NCCCO Questions Test
1 CORRECT 100%.
Where is the best location for leveling a crane? - ANSWER Upperworks
When determining the "gross load" the best method is: - ANSWER Get an accurate
load weight and add the rigging.
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer? - ANSWER Basket, vertical,
choker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - ANSWER Increase height
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? -
ANSWER Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum? - ANSWER 2
On a load chart, values above the bold line mean: - ANSWER Capacities based on
structural competence.
The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to: - ANSWER
Separate the hoist lines.
, When should a tagline be used? - ANSWER When rotation of load would be
dangerous
When an operator arrives at a jobsite and the crane is already erected, how would
the operator check the main and auxiliary hoist brakes? - ANSWER Lift the load off
the ground and apply the brake
What is the distance between an Anti-two-block warning device and an Anti-two
block prevention system? - ANSWER Warning device only warns, but prevention
system will stop the operation
Who gives the operator hand signals? - ANSWER The person assigned prior to the
lift
Why use mats or cribbing? - ANSWER To reduce ground pressure
Tipping capacities of crawler cranes are based on what percentage of tipping? -
ANSWER 75%
Should the load be applied when determining the proper boom angle? - ANSWER
Yes
When should the operator use the "run by the seat of the pants" technique? -
ANSWER Never
1 CORRECT 100%.
Where is the best location for leveling a crane? - ANSWER Upperworks
When determining the "gross load" the best method is: - ANSWER Get an accurate
load weight and add the rigging.
By order of hitch strength, which is the correct answer? - ANSWER Basket, vertical,
choker
What is the purpose of using a jib? - ANSWER Increase height
When taking a side strain on a boom, what concerns the operator most? -
ANSWER Boom damage
You should always have at least how many wraps on a hoist drum? - ANSWER 2
On a load chart, values above the bold line mean: - ANSWER Capacities based on
structural competence.
The primary purpose for a rooster sheave or Auxiliary boom point is to: - ANSWER
Separate the hoist lines.
, When should a tagline be used? - ANSWER When rotation of load would be
dangerous
When an operator arrives at a jobsite and the crane is already erected, how would
the operator check the main and auxiliary hoist brakes? - ANSWER Lift the load off
the ground and apply the brake
What is the distance between an Anti-two-block warning device and an Anti-two
block prevention system? - ANSWER Warning device only warns, but prevention
system will stop the operation
Who gives the operator hand signals? - ANSWER The person assigned prior to the
lift
Why use mats or cribbing? - ANSWER To reduce ground pressure
Tipping capacities of crawler cranes are based on what percentage of tipping? -
ANSWER 75%
Should the load be applied when determining the proper boom angle? - ANSWER
Yes
When should the operator use the "run by the seat of the pants" technique? -
ANSWER Never
