National Commission for the Certification of
Crane Operators Articulating Crane
Reference Manual Study Guide Questions
and Answers
What is is competent person? - ANSWER>>Person capable of identifying existing
and predictable hazards in surrounding work conditions. Takes corrective
measures to eliminate them
What is a qualified person? - ANSWER>>Person who holds a degree, certificate, or
professional standing by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problem relating to the
subject matter.
What is a load radius (ABC)? - ANSWER>>The horizontal distance from the center
line of the crane's rotation to the center of gravity of the load.
What is a load radius (ABL)? - ANSWER>>The horizontal distance from the center
of the crane's rotation to the center of the rotator
What is net capacity? - ANSWER>>Total weight a crane may lift after the load
handling deductions have been subtracted from the gross capacity.
PARTS OF ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE (ABC) THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST (FLIP
CARD) - ANSWER>>BASE, COLUMN, INNER (MAIN) BOOM, LINKS
What is another word for stabilizer beam? - ANSWER>>outrigger
, PARTS OF ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE (ABL) THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST (FLIP
CARD) - ANSWER>>FORK TINE AND FORK TINE LOCK
What should always be maintained on the crane or vehicle at all times and what
must it's rating be? (HINT- its pertains to fire safety) - ANSWER>>minimum 5BC
rated fire extinguisher
Should the vehicle be running while you refuel? - ANSWER>>NO
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many operator's control
station electrocution hazard decals are on the truck? What is it's function? Where
is the sticker placed? - ANSWER>>Quantity 2 & to inform operator of hazards
while in close contact with electrical lines aka DON'T HIT THE POWERLINE. Placed
at or near operator's control stations.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many carrier vehicle decal
or electrical hazard warning signs are on the truck? What's it function? Where are
they placed? - ANSWER>>Quantity 4 & to inform operator AND OTHER
PERSONNEL of dangers working around power lines. Placed on all four sides of the
vehicle.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many remote control
electrocution hazard are on the truck? Where are they placed? -
ANSWER>>Quantity 2 BUT 1 if it doesn't have manual controls.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many driveline/PTO decal
are on the truck? What's it function? Where are they placed? -
ANSWER>>Quantity 2 placed near PTO to inform of the hazards with servicing
driveline or PTO.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many No riding warning
decal are on the truck? What's it function? Where are they placed? -
Crane Operators Articulating Crane
Reference Manual Study Guide Questions
and Answers
What is is competent person? - ANSWER>>Person capable of identifying existing
and predictable hazards in surrounding work conditions. Takes corrective
measures to eliminate them
What is a qualified person? - ANSWER>>Person who holds a degree, certificate, or
professional standing by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problem relating to the
subject matter.
What is a load radius (ABC)? - ANSWER>>The horizontal distance from the center
line of the crane's rotation to the center of gravity of the load.
What is a load radius (ABL)? - ANSWER>>The horizontal distance from the center
of the crane's rotation to the center of the rotator
What is net capacity? - ANSWER>>Total weight a crane may lift after the load
handling deductions have been subtracted from the gross capacity.
PARTS OF ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE (ABC) THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST (FLIP
CARD) - ANSWER>>BASE, COLUMN, INNER (MAIN) BOOM, LINKS
What is another word for stabilizer beam? - ANSWER>>outrigger
, PARTS OF ARTICULATING BOOM CRANE (ABL) THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST (FLIP
CARD) - ANSWER>>FORK TINE AND FORK TINE LOCK
What should always be maintained on the crane or vehicle at all times and what
must it's rating be? (HINT- its pertains to fire safety) - ANSWER>>minimum 5BC
rated fire extinguisher
Should the vehicle be running while you refuel? - ANSWER>>NO
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many operator's control
station electrocution hazard decals are on the truck? What is it's function? Where
is the sticker placed? - ANSWER>>Quantity 2 & to inform operator of hazards
while in close contact with electrical lines aka DON'T HIT THE POWERLINE. Placed
at or near operator's control stations.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many carrier vehicle decal
or electrical hazard warning signs are on the truck? What's it function? Where are
they placed? - ANSWER>>Quantity 4 & to inform operator AND OTHER
PERSONNEL of dangers working around power lines. Placed on all four sides of the
vehicle.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many remote control
electrocution hazard are on the truck? Where are they placed? -
ANSWER>>Quantity 2 BUT 1 if it doesn't have manual controls.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many driveline/PTO decal
are on the truck? What's it function? Where are they placed? -
ANSWER>>Quantity 2 placed near PTO to inform of the hazards with servicing
driveline or PTO.
STICKER SECTION (refer to page 7 for sticker info): How many No riding warning
decal are on the truck? What's it function? Where are they placed? -
