Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) Practice Exam

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• Name the four basic configurations of wire ropes.
• Choosing the correct sling configurations helps to prevent which risks during lifting?
• Power lines are always presumed what?
• If the horizontal sling angle decreases, what happens to the rated capacity?
• ASME stands for which organization?
• How many people signal the cranes on a two-crane lift?
• Which rating is specified for the crane extinguisher?
• What is the construction rigging standard?
• What is the approximate weight of concrete per cubic foot?
• A boom angle indicator does not show what?
• What type of fire extinguisher is required on a crane?
• Which standard number covers general industry rigging?
• An asterisk on a load chart indicates which of the following?
• Maximum wind speed for lifting personnel recommended by ANSI?
• Which types of sling require tags?
• Which description best matches the role of a spotter during lifts?
• What is the primary purpose of a pre-operation inspection for heavy equipment?
• Forces shall not be greater than what on hand levers?
• Which statement best describes the function of a load chart for hydraulic excavators?
• Which ANSI standard covers land cranes on barges?
• In lifting operations, reducing the sling angle requires reevaluating the load because the rated capacity does what?
• Which parameter is typically not indicated by LMIs?
• Man basket doors must swing which way?
• What should you do when a warning alarm sounds during operation?
• What is the correct approach to maintenance energy control on a machine?
• Which statement best describes the maximum opening of sling eyes in this context?
• How does wind affect crane operations and what should you do?
• Which description best defines the function of an interlock or safety switch on equipment?
• What is the minimum distance between splices on braided slings?
• Maintaining proper load height and distance from personnel helps reduce which hazards?
• What is the sling stress formula?
• Travel distance on 2 way levers shall not exceed what?
• How many ANSI/ASME audible signals are listed?
• Why are the edges of a man basket smooth?
• If an LMI fails, what is the proper procedure?
• What is the minimum distance from a 200 kV power line?
• Never ballast an open hull barge with what?
• The safe use of slings largely depends on four important factors. Which set is correct?
• A crane traveling at 15 mph must be able to stop in what distance?
• Which organization publishes the B30.5 standard for construction cranes?
• What is the recommended fleet angle for a grooved drum?
• Rotation-resistant rope wear pattern is primarily which of the following?
• What is the minimum number of wraps on a drum?
• The wedge and socket must be?
• What is the purpose of a locked-out clearance procedure?
• What does LMI stand for?
• What must voice signals include?
• What is the weight of a 2 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft block of concrete?
• What is the risk of operating with a damaged or missing safety guard?
• What should you do if you notice a worn or damaged pin while preparing to lift a load?
• A boom angle indicator does not display which parameter?
• All directions must be given in the operator's what?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors that determine safe sling use?
• What does RCL stand for in crane safety?
• Which term describes the front-to-back tilt of a vessel?
• What should you do if there is a hydraulic spill on the job site?
• Lang lay rope wires lay in which direction relative to the strands?
• What do asterisks signify on a load chart?
• Which diagram on a crane load chart shows the crane's range of operation without accounting for boom deflection?
• What is the correct sequence for maintenance energy control on a machine?
• What is a best practice for cooling system maintenance?
• If the LMI fails, which data should you consult?
• Which term describes the sideways tilt of a vessel?
• Hand signals must use what method?
• Shift and monthly inspections are performed by a?
• What is the purpose of a daily lubrication checklist?
• What is the purpose of the machine's emergency stop?
• What should an operator do in the event of a power line contact?
• What does EIPS stand for?
• A deduction should be made for an extension even when lifting from it?
• The sum of all angles in a rigging triangle is how many degrees?
• Which of the following is NOT essential when performing ground disturbance near utilities?
• On a multiple-crane lift, each crane should be loaded to no more than what percentage of its rated capacity?
• What action should never be performed during a wire rope inspection?
• When performing ground disturbance near utilities, which steps are essential?
• What should be included in a post-operation inspection?
• What does IWRC stand for?
• How should you respond to a burst hydraulic hose?
• In a two-crane lift, what is the required number of signalers?
