UPDATED NCCCO CORE SAMPLE TEST

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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

A frequent inspection is:: Daily to monthly

• What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his

arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand, and sticks his/her thumb up?: Boom Up (Appendix A to Subpart CC of Part 1926--Standard Hand Signals)

• When hoisting personnel, within what percentage of level must a tele- scopic

boom crane be in order for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?: 1% (1926.1431(c)(1) The equipment must be uniformly level, within one percent of level grade, and located on footing that a qualified person has determined to be sufficiently firm and stable.)

• The load line of the crane you're operating contacts an energized power line.

There's no sign of any other danger, such as fire. What should you

do?: Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized.

• According to OSHA 1926.1413, how many randomly distributed broken wires in

rotation-resistant rope are cause for replacement of the rope?: 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters

• What is the net capacity of a crane on main boom unless the manufacturer states

otherwise?: The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments 1 / 2

UPDATED / NCCCO CORE SAMPLE TEST

QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

What may happen to a properly rigged load when lifted off the ground unless the operator takes account of boom deflection: It could swing out away from the crane

Who should an operator respond to a "stop" signal from?: Anyone

Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have no lifting capacity

unless the manufacturer states otherwise?: The front

What is the definition of "operating radius?": The distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart?-

: They are based on the stability of the crane

In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater?: -

Over the front According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a person to

ride the headache ball?: It is never okay

By what percentage do most manufacturers require a crane's load chart capacity to be reduced by for duty cycle operations such as high-volume concrete placement?: 20%

From which two points should the boom be measured?: From the boom hinge pins

to the center of the boom tip sheave What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist drum?: The rope runs from the top of the reel to the top of the drum

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