Rigging Practices Test Practice

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• What are important safety considerations when using eye bolts for lifting?
• Why should ground conditions be checked before a lift?
• Why should side loading be avoided when using slings?
• Which signal is used for travel?
• What is the unit for the area of the triangle mentioned in the example?
• The statement 'the-rated load increases by 50% when knotting synthetic rope' is true or false?
• What PPE should be worn during rigging operations?
• Which signal lowers the boom while raises the hoist?
• Identify signs of damaged wire rope that require removal from service.
• The load weight of a personnel lift must not exceed what fraction of the hoist's rated capacity for the working radius?
• What is the purpose of inspecting rigging gear before reuse?
• Which signal is the lowering signal?
• Which signal is used to lower the boom?
• What is the minimum crane team consist of?
• Which signal indicates trolley operation most clearly?
• What is the purpose of edge protection when rigging?
• Natural fiber rope slings are not to be used for overhead lifting.
• Why is a rated capacity label essential on rigging gear?
• Which crane type is specifically mentioned as requiring hooks to be secured to the carrier frame during transport?
• When should attachment points be visually inspected?
• In a system with multiple hoist cranes, the signal indicates which hook to use. Which hook is indicated?
• Before using fiber rope slings, which inspection step is essential?
• How should you store and transport chain slings to prevent damage?
• If two slings create a 60-degree sling angle to lift a 4,000-pound load and each sling has a rated load of 2,000 pounds, is the per-sling rating correct?
• According to NAVFAC P-307, what are the two types of crane lifts?
• During a lift, what is the recommended method for ensuring clear communication between riggers and the crane/hoist operator?
• When attaching rigging gear to padeyes and lifting lugs, the recommended hardware is
• In lifting operations, what is the purpose of cribbing when ground is soft or unstable?
• What should you verify to ensure compatibility between different rigging components?
• Which load condition requires extra caution due to risk of cutting or tearing slings?
• When working near energized power lines where the crane or load could cross the absolute limit of approach, what additional requirement must the crane team follow?
• Before starting a lift, why must you confirm a clear lift path?
• If three slings rated 2,000 pounds each are used to lift a load with equal sharing at a single point, what is the maximum load?
• What is a general guideline for keeping sling legs near vertical to preserve capacity?
• Why is it important to verify load direction in rigging operations?
• Which action will reduce crane capacity?
• There is no difference in capacity between category 2 and category 3 cranes.
• Which PPE items are essential for rigging operations, with additions as required by the site?
• Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using chain slings?
• Natural fiber rope slings are acceptable for overhead lifting.
• The process used to verify the safe condition of rigging hardware without destroying it is
• Removal of cracks from rigging hardware must be verified by ____ before it is returning to service?
• In general, you should never place the eye of the wire rope sling around an object that has a diameter greater than
• What should you do if you discover heat-damaged gear during inspection?
• The crane rated at 20000k falls into which category?
• Two people should be used to pull the hand chain of a manual chain hoist when it gets too hard for one person.
• Which statement best describes why arc travel planning is important in rigging?
• For a mobile crane operating at maximum radius, exceeding what percentage of capacity requires radius verification?
• In a wire rope sling, the size of the shackle used in the eye must be ________ the wire rope size.
• Which signal corresponds to both boom up and hoist movement in some configurations?
• What is the primary reason for keeping people clear of overhead lifts?
• Distorted or twisted rigging hardware must be
• Which signal would be used to lower the boom and raise the hoist?
• A _____ may be assigned by the rigger-in-charge to assist the operator with the pre-use check, select and inspect rigging gear and rig loads
• The rated load of shouldered eyebolts must be reduced at angular pulls?
• When are loads allowed to be moved over personnel?
• What distance clearance is generally required when lifting near power lines?
• What is the difference between dynamic and static lifting loads?
• The crane associated with the white truck belongs to which category?
• Which are key safety rules for using eye bolts as lifting points?
• When moving a truck, cruiser, or crawler crane to and from job sites, what must be secured to the carrier frame?
• Calculate the tension in leg A.
• What is shock loading and why is it dangerous?
• What action should be taken when a lift would exceed the rated capacity?
• Which two roles make up the minimum crane team?
