NCCCO RIGGER 1 EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have? - Answer-Its rated load
marked on it.
How often does O.S.H.A. require a written wire rope inspection? - Answer-Once a
month
What is the purpose of the "E" (Emergency) stop on an overhead crane? - Answer-
Removes power to entire crane.
Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of level? - Answer-5
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? - Answer-Daily to
monthly
According to ASME B30.2 a frequent inspection must be performed by a? - Answer-
Designated person
According to OSHA, 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
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 that? - Answer-The lower
the spreader angle the greater the tension
By order of hitch strength, which is correct?
, a. Vertical, basket, choker
b. Basket, vertical, choker
c. Basket, choker, vertical
d. Choker, basket, vertical - Answer-Basket, vertical, choker
According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not exceed? - Answer-
15% of its original size
How many cubic feet is in a rectangular object that measures S At. X3 At. X2 ft.? -
Answer-30 cubic feet
An object weighs 150 lbs per cubic foot and measures 4 ft. X3 A. 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-2 wraps
The upper limit switch of all overhead cranes shall be tested every? - Answer-Shift
Vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by the? - 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 floor
When making a lift, where should the load block be positioned? - Answer-Vertically over
the load's center of gravity
When energizing the crane, the controller should be in what position? - Answer-Neutral
According do ASME, warning signals shall be given when? - Answer-Starting and
during movement
According to A.S.M.E. B30.2, an overhead crane equipped with a lower limit device can
have how
many wraps left on the drum at its lowest point? - Answer-One
According to O.S.H.A., the proper time to check the hoist brake is? - Answer-During the
first lift
In the event of an emergency, who may give the stop signal? - Answer-Anyone
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