NCCO CORE ACTUAL EXAM 425
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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"How does the operator verify the LMI's boom length or load radius reading?
a) Actual measurements
b) No need to verify
c) Calibrate the LMI
d) Check with superintendent - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) actual measurements"
"If the rated capacity of the crane is above the solid line or within the shaded areas or has an
asterisk next to it, this means the capacity is based on:
a) 75% of structural competence
b) Structural competence
c) 85% of tipping
d) tipping - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) structural competence"
"All hazards and potential problems should be discovered during the:
a) Pre-lift site inspection
b) Actual lift operation
c) Daily safety meeting
d) Coffee break - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) pre-lift site inspection"
"How many broken wires must be present in one strand of one lay for running wire rope to be
removed from service?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 2
d) 6 - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) 3"
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,"In a range diagram, boom length and angle can be used to determine:
a) Load weight
b) Load radius
c) Counterweight requirements
d) Net capacity - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) load radius"
"When making a multiple crane lift it is important for the operator to understand that:
a) The weight is equally distributed at all times
b) The weight is never equally distributed
c) The weight may increase if the other crane lands the load
d) The weight may decrease if the other crane lands on the load - CORRECT ANSWER=> c) The
weight may increase if the other crane lands the load"
"If a crane is not set up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to the low side,
the load radius will:
a) Decrease
b) Stay the same
c) Increase two feet for every one degree out of level
d) Increase - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) increase"
"Most crane manufacturers reduce load capacity for duty-cycle operations because:
a) The Maximum load is almost always known
b) Dynamic loads are not encountered
c) Side loading forced may occur
d) The outward swing of the load decrease the load radius - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) side loading
forced may occur"
"On whose recommendation should a preventative maintenance program be setup?
a) Master Mechanic
b) Crane operator
c) Company supervisor
d) Crane manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) crane manufacturer"
"What is the standard rope used on most cranes?
a) Right regular lay
b) Right alternate lay
c) Left regular lay
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,d) Non-spin - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) right regular lay"
"The proper way to calibrate a boom angle indicator is:
a) Use a protractor
b) Boom up against the stops and set the indicator at 90°
c) Using a level, raise the boom to horizontal and set the indicator at 0°
d) Call the company's mechanic - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Using a level, raise the boom to
horizontal and set the indicator at 0°"
"The red area of an instrument gauge means:
a) Caution should be taken
b) Machine needs maintenance
c) Everything is normal
d) A dangerous condition exists - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) a dangerous condition exists"
". The best way to keep people from being injured from the counterweight of the crane is to:
a) Blow the horn when swinging
b) Paint counterweight with a bright orange
c) Use a danger sign
d) Fence or barricade the swing area - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) fence a barricade the swing area"
"Only approved attachments or extra counterweights made by the manufacturer should be
placed on the rear of crane because:
a) They could cause a backward stability problem
b) The crane will develop a swing problem
c) The swing clearance will increase
d) The ground pressure will increase - CORRECT ANSWER=> a) They could cause a backward
stability problem"
"What is the first thing an operator should do before going under a low pipe rack?
a) Put the swing lock on
b) Blow the horn
c) Check to see what is in the pipe
d) Post a signal person to check clearance - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) post a signal person to check
clearance"
"When working on outriggers, the only time they should be less than fully extended is when:
a) working along side the highway and cannot block a lane
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, b) you are handling light loads
c) the main boom is being lifted
d) there is a load chart for this operation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) there is a load chart for this
operation"
"When lifting loads from the water, the operator should be aware that:
a) the current can change and cause the crane to tip
b) the brakes on the crane could get wet and slip
c) a dynamic load can occur
d) the load will increase when you pick the load from the water - CORRECT ANSWER=> d) the load
will increase when you pick the load from the water"
"What is required to be on a Hydraulic Crane in order for it to lift a man basket?
a) Boom length indicator
b) Radio communication
c) Free fall capability
d) Two operators - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) boom length indicator"
"When working on rubber, cranes are rated at what percentage of tipping?
a) 70%
b) 75%
c) 80%
d) 85% - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) 75%"
"When using cable or nylon straps it is important to remember:
a) The strap angle does not affect tension
b) The lower the strap angle the greater the tension c) The higher the strap angle the greater
the tension
d) The lower the strap angle the lesser the tension - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) the lower the strap
angle the greater the tension"
"Backward stability of a crane is tested with:
a) Basic boom at maximum angle with maximum load
b) Maximum boom at maximum angle with maximum load
c) Basic boom at minimum angle with no load
d) Basic boom at maximum angle with no load - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) basic boom at maximum
angle with no load"
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION ALREADY GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS
"How does the operator verify the LMI's boom length or load radius reading?
