OECP Written Exam (Cranes & Hoisting Operators)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
UPDATED
a comprehensive collection of OECP crane and hoisting operator written-exam questions
along with the verified correct answers. It covers key topics such as wire rope inspection,
load charts, rigging principles, safety procedures, duty cycle operations, power-line
clearances, personnel platform requirements, and crane setup fundamentals. The content
is structured as direct Q&A, making it suitable for fast exam preparation and practical
field review. This version reflects the latest updated exam material.
What is the safety factor for pendants or standing ropes? -
,,,answer,,,..3/1 for normal operations
2.5/1 for boom erection
Safe working load (SWL) is ______ - ,,,answer,,,..Rated Strength
The effective weight of an erected extension would be higher or
lower than its actual weight? - ,,,answer,,,..Higher
How much twist is allowed in a crane hook? - ,,,answer,,,..None
What is the horizontal distance a stand takes for one complete
rotation around the ropes core? - ,,,answer,,,..Rope lay or lay
length
,What deficiencies are you looking for in pendants or standing
ropes? - ,,,answer,,,..More than 2 broken wires in 1 lay length
beyond end connections
More than 1 broken wire in a rope lay at an end connection
What deficiencies are cause for removal from service in rotation
resistant ropes? - ,,,answer,,,..2 random broken wires in 6 rope
diameters
4 broken wires in 30 ropes diameters
2 6 packs at 4:30
What deficiencies would remove a running rope from service -
,,,answer,,,..6 random broken wires in 1 rope lay
3 broken wires in 1 strand in 1 lay
6-3
To snub a load would be to _____ - ,,,answer,,,..Tie it off
How is wire rope oiled? - ,,,answer,,,..With a mineral based
lubricant
How long is the annual inspection report kept? - ,,,answer,,,..12
months
How long is a monthly inspection report kept? - ,,,answer,,,..3
months
Who does an inspection of a crane that has been idle for 3
months? - ,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
, What is boom angle minus jib offset? - ,,,answer,,,..Jib angle to
the ground
An inspection after a repair is done by who? -
,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
Who does an annual inspection? - ,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
What is the extension hanging on the side of the boom caller? -
,,,answer,,,..Stored
What is the effect of a weight on a lever proportionate to its
placement on the lever called? - ,,,answer,,,..Effective weight
What is the force exerted on a crane by its movement called? -
,,,answer,,,..Dynamic load
A bold or solid line on a load chart is used to indicate what? -
,,,answer,,,..Separation of structural capacities from a stability
capacities
What is an A rated fire extinguisher used for? - ,,,answer,,,..Any
material that would leave behind ashes
The sum of all attachments, rigging, load and sometimes the
cable is the _____ - ,,,answer,,,..Gross load
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
UPDATED
a comprehensive collection of OECP crane and hoisting operator written-exam questions
along with the verified correct answers. It covers key topics such as wire rope inspection,
load charts, rigging principles, safety procedures, duty cycle operations, power-line
clearances, personnel platform requirements, and crane setup fundamentals. The content
is structured as direct Q&A, making it suitable for fast exam preparation and practical
field review. This version reflects the latest updated exam material.
What is the safety factor for pendants or standing ropes? -
,,,answer,,,..3/1 for normal operations
2.5/1 for boom erection
Safe working load (SWL) is ______ - ,,,answer,,,..Rated Strength
The effective weight of an erected extension would be higher or
lower than its actual weight? - ,,,answer,,,..Higher
How much twist is allowed in a crane hook? - ,,,answer,,,..None
What is the horizontal distance a stand takes for one complete
rotation around the ropes core? - ,,,answer,,,..Rope lay or lay
length
,What deficiencies are you looking for in pendants or standing
ropes? - ,,,answer,,,..More than 2 broken wires in 1 lay length
beyond end connections
More than 1 broken wire in a rope lay at an end connection
What deficiencies are cause for removal from service in rotation
resistant ropes? - ,,,answer,,,..2 random broken wires in 6 rope
diameters
4 broken wires in 30 ropes diameters
2 6 packs at 4:30
What deficiencies would remove a running rope from service -
,,,answer,,,..6 random broken wires in 1 rope lay
3 broken wires in 1 strand in 1 lay
6-3
To snub a load would be to _____ - ,,,answer,,,..Tie it off
How is wire rope oiled? - ,,,answer,,,..With a mineral based
lubricant
How long is the annual inspection report kept? - ,,,answer,,,..12
months
How long is a monthly inspection report kept? - ,,,answer,,,..3
months
Who does an inspection of a crane that has been idle for 3
months? - ,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
, What is boom angle minus jib offset? - ,,,answer,,,..Jib angle to
the ground
An inspection after a repair is done by who? -
,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
Who does an annual inspection? - ,,,answer,,,..Qualified person
What is the extension hanging on the side of the boom caller? -
,,,answer,,,..Stored
What is the effect of a weight on a lever proportionate to its
placement on the lever called? - ,,,answer,,,..Effective weight
What is the force exerted on a crane by its movement called? -
,,,answer,,,..Dynamic load
A bold or solid line on a load chart is used to indicate what? -
,,,answer,,,..Separation of structural capacities from a stability
capacities
What is an A rated fire extinguisher used for? - ,,,answer,,,..Any
material that would leave behind ashes
The sum of all attachments, rigging, load and sometimes the
cable is the _____ - ,,,answer,,,..Gross load
