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Key Facts: NCCCO Boom Truck Exam
90 questions
The NCCCO Core written examination has 90 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
26 questions
Each NCCCO specialty written exam, including Boom Truck, has 26 questions in 60 minutes
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
~35% load charts
Manufacturers' load charts make up roughly 35 percent of the Boom Truck specialty exam
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
~26% load charts
Manufacturers' load charts make up about 26 percent of the Core examination
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
5 years
NCCCO crane operator certification is valid for five years before recertification
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
$250 CBT
Computer-based fee for the Core plus one specialty written examination
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Candidate Handbook
1926 Subpart CC
OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard underpins the exam
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
100
Free original combined Core-plus-Boom-Truck practice questions here
OpenExamPrep
The NCCCO Boom Truck Crane Operator certification requires passing the Core written exam (90 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes) plus the Boom Truck specialty written exam (26 questions, 60 minutes), then a practical exam. Boom Truck has Fixed Cab (BTF) and Swing Cab (BTL) designations for cranes mounted on a commercial truck chassis. Load-chart and net-capacity calculation is the single largest topic (about 26% of the Core and 35% of the specialty), followed by setup and stability, operations, site safety and rigging. The program is grounded in OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and ASME B30.5, and certification is valid for five years. This 100-question bank provides original combined Core-plus-Boom-Truck practice, including load-chart deduction problems.
Sample NCCCO Boom Truck Practice Questions
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1On a boom truck load chart, the gross capacity at a 30-foot radius with 60 feet of main boom is listed as 8,500 lb. The hook block weighs 300 lb, the headache ball weighs 150 lb, and the rigging weighs 250 lb. What is the net capacity available for the load?
2When a stowed (un-erected) jib or boom extension is mounted on the side of the main boom, the load chart usually requires the operator to:
3On a load chart, the working radius is measured as the horizontal distance from the:
4A load chart shows capacities of 12,000 lb at 25 ft radius and 9,000 lb at 30 ft radius for the same boom length. As the radius increases at a fixed boom length, the boom angle and capacity:
5A boom truck is rigged with a two-part line. The hook block is rated for the load, and each part of line is rated at 5,000 lb. Ignoring block efficiency, the maximum load the reeving can support is:
6A boom truck load chart has a bold or shaded line separating upper values from lower values. Values below this line are typically limited by:
7Rated capacities shown in a manufacturer's load chart for a mobile crane are based on the crane being:
8A boom truck must lift a 6,000 lb load at a 35-foot radius. The chart shows 7,200 lb available at that radius and boom length. Required deductions total 900 lb (block, ball, slings). Is the lift within capacity?
9On a load chart, the column headings usually represent radius and the row entries usually represent:
10When the load weight falls between two radius values listed on the chart, the operator should use the capacity for the:
About the NCCCO Boom Truck Exam
The NCCCO Boom Truck Crane Operator certification covers truck-mounted hydraulic cranes mounted on a commercial truck chassis (behind-cab or rear-mount), with Fixed Cab (BTF) and Swing Cab (BTL) designations. To certify, a candidate passes the Core written examination, which all mobile crane operators take, plus the Boom Truck specialty written examination, then the corresponding practical examination. The Core has 90 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes covering Site (~20%), Operations (~26%), Technical Knowledge (~28%) and Manufacturers' Load Charts (~26%). The Boom Truck specialty has 26 questions in 60 minutes and is weighted heavily toward load charts (~35%) along with setup, operations and technical knowledge. The program is built on OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and ASME B30.5, and is accredited by ANSI and the NCCA.
Assessment
Two written examinations: the Core (90 multiple-choice questions) plus the Boom Truck specialty (26 multiple-choice questions). Boom Truck has Fixed Cab (BTF) and Swing Cab (BTL) designations. Both Core and a specialty must be passed.
Time Limit
90 minutes for the Core examination and 60 minutes for the Boom Truck specialty examination.
