EICA Crane Certification Exam Prep 2025/2026
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Section 1: Regulations, Standards, and Definitions (Questions 1-20)
1. Which federal regulation is the primary standard for crane and derrick operations in
construction?
A. OSHA 1910.180
B. OSHA 1926.1400 (Subpart CC)
C. ASME B30.3
D. ANSI/ASSE A10.42
Explanation: OSHA 1926 Subpart CC is the specific set of regulations for cranes and derricks
used in construction. OSHA 1910.180 applies to general industry.
2. According to OSHA, who is qualified to perform maintenance or repair on a crane?
A. The crane operator
B. A certified mechanic
C. A qualified person
D. The signal person
Explanation: OSHA defines a "qualified person" as one who, by possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and
experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work, or the project.
3. The "boom" of a crane is primarily designed to:
A. Provide counterweight
B. Support the load and the hoist ropes
C. House the operator's controls
D. Stabilize the crane
Explanation: The boom is the structural member that supports the load and the hoist ropes,
allowing for the lifting and placement of the load.
,4. A "qualified rigger" is required whenever:
A. The load weighs more than 1,000 lbs.
B. Hook-up, unhook, or guiding a load is done by a person within the fall zone.
C. The lift is a critical lift.
D. The crane is operating at 75% of its capacity.
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1425(c) requires a qualified rigger during hooking, unhooking, or
guiding the load, or during the initial connection of a load to a component or structure when
the employee is within the fall zone.
5. The purpose of a "load moment indicator" (LMI) is to:
A. Warn the operator of an approaching power line.
B. Measure the weight of the load directly.
C. Warn the operator when the crane's tipping moment is approaching a preset value.
D. Record the number of lifts performed in a day.
Explanation: The LMI system calculates the load moment (load x radius) and warns the operator
when it approaches a predetermined percentage of the crane's rated capacity.
6. What is the primary purpose of a "swingaway" or "jib" extension?
A. To increase the crane's lifting capacity.
B. To provide a place to store rigging.
C. To increase the hook height or reach of the main boom.
D. To act as the main counterweight.
Explanation: A jib is an extension attached to the boom point to provide added boom length for
lifting lighter loads at a greater radius or height.
7. The "fall zone" is defined as the area:
A. Where the crane could tip over.
B. Where the crane is prohibited from operating.
C. Where employees are required to stand to guide the load.
D. In which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could
fall in the event of a rigging failure.
Explanation: This is the OSHA definition. It is a critical safety zone where unauthorized
personnel should not be present.
8. According to ASME B30.5, a "critical lift" requires:
A. A pre-lift meeting and a specific written plan.
B. Only an experienced operator.
, C. A lift performed at night.
D. A lift that is 90% of the crane's capacity.
Explanation: A critical lift (e.g., lifting near capacity, over occupied structures, etc.) demands
heightened planning, including a pre-lift meeting and a specific, documented lift plan.
9. Who has the authority to stop crane operations if a safety concern is identified?
A. Only the crane operator.
B. Only the site supervisor.
C. Any member of the lift team.
D. Only the appointed signal person.
Explanation: Safety is a shared responsibility. OSHA empowers any employee to stop work they
believe to be dangerous.
10. The standard hand signal to "STOP" is given by:
A. A single arm extended, palm down, moving side to side.
B. Both arms extended horizontally with closed fists.
C. One arm extended, finger pointing up, moving in a circle.
D. Tapping the top of the head.
Explanation: This is the universally recognized hand signal for an emergency stop.
11. An "anti-two-block" device is designed to prevent:
A. The hook from rotating.
B. The boom from retracting too far.
C. The load block from contacting the boom tip.
D. The outriggers from sinking.
Explanation: This safety device prevents the catastrophic failure that occurs when the hook
block makes contact with the boom tip (or jib).
12. The "rated capacity" of a crane is the maximum working load permitted by:
A. The operator's judgment.
B. The manufacturer under a specific configuration.
C. The project manager's requirements.
D. The weight of the heaviest load on site.
Explanation: The rated capacity is determined by the manufacturer and is based on the crane's
configuration, boom length, radius, and other factors.