• Kick-out system disables which combination of controls?
• If an alarm code is displayed during operation, where should you refer to for the proper procedure?
• What recommended length should wire rope be seized to?
• Freeboard describes the distance between the waterline and what part of the barge?
• Which combination of fluids is typically checked during a pre-operation inspection?
• Which functions are disabled by a kick-out system?
• What is the general industry crane standard?
• During a walk-around, you notice a cracked mirror and a frayed handrail. What should you do?
• What action should be taken if wind conditions exceed manufacturer limits or site policy during crane operations?
• A basket hitch's capacity rating indicates it can handle what multiple of its working load?
• What is the term for the point at which the load balances, often represented in diagrams?
• How should vibrations and noise be managed on a construction site?
• Why should safety devices not be modified or bypassed on equipment?
• What does ANSI stand for?
• What is the general industry rigging standard?
• Which statement about the emergency stop is true?
• In rigging terminology, what does PS stand for?
• What is the recommended fleet angle for a smooth drum?
• In the sling stress formula, what operation is performed after multiplying the Load Factor by the weight?
• When ground stability is uncertain, what is the recommended action?
• Where should electrocution warnings be displayed on the crane?
• When should worn or damaged pins, bolts, or attachments be replaced or repaired?
• IPS stands for which term?
• What actions should be taken after completing a lift with a crane?
• PCSA stands for which organization?
• The shaded area on a load chart indicates which category?
• What should a signal person verify before giving any direction to the operator?
• The use of equipment to hoist personnel is generally prohibited, with which exception?
• An annual inspection must be performed by a
• How do you measure wire rope?
• The safety factor for a chain sling is?
• In rigging, what does 'rated capacity' refer to and why is it critical?
• Which tag detail is included on alloy steel chain slings but not on welded chain slings?
• Is a rigger required for Assembly/Disassembly operations?
• What is the construction crane standard?
• Which action provides the best protection when parking on a slope or uneven surface?
• The maximum list allowed for a land crane on a barge is?
• Which standard number covers construction rigging?
• The end of a cable protruding from a socket should be?
• What is the purpose of travel alarms or audible warnings on equipment?
• Rotation resistant wire rope tends to wear from which part?
• What is the minimum distance ANSI and PCSA allow for a drum flange to extend above the top layer of rope?
• Why is ground condition assessment important before operating heavy equipment?
• What is the safety factor for synthetic slings?
• The movement of a barge from side to side is called?
• What should you do if a machine becomes stuck in mud or soft ground?
• Compacted strand ropes usually have which properties?
• What is the ANSI/ASME standard for construction crane?
• For wire rope installation from reel to drum, which alignment is correct?
• Power lines are always presumed to be what in crane safety guidelines?
• Which part of the load charts does not show boom deflection?
• An operator must obey a stop signal from who?
• What are the safety factors for regular running ropes and for boom erection?
• When lifting from an extension, should you deduct from the load chart?
• How many basic configurations of wire ropes are there?
• Which statement about the daily lubrication checklist is true?
• Which device provides information about the crane's load moment?
• How should fuels be stored on a job site to minimize risk?
• When using radio, telephone or electronic signals, the receiving must be what?
• Dynamic movement of a barge can make lifts be what?
• Which tag detail is included on welded alloy steel chain slings?
• How do you determine the load's center of gravity (CG)?
• What must be on the tag for welded alloy steel chain slings?
• What is a common cause of operator fatigue and how can it be mitigated?
• What should you do to contain a hydraulic spill and follow site procedures?
• Why is it important to use appropriate fluids in cold weather?
• When a hydraulic hose bursts, what should you do regarding PPE and distance?
• What is the D/d ratio of load Houston drums and sheaves?
• Which concept is used to identify where the load balances in a lifting system?
• A vertical angle should never exceed what degrees?
• What minimum clearance should be kept from a power line of unknown voltage?
• What term describes the distance between the waterline and the deck of a barge?
• In the event of power line contact, what action regarding movement is recommended?
