Certification of Crane Operators
(NCCCO) Test Prep Exam Questions
and Answers
What should an operator do if a crane load moment indicator malfunction? -
ANSWER>>Cease crane operation, and report the condition to the supervisor
Where are the standard method hand signals found? - ANSWER>>ASME B30.R.
What happens to the leverage of the load on crane as the boom is being lowered?
- ANSWER>>Increases
When is it OK to temporarily bypass the cranes overload warning system? -
ANSWER>>During assembly and disassembly operation
What capacity should you use when the boom length of the crane falls between
the length listed in the low chart? - ANSWER>>A length estimated between the
length in the charts
What action does signal person intends to operator to perform if he extends his
arm and shoulder height, makes a fist his hand, and sticks his or her thumb up? -
ANSWER>>Boom up
When hoisting personnel within what percentage of level muscle telescopic boom
crane be in order for the girls reading in low chart remain valid? - ANSWER>>1%
, What is the net capacity of a crane unless the manufacturer states otherwise? -
ANSWER>>The capacity listed in a low chart, minimize the weight of the rigging
and all attachment
What may happen to a properly reload when lift off the ground unless operator
takes account of boom deflection? - ANSWER>>It could swing out away from the
crane
Who should've operator respond to a "stop" signal from? - ANSWER>>Anyone
Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have no lifting
capacity unless the manufacturer states otherwise? - ANSWER>>front
According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a person
to ride the headache ball? - ANSWER>>never
What percentage do most manufacturers require a cranes load charge capacity to
be reduced for duty cycle operation such as high volume concrete placement -
ANSWER>>20%
From which two point should the boom be measured? - ANSWER>>From the
boom hinge pins to the center of the boom tip sheave
What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist
drum? - ANSWER>>The rope runs from the top of the Rio to the top of the drum
Over rich Quadrant our truck cranes, capacities, usually greater? -
ANSWER>>Over the rear
according to OSHA, which assessable area of an operating crane must be
barricaded? - ANSWER>>Swing radius of the rear of the rotating structure