2026/2027 || RIGGING FUNDAMENTALS, LOAD
CALCULATIONS & SAFETY PRACTICES || GRADED A+
68 VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
Oxygen bottles that are properly secured in a rack or stand designed for
lifting/handling would be considered a critical rigging option. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
There are three slings hanging from a hook. Each sling has the capacity of 2,000
pounds. What is the heaviest load that could be lifted using these slings if they
were attached to a single point? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2,000 lbs
The minimum depth of thread engagement for a 1/2 inch eyebolt into a steel object
is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 3/4"
Given a 1/2 in steel walled empty cylindrical tank that is opened at one end,
calculate its weight (round answer to the nearest hundred). - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1800
What markings are required on hoists? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
manufacturer, model number, rated load, and re-inspection due date
Which of the following markings are required on lashing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the reinspect due date, rated load
, A motor that weighs over 80 of the capacity of the rigging gear used in the rigging
operation is considered a critical rigging operation is considered a critical rigging
operation. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
Increasing the sling angle from horizontal _______ the stress in the sling. -
CORRECT ANSWER - decreases
The area of this triangle with dimensions given in feet is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 sqft
What is the minimum grade of chain required for chain slings? - CORRECT
ANSWER - grade 80
Two people should be used to pull the hand chain of a manual chain hoist when it
gets too hard for on person to pull. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
Sling angle stress could contribute to an overload even if the slings selected had
enough capacity to carry the total load weight. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
Which of the following attachment points can be used at full capacity when pulled
at any angle from vertical? - CORRECT ANSWER - swivel hoist rings
To find sling angle stress... - CORRECT ANSWER - multiply the weight in
the attachment point with the angle factor