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Overhead Crane Test Questions and
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Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have what? - ANSWER ✔✔-its rated load
marked on it
What is the purpose of the "E" (Emergency) stop on an overhead crane? - ANSWER ✔✔-removes power
to entire crane
How often does O.S.H.A. require a written wire rope inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔-once a month
Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of level? - ANSWER ✔✔-five
According to ASME B30.2, what is the safety factor for rigging? - ANSWER ✔✔-5 to 1
According to O.S.H.A. frequent Inspections shall be performed when? - ANSWER ✔✔-daily to monthly
According to ASME B30.2 a frequent inspection must be performed by a? - ANSWER ✔✔-designated
person
According to ASME B30.2, the maximum twist of the hook can't exceed? - ANSWER ✔✔-10 degrees
When inspecting electrical contacts, what are the signs they are bad? - ANSWER ✔✔-pitted or burned
According to ASME B30.2, what type of fire extinguisher is required for overhead cranes? - ANSWER
✔✔-10BC
Before leaving an overhead crane unattended, attached loads should be? - ANSWER ✔✔-lowered to the
floor
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Before using your hand to steady any load, you should? - ANSWER ✔✔-follow company policy
According to OSHA, the rated capacity of all overhead cranes shall be? - ANSWER ✔✔-clearly marked on
the side of the crane
When attaching spreaders to any load, you must keep in mind of what? - ANSWER ✔✔-the lower the
spreader angle the greater the tension
What is the order of hitch strength? - ANSWER ✔✔-basket, vertical, choker
According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not exceed what? - ANSWER ✔✔-15% of
its original size
How many cubic feet is in a rectangular object that measures 5 ft. X 3 ft. X 2 ft.? - ANSWER ✔✔-30 cubic
feet
An object weighs 150 lbs per cubic foot and measures 4 ft. X 3 ft. X3 ft., what is its weight? - ANSWER
✔✔-5,400 lbs
According to OSHA, how many wraps must be left on the hoist drum of an overhead crane with the hook
at its lowest position? - ANSWER ✔✔-3 wraps
The upper limit switch of all overhead cranes shall be tested every? - ANSWER ✔✔-shift
What is the vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by? - ANSWER ✔✔-hoist controller
A swinging load should be controlled by the? - ANSWER ✔✔-bridge and trolley controller
What should be the first step in a daily inspection of an overhead crane? - ANSWER ✔✔-check the main
switch
What should be done with an unbalanced load? - ANSWER ✔✔-lower load to the floor
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Overhead Crane Test Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have what? - ANSWER ✔✔-its rated load
marked on it
What is the purpose of the "E" (Emergency) stop on an overhead crane? - ANSWER ✔✔-removes power
to entire crane
How often does O.S.H.A. require a written wire rope inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔-once a month
Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of level? - ANSWER ✔✔-five
According to ASME B30.2, what is the safety factor for rigging? - ANSWER ✔✔-5 to 1
According to O.S.H.A. frequent Inspections shall be performed when? - ANSWER ✔✔-daily to monthly
According to ASME B30.2 a frequent inspection must be performed by a? - ANSWER ✔✔-designated
person
According to ASME B30.2, the maximum twist of the hook can't exceed? - ANSWER ✔✔-10 degrees
When inspecting electrical contacts, what are the signs they are bad? - ANSWER ✔✔-pitted or burned
According to ASME B30.2, what type of fire extinguisher is required for overhead cranes? - ANSWER
✔✔-10BC
Before leaving an overhead crane unattended, attached loads should be? - ANSWER ✔✔-lowered to the
floor
Created by ©EmilyCharlene 2025. All rights reserved.
, 2|Page
Before using your hand to steady any load, you should? - ANSWER ✔✔-follow company policy
According to OSHA, the rated capacity of all overhead cranes shall be? - ANSWER ✔✔-clearly marked on
the side of the crane
When attaching spreaders to any load, you must keep in mind of what? - ANSWER ✔✔-the lower the
spreader angle the greater the tension
What is the order of hitch strength? - ANSWER ✔✔-basket, vertical, choker
According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not exceed what? - ANSWER ✔✔-15% of
its original size
How many cubic feet is in a rectangular object that measures 5 ft. X 3 ft. X 2 ft.? - ANSWER ✔✔-30 cubic
feet
An object weighs 150 lbs per cubic foot and measures 4 ft. X 3 ft. X3 ft., what is its weight? - ANSWER
✔✔-5,400 lbs
According to OSHA, how many wraps must be left on the hoist drum of an overhead crane with the hook
at its lowest position? - ANSWER ✔✔-3 wraps
The upper limit switch of all overhead cranes shall be tested every? - ANSWER ✔✔-shift
What is the vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by? - ANSWER ✔✔-hoist controller
A swinging load should be controlled by the? - ANSWER ✔✔-bridge and trolley controller
What should be the first step in a daily inspection of an overhead crane? - ANSWER ✔✔-check the main
switch
What should be done with an unbalanced load? - ANSWER ✔✔-lower load to the floor
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