SPECIAL RIGGERS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Bowline -ANSWER-secure safety line
Back Hitch -ANSWER-secure rope scaffold
Working Hitch -ANSWER-back up to back hitch
Overnight Hitch -ANSWER-tie off scaffold at night
Becket Hitch -ANSWER-tie rope to block and tackle
Rig 3-Part Block -ANSWER-used to hoist rope scaffold
Timber Hitch -ANSWER-used to hoist planks, cross braces, etc.
Clove Hitch -ANSWER-multipurpose knot
Square Knot -ANSWER-tie two ropes together of same diameter
Sheet Bend -ANSWER-tie two ropes together of different diameter
k Sheep -ANSWER-
Cats Paw -ANSWER-Bowline loop with 3 twists for hoisting a hook
, Rolling Hitch -ANSWER-Tensionless knot used for strain relief etc.
Rope scaffolds must use Grade (blank) Manila rope -ANSWER-#1
Right regular laid ropes should be coiled (Blank) -ANSWER-clockwise
Rope scaffolding must use ()" diameter rope for manila rope -ANSWER-3/4"
rope scaffolding cannot be used higher than () -ANSWER-100'
rope scaffolds must be able to be () to a roof or setback -ANSWER-lowered
suspension lines may never be () -ANSWER-spliced
pull lines on rope scaffold must be closest to a(). • B() of the stirrup from the worker, as best
practice. -ANSWER-A(building wall) B(opposite side)
wire ropes must support () times the intended load -ANSWER-6 times
Wire ropes must not be () they must hang free -ANSWER-coiled up
All cable terminations must have a (). -ANSWER-thimble and three j-clips.
If a shackle is used the pin should be () to prevent loosening. -ANSWER-wired shut
suspension lines must be kept () to the building gacade -ANSWER-parallel
Motors must be inspected every (____) months and a record kept on this job -ANSWER-6
months
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Bowline -ANSWER-secure safety line
Back Hitch -ANSWER-secure rope scaffold
Working Hitch -ANSWER-back up to back hitch
Overnight Hitch -ANSWER-tie off scaffold at night
Becket Hitch -ANSWER-tie rope to block and tackle
Rig 3-Part Block -ANSWER-used to hoist rope scaffold
Timber Hitch -ANSWER-used to hoist planks, cross braces, etc.
Clove Hitch -ANSWER-multipurpose knot
Square Knot -ANSWER-tie two ropes together of same diameter
Sheet Bend -ANSWER-tie two ropes together of different diameter
k Sheep -ANSWER-
Cats Paw -ANSWER-Bowline loop with 3 twists for hoisting a hook
, Rolling Hitch -ANSWER-Tensionless knot used for strain relief etc.
Rope scaffolds must use Grade (blank) Manila rope -ANSWER-#1
Right regular laid ropes should be coiled (Blank) -ANSWER-clockwise
Rope scaffolding must use ()" diameter rope for manila rope -ANSWER-3/4"
rope scaffolding cannot be used higher than () -ANSWER-100'
rope scaffolds must be able to be () to a roof or setback -ANSWER-lowered
suspension lines may never be () -ANSWER-spliced
pull lines on rope scaffold must be closest to a(). • B() of the stirrup from the worker, as best
practice. -ANSWER-A(building wall) B(opposite side)
wire ropes must support () times the intended load -ANSWER-6 times
Wire ropes must not be () they must hang free -ANSWER-coiled up
All cable terminations must have a (). -ANSWER-thimble and three j-clips.
If a shackle is used the pin should be () to prevent loosening. -ANSWER-wired shut
suspension lines must be kept () to the building gacade -ANSWER-parallel
Motors must be inspected every (____) months and a record kept on this job -ANSWER-6
months
