NCCO Core Test Exam 2026/2027
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1. 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 thumb up?
A. BOOM DOWN
B. SWING
C. BOOM UP
D. TELESCOPE OUT
- ANS - C. Boom Up
2. Within what percentage of level does a telescopic boom crane have
to be for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. It doesn't matter so long as the outriggers are fully extended
and set.
- ANS - A. 1%
3. The load line of the crane you're operating comes into contact with
an energized power line. There's no sign of any other dangers such
as fire in such situation you should?
, A. Climb down carefully from the crane cab
B. Jump down, feet together
C. Stay in the cab until the lines are deenergized
D. Get as far away as possible from the crane
- ANS - C. Stay in the cab until the lines are de energized
4. How would I determine if there is core damage on a rotation
resistant wire rope?
A. Broken wires
B. A localized reduction in diameter
C. Kinks
D. Bird caging
- ANS - B. A localized reduction in diameter
5. According to B30.5 mobile crane standard about how many
randomly distributed broken wires on a rotation resistant rope are
cause for replacement?
A. 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters
B. 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters
C. 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay
D. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters
- ANS - D. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters
6. Unless the manufacturer says otherwise the net capacity of a crane
on main boom is the capacity listed in the load chart
A. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
B. Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
C. Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use
D. minus the weight of the rigging not in use
- ANS - A. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
, 7. Unless the operator take account of boom deflection when lifted off
ground a properly rigged load may?
A. Swing out away from the crane
8. B Swing in towards the crane
9. C. Raise absolutely vertically
10. D. Shift in its rigging
- ANS - A. Swing away from the crane
11. Which is the most common cause of death to crane
operators?
A. Electrocution
12. B Falls from crane getting on and off
13. C. Crane turnover
14. D. Fire
- ANS - C. Crane turnover
15. According to B30.5 MCS it's OK for an operator to leave the
crane unattended with the engine running if?
A. the operator keeps crane in view and restricts access to area
around crane
B. Operator has more than 4 years experience
C. the crane is equipped with a fire extinguisher
D. Its never Ok
- ANS - A.
16. An op should respond to emergency stop from?
A. Appointed signal person only
B. Project manager only
C. Superintendent only
Updated Verified Multiple Choices
Questions and Solutions A+ Pass
Guaranteed
1. 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 thumb up?
A. BOOM DOWN
B. SWING
C. BOOM UP
D. TELESCOPE OUT
- ANS - C. Boom Up
2. Within what percentage of level does a telescopic boom crane have
to be for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. It doesn't matter so long as the outriggers are fully extended
and set.
- ANS - A. 1%
3. The load line of the crane you're operating comes into contact with
an energized power line. There's no sign of any other dangers such
as fire in such situation you should?
, A. Climb down carefully from the crane cab
B. Jump down, feet together
C. Stay in the cab until the lines are deenergized
D. Get as far away as possible from the crane
- ANS - C. Stay in the cab until the lines are de energized
4. How would I determine if there is core damage on a rotation
resistant wire rope?
A. Broken wires
B. A localized reduction in diameter
C. Kinks
D. Bird caging
- ANS - B. A localized reduction in diameter
5. According to B30.5 mobile crane standard about how many
randomly distributed broken wires on a rotation resistant rope are
cause for replacement?
A. 1 broken wire in 6 rope diameters
B. 2 broken wires in 30 rope diameters
C. 3 broken wires in one strand in one lay
D. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters
- ANS - D. 2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters
6. Unless the manufacturer says otherwise the net capacity of a crane
on main boom is the capacity listed in the load chart
A. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
B. Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
C. Plus the weight of the rigging and all attachments not in use
D. minus the weight of the rigging not in use
- ANS - A. Minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
, 7. Unless the operator take account of boom deflection when lifted off
ground a properly rigged load may?
A. Swing out away from the crane
8. B Swing in towards the crane
9. C. Raise absolutely vertically
10. D. Shift in its rigging
- ANS - A. Swing away from the crane
11. Which is the most common cause of death to crane
operators?
A. Electrocution
12. B Falls from crane getting on and off
13. C. Crane turnover
14. D. Fire
- ANS - C. Crane turnover
15. According to B30.5 MCS it's OK for an operator to leave the
crane unattended with the engine running if?
A. the operator keeps crane in view and restricts access to area
around crane
B. Operator has more than 4 years experience
C. the crane is equipped with a fire extinguisher
D. Its never Ok
- ANS - A.
16. An op should respond to emergency stop from?
A. Appointed signal person only
B. Project manager only
C. Superintendent only
