Crane Pre-Certification Quiz

Welcome to the PTS Prep & Test program Crane Pre-Certification Quiz. The PTS Prep & Test program is a four-day refresher course designed for experienced crane operators (500 hours per year) who are seeking first time NCCCO certification.
The purpose of this quiz is to provide PTS with an objective assessment of whether or not the Prep & Test candidate possesses adequate knowledge required to successfully complete the Prep & Test program. 

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* 1. Who is taking the quiz?

CORE Exam Practice Questions

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* 2. According to OSHA 1926.1413, how many randomly distributed broken wires in rotation-resistant rope are cause for replacement of the rope?

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* 3. What is the definition of "operating radius?"

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* 4. What is the OSHA regulation governing cranes in construction?

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* 5. Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, what crane capacity chart is appropriate when a crane is set up with 3 of its 4 outriggers extended and the fourth is retracted? 

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* 6. Where should the crane’s outrigger pads or tracks be placed when working at ground floor level near a cellar wall? 

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* 7. According to OSHA 1926.1408, what minimum clearance must be maintained between any part of the crane/load and 850kV energized overhead power lines. 

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* 8. What capacity should you use when the boom length of the crane falls between the lengths listed in the load chart? 

Mobile Crane Operations Practice Questions

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* 9. If a particular crane must be level within 1% of grade, what is the maximum elevation change in 25 feet? 

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* 10. Hooks shall be removed from service when the throat opening exceeds _____ of the original throat opening. 

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* 11. An operator should respond to a "stop" signal from: 

Legal Standards Practice Questions

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* 12. Which OSHA regulation applies to cranes used in the construction industry? 

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* 13. Which OSHA regulation applies to cranes used in general industry? 

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* 14. Which ANSI/ASME standard applies to the use of mobile cranes?

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* 15. Which OSHA regulation applies to mobile cranes using a personnel platform? 

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* 16. In running ropes, how many randomly distributed broken wires require removing the rope from service?

Crane Inspections Practice Questions

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* 17. When pushing the far left hand control lever forward, the crane action will be:

Load Charts Practice Questions

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* 18. If a bold line is shown on a load chart, the capacities below the line:

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* 19. A shaded area on a load chart usually means the capacities shown in that area:

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* 20. On a load chart, values above the bold line mean:

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* 21. When telescopic booms are not extended equally:

Basic Principles of Cranes Practice Questions

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* 22. A jib whose angle to the boom can be changed as desired by the crane operator via jib reeving is a _____. 

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* 23. Regulations require that all jibs on conventional-type booms have a mechanical stop that prevents their movement if the jib is more than _____ degrees above the straight line of the jib and boom.

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* 24. Boom length is the distance measured from the center of the _____ to the center of the  _____. 

Rigging Practices Practice Questions

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* 25. OSHA requires that a hook be replaced if its body has _____ from its original plane. 

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* 26. The _____ sling is used to prevent marring or scratching of polished or soft surfaces. 

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* 27. Optimum sling angles fall between _____ degrees to horizontal. 

Crane Safety Practice Questions

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* 28. Standardized hand signals for mobile cranes have been developed by _____. 

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* 29. The OSHA standard governing mobile cranes is _____. 

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* 30. Information on required start-up checks and inspection guidelines for specific mobile cranes is found in _____. 

Operating a Crane Practice Questions

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* 31. During lifting operations, what is the minimum clearance from overhead power lines rated at 90kV?

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* 32. The minimum required clearance from overhead power lines rated at 850kV for a crane in transit is _____ feet.

Wire Rope Practice Questions

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* 33. A rotation resistant rope should be replaced if two randomly broken wires are found within an area of _____ rope diameters.

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* 34. Pitting on a wire rope is usually a sign of _____.

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* 35. What is the safety factor for rotation-resistant rope?

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* 36. The safety factor for live or running rope for supporting loads is _____.

Load Dynamics Practice Questions

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* 37. After a tipping condition has begun, what laws of physics have taken over control of the crane from the operator?

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* 38. What operational characteristic is affected by attempting a lift from a non-centered position?

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* 39. What effect does dragging the load have on load dynamics during a non-centered lift?

Hoisting Personnel Practice Questions

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* 40. For hoisting operations, the crane must be level within _____ percent, with outriggers fully deployed per manufacturer’s specifications.

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* 41. According to OSHA 1431 1926, all eyes in wire rope slings must be fabricated with_____.

