NCCCO Lattice Boom General Knowledge Exam | Crane Operator Certification Test
The lattice boom is designed to take winds of up to 20 mph. from the side plus a full rated load, plus a
direct side load equal to what percent of the rated load? - (ANSWER)2%
The part of the load chart governed by stability is based on what percentage of capacity while a crawler
crane is working over the side quadrant? - (ANSWER)A. 75%
The most unstable working quadrant for a crawler crane is the; - (ANSWER)Side
What type of capacity is listed on a crane load chart? - (ANSWER)Static
If the manufacture of a particular crane does not specifically permit pick and carry operations what
procedure must be followed during this operation? - (ANSWER)Don't make any pick and carry lifts
What is the main purpose of a jib/extension? - (ANSWER)To extend reach higher or up and over
When the number of layers of rope on a drum increase the line pull___________. - (ANSWER)Decreases
When handling boom sections, the best place for slings to be attached is; - (ANSWER)At the pin
connections at the ends of the top chords
Placing timber blocking under the tips of the tracks on a crawler crane will; - (ANSWER)Make the crane
more stable
What is the major effect of stopping suddenly a rapid swing while operating long boom crane? -
(ANSWER)Action may cause the crane boom collapse and/or overturn the crane
According to B30.10 hooks shall be removed from service when the throat opening exceeds _____ the
original throat opening. - (ANSWER)5%
On a crawler crane ground bearing pressure is greatest where? - (ANSWER)Over the corner
, NCCCO Lattice Boom General Knowledge Exam | Crane Operator Certification Test
During disassembly of a long boom, the pendant lines are connected at the maximum cantilever point
and the boom is slightly lifted off the ground, which boom connection pins are to be removed next? -
(ANSWER)The bottom pins ahead of the cantilever point
Most crane manufactures require the load chart capacities must be reduced when wind speed reaches; -
(ANSWER)20 mph
The definition of cantilever of a lattice boom crane is; - (ANSWER)The boom suspended past the
pendant connections
What chart do you use when operating a crane on a barge; - (ANSWER)List chart
According to OSHA, Jibs must have a positive ________ from backwards overturning - (ANSWER)Stop
Mobile cranes on barges shall be - (ANSWER)Physically attached to the barge
When a crane is properly barricaded, what is the clearance required all the way around 360 degrees
between the superstructure and the barricade when swung 360 degrees? - (ANSWER)2 feet
According to ASME B30.5 a fire extinguisher shall have a rating of __________ and shall be available at
all operator's stations or cabs of the equipment. - (ANSWER)10 BC or higher
When assembling a lattice boom crane the top pins of the boom sections should be inserted; -
(ANSWER)First
Block hoisting sheaves should have a minimum pitch diameter of at least________ the rope diameter. -
(ANSWER)16 times
What is the correct method of checking the brakes of crane that has been already assembled? -
(ANSWER)Lift the load a few inches off the ground and apply the brakes
The lattice boom is designed to take winds of up to 20 mph. from the side plus a full rated load, plus a
direct side load equal to what percent of the rated load? - (ANSWER)2%
The part of the load chart governed by stability is based on what percentage of capacity while a crawler
crane is working over the side quadrant? - (ANSWER)A. 75%
The most unstable working quadrant for a crawler crane is the; - (ANSWER)Side
What type of capacity is listed on a crane load chart? - (ANSWER)Static
If the manufacture of a particular crane does not specifically permit pick and carry operations what
procedure must be followed during this operation? - (ANSWER)Don't make any pick and carry lifts
What is the main purpose of a jib/extension? - (ANSWER)To extend reach higher or up and over
When the number of layers of rope on a drum increase the line pull___________. - (ANSWER)Decreases
When handling boom sections, the best place for slings to be attached is; - (ANSWER)At the pin
connections at the ends of the top chords
Placing timber blocking under the tips of the tracks on a crawler crane will; - (ANSWER)Make the crane
more stable
What is the major effect of stopping suddenly a rapid swing while operating long boom crane? -
(ANSWER)Action may cause the crane boom collapse and/or overturn the crane
According to B30.10 hooks shall be removed from service when the throat opening exceeds _____ the
original throat opening. - (ANSWER)5%
On a crawler crane ground bearing pressure is greatest where? - (ANSWER)Over the corner
, NCCCO Lattice Boom General Knowledge Exam | Crane Operator Certification Test
During disassembly of a long boom, the pendant lines are connected at the maximum cantilever point
and the boom is slightly lifted off the ground, which boom connection pins are to be removed next? -
(ANSWER)The bottom pins ahead of the cantilever point
Most crane manufactures require the load chart capacities must be reduced when wind speed reaches; -
(ANSWER)20 mph
The definition of cantilever of a lattice boom crane is; - (ANSWER)The boom suspended past the
pendant connections
What chart do you use when operating a crane on a barge; - (ANSWER)List chart
According to OSHA, Jibs must have a positive ________ from backwards overturning - (ANSWER)Stop
Mobile cranes on barges shall be - (ANSWER)Physically attached to the barge
When a crane is properly barricaded, what is the clearance required all the way around 360 degrees
between the superstructure and the barricade when swung 360 degrees? - (ANSWER)2 feet
According to ASME B30.5 a fire extinguisher shall have a rating of __________ and shall be available at
all operator's stations or cabs of the equipment. - (ANSWER)10 BC or higher
When assembling a lattice boom crane the top pins of the boom sections should be inserted; -
(ANSWER)First
Block hoisting sheaves should have a minimum pitch diameter of at least________ the rope diameter. -
(ANSWER)16 times
What is the correct method of checking the brakes of crane that has been already assembled? -
(ANSWER)Lift the load a few inches off the ground and apply the brakes
