NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
Where shall a wind velocity indicating device be mounted - CORRECT
ANSWER At or near the top of crane
A velocity readout shall be provided - CORRECT ANSWER At the operators
station
The area inside the self erecting tower cranes tail swing must be - CORRECT
ANSWER Barricaded
The self erecting tower crane must be properly grounded according with the -
CORRECT ANSWER National electric code (NEC)
Self Erecting tower crane erection must be performed by - CORRECT ANSWER
Qualified person
Extensive planning must occur before a self erecting tower crane arrives on the job
site. The plan should be divided into two major sections as follows - CORRECT
ANSWER Delivery, set up, erection and dismantle - Lifting operations
According to ASME B30.3 the minimum wraps to be left on a hoist drum are -
CORRECT ANSWER 3
How much does a cubic foot of steel weigh - CORRECT ANSWER 490lbs
When operating a tower crane and there is an uncontrolled movement, the
operator should - CORRECT ANSWER Engage emergency stop
What will not create a change in stability - CORRECT ANSWER Pulling off a fixed
load
,NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
When performing a load test on a tower crane that travels. How should
the job be set - CORRECT ANSWER So the maximum weight is on the
bogie
When plumbing a tower crane after it has been climbed, the crane must -
CORRECT ANSWER be balanced
Which of the following OSHA regulations govern suspended personnel platforms -
CORRECT ANSWER OSHA 1926.550(g)
According to ASME B30.3, the prohibited zone for power lines that are 60kV is -
CORRECT ANSWER 15ft. ASME 3-3.3.4.3(1) Table 1
According to ASMA 30.3, load hoist rotation resistant wire rope has a
design factor of - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME 3-1.5.5(b)
According to ASME B30.3, when lifting a suspended personnel platform the
design factor for the rigging hardware is - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME
3-3.2.2(b)(3)
According to ASME B30.3, Load hoist ropes that are not rotation must have a
design factor of - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME 3-1.5.5(b)
The OSHA construction standard for rigging equipment is - CORRECT ANSWER
1926.251
According to ASMA B30.3, on whose recommendations should a preventative
maintenance program be set up - CORRECT ANSWER Crane manufacturer
ASME 3-2.3.1(a)
When using cable or nylon spreaders it is important to remember - CORRECT
ANSWER The lower the spreader angle the greater the tension
,NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
According to OSHA when testing a man basket how long must the test pick
be maintaned - CORRECT ANSWER 5 minutes. OSHA 1926.550 (g)(5)(vi)
According to ASME B30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for load
hoisting sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less than 18 times rope diameter
ASME 3-1.5.4(d)
, NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
According to ASME B30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for load
block sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less then 16 times rope diameter
ASMA 3-1.5.4(d)
According to ASME b30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for boom
hoist sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less then 15 times rope diameter
ASME 3-1.5.4(d)
According to OSHA when lifting personnel the cranes hook must be the types that -
CORRECT ANSWER Can be closed and locked OSHA 1926.550(g)(4)(iv)(B)
According to OSHA, when working over water with a man basket are the people
inside required to wear a belt/harness - CORRECT ANSWER No harness or belt
required OSHA 1926.550(g)(6)(VII)
According to ASME B30.3, when working near power lines where should
caution stickers be installed - CORRECT ANSWER At operators station and at
the base of the crane ASME 3- 3.4.3(f)
According to OSHA a frequent inspection is - CORRECT ANSWER Daily to
monthly OSHA 1910.180(d)(2)(i)
According to OSHA a periodic inspection is - CORRECT ANSWER Monthly to
annually OSHA 1910.180(d)(2)(ii)
Cranes idle for more than six months must have inspections performed: - CORRECT
ANSWER Frequent and Periodic ASME 3-2.1.5(b)
Cranes idle for less than six months must have inspections performed: - CORRECT
ANSWER Frequent ASME 3-2.1.5(a)
Cranes lifting personnel platform must have the platform and rigging inspected: -
CORRECT ANSWER Prior to each shift ASME 3-3.2.2(c)(1)
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
