NCCCO Tower Crane Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Question and Answer
(2026/2027) | A+ Verified
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Where shall a wind velocity indicating device be mounted . CORRECT
ANSWER: At or near the top of crane
ACTUAL Exam Question and Answer
(2026/2027) | A+ Verified
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Where shall a wind velocity indicating device be mounted . CORRECT
ANSWER: At or near the top of crane
