NCCCO tower crane Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Splices in rall tracks shall have - Correct answer-Smooth Joints
Hydraulic systems should have their proper fluid level checked - Correct answer-
Daily
If power fails during operations, the following shouldn't apply - Correct answer-Do
your best to finish moving load where it was designated to go
If load is undetermined who is to find out if load weight does not exceed crane
rating at radius at which the load is to be lifted - Correct answer-Person responsible
for lift
Where should climbing instructions be kept - Correct answer-ON Site
All climbing operations shall be performed under the supervision of - Correct
answer-Qualified person
When cranes are erected, load limiting devices shall be tested for proper setting
and operation - Correct answer-Before crane is placed in service
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,Hooks shall be equipped with latches unless the application makes the use of the
latch - Correct answer-Impractical
Size and position of signs or panels must satisfy the limitations of - Correct
answer-Manufacturer
Fall prevention measures are needed for working at locations where you are
exposed - Correct answer-To a fall of 6ft or more
Travel distance on hand levers shall not be greater - Correct answer-than 14 inches
from neutral position
For power lines rated 175KV the minimum clearance between the lines and any
part of the crane or load is - Correct answer-15ft
All controls shall be tested by the operator at the - Correct answer-start of new shift
Before each climbing operation all load members of the support system shall be -
Correct answer-Inspected
Chain slings are required to be - Correct answer-ID tagged
Welding on loads suspended by the crane can only be done if the load has - Correct
answer-Insulated slings
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, How much does an average cubic yard of concrete weight - Correct answer-4,000
lbs
Main power switch for tower crane is - Correct answer-At base of crane
Items not listed in the frequent inspection checklist are - Correct answer-Hydraulic
pumps and valves for excessive wear or damage
When is it necessary to determine that there is no practical alternative way to
perform the needed work or to gain access to the area - Correct answer-Personnel
Lift
Each series of voice signals shall contain three elements stated in the following
order - Correct answer-Function and Direction - Distance and speed - Function
stop
When lifting personnel communication shall be maintained between three of the
next four - Correct answer-Person(s) being lifted - Operator - Signal person
The condition when the tower load block or hook assembly comes in contact with
the upper - Correct answer-Two-blocking
Load bearing members of the climbing and support system shall be inspected
before each - Correct answer-Climbing operation
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Questions and Answers
Splices in rall tracks shall have - Correct answer-Smooth Joints
Hydraulic systems should have their proper fluid level checked - Correct answer-
Daily
If power fails during operations, the following shouldn't apply - Correct answer-Do
your best to finish moving load where it was designated to go
If load is undetermined who is to find out if load weight does not exceed crane
rating at radius at which the load is to be lifted - Correct answer-Person responsible
for lift
Where should climbing instructions be kept - Correct answer-ON Site
All climbing operations shall be performed under the supervision of - Correct
answer-Qualified person
When cranes are erected, load limiting devices shall be tested for proper setting
and operation - Correct answer-Before crane is placed in service
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,Hooks shall be equipped with latches unless the application makes the use of the
latch - Correct answer-Impractical
Size and position of signs or panels must satisfy the limitations of - Correct
answer-Manufacturer
Fall prevention measures are needed for working at locations where you are
exposed - Correct answer-To a fall of 6ft or more
Travel distance on hand levers shall not be greater - Correct answer-than 14 inches
from neutral position
For power lines rated 175KV the minimum clearance between the lines and any
part of the crane or load is - Correct answer-15ft
All controls shall be tested by the operator at the - Correct answer-start of new shift
Before each climbing operation all load members of the support system shall be -
Correct answer-Inspected
Chain slings are required to be - Correct answer-ID tagged
Welding on loads suspended by the crane can only be done if the load has - Correct
answer-Insulated slings
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, How much does an average cubic yard of concrete weight - Correct answer-4,000
lbs
Main power switch for tower crane is - Correct answer-At base of crane
Items not listed in the frequent inspection checklist are - Correct answer-Hydraulic
pumps and valves for excessive wear or damage
When is it necessary to determine that there is no practical alternative way to
perform the needed work or to gain access to the area - Correct answer-Personnel
Lift
Each series of voice signals shall contain three elements stated in the following
order - Correct answer-Function and Direction - Distance and speed - Function
stop
When lifting personnel communication shall be maintained between three of the
next four - Correct answer-Person(s) being lifted - Operator - Signal person
The condition when the tower load block or hook assembly comes in contact with
the upper - Correct answer-Two-blocking
Load bearing members of the climbing and support system shall be inspected
before each - Correct answer-Climbing operation
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