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NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam (2026/2027) Questions and Answers
NCCCO Mobile Crane Exam (2026/2027)
Questions and
Answers
Q: In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater?
a. Over the front
b. Over the rear
c. Over the right side
d. Over the left side
Answer:
a.
Q: According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a person to ride the
headache ball?
a. When there is no other way to gain access
b. When the lift has been approved by an engineer
c. When other means would be more dangerous
d. It is never okay
Answer:
d.
Q: 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?
a. 10%.
b. 15%.
c. 20%.
d. 30%.
Answer:
c.
Q: From which two points should the boom be measured?
a. From the base of the boom to the center of the boom tip sheave
b. From the boom hinge pins to the boom tip
c. From the boom hinge pins to the center of the boom tip sheaved. d. From the base of the boom
to the boom tip
Answer:
c.
Q: What is the preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist drum?
a. The rope runs from the top of the reel to the bottom of the drum
b. The rope runs from the bottom of the reel to the top of the drum
c. The rope runs from the top of the reel to the top of the drum
d. There is no preferred method
Answer:
c.
Q: Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually greater?
a. Over the front.
b. Over the rear.
c. Over the front right outrigger.
d. Over the side.
Answer:
b.
Q: According to OSHA, which accessible area of an operating crane must always be
barricaded?
a. The swing radius of the crane
b. The carbody or chassis
c. The swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
d. The distance between the car body or chassis and the boom tip
Answer:
c.
Q: What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction?
a. 1910.180
b. 1926.1400
c. 1926.556
d. 1910.184
Answer:
b.
Q: Under which circumstance is a crack in the windshield of a crane cab okay?
a. As long as it causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operations
b. As long as it is less than 6 inches long
c. As long as the windshield is replaced on the next annual inspection d. It is never okay
Answer:
a.
Q: Under which circumstance does OSHA permits hoisting of personnel by crane?
a. As long as the prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph
b. As long as there is no less hazardous or practicable way
c. As long as all personnel have CPR training
d. As long as no aerial work platform is available
Answer:
b.
Q: Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, what crane capacity chart is appropriate when a
crane is set up with 3 of its 4 outriggers extended and the fourth is retracted?
a. On-outrigger chart
b. On-rubber chart
c. On-outrigger chart minus 20%
d. On-rubber chart plus 20%
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