Where shall a wind velocity indicating device be mounted - CORRECT
ANSWER At or near the top of crane
A velocity readout shall be provided - CORRECT ANSWER At the operators
station
The area inside the self erecting tower cranes tail swing must be - CORRECT
ANSWER Barricaded
The self erecting tower crane must be properly grounded according with the -
CORRECT ANSWER National electric code (NEC)
Self Erecting tower crane erection must be performed by - CORRECT ANSWER
Qualified person
Extensive planning must occur before a self erecting tower crane arrives on the job
site. The plan should be divided into two major sections as follows - CORRECT
ANSWER Delivery, set up, erection and dismantle - Lifting operations
According to ASME B30.3 the minimum wraps to be left on a hoist drum are -
CORRECT ANSWER 3
How much does a cubic foot of steel weigh - CORRECT ANSWER 490lbs
When operating a tower crane and there is an uncontrolled movement, the
operator should - CORRECT ANSWER Engage emergency stop
What will not create a change in stability - CORRECT ANSWER Pulling off a fixed
load
,NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
When performing a load test on a tower crane that travels. How should
the job be set - CORRECT ANSWER So the maximum weight is on the
bogie
When plumbing a tower crane after it has been climbed, the crane must -
CORRECT ANSWER be balanced
Which of the following OSHA regulations govern suspended personnel platforms -
CORRECT ANSWER OSHA 1926.550(g)
According to ASME B30.3, the prohibited zone for power lines that are 60kV is -
CORRECT ANSWER 15ft. ASME 3-3.3.4.3(1) Table 1
According to ASMA 30.3, load hoist rotation resistant wire rope has a
design factor of - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME 3-1.5.5(b)
According to ASME B30.3, when lifting a suspended personnel platform the
design factor for the rigging hardware is - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME
3-3.2.2(b)(3)
According to ASME B30.3, Load hoist ropes that are not rotation must have a
design factor of - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 1 ASME 3-1.5.5(b)
The OSHA construction standard for rigging equipment is - CORRECT ANSWER
1926.251
According to ASMA B30.3, on whose recommendations should a preventative
maintenance program be set up - CORRECT ANSWER Crane manufacturer
ASME 3-2.3.1(a)
When using cable or nylon spreaders it is important to remember - CORRECT
ANSWER The lower the spreader angle the greater the tension
,NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
According to OSHA when testing a man basket how long must the test pick
be maintaned - CORRECT ANSWER 5 minutes. OSHA 1926.550 (g)(5)(vi)
According to ASME B30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for load
hoisting sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less than 18 times rope diameter
ASME 3-1.5.4(d)
, NCCCO TOWER CRANE EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EACH CONTAINS 55 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
According to ASME B30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for load
block sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less then 16 times rope diameter
ASMA 3-1.5.4(d)
According to ASME b30.3, what is the minimum pitch diameter for boom
hoist sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER not less then 15 times rope diameter
ASME 3-1.5.4(d)
According to OSHA when lifting personnel the cranes hook must be the types that -
CORRECT ANSWER Can be closed and locked OSHA 1926.550(g)(4)(iv)(B)
According to OSHA, when working over water with a man basket are the people
inside required to wear a belt/harness - CORRECT ANSWER No harness or belt
required OSHA 1926.550(g)(6)(VII)
According to ASME B30.3, when working near power lines where should
caution stickers be installed - CORRECT ANSWER At operators station and at
the base of the crane ASME 3- 3.4.3(f)
According to OSHA a frequent inspection is - CORRECT ANSWER Daily to
monthly OSHA 1910.180(d)(2)(i)
According to OSHA a periodic inspection is - CORRECT ANSWER Monthly to
annually OSHA 1910.180(d)(2)(ii)
Cranes idle for more than six months must have inspections performed: - CORRECT
ANSWER Frequent and Periodic ASME 3-2.1.5(b)
Cranes idle for less than six months must have inspections performed: - CORRECT
ANSWER Frequent ASME 3-2.1.5(a)
Cranes lifting personnel platform must have the platform and rigging inspected: -
CORRECT ANSWER Prior to each shift ASME 3-3.2.2(c)(1)
