OECP Written Exam (Cranes &
Hoisting Operators) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
2026 UPDATED VERSION
How much twist is allowed in a crane hook? - CORRECT ANSWER: None
What is the horizontal distance a stand takes for one complete rotation around the ropes
core? - CORRECT ANSWER: Rope lay or lay length
What is the safety factor for pendants or standing ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3/1 for
normal operations
2.5/1 for boom erection
Safe working load (SWL) is - CORRECT ANSWER: Rated Strength
The effective weight of an erected extension would be higher or lower than its actual
weight? - CORRECT ANSWER: Higher
What deficiencies are you looking for in pendants or standing ropes? - CORRECT
ANSWER: More than 2 broken wires in 1 lay length beyond end connections
More than 1 broken wire in a rope lay at an end connection
What deficiencies are cause for removal from service in rotation resistant ropes? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2 random broken wires in 6 rope diameters
4 broken wires in 30 ropes diameters
2 6 packs at 4:30
, What deficiencies would remove a running rope from service - CORRECT ANSWER: 6
random broken wires in 1 rope lay
3 broken wires in 1 strand in 1 lay
6-3
To snub a load would be to - CORRECT ANSWER: Tie it off
How is wire rope oiled? - CORRECT ANSWER: With a mineral based
lubricant How long is the annual inspection report kept? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 12 months
How long is a monthly inspection report kept? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
months
Who does an inspection of a crane that has been idle for 3 months? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Qualified person
What is boom angle minus jib offset? - CORRECT ANSWER: Jib angle to
the ground
An inspection after a repair is done by who? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Qualified person
Who does an annual inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER: Qualified person
What is the extension hanging on the side of the boom caller? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stored
What is the effect of a weight on a lever proportionate to its placement on the lever
called? - CORRECT ANSWER: Effective weight
Hoisting Operators) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
2026 UPDATED VERSION
How much twist is allowed in a crane hook? - CORRECT ANSWER: None
What is the horizontal distance a stand takes for one complete rotation around the ropes
core? - CORRECT ANSWER: Rope lay or lay length
What is the safety factor for pendants or standing ropes? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3/1 for
normal operations
2.5/1 for boom erection
Safe working load (SWL) is - CORRECT ANSWER: Rated Strength
The effective weight of an erected extension would be higher or lower than its actual
weight? - CORRECT ANSWER: Higher
What deficiencies are you looking for in pendants or standing ropes? - CORRECT
ANSWER: More than 2 broken wires in 1 lay length beyond end connections
More than 1 broken wire in a rope lay at an end connection
What deficiencies are cause for removal from service in rotation resistant ropes? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2 random broken wires in 6 rope diameters
4 broken wires in 30 ropes diameters
2 6 packs at 4:30
, What deficiencies would remove a running rope from service - CORRECT ANSWER: 6
random broken wires in 1 rope lay
3 broken wires in 1 strand in 1 lay
6-3
To snub a load would be to - CORRECT ANSWER: Tie it off
How is wire rope oiled? - CORRECT ANSWER: With a mineral based
lubricant How long is the annual inspection report kept? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 12 months
How long is a monthly inspection report kept? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
months
Who does an inspection of a crane that has been idle for 3 months? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Qualified person
What is boom angle minus jib offset? - CORRECT ANSWER: Jib angle to
the ground
An inspection after a repair is done by who? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Qualified person
Who does an annual inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER: Qualified person
What is the extension hanging on the side of the boom caller? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stored
What is the effect of a weight on a lever proportionate to its placement on the lever
called? - CORRECT ANSWER: Effective weight
