NCCCO MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Assistant crane. Answer: a crane used to assist in assembling or
disassembling a crane
● attachements. Answer: any device that expands the range of tasks that
can be done by the equipment
● audible signal. Answer: a signal made by a distinct sound or series of
sound
● blocking (AKA cribbing). Answer: wood or other material used to
support equipment or a component and distribute loads to the ground.
Used for under the outriggers and to stabilize floats
● why do we use outriggers. Answer: essential features that ensure
stability and reliability during lifting operations
● boom angle indicator. Answer: a device which measures the angle of
the boom relative to horizontal
, ● boom length indicator. Answer: indicates the length of the permanent
part of the boom (such as ruled markings on the boom) or, as in some
computerized systems, the length of the boom with
extensions/attachments
● center of gravity. Answer: is the point in the object around which its
weight is evenly distributed. If you could put support under that point,
you could balance that object on the support
● competent person. Answer: One who is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them
● controlled load lowering. Answer: Means lowering a load by means
of a mechanical hoist drum device that allows a hoisted load to be
lowered with maximum control using the gear train or hydraulic
components of the hoist mechanism. Controlled load lowering requires
the use of the hoist drive motor, rather than the load hoist brake, to lower
the load
● controlled entity. Answer: an employer that is a prime contractor,
general contractor, construction manager or any other legal entity which
has the overall responsibility for the construction of the project - its
planning, quality and completion
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Assistant crane. Answer: a crane used to assist in assembling or
disassembling a crane
● attachements. Answer: any device that expands the range of tasks that
can be done by the equipment
● audible signal. Answer: a signal made by a distinct sound or series of
sound
● blocking (AKA cribbing). Answer: wood or other material used to
support equipment or a component and distribute loads to the ground.
Used for under the outriggers and to stabilize floats
● why do we use outriggers. Answer: essential features that ensure
stability and reliability during lifting operations
● boom angle indicator. Answer: a device which measures the angle of
the boom relative to horizontal
, ● boom length indicator. Answer: indicates the length of the permanent
part of the boom (such as ruled markings on the boom) or, as in some
computerized systems, the length of the boom with
extensions/attachments
● center of gravity. Answer: is the point in the object around which its
weight is evenly distributed. If you could put support under that point,
you could balance that object on the support
● competent person. Answer: One who is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them
● controlled load lowering. Answer: Means lowering a load by means
of a mechanical hoist drum device that allows a hoisted load to be
lowered with maximum control using the gear train or hydraulic
components of the hoist mechanism. Controlled load lowering requires
the use of the hoist drive motor, rather than the load hoist brake, to lower
the load
● controlled entity. Answer: an employer that is a prime contractor,
general contractor, construction manager or any other legal entity which
has the overall responsibility for the construction of the project - its
planning, quality and completion
