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These 10 free CCO questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Cannabis Compliance Officer blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
Domain 1: Cannabis Licensing and Applications
Question 1
A utility representative tells the site superintendent that the 12 kV line above the work area has been switched out. Before the crane may work inside the Table A clearance distance for that voltage, the line must be:
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Correct answer: A - De-energized and visibly grounded at the worksite
Question 2
A crawler crane with the boom lowered and no load must travel beneath an energized 45 kV line. What is the minimum clearance that must be maintained?
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Correct answer: B - 6 ft
Question 3
A lattice boom crawler crane carrying 180 ft of main boom is set up 2% out of level, and the load is picked on the downhill side. Compared with the radius the operator charted, the actual working radius will be:
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Correct answer: C - Longer, and the error increases as boom length increases
Domain 2: Cultivation Compliance
Question 4
Operating radius is correctly measured as the horizontal distance from:
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Correct answer: B - The center of rotation to the center of the vertical hoist line
Question 5
During operations the anti two-block device stops working properly. A temporary alternative measure is implemented so work can continue. Under OSHA, repairs to the device must be completed:
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Correct answer: B - Within 7 calendar days after the deficiency occurs
Domain 3: Processing and Manufacturing Compliance
Question 6
A running hoist rope is inspected and found to have four randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, including two broken wires in a single strand within that lay. No other deficiencies are found. The rope:
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Correct answer: A - May remain in service, because neither of the two removal criteria has been reached
Question 7
A 9,000 lb load is lifted with a two-leg bridle sling. Each leg forms a 30 degree angle with the horizontal. The tension in EACH sling leg is approximately:
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Correct answer: D - 9,000 lb
Question 8
A wedge socket is used to terminate the hoist rope. The termination is installed correctly when:
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Correct answer: B - The live end of the rope is in line with the centerline of the pin
Domain 4: Dispensary and Retail Compliance
Question 9
A crawler crane is rigged with a fixed jib stowed alongside the main boom. The jib will not be used for the lift. When determining net capacity, the stowed jib:
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Correct answer: C - Must be deducted in the exact amount specified by the load chart notes
Question 10
Two configurations can both place the load at a 70 ft radius: 140 ft of boom at a lower angle, or 100 ft of boom at a higher angle. Compared with the 100 ft boom, the 140 ft boom at that same radius provides:
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Correct answer: D - Less capacity, and greater available hook height