CATEGORY 3 NON-CAB OPERATED
TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of 20,000 lbs. or greater are classified as ______ cranes -
ANS Category 2
The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators is - ANS The
certification expiration date of the crane
Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators physical and emotional fitness -
ANS crane operator
A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a ________________ crane. -
ANS Category 3
Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon failure would cause dropping,
shifting or uncontrolled movement of the loads are ____________. - ANS load controlling
parts
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, All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: - ANS Non-cab operated category
3-bridge crane
What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? - ANS 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: - ANS Base x Height
divided by 2
When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane? - ANS Prior to the first
use of the crane each day.
Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals must be
____________________. - ANS clear
Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where temperatures exceed 194 degrees
Fahrenheit. - ANS True
If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the volume of the object? -
ANS 120 cubic feet
Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? - ANS 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"? - ANS Performing a motion very slowly, a little at a time
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TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of 20,000 lbs. or greater are classified as ______ cranes -
ANS Category 2
The expiration date that is of particular importance to crane operators is - ANS The
certification expiration date of the crane
Who is primarily responsible for evaluating a Crane Operators physical and emotional fitness -
ANS crane operator
A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 lbs. capacity is a ________________ crane. -
ANS Category 3
Components that control, restrain, or position the load, and upon failure would cause dropping,
shifting or uncontrolled movement of the loads are ____________. - ANS load controlling
parts
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, All of the following require a license to operate EXCEPT a: - ANS Non-cab operated category
3-bridge crane
What is two-blocking and why is two-blocking dangerous? - ANS 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: - ANS Base x Height
divided by 2
When are operators required to perform a pre-use check of the crane? - ANS Prior to the first
use of the crane each day.
Regardless of the method of communication used all crane signals must be
____________________. - ANS clear
Synthetic web slings should NOT be used in areas where temperatures exceed 194 degrees
Fahrenheit. - ANS True
If an object is 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 feet high, what is the volume of the object? -
ANS 120 cubic feet
Is it necessary for the operator to see the load or work area? - ANS 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"? - ANS Performing a motion very slowly, a little at a time
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