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NEW YORK STATE CRANE
WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
What is a ant-two blocking device, and where is it located? -
ANSWER-it stops the hook from accidentally colliding with the
boom tip.
its a cylinder located near top
Principle of leverage - ANSWER-it is the weight diagram.
dynamic loading - ANSWER-erratic or sudden movement of
loads must be avoided. always operate the crane in a smooth
and controlled manner
parts of line - ANSWER-the number of hoist ropes which
appear to directly support the lower load block or overhaul ball.
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each hoist lowers the pulling force needed
high winds - ANSWER-when wind exceeds 30mph, it is advised
to consider stopping the operation. However, load size, shape
and weight could require that the operation be stopped when
wind speed is much less than 30mph
kinking - ANSWER-when the rope turns
gets a "kink" in it
Bird caging - ANSWER-When the rope gets smoothed.
looks like a birdcage
looks like a chinese finger trap
Broken wire in rope diameters, in running ropes - ANSWER-6
or more randomly distributed broken wires in 6 rope diameters
or
NEW YORK STATE CRANE
WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
What is a ant-two blocking device, and where is it located? -
ANSWER-it stops the hook from accidentally colliding with the
boom tip.
its a cylinder located near top
Principle of leverage - ANSWER-it is the weight diagram.
dynamic loading - ANSWER-erratic or sudden movement of
loads must be avoided. always operate the crane in a smooth
and controlled manner
parts of line - ANSWER-the number of hoist ropes which
appear to directly support the lower load block or overhaul ball.
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each hoist lowers the pulling force needed
high winds - ANSWER-when wind exceeds 30mph, it is advised
to consider stopping the operation. However, load size, shape
and weight could require that the operation be stopped when
wind speed is much less than 30mph
kinking - ANSWER-when the rope turns
gets a "kink" in it
Bird caging - ANSWER-When the rope gets smoothed.
looks like a birdcage
looks like a chinese finger trap
Broken wire in rope diameters, in running ropes - ANSWER-6
or more randomly distributed broken wires in 6 rope diameters
or