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* 42. The total weight of the loaded personnel platform must not exceed _____ percent of the rated capacity for all crane configurations.

Practice Load Chart Calculation Questions - TLL

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* 43. Grove TLL Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Grove Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-grove-tll---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=8324fc0e_2

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Configuration On Outriggers Fully Extended Extension N/A
Counterweight 7,800-lb. Removable Ext. Off-set/Angle N/A
Main Boom 70-ft. Block 15 Ton, 1 Sheave, 2-parts of line.
Main Boom Angle N/A Ball 7.5 Ton, 10-ft. below tip
Radius 50-ft. Rigging 250-lb.
Other Auxiliary Boom Head Main Rope 1-lb./ft.
Other N/A Aux. Rope 1-lb./ft.

Note: For line in use, when wire rope deductions are required, the wire rope length will be measured from the bottom tip to the ground.

What is the net capacity when lifting off the main boom over the side?

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* 44. Grove TLL Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Grove Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-grove-tll---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=8324fc0e_2

Sample #2

Configuration On Outriggers Fully Extended Extension Fixed Extension Stowed
Counterweight 7,800-lb. Removable Ext. Off-set/Angle N/A
Main Boom 70-ft. Block 15 Ton, 1 Sheave, 2-parts of line.
Main Boom Angle N/A Ball 7.5 Ton, 10-ft. below tip
Radius 49-ft. Rigging 150-lb.
Other Auxiliary Boom Head Main Rope 1-lb./ft.
Other N/A Aux. Rope 1-lb./ft.

Note: For line in use, when wire rope deductions are required, the wire rope length will be measured from the bottom tip to the ground.

What is the net capacity when lifting off the main boom over the side?

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* 45. Grove TLL Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Grove Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-grove-tll---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=8324fc0e_2

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Configuration On Outriggers Fully Extended Extension Fixed Extension Stowed
Counterweight 7,800-lb. Removable Ext. Off-set/Angle N/A
Main Boom 68-ft. Block 15 Ton, 1 Sheave, 2-parts of line.
Main Boom Angle N/A Ball 7.5 Ton, 10-ft. below tip
Radius 44-ft. Rigging 125-lb.
Other Auxiliary Boom Head Main Rope 1-lb./ft.
Other N/A Aux. Rope 1-lb./ft.

Note: For line in use, when wire rope deductions are required, the wire rope length will be measured from the bottom tip to the ground.

What is the net capacity when lifting off the main boom over the side?

Practice Load Chart Calculation Questions - TSS

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* 46. Manitex TSS Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Manitex Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-manitex-tss-btf---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=9724fc0e_2

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Configuration Outriggers and Stabilizers Extended Extension Stowed
Counterweight N/A Ext. Off-set/Angle N/A
Main Boom 26-ft. Block Double Sheave, 4-parts of line.
Main Boom Angle N/A Ball N/A
Radius 8-ft. Rigging 125-lb.
Other Hose Reel Installed Main Rope 6x25 IWRC
Other N/A Aux. Rope N/A

What is the net capacity when lifting off the main boom?

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* 47. Manitex TSS Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Manitex Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-manitex-tss-btf---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=9724fc0e_2

Sample #2

Configuration Outriggers and Stabilizers Extended Extension 40-ft. Jib
Counterweight N/A Ext. Off-set/Angle 0-degrees
Main Boom 68-ft. Block N/A
Main Boom Angle 69-degrees Ball 120-lb.
Radius N/A Rigging 100-lb.
Other Hose Reel Installed Main Rope Rotation Resistant
Other N/A Aux. Rope N/A

What is the net capacity when lifting off the jib?

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* 48. Manitex TSS Load Chart Sample Test Questions

Refer to Manitex Load Chart here: 
https://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/reference-materials-2014/mobile-load-chart-manitex-tss-btf---web-0114.pdf?sfvrsn=9724fc0e_2

Sample #3

Configuration Outriggers and Stabilizers Extended Extension 23-ft. Jib
Counterweight N/A Ext. Off-set/Angle N/A
Main Boom 68-ft. Block N/A
Main Boom Angle 60-degrees Ball Installed
Radius N/A Rigging 75-lb.
Other Hose Reel Installed Main Rope Rotation Resistant
Other N/A Aux. Rope N/A

What is the net capacity when lifting off the jib?

Thank you for submitting your crane pre-certification quiz. PTS will score the quiz and notify you by e-mail of the results. Applicants who score less than 70% are inelligible for the Prep & Test program and will instead be directed to the specialized two-week or three-week training program.
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