Passing Score
A scaled passing score is required on each written examination, set by the test committee using the modified Angoff method (approximately 70 percent). Scores are reported as scaled scores, and both the Core and the Boom Truck specialty must be passed.
Exam Fee
CBT written fees: Core only $230; Core plus one Specialty $250 (one Specialty only, after Core passed, $145). PPT written fees: Core only $160; Core plus one Specialty $180. A separate practical examination fee applies; a $50 late fee applies to late applications. (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO/NCCCO))
NCCCO Boom Truck Exam Content Outline
Manufacturer's Load Charts and Capacity
Reading boom-truck load charts, gross vs net capacity, deductions for rigging, load blocks, jibs and attachments, range diagrams, working radius, on-rubber vs on-outrigger charts, and chart notes/footnotes. Includes net-capacity calculation problems. This is the highest-weighted area on both the Core (~26%) and the Boom Truck specialty (~35%).
Setup and Stability
Outriggers and stabilizers, ground bearing pressure, cribbing and mats, leveling, structural strength vs stability limits, boom-truck chassis mounting (behind-cab vs rear-mount), assembly/disassembly and ensuring adequate room for outrigger extension and swing clearance.
Operations
Boom-truck hoisting, telescoping, swing and pick-and-carry where allowed, on rubber vs on outriggers; wire rope and reeving, parts of line, drum capacity and load block/ball selection; load-moment indicators and anti-two-block devices; and reacting to changing conditions and dynamic/side loading.
Site and Power-Line Safety
Power-line minimum approach distances under OSHA 1926.1408, ground conditions and supporting surfaces, identification of site hazards, review of operation plans, and operator responsibilities under OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.
Technical Knowledge, Rigging and Signals
OSHA Subpart CC and ASME B30.5 standards, daily/frequent/periodic inspections, rigging fundamentals (sling angle effects, hitch capacity, hardware), and standard hand and voice signals.
How to Pass the NCCCO Boom Truck Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: A scaled passing score is required on each written examination, set by the test committee using the modified Angoff method (approximately 70 percent). Scores are reported as scaled scores, and both the Core and the Boom Truck specialty must be passed.
- Assessment: Two written examinations: the Core (90 multiple-choice questions) plus the Boom Truck specialty (26 multiple-choice questions). Boom Truck has Fixed Cab (BTF) and Swing Cab (BTL) designations. Both Core and a specialty must be passed.
- Time limit: 90 minutes for the Core examination and 60 minutes for the Boom Truck specialty examination.
- Exam fee: CBT written fees: Core only $230; Core plus one Specialty $250 (one Specialty only, after Core passed, $145). PPT written fees: Core only $160; Core plus one Specialty $180. A separate practical examination fee applies; a $50 late fee applies to late applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exams make up the NCCCO Boom Truck certification?
You take the Core written examination that all mobile crane operators take, plus the Boom Truck specialty written examination, and then the matching practical examination. Certification requires passing both written exams and the practical.
How many questions are on the Core and Boom Truck specialty exams?
The Core examination has 90 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit. The Boom Truck specialty examination has 26 multiple-choice questions with a 60-minute time limit.
What is the difference between BTF and BTL?
BTF is the Boom Truck Fixed Cab designation and BTL is the Boom Truck Swing Cab designation. Both cover hydraulic cranes mounted on a commercial truck chassis; the designation reflects whether the operator's cab is fixed to the carrier or rotates with the boom.
What is the passing score?
Each written exam is scored using a scaled passing score set by the test committee with the modified Angoff method, roughly equivalent to 70 percent. Both the Core and the Boom Truck specialty must be passed, and scores are reported as scaled scores rather than raw percentages.
What topics are weighted most heavily?
Reading manufacturer load charts and calculating net capacity is the largest topic, about 26 percent of the Core and roughly 35 percent of the Boom Truck specialty. Setup and stability, operations, site/power-line safety, and rigging and signals make up the rest.
Are these official NCCCO questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modeled on the published Core and Boom Truck specialty content outlines and on OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and ASME B30.5. NCCCO does not publish its actual exam questions.