NR 575 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane
operators is
Answer: The certification expiration date of the crane
◉ Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators
physical and emotional fitness
Answer: crane operator
◉ A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a
________________ crane.
Answer: Category 3
◉ Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon
failure would cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of
the loads are ____________.
Answer: load controlling parts
◉ All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a:
Answer: Non-cab operated category 3-bridge crane
, ◉ What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous?
Answer: Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact
with the upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is
dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of
the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
◉ The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped
object is:
Answer: Base x Height divided by 2
◉ When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the
crane?
Answer: Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
◉ Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals
must be ____________________.
Answer: clear
◉ Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where
temperatures exceed 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer: True
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane
operators is
Answer: The certification expiration date of the crane
◉ Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators
physical and emotional fitness
Answer: crane operator
◉ A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a
________________ crane.
Answer: Category 3
◉ Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon
failure would cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of
the loads are ____________.
Answer: load controlling parts
◉ All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a:
Answer: Non-cab operated category 3-bridge crane
, ◉ What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous?
Answer: Two-blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact
with the upper sheave block during hoisting of the hook. It is
dangerous because it could result in damage to the crane, parting of
the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
◉ The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped
object is:
Answer: Base x Height divided by 2
◉ When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the
crane?
Answer: Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
◉ Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals
must be ____________________.
Answer: clear
◉ Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where
temperatures exceed 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer: True