• Which items are essential PPE for operator safety during operation on most OECP sites?
• Forces shall not be greater than what on a foot pedal?
• What is the recommended practice when traveling on slopes with loaders or bulldozers?
• What is the safety factor for rotation resistant rope?
• What factor primarily causes lifts on a barge to be unpredictable?
• Land cranes on a barge fall under what ANSI standard?
• Which items are listed as checks during a wire rope inspection?
• A horizontal angle of what should never be less than?
• Which statement best describes the fleet angle range for a smooth drum?
• When parking a machine on uneven ground, which steps should you take?
• Why is a tag-out tag used in a non-emergency situation?
• In the sling stress formula, the Load Factor is multiplied by the load's weight and divided by the number of legs. Which expression represents this relationship?
• Which action is explicitly required after completing a crane lift?
• If a lifting device rated at 40 tons is tested at 125% of its rating, what is the test load in tons?
• What is the minimum safe clearance distance from a 200 kV line?
• If signals are interrupted, the operator must do what?
• Which fluids should you check during a pre-operation inspection?
• In a multi-crane lift, each crane should be loaded to no more than what percentage of its rated capacity?
• What is the correct refueling procedure to prevent fire hazards?
• What is the purpose of setting outriggers on a crane?
• What is the capacity rating of a basket hitch?
• Which option lists all four basic configurations of wire ropes?
• Which practice helps safely start a diesel engine in cold weather?
• What is the minimum distance between splices, sleeves, or end fittings on wire rope slings?
• What is the capacity rating for a choker hitch?
• An LMI can be used to weigh a load up to what percentage of capacity at the working radius?
• What is the minimum distance to a power line of unknown voltage?
• Which action best reduces exposure to vibrations and noise on a worksite?
• Why is face-to-face communication important on noisy sites?
• How should weather conditions influence operating plans?
• On a load chart, the shaded area denotes which of the following?
• What is the weight of the object being lifted called?
• If a lift would exceed the crane's load chart limits, what should you do?
• All lifting devices are load tested to what percentage of their rated capacity?
• Movement front to back on a barge is?
• Why is keeping walkways clear of debris important?
• What is the purpose of lockout/tagout?
• Which of the following are the ANSI/ASME audible signals?
• Which statement about rigging safety factors is correct?
• What is the correct method for transporting heavy loads on public roads?
• What is the main hazard when working near overhead power lines?
• What are the three types of wire rope cores?
• What does RCL stand for?
• What is considered the perfect sling angle?
• What is the safety factor for all other types of rigging?
• Where must electrocution warnings be displayed on a crane?
• What must be on the tag for alloy steel chain slings?
• What should you do if you encounter an underground utility line while digging?
• When should you check the LMI, anti-two-block, and all crane functions?
• During a post-operation inspection, which items should be checked?
• What is the term for the maximum safe load a machine can carry at a given outreach or radius?
• What is a spotter and when is one required?
• What is the weight of a 3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft block of concrete?
• 1926.1400 is also known as which subpart?
• Which methods determine if the ground is firm enough to support equipment?
• How do you install wire rope from a reel to a drum?
• The primary reason to identify safety defects during pre-operation is to prevent what?
• CFR stands for?
• Which organization is associated with the wind speed guideline for lifting personnel?
• Which feature is essential for on-site fuel containers?
• Which way do the wires lay in a lang lay rope?
• What does 'tag out' mean during equipment maintenance?
• Which measurement expresses the minimum splice distance for braided slings?
• What is an interlock or safety switch on equipment?
• Most LMIs will not indicate which parameter?
• What is the correct approach to travel on slopes with equipment when a load is involved?
• Which organization publishes the B30.5 standard for construction cranes?
• What is the proper action if you discover a hydraulic fluid leak during inspection?
• Why is using the correct sling and hook configurations important?
• Sling eyes (loops) should not be opened more than what?
• When lifting a load with a crane, which actions are essential to ensure stability?
• Which two organizations are referenced in relation to drum flange clearance above rope?
• How should you determine the load's center of gravity (CG)?