• When making a four-point lift using slings, they should normally be chosen such that _____ legs have/has the capacity to support the entire load weight including the additional stress due to lifting angle.
• When tying knots in synthetic rope lashing, the rated load is increased by 50%.
• What is the primary purpose of establishing a method of communication between the rigger and the operator?
• If a crane team member sees an obstruction in the crane operating envelope that could pose a threat to the crane operations, what course of action is the best to take?
• Anti-two block devices are operational safety devices that can fail and must not be relied upon to stop movement of the hoist.
• Which statement about nylon, polyester, and polypropylene synthetic fiber slings is accurate?
• What is the difference between SWL and WLL?
• Crane operating envelope failures can lead to accidents. Which statement is true?
• List three common hook safety issues and a mitigation for each.
• Which operator action will most likely cause a reduction in the capacity of a mobile crane?
• A manufacturer's certificate of proof test may satisfy the initial test requirements for rigging equipment.
• In lifting, a 90,000 lb load with a 100,000 lb rated crane is considered a
• What is the primary objective of the rigging gear test and inspection program?
• Is an angular pull of 45 degrees allowed on non-shouldered eye bolts?
• What is the minimum depth of thread engagement for a 1/2 inch eyebolt into a steel object?
• How should fiber rope slings be protected during lifting?
• Under angular pulls, shouldered eyebolts require what adjustment to their rated load?
• The area of this triangle with dimensions given in feet is 24 square feet. What is the area?
• Which of the following shackles must never be side loaded?
• The signal for emergency stop is which of the following?
• Which signal indicates stop?
• To what factor are the majority of crane accidents attributed?
• What is the function of a rated capacity label on hardware?
• A box contains 27 cubic feet of sand at 105 pounds per cubic foot; empty box weighs 1200 pounds. What is the correct equation to find the total weight?
• Rigging gear test and inspection records must include:
• Pre-use inspections on rigging gear are performed for all of the following reasons except?
• A load chart range diagram can best be used to help identify which of the following for a mobile crane at maximum radius?
• The minimum depth of thread engagement for a 1/2 inch eyebolt into steel is 3/4 inch.
• How can synthetic slings be protected from sharp edges?
• Which of the following is an acceptable crane operating practice?
• Gross capacity on a load chart refers to the maximum weight the crane can lift before deductions.
• A shackle must be marked with the rated load, re-inspected due date, and the date manufacture.
• A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating envelope fails during operations, maintenance, or testing. Which of the following would be the exception?
• What is a key benefit of keeping sling legs near vertical during lifting?
• Weight distribution at the attachment points is determined by measuring the distance from which point?
• Centering the hook over the center of gravity of the load helps prevent load swing.
• Which of the following is NOT a required marking on hoists?
• What does tagging equipment as Out of Service indicate?
• Never bend a wire rope around a diameter _______ itself.
• Which of the following is a factor in selecting a sling material for a lift?
• What is the purpose of a tag line and when should it be used?
• The crane on the white truck is category four. Which option matches that fact?
• Pre-job briefings are required prior to performing a complex lift.
• What type of rigging gear inspections require documentation?
• The volume of the cylinder is ______ cubic feet.
• Which of the following best describes the recommended action if an obstruction is detected in the crane operating envelope?
• Which category is assigned to the crane on the yellow truck?
• In a two-leg lift, increasing the angle from vertical affects the tension in each sling how?
• What should be used when attaching rigging gear to padeyes and lifting lugs?
• What should you inspect on rigging hardware before use?
• The person designated by the rigger-in-charge to assist with selecting and inspecting rigging gear and loads is called a
• Gross capacity on a load chart refers to the amount of weight a crane can lift before deductions are subtracted.
• How should you handle lifting near uneven ground or a trench?
• What is included in a lift plan?
• Which lifting scenario is described as a complex lift?
• Which signal instructs both boom up and hoist movement?
• What are typical steps included in a pre-lift briefing?
• Which statement about dynamic lifting loads is correct?
• When can a sling be reused after inspection?
• Which signal indicates emergency stop?
• A pre-job briefing is not required prior to performing a complex lift.
• What action is recommended when lifting near energized lines?
