NCCCO Test Exam REVIEW 2026/2027 MOST
RECENT QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• What is the definition of "operating radius?" -✓✓ The distance from the center of
rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load
• What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart? -✓✓ They
are based on the stability of the crane
• In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater? -✓✓ Over the
front
• What percentage do most manufacturers requires a crane's load chart capacity to be
reduced by for duty cycle operations - such as high-volume concrete placement? -✓✓
20%
• From which two points should the boom be measured? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓
Running the rope from the top of the reel, to the top of the drum.
• Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater? -✓✓ Over the rear
• According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be
barricaded? -✓✓ The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
• What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction? -✓✓ 1926.1400
• According to ASME, what percentage of the manufacturer's crane rating must not be
exceeded if a load test is done on a repaired crane? -✓✓ 100%
• Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? -✓✓ It depends if the idler or
sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
• What should be done with materials placed under overhead energized power lines? -
✓✓ NOT be lifted by crane
• What determines the amount of deduction required for an erected jib that is not being
used? -✓✓ The effective weight of the jib
RECENT QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• What is the definition of "operating radius?" -✓✓ The distance from the center of
rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load
• What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart? -✓✓ They
are based on the stability of the crane
• In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater? -✓✓ Over the
front
• What percentage do most manufacturers requires a crane's load chart capacity to be
reduced by for duty cycle operations - such as high-volume concrete placement? -✓✓
20%
• From which two points should the boom be measured? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓
Running the rope from the top of the reel, to the top of the drum.
• Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater? -✓✓ Over the rear
• According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be
barricaded? -✓✓ The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
• What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction? -✓✓ 1926.1400
• According to ASME, what percentage of the manufacturer's crane rating must not be
exceeded if a load test is done on a repaired crane? -✓✓ 100%
• Where is the tipping axis of a crawler crane located? -✓✓ It depends if the idler or
sprocket are in line or offset from the track rollers
• What should be done with materials placed under overhead energized power lines? -
✓✓ NOT be lifted by crane
• What determines the amount of deduction required for an erected jib that is not being
used? -✓✓ The effective weight of the jib
