Crane Rigging & Signal Person

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Crane Rigging & Signal Person: a 88-question practice bank for the real DOT / FMCSA Carrier Compliance standard, 1 full paper of 60 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 29 CFR (98%) and 29 CFR 1926.1408 Table A (2%) of this exam's citations.

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1

full paper

60

questions per paper

88

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

General Crane and Rigging Safety46%
Ground Conditions and Power Line Safety21%
Operator and Rigger Qualification14%
Signal Person and Signals18%

5 real sample questions

Which of these is a required safety device under the equipment safety devices section, subject to listed exceptions?

A. A crane level indicator

B. A rearview camera

C. A fire extinguisher mounted in the cab

D. A two-way radio

Source: 29 CFR 1926.1415

What type of wire rope core is prohibited for boom hoist reeving, with derricks excepted?

A. Fiber core

B. Independent wire rope core

C. Steel core

D. Synthetic core

Source: 29 CFR 1926.1414

What minimum operating design factor generally applies to rotation-resistant wire rope, absent a higher requirement for a specific rope type?

A. 3.5

B. 2

C. 5.5

D. 10

Source: 29 CFR 1926.1414

When assembling or disassembling equipment, what two options does the employer have for which procedures to follow?

A. Follow the manufacturer procedures for assembly/disassembly, or follow employer-developed procedures that meet the requirements for employer procedures

B. Follow whichever procedure the crew is more familiar with

C. Follow the manufacturer procedures only if the equipment is less than five years old

D. Follow the rental company procedures if the crane is rented

Source: 29 CFR 1926.1403

When synthetic slings are used as rigging during assembly or disassembly of a crane, whose procedures must the employer follow?

A. The manufacturer procedures

B. Whichever procedures the rigging crew prefers

C. Employer procedures, regardless of what the manufacturer specifies

D. No specific procedures are required for synthetic sling rigging

Source: 29 CFR 1926.1403

Real-world data for this exam

Crane and Tower Operators: real median wageMay 2025$68,080/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Crane Rigging & Signal Person practice test?

88 questions total, split into 1 full paper of 60 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Crane Rigging & Signal Person test cover?

4 domains, with the heaviest weight on General Crane and Rigging Safety (46%), Ground Conditions and Power Line Safety (21%), and Signal Person and Signals (18%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Crane Rigging & Signal Person questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (98%) and 29 CFR 1926.1408 Table A (2%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Crane Rigging & Signal Person?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.

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