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OECP EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Where must signal charts be posted? - correct answer -On or in
the vicinity of the crane
What is the minimum distance allowed from a power line over
500kV up to 750kV? - correct answer -35 feet
When calculating rope weight on a Manitowoc, rope length is
measured how? - correct answer -Use the crane configuration,
with the range diagram and find the tip height to the ground
multiplied by weight per foot of cable
The fleet angle on a smooth drum should not exceed what? -
correct answer -1.5 degrees
The fleet angle on a grooved drum should not exceed what? -
correct answer -2 degrees
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Why is a block with multiple sheaves used? - correct answer -
Mechanical advantage
How long shall a man-basket remain suspended for a proof test? -
correct answer -5 minutes
What must be permanently marked on a man-basket? - correct
answer -Weight of the empty platform and its rated capacity
A toe-board on a personnel platform must be at least what? -
correct answer -4 inches high
A handrail on a personnel platform must be how high? - correct
answer -42 inches
If your driving at the speed of light and you turn on your
headlights, do they work? - correct answer -No, due to the
quantum mechanics of quantum gravity theory (not needed)
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The sum of all angles in a rigging triangle (all triangles) are a total
how many degrees? - correct answer -180 degrees
A vertical angle should never exceed what? - correct answer -60
degrees
What is the sling stress formula? - correct answer -Sling
length/vertical height=load factor
Load factor times load weight/number of legs
What is the capacity rating of a choker hitch? - correct answer -
75%
The safe use of slings largely depends on what 4 important
factors? - correct answer -Size
Hitch
Angle
Sharpness
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A horizontal angle of what should never be less than? - correct
answer -30 degrees
What must be on the tag for alloy steel chain slings? - correct
answer -Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Reach
What must be on the tag for welded alloy steel chain slings? -
correct answer -Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Manufacturer's name
When parking a crane for an extended period of time or in the
face of extreme weather, what is a good practice to have? -
correct answer -Boom down onto lagging and set all dogs and
locks
OECP EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Where must signal charts be posted? - correct answer -On or in
the vicinity of the crane
What is the minimum distance allowed from a power line over
500kV up to 750kV? - correct answer -35 feet
When calculating rope weight on a Manitowoc, rope length is
measured how? - correct answer -Use the crane configuration,
with the range diagram and find the tip height to the ground
multiplied by weight per foot of cable
The fleet angle on a smooth drum should not exceed what? -
correct answer -1.5 degrees
The fleet angle on a grooved drum should not exceed what? -
correct answer -2 degrees
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Why is a block with multiple sheaves used? - correct answer -
Mechanical advantage
How long shall a man-basket remain suspended for a proof test? -
correct answer -5 minutes
What must be permanently marked on a man-basket? - correct
answer -Weight of the empty platform and its rated capacity
A toe-board on a personnel platform must be at least what? -
correct answer -4 inches high
A handrail on a personnel platform must be how high? - correct
answer -42 inches
If your driving at the speed of light and you turn on your
headlights, do they work? - correct answer -No, due to the
quantum mechanics of quantum gravity theory (not needed)
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The sum of all angles in a rigging triangle (all triangles) are a total
how many degrees? - correct answer -180 degrees
A vertical angle should never exceed what? - correct answer -60
degrees
What is the sling stress formula? - correct answer -Sling
length/vertical height=load factor
Load factor times load weight/number of legs
What is the capacity rating of a choker hitch? - correct answer -
75%
The safe use of slings largely depends on what 4 important
factors? - correct answer -Size
Hitch
Angle
Sharpness
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A horizontal angle of what should never be less than? - correct
answer -30 degrees
What must be on the tag for alloy steel chain slings? - correct
answer -Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Reach
What must be on the tag for welded alloy steel chain slings? -
correct answer -Size
Grade
Rated capacity
Manufacturer's name
When parking a crane for an extended period of time or in the
face of extreme weather, what is a good practice to have? -
correct answer -Boom down onto lagging and set all dogs and
locks
