NCCCO TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND

NCCCO TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

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1) When making a multiple crane lift, why is it important for the operator to understand the potential weight increase?

Answer: The weight may increase if the other crane lands the load.

2) If a crane is not set up level and the operator swings a load from the high side to the low side, what happens to the load radius?

Answer: The load radius will increase.

3) Why do most crane manufacturers reduce load capacity for duty-cycle operations?

Answer: Because side loading forces may occur.

4) According to whose recommendations should a preventive maintenance program for a crane be established?

Answer: Crane manufacturer.

5) What is the standard rope type used on most cranes?

Answer: Right regular lay.

6) How do you properly calibrate a boom angle indicator?

Answer: Using a level, raise the boom to horizontal and set the indicator to 0

degrees.

7) What does the red area on an instrument gauge indicate?

Answer: A dangerous condition exists. 1 / 2

8) How can the risk of injury from a crane's counterweight be minimized?

Answer: Fence or barricade the swing area of the crane.

9) Why should only approved attachments or extra counterweights from the manufacturer be placed on the rear of the crane?

Answer: They could cause a backward stability problem.

10) What is the first action an operator should take before going under a low pipe rack?

Answer: Post a signalperson to check clearance.

11) When working on outriggers, under what condition should they be less than fully extended?

Answer: When there is a load chart for this operation.

12) When lifting loads from the water, what should the operator be aware of?

Answer: The load will increase when picked up from the water.

13) What is required for a hydraulic crane to lift a man basket?

Answer: A boom length indicator.

14) When working on rubber, what percentage of tipping is the crane rated for?

Answer: 75%.

15) When using cable or nylon spreaders, what is important to remember?

Answer: The lower the spreader angle, the greater the tension.

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