13. A "power line safety meeting" is required by OSHA when a crane is operating within a
distance equal to the boom length plus:
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Section 1: Regulations, Standards, and Definitions (Questions 1-20)
1. Which federal regulation is the primary standard for crane and derrick operations in
construction?
A. OSHA 1910.180
B. OSHA 1926.1400 (Subpart CC)
C. ASME B30.3
D. ANSI/ASSE A10.42
Explanation: OSHA 1926 Subpart CC is the specific set of regulations for cranes and derricks
used in construction. OSHA 1910.180 applies to general industry.
2. According to OSHA, who is qualified to perform maintenance or repair on a crane?
A. The crane operator
B. A certified mechanic
C. A qualified person
D. The signal person
Explanation: OSHA defines a "qualified person" as one who, by possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and
experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work, or the project.
3. The "boom" of a crane is primarily designed to:
A. Provide counterweight
B. Support the load and the hoist ropes
C. House the operator's controls
D. Stabilize the crane
Explanation: The boom is the structural member that supports the load and the hoist ropes,
allowing for the lifting and placement of the load.
,4. A "qualified rigger" is required whenever:
A. The load weighs more than 1,000 lbs.
B. Hook-up, unhook, or guiding a load is done by a person within the fall zone.
C. The lift is a critical lift.
D. The crane is operating at 75% of its capacity.
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1425(c) requires a qualified rigger during hooking, unhooking, or
guiding the load, or during the initial connection of a load to a component or structure when
the employee is within the fall zone.
5. The purpose of a "load moment indicator" (LMI) is to:
A. Warn the operator of an approaching power line.
B. Measure the weight of the load directly.
C. Warn the operator when the crane's tipping moment is approaching a preset value.
D. Record the number of lifts performed in a day.
Explanation: The LMI system calculates the load moment (load x radius) and warns the operator
when it approaches a predetermined percentage of the crane's rated capacity.
6. What is the primary purpose of a "swingaway" or "jib" extension?
A. To increase the crane's lifting capacity.
B. To provide a place to store rigging.
C. To increase the hook height or reach of the main boom.
D. To act as the main counterweight.
Explanation: A jib is an extension attached to the boom point to provide added boom length for
lifting lighter loads at a greater radius or height.
7. The "fall zone" is defined as the area:
A. Where the crane could tip over.
B. Where the crane is prohibited from operating.
C. Where employees are required to stand to guide the load.
D. In which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could
fall in the event of a rigging failure.
Explanation: This is the OSHA definition. It is a critical safety zone where unauthorized
personnel should not be present.
8. According to ASME B30.5, a "critical lift" requires:
A. A pre-lift meeting and a specific written plan.
B. Only an experienced operator.
, C. A lift performed at night.
D. A lift that is 90% of the crane's capacity.
Explanation: A critical lift (e.g., lifting near capacity, over occupied structures, etc.) demands
heightened planning, including a pre-lift meeting and a specific, documented lift plan.
9. Who has the authority to stop crane operations if a safety concern is identified?
A. Only the crane operator.
B. Only the site supervisor.
C. Any member of the lift team.
D. Only the appointed signal person.
Explanation: Safety is a shared responsibility. OSHA empowers any employee to stop work they
believe to be dangerous.
10. The standard hand signal to "STOP" is given by:
A. A single arm extended, palm down, moving side to side.
B. Both arms extended horizontally with closed fists.
C. One arm extended, finger pointing up, moving in a circle.
D. Tapping the top of the head.
Explanation: This is the universally recognized hand signal for an emergency stop.
11. An "anti-two-block" device is designed to prevent:
A. The hook from rotating.
B. The boom from retracting too far.
C. The load block from contacting the boom tip.
D. The outriggers from sinking.
Explanation: This safety device prevents the catastrophic failure that occurs when the hook
block makes contact with the boom tip (or jib).
12. The "rated capacity" of a crane is the maximum working load permitted by:
A. The operator's judgment.
B. The manufacturer under a specific configuration.
C. The project manager's requirements.
D. The weight of the heaviest load on site.
Explanation: The rated capacity is determined by the manufacturer and is based on the crane's
configuration, boom length, radius, and other factors.
13. A "power line safety meeting" is required by OSHA when a crane is operating within a
distance equal to the boom length plus:
