NCCCO OPERATIONS A, B, C EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If a crane's Load Moment Indicator should quit working, the operator should;
A. Cease operations and notify the supervisor
B. By-pass the LMI and use the seat of the pants method
C. Calculate all data using his smart phone and referring to the load chart
D. Repair the LMI himself and continue with operations - ANSWER -A. Cease
operations and notify the supervisor
The crane you are operating has a crack windshield this is acceptable if;
A. It causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operation
B. If it is less than six or seven inches long
C. If it has been scheduled to be replaced before the job ends
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -A. It causes no visible distortion that would
interfere with safe operation
According to OSHA, hoisting of personnel by crane is acceptable if;
A. The prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph.
B. There is no less hazardous or practical way
C. All employees have fall arrest training
D. If there is no aerial platform available - ANSWER -B. There is no less hazardous or
practical way
According to ANSI/ASME B30.5, is it acceptable for an operator to leave the cab of the
crane while it is running if;
A. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts access to the area around the
crane
B. The operator receives permission from the crane manger
C. The crane is equipped with an anti-theft device
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -A. The operator keeps the crane in view and
restricts access to the area around the crane
When performing pick and carry operations, the operator should;
A. Keep the boom short as possible
B. Place the load on the front deck
C. Keep the load and boom as high as possible
D. Telescope the load out as for as possible from the machine - ANSWER -A. Keep the
boom short as possible
, Modifications to a crane that may affect the capacity or safe operations are acceptable
as long as;
A. The crane is less than 35 ton capacity
B. The person in charge of lifting operations approves them
C. A written lest lift is proved by the competent person
D. The crane manufacture has given their written approval and/or has provided a
procedure - ANSWER -D. The crane manufacture has given their written approval
and/or has provided a procedure
When preparing to hoist a load, the operator should place the hook where?
A. To the left side of the load, if you are attempting to swing left
B. Either side of the load
C. Directly above the load's center of gravity
D. Doesn't matter if you have been operating more than a year - ANSWER -C. Directly
above the load's center of gravity
According to ANSI/ASME, what audible signal should be use if for backing the
equipment?
A. One sound
B. Two sounds
C. Three sounds
D. Four sounds - ANSWER -C. Three sounds
An operator should respond to a stop signal from;
A. The qualified signal person
B. Project lead
C. Safety personal
D. Anyone - ANSWER -D. Anyone
According to OSHA, it is acceptable for someone to ride the headache ball if;
A. There is no other way to get there
B. Only in the movies
C. When other methods would be hazardous
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -D. It is never acceptable
Load moment indicators, overload warning devices, interactive touch screens and other
safety devices have improved crane safety, but are not intended to replace;
A. Using caution when lifting loads out of the ocean
B. Knowing the radius and height of the lift
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If a crane's Load Moment Indicator should quit working, the operator should;
A. Cease operations and notify the supervisor
B. By-pass the LMI and use the seat of the pants method
C. Calculate all data using his smart phone and referring to the load chart
D. Repair the LMI himself and continue with operations - ANSWER -A. Cease
operations and notify the supervisor
The crane you are operating has a crack windshield this is acceptable if;
A. It causes no visible distortion that would interfere with safe operation
B. If it is less than six or seven inches long
C. If it has been scheduled to be replaced before the job ends
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -A. It causes no visible distortion that would
interfere with safe operation
According to OSHA, hoisting of personnel by crane is acceptable if;
A. The prevailing wind speed is less than 35 mph.
B. There is no less hazardous or practical way
C. All employees have fall arrest training
D. If there is no aerial platform available - ANSWER -B. There is no less hazardous or
practical way
According to ANSI/ASME B30.5, is it acceptable for an operator to leave the cab of the
crane while it is running if;
A. The operator keeps the crane in view and restricts access to the area around the
crane
B. The operator receives permission from the crane manger
C. The crane is equipped with an anti-theft device
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -A. The operator keeps the crane in view and
restricts access to the area around the crane
When performing pick and carry operations, the operator should;
A. Keep the boom short as possible
B. Place the load on the front deck
C. Keep the load and boom as high as possible
D. Telescope the load out as for as possible from the machine - ANSWER -A. Keep the
boom short as possible
, Modifications to a crane that may affect the capacity or safe operations are acceptable
as long as;
A. The crane is less than 35 ton capacity
B. The person in charge of lifting operations approves them
C. A written lest lift is proved by the competent person
D. The crane manufacture has given their written approval and/or has provided a
procedure - ANSWER -D. The crane manufacture has given their written approval
and/or has provided a procedure
When preparing to hoist a load, the operator should place the hook where?
A. To the left side of the load, if you are attempting to swing left
B. Either side of the load
C. Directly above the load's center of gravity
D. Doesn't matter if you have been operating more than a year - ANSWER -C. Directly
above the load's center of gravity
According to ANSI/ASME, what audible signal should be use if for backing the
equipment?
A. One sound
B. Two sounds
C. Three sounds
D. Four sounds - ANSWER -C. Three sounds
An operator should respond to a stop signal from;
A. The qualified signal person
B. Project lead
C. Safety personal
D. Anyone - ANSWER -D. Anyone
According to OSHA, it is acceptable for someone to ride the headache ball if;
A. There is no other way to get there
B. Only in the movies
C. When other methods would be hazardous
D. It is never acceptable - ANSWER -D. It is never acceptable
Load moment indicators, overload warning devices, interactive touch screens and other
safety devices have improved crane safety, but are not intended to replace;
A. Using caution when lifting loads out of the ocean
B. Knowing the radius and height of the lift
