Tower Crane Operator Exam Prep 2025: CCO Certification Practice Test & Study Guide

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Tower Crane Exam Prep ( 2025 Update) Questions and

Verified Answers | 100% Correct

Which of the following osha regulations govern suspended

personal platforms .....ANSWER.....OSHA 1926.550

According to ASME B30.3 the prohibited zone for power lines

that are 60KV is... .....ANSWER.....15 feet

Load hoist rotation wire rope according to ASME B30.3 has a

design factor of .....ANSWER.....5 to 1

According to ASME B30.3 when lifting a suspended personnel

platform the design factor for the rigging hardware is

.....ANSWER.....5 to 1

ASME B30.3 load hoist ropes that are not rotation resistant must

have a design factor of .....ANSWER.....5 to 1

The osha construction standard for rigging equipment is

.....ANSWER.....1926.251

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ASME B30.3 on who's recommendations should a preventative

maintenance program be set up .....ANSWER.....Crane

manufacturer

When using cable or nylon spreaders it is important to remember

.....ANSWER.....Lower the spreader angle the greater the tension

According to osha when testing a man basket how long must the

test pick be maintained .....ANSWER.....5 minutes

Asme B30.3 what is the minimum pitch diameter for load hoisting

sheaves .....ANSWER.....Not less than 18 times rope diameter

Asme B30.3 what is the minimum pitch diameter for load block

sheaves .....ANSWER.....Not less than 16 times rope diameter

Asme B30.3 what is the minimum pitch diameter for boom hoist

sheaves .....ANSWER.....Not less than 15 times rope diameter

According to osha when lifting personnel the cranes hook must be

the type that .....ANSWER.....Can be closed and locked

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According to osha when working over water with a man basket

are the people inside required to wear a belt/harness

.....ANSWER.....No harness or belt required

When working near power lines where according to asme B30.3

should caution stickers be installed .....ANSWER.....At operators

station and at the base of the crane

According to osha a frequent inspection is .....ANSWER.....Daily to

monthly

According to osha a periodic inspection is .....ANSWER.....Monthly

to annually

Cranes idle for more than 6 months must have___________

inspections performed .....ANSWER.....Frequent and periodic

Cranes idle for less than 6 months must have what type inspection

performed .....ANSWER.....Frequent