a reeving configuration, of 4 parts of line to 2 parts?
- Correct answer-4 parts will raise or lower the hook block 1/2 as as fast as 2 parts.
What are trolley and bridge bumpers for? - Correct answer-To prevent over
traveling of the bridge and trolley.
What is the weight of a steel plate, 2' x 6' x 3", if steel weighs approx 490 lbs/cuft?
- Correct answer-1,470 lbs
When a lower limit device is not being used, what is the minimum number of
wraps requires to be left on the drum, when the hook is at the lowest point? -
Correct answer-2 full wraps
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,While trolleying a load a long distance, which of these statements is correct? -
Correct answer-The motors can overheat, while using only the intermediate points
for trolleying.
If the hoist drum reverse winds, what could happen? - Correct answer-Two-
blocking.
You are signaling an overhead crane, standing with the load between you and the
operator. You hold your right hand up with your palm facing the operator and the
load, you move your hand horizontally towards the operator and load, while
keeping your hand open. What action should the operator respond with? - Correct
answer-Bridge travel in the direction indicated.
Which of the following is not required by FED-OSHA to be on an identification
tag for chain slings? - Correct answer-Date of Manufacture.
What could cause a wire rope to bird cage? - Correct answer-Mistreatment such as
overloading, pulling through tight sheaves, sudden stops, and wound on too small a
drum.
The direction of wires and strands in a wire rope is called - Correct answer-Rope
lay
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, What is span on an overhead crane? - Correct answer-Horizontal distance center to
center of runway rails.
When using a softener between a wire rope sling and a load, what size should the
softener be? - Correct answer-7 times the rope diameter.
What is the main reason a kink will reduce the strength of wire rope? - Correct
answer-The strands will be loaded unevenly at the kink.
When using a 2-legged basket hitch, what would having a high sling angle cause?
(All angles are horizontal) - Correct answer-A higher sling angle will cause less
stress per leg than a lower sling angle.
What is correct concerning a load test, per ASME B30.2? - Correct answer-A test
load must be travelled the full runway length, in both directions.
A load you need to pick weighs 54,000 lbs; the rigging weighs 1,150 lbs. The SWL
for the wire rope is 14,000 lbs. How many parts of line are required to pick this
load? - Correct answer-4 POL
According to FED-OSHA, what is required to be a qualified rigger? - Correct
answer-They must be a qualified person.
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and Answers
A shouldered eye bolt, that cannot be seated down all the way onto a load, due to
the uneven surface shape of the load, can be used to make a lift when? - Correct
answer-Only if the eye bolt is loaded vertically; no side load.
What is true when comparing a reeving configuration, of 4 parts of line to 2 parts?
- Correct answer-4 parts will raise or lower the hook block 1/2 as as fast as 2 parts.
What are trolley and bridge bumpers for? - Correct answer-To prevent over
traveling of the bridge and trolley.
What is the weight of a steel plate, 2' x 6' x 3", if steel weighs approx 490 lbs/cuft?
- Correct answer-1,470 lbs
When a lower limit device is not being used, what is the minimum number of
wraps requires to be left on the drum, when the hook is at the lowest point? -
Correct answer-2 full wraps
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,While trolleying a load a long distance, which of these statements is correct? -
Correct answer-The motors can overheat, while using only the intermediate points
for trolleying.
If the hoist drum reverse winds, what could happen? - Correct answer-Two-
blocking.
You are signaling an overhead crane, standing with the load between you and the
operator. You hold your right hand up with your palm facing the operator and the
load, you move your hand horizontally towards the operator and load, while
keeping your hand open. What action should the operator respond with? - Correct
answer-Bridge travel in the direction indicated.
Which of the following is not required by FED-OSHA to be on an identification
tag for chain slings? - Correct answer-Date of Manufacture.
What could cause a wire rope to bird cage? - Correct answer-Mistreatment such as
overloading, pulling through tight sheaves, sudden stops, and wound on too small a
drum.
The direction of wires and strands in a wire rope is called - Correct answer-Rope
lay
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, What is span on an overhead crane? - Correct answer-Horizontal distance center to
center of runway rails.
When using a softener between a wire rope sling and a load, what size should the
softener be? - Correct answer-7 times the rope diameter.
What is the main reason a kink will reduce the strength of wire rope? - Correct
answer-The strands will be loaded unevenly at the kink.
When using a 2-legged basket hitch, what would having a high sling angle cause?
(All angles are horizontal) - Correct answer-A higher sling angle will cause less
stress per leg than a lower sling angle.
What is correct concerning a load test, per ASME B30.2? - Correct answer-A test
load must be travelled the full runway length, in both directions.
A load you need to pick weighs 54,000 lbs; the rigging weighs 1,150 lbs. The SWL
for the wire rope is 14,000 lbs. How many parts of line are required to pick this
load? - Correct answer-4 POL
According to FED-OSHA, what is required to be a qualified rigger? - Correct
answer-They must be a qualified person.
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