NCCCO Overhead Crane Certification Practice Test 2025: Exam Prep & Study Guide

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NCCCO Overhead Crane / NCCCO Core Exams (2025

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Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers | Grade

A

Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have?

.....ANSWER.....Its rated load marked on it.

How often does O.S.H.A. require a written wire rope inspection?

.....ANSWER.....Once a month

What is the purpose of the "E" (Emergency) stop on an overhead

crane? .....ANSWER.....Removes power to entire crane.

Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of

level? .....ANSWER.....5

According to ASME B30.2, what is the safety factor for rigging?

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

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According to O.S.H.A. frequent inspections shall be performed?

.....ANSWER.....Daily to monthly

According to ASME B30.2 a frequent inspection must be

performed by a? .....ANSWER.....Designated person

According to OSHA, the maximum twist of the hook can't exceed?

.....ANSWER.....10 degrees

When inspecting electrical contacts, what are the signs they are

bad? .....ANSWER.....Pitted or burned

According to ASME B30.2, what type of fire extinguisher is

required for overhead cranes? .....ANSWER.....10BC

Before leaving an overhead crane unattended, attached loads

should be? .....ANSWER.....Lowered to the floor

Before using your hand to steady any load, you should?

.....ANSWER.....Follow company policy

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According to OSHA, the rated capacity of all overhead cranes

shall be? .....ANSWER.....Clearly marked on the side of the crane

When attaching spreaders to any load, you must keep in mind

that? .....ANSWER.....The lower the spreader angle the greater

the tension

By order of hitch strength, which is correct?




a. Vertical, basket, choker

b. Basket, vertical, choker

c. Basket, choker, vertical

d. Choker, basket, vertical .....ANSWER.....Basket, vertical, choker

According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not

exceed? .....ANSWER.....15% of its original size

How many cubic feet is in a rectangular object that measures S

At. X3 At. X2 ft.? .....ANSWER.....30 cubic feet