CATEGORY 3 NON-CAB OPERATED TEST | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of 20,000 lbs. or greater are classified as
______ cranes Answer - Category 2
The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators is
Answer - The certification expiration date of the crane
Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators physical and
emotional fitness Answer - crane operator
A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a ________________
crane. Answer - Category 3
Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon failure would
cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of the loads are
____________. Answer - load controlling parts
All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: Answer - Non-cab
operated category 3-bridge crane
What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? Answer - Two-
blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave
, block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because it could result in
damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped object is: Answer -
Base x Height divided by 2
When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane? Answer
- Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals must be
____________________. Answer - clear
Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where temperatures exceed
194 degrees Fahrenheit. Answer - True
If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the volume of
the object? Answer - 120 cubic feet
Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? Answer - Not if
there is a designated signal person who is in control of the lift and is in view of
the operator, or if the signal giver is in constant radio contact with the operator.
What is "inching"? Answer - Performing a motion very slowly, a little at a time
The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the following?
Answer - Personnel error
Crane operators at naval activities may be required to operate various types of
cranes for which they hold a license. Which of the following can best assure
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of 20,000 lbs. or greater are classified as
______ cranes Answer - Category 2
The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators is
Answer - The certification expiration date of the crane
Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators physical and
emotional fitness Answer - crane operator
A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a ________________
crane. Answer - Category 3
Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon failure would
cause dropping, shifting or uncontrolled movement of the loads are
____________. Answer - load controlling parts
All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: Answer - Non-cab
operated category 3-bridge crane
What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? Answer - Two-
blocking occurs when the hook block comes in contact with the upper sheave
, block during hoisting of the hook. It is dangerous because it could result in
damage to the crane, parting of the hoist lines, and dropping the load.
The formula for determining the area of a triangular shaped object is: Answer -
Base x Height divided by 2
When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane? Answer
- Prior to the first use of the crane each day.
Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals must be
____________________. Answer - clear
Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where temperatures exceed
194 degrees Fahrenheit. Answer - True
If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the volume of
the object? Answer - 120 cubic feet
Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? Answer - Not if
there is a designated signal person who is in control of the lift and is in view of
the operator, or if the signal giver is in constant radio contact with the operator.
What is "inching"? Answer - Performing a motion very slowly, a little at a time
The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the following?
Answer - Personnel error
Crane operators at naval activities may be required to operate various types of
cranes for which they hold a license. Which of the following can best assure
