NCCCO OVERHEAD CRANE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
Who can authorize lifts in excess of the maximum rated capacity of the crane? -
ANSWER: Manufacturer
According to ASME, what type of inspection shall be conducted on a crane when it
has been idle for 2 months? - ANSWER: Frequent
What should an operator do if the load has a tendency to swing or rotate? -
ANSWER: Have a person guide it with a tag line
If repairs are necessary the operator shall - ANSWER: Promptly report to the person
responsible for the crane
After power failure and before reuse, the operator shall first - ANSWER: Check
operating motions for proper direction
For cab operated cranes, a warning signal should be given - ANSWER: Before starting
lateral movement
When a preventive maintenance program is established, it shall be based on -
ANSWER: The crane manufacturer's recommendations
A wire rope's maximum safe working load is equal to the - ANSWER: Breaking
strength divided by the design safety factor
The operator shall test the brakes - ANSWER: Each time when approaching the rated
load
Before lifting a load, the hoisting hook must be placed directly - ANSWER: Over the
center of gravity
The hoist limit switch which controls the upper limit of travel of the load - ANSWER:
Shall not be used as an operating control
When 2 or more cranes are used to lift a load, who is responsible for making sure the
crane and load path are clear? - ANSWER: One designated person
During pre-operational inspection, the operator checks that - ANSWER: The
emergency stop functions properly
What standard pertains to overhead and gantry cranes? - ANSWER: ASME B30.2
A lifting device shall not be loaded in excess of it's - ANSWER: Rated load
Who can authorize lifts in excess of the maximum rated capacity of the crane? -
ANSWER: Manufacturer
According to ASME, what type of inspection shall be conducted on a crane when it
has been idle for 2 months? - ANSWER: Frequent
What should an operator do if the load has a tendency to swing or rotate? -
ANSWER: Have a person guide it with a tag line
If repairs are necessary the operator shall - ANSWER: Promptly report to the person
responsible for the crane
After power failure and before reuse, the operator shall first - ANSWER: Check
operating motions for proper direction
For cab operated cranes, a warning signal should be given - ANSWER: Before starting
lateral movement
When a preventive maintenance program is established, it shall be based on -
ANSWER: The crane manufacturer's recommendations
A wire rope's maximum safe working load is equal to the - ANSWER: Breaking
strength divided by the design safety factor
The operator shall test the brakes - ANSWER: Each time when approaching the rated
load
Before lifting a load, the hoisting hook must be placed directly - ANSWER: Over the
center of gravity
The hoist limit switch which controls the upper limit of travel of the load - ANSWER:
Shall not be used as an operating control
When 2 or more cranes are used to lift a load, who is responsible for making sure the
crane and load path are clear? - ANSWER: One designated person
During pre-operational inspection, the operator checks that - ANSWER: The
emergency stop functions properly
What standard pertains to overhead and gantry cranes? - ANSWER: ASME B30.2
A lifting device shall not be loaded in excess of it's - ANSWER: Rated load