• How do you estimate load weight when the actual weight is not known?
• Which statement correctly describes the effect of increasing the angle between sling legs on a two-leg sling's capacity?
• Which statement about sling configurations is true?
• The crane operator is responsible for the safe _____ of the crane
• What is the best way to prevent a load from swinging when it is lifted using a crane or a hoist?
• Which signal governs the hoist operation?
• What steps should be taken after discovering damaged rigging gear?
• In rigging terminology, CG stands for what?
• Which statement about crane categories is true?
• What does WLL stand for, and how is it used in selecting rigging gear?
• There are three slings hanging from a hook. Each sling has a rated capacity of 2,000 pounds. What is the heaviest load that could be lifted using these slings if attached to a single point?
• A load chart range diagram is primarily used to determine which parameter?
• A 1/2 inch steel-walled empty cylindrical tank that is opened at one end weighs approximately how many pounds?
• What unit is used for the cylinder volume in the problem?
• How do spreader bars differ from spreader beams in lifting setups?
• Why are weather considerations included in a lift plan?
• Which signal would you see to indicate trolley movement?
• How do you determine the center of gravity for an irregularly shaped load?
• Which attachment point can be used at full capacity when pulled at any angle from vertical?
• Why should heat-damaged gear be removed from service?
• When is a formal load test performed?
• Which pair correctly names the two crane lift types described in NAVFAC P-307?
• Lifts of materials such as oxygen, acetylene, propane, or gasoline in bottles, cans, tanks, or properly secured in racks designed for lifting by a crane are considered?
• When rigging your own loads, you are responsible for?
• Name three common types of synthetic fiber slings and one safety consideration for each.
• The white truck crane has a category of four and the yellow truck crane has a category of one. Which statement is true?
• How is load distributed among legs of a symmetric 3-leg bridle sling at a given angle?
• If capacity at a given radius reaches 80% of the crane's rated capacity, what must be done?
• If you encounter a crane on a white truck, what category would you assign?
• When is a spreader bar used in rigging?
• Which signal should be used to move the crane slowly?
• If a load starts to swing or behave unexpectedly during a lift, what is the recommended action?
• According to NAVFAC P-307, which of the following is a primary responsibility of the rigger in charge?
• What is the purpose of a rigging hardware inspection checklist?
• Which equipment is described as being used in a four-point lift using slings?
• Why must personnel be kept clear of a lift overhead?
• Which actions are involved in planning the arc of travel for a lift?
• Which signal indicates trolley operation?
• What action should be taken for damaged slings?
• Which signal corresponds to lowering?
• Why must hoisting be stopped once the load is completely off the ground?
• Two people should be used to pull the hand chain of a manual chain hoist when it gets too hard for one person to pull.
• What is the minimum distance any part of the crane or load may approach an energized power line under 50,000 volts during a proposed operation?
• During travel with a load, which position helps reduce risk of instability?
• When using eye bolts as lifting points, which loading condition should be avoided?
• The crane associated with the yellow truck belongs to which category?
• How does increasing the sling angle from horizontal affect the stress in the sling?
• A crane with capacity of 100,000 lbs is performing a lift of 90,000 lbs is an?
• If you have an accident with a crane or you find damage and suspect an accident has happened, your first step is to
• How does the angle between sling legs affect the effective load capacity of a two-leg sling?
• When a sling is used in a choker configuration, its capacity is
• Where should anchors be placed when rigging an irregularly shaped load to minimize tipping?
• What is the purpose of a tag line during lifts?
• What does headroom mean in a lifting operation and why is it important?
• In a pre-lift briefing, which topic is commonly discussed to prepare for changing conditions?
• While traveling a crane with a load, the load should be kept?
• What does 'birdcaging' indicate in wire rope and what action should be taken?
• In a symmetric 3-leg bridle sling, what happens to capacity as angle θ increases?
• Which document provides the standards for crane lifts and rigging practices?
• Which statement best describes rated capacity?
• How should you respond to a lift that exceeds the rated capacity?
• Which statement is NOT a recommended practice when using a tag line?
• A straight-line hitch is good for what percentage of a sling's rated load?
• When evaluating a lifting method, what is most important to confirm about the method?