a) Actual measurements
b) No need to verify
c) Calibrate the LMI
d) Check with superintendent - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) actual measurements"
"If the rated capacity of the crane is above the solid line or within the shaded areas or has an
asterisk next to it, this means the capacity is based on:
a) 75% of structural competence
b) Structural competence
c) 85% of tipping
d) tipping - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) structural competence"
"All hazards and potential problems should be discovered during the:
a) Pre-lift site inspection
b) Actual lift operation
c) Daily safety meeting
d) Coffee break - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) pre-lift site inspection"
"How many broken wires must be present in one strand of one lay for running wire rope to be
removed from service?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 2
d) 6 - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) 3"
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,"In a range diagram, boom length and angle can be used to determine:
a) Load weight
b) Load radius
c) Counterweight requirements
d) Net capacity - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) load radius"
"When making a multiple crane lift it is important for the operator to understand that:
a) The weight is equally distributed at all times
b) The weight is never equally distributed
c) The weight may increase if the other crane lands the load
d) The weight may decrease if the other crane lands on the load - CORRECT ANSWER=> c) The
weight may increase if the other crane lands the load"
"If a crane is not set up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to the low side,
the load radius will:
a) Decrease
b) Stay the same
c) Increase two feet for every one degree out of level
d) Increase - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) increase"
"Most crane manufacturers reduce load capacity for duty-cycle operations because:
a) The Maximum load is almost always known
b) Dynamic loads are not encountered
c) Side loading forced may occur
d) The outward swing of the load decrease the load radius - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) side loading
forced may occur"
"On whose recommendation should a preventative maintenance program be setup?
a) Master Mechanic
b) Crane operator
c) Company supervisor
d) Crane manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) crane manufacturer"
"What is the standard rope used on most cranes?
a) Right regular lay
b) Right alternate lay
c) Left regular lay
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,d) Non-spin - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) right regular lay"
"The proper way to calibrate a boom angle indicator is:
a) Use a protractor
b) Boom up against the stops and set the indicator at 90°
c) Using a level, raise the boom to horizontal and set the indicator at 0°
d) Call the company's mechanic - CORRECT ANSWER=> C) Using a level, raise the boom to
horizontal and set the indicator at 0°"
"The red area of an instrument gauge means:
a) Caution should be taken
b) Machine needs maintenance
c) Everything is normal
d) A dangerous condition exists - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) a dangerous condition exists"
". The best way to keep people from being injured from the counterweight of the crane is to:
a) Blow the horn when swinging
b) Paint counterweight with a bright orange
c) Use a danger sign
d) Fence or barricade the swing area - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) fence a barricade the swing area"
"Only approved attachments or extra counterweights made by the manufacturer should be
placed on the rear of crane because:
a) They could cause a backward stability problem
b) The crane will develop a swing problem
c) The swing clearance will increase
d) The ground pressure will increase - CORRECT ANSWER=> a) They could cause a backward
stability problem"
"What is the first thing an operator should do before going under a low pipe rack?
a) Put the swing lock on
b) Blow the horn
c) Check to see what is in the pipe
d) Post a signal person to check clearance - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) post a signal person to check
clearance"
"When working on outriggers, the only time they should be less than fully extended is when:
a) working along side the highway and cannot block a lane
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, b) you are handling light loads
c) the main boom is being lifted
d) there is a load chart for this operation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) there is a load chart for this
operation"
"When lifting loads from the water, the operator should be aware that:
a) the current can change and cause the crane to tip
b) the brakes on the crane could get wet and slip
c) a dynamic load can occur
d) the load will increase when you pick the load from the water - CORRECT ANSWER=> d) the load
will increase when you pick the load from the water"
"What is required to be on a Hydraulic Crane in order for it to lift a man basket?
a) Boom length indicator
b) Radio communication
c) Free fall capability
d) Two operators - CORRECT ANSWER=> A) boom length indicator"
"When working on rubber, cranes are rated at what percentage of tipping?
a) 70%
b) 75%
c) 80%
d) 85% - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) 75%"
"When using cable or nylon straps it is important to remember:
a) The strap angle does not affect tension
b) The lower the strap angle the greater the tension c) The higher the strap angle the greater
the tension
d) The lower the strap angle the lesser the tension - CORRECT ANSWER=> B) the lower the strap
angle the greater the tension"
"Backward stability of a crane is tested with:
a) Basic boom at maximum angle with maximum load
b) Maximum boom at maximum angle with maximum load
c) Basic boom at minimum angle with no load
d) Basic boom at maximum angle with no load - CORRECT ANSWER=> D) basic boom at maximum
angle with no load"
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