NCCCO Core Prep Test (Alternate) (Latest
2025/ 2026 Update) Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers| Grade A
What is the purpose of installing an auxiliary boom point sheave to the main boom tip?
Separate hoist lines
.
A designated Lift Director shall be assigned by the ______?
Site Supervisor
.
Who is responsible for calculating net capacity?
Crane Operator
.
Who is responsible for ensuring all rigging is supervised by a Qualified Rigger?
Site Supervisor/ Lift Director
.
Who is responsible for ensuring the crane owner is notified of any damage to the crane or
replacement/repair of wire rope?
Crane User
.
Who is responsible for restricting unauthorized access to the crane's work area?
Site Supervisor/Lift Director
.
,Who is responsible for ensuring the crane owner is notified of any damage to the crane or
replacement/repair of wire rope?
Crane User
.
Who is responsible for ensuring crane operations are stopped if alerted to an unsafe condition?
Lift Director
.
If the operator or A/D determine that ground conditions are not suitable for the equipment being
operated, they should request the _________ correct the issue
Controlling Entity
.
Who is responsible for ensuring that personnel involved in crane operations understand their
responsibilities, assigned duties and associated hazards?
Lift Director
.
When can the operator of a crane set the crane up with less than fully extended outriggers?
When the load chart allows
.
The outrigger pad and cribbing should be strong enough to support?
The total weight of the crane and the load
.
What must be known prior to setting up your crane?
Location of underground vaults
.
What is the minimum distance the flange on the hoist drum should extend above the last wrap of rope?
½ inch
.
, Eccentric main boom tip reeving will
Twisting of the boom
.
What is the most common wire rope used on most cranes?
Right regular lay
.
Prior to leveling a crane what should be done with the outrigger jack?
Secure the float pad to jack cylinder
.
What three functions will not work after two-blocking a crane that has a prevention system?
Boom down, extend the boom and hoist
.
Boom angle on a telescoping boom is measured from above or below horizontal to the _________?
Longitudinal axis of the boom base section
.
The line pull of the innermost layer on the hoist drum is __________than the outermost layer.
Greater
.
Side loading of a crane can be caused by?
Wind
.
If power fails to the crane what must the operator ensure is done?
The controls are put in the neutral position
.
On a multiple crane lift, do not exceed _______ of the load chart.
2025/ 2026 Update) Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers| Grade A
What is the purpose of installing an auxiliary boom point sheave to the main boom tip?
Separate hoist lines
.
A designated Lift Director shall be assigned by the ______?
Site Supervisor
.
Who is responsible for calculating net capacity?
Crane Operator
.
Who is responsible for ensuring all rigging is supervised by a Qualified Rigger?
Site Supervisor/ Lift Director
.
Who is responsible for ensuring the crane owner is notified of any damage to the crane or
replacement/repair of wire rope?
Crane User
.
Who is responsible for restricting unauthorized access to the crane's work area?
Site Supervisor/Lift Director
.
,Who is responsible for ensuring the crane owner is notified of any damage to the crane or
replacement/repair of wire rope?
Crane User
.
Who is responsible for ensuring crane operations are stopped if alerted to an unsafe condition?
Lift Director
.
If the operator or A/D determine that ground conditions are not suitable for the equipment being
operated, they should request the _________ correct the issue
Controlling Entity
.
Who is responsible for ensuring that personnel involved in crane operations understand their
responsibilities, assigned duties and associated hazards?
Lift Director
.
When can the operator of a crane set the crane up with less than fully extended outriggers?
When the load chart allows
.
The outrigger pad and cribbing should be strong enough to support?
The total weight of the crane and the load
.
What must be known prior to setting up your crane?
Location of underground vaults
.
What is the minimum distance the flange on the hoist drum should extend above the last wrap of rope?
½ inch
.
, Eccentric main boom tip reeving will
Twisting of the boom
.
What is the most common wire rope used on most cranes?
Right regular lay
.
Prior to leveling a crane what should be done with the outrigger jack?
Secure the float pad to jack cylinder
.
What three functions will not work after two-blocking a crane that has a prevention system?
Boom down, extend the boom and hoist
.
Boom angle on a telescoping boom is measured from above or below horizontal to the _________?
Longitudinal axis of the boom base section
.
The line pull of the innermost layer on the hoist drum is __________than the outermost layer.
Greater
.
Side loading of a crane can be caused by?
Wind
.
If power fails to the crane what must the operator ensure is done?
The controls are put in the neutral position
.
On a multiple crane lift, do not exceed _______ of the load chart.
