Advanced Rigging EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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1. the operational quadrant between the left-or-right-side outriggers is -
ANSWER ✔ over-the-side
2. cranes are typically built to be - ANSWER ✔ longer than they are wide
3. in a multiple-crane lift, the crane with the greatest net capacity must always
be - ANSWER ✔ closest to the loads center of gravity
4. leverage is defined as - ANSWER ✔ the power applied to a lever to cause
the load to move
5. the quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the
rearward direction of travel is known as - ANSWER ✔ over-the-rear
6. what dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly
over the load - ANSWER ✔ pendulum effect
7. the sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load
weight is called - ANSWER ✔ acceleration
8. backward stability of a crane is affected by - ANSWER ✔ high boom
angles and inclines
9. a loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of
the following except - ANSWER ✔ raising or lowering the load
,10.a cranes stability is affected by all of the following except - ANSWER ✔
centered lift
11.to find the parts of line, the operator - ANSWER ✔ divides the suspended
weight by the WLL of the hoist rope
12.a document that outlines all weight, rigging, and configuration requirements
for a lift is a - ANSWER ✔ lift plan
13.when a bundle of rebar is being lifted with two slings in a choker hitch, the
sling eyes should be threaded in the opposite direction to improve load
stability - ANSWER ✔ false
14.adjustable lifting beams are limited by - ANSWER ✔ wire rope slings
15.Because of its toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made from:
- ANSWER ✔ Forged steel
16.Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the shackle? -
ANSWER ✔ When using a shackle with a hook, body hung on the hook.
17.17The space between the sling or chain and the load can become a: -
ANSWER ✔ Pinch point
18.The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the: -
ANSWER ✔ Rated capacity
19.Which hand signal standards were developed for use with mobile and
overhead cranes? - ANSWER ✔ ASME
20.Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to: - ANSWER
✔ 500°F
21.]Which style of lifting lug is used for angular loading applications? -
ANSWER ✔ Shouldered
,22.If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep it in service
can only be made by a: - ANSWER ✔ Qualified person
23.Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy chain slings? -
ANSWER ✔ Grab hook
24.In general industry, the most widely used type of shackle the design: -
ANSWER ✔ Screw pin
25.To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) ______ system. - ANSWER ✔
Gear
26.To calculate the total sling stress applied during a lift, you need to know the
total weight of the load and the: - ANSWER ✔ Angle at which the slings
will attach
27.Which type of hitch is ideal for lifting bundles of items, such as pipes? -
ANSWER ✔ Double-wrap choker hitch
28.Wire rope slings must be inspected: - ANSWER ✔ Before each use
29.A designated person must inspect eyebolts once each: - ANSWER ✔ Year
30.Which of the following consists of two or more slings attached to the same
hook? - ANSWER ✔ Bridle hitch
31.Hand signals are used to communicate: - ANSWER ✔ Load navigation
directions
32.Sling stress is doubled at a horizontal sling angle of: - ANSWER ✔ 30
degrees
33.When a tattle-tail has been pulled in the jacket, the sling has been -
ANSWER ✔ Overloaded
34.Two double-wrap choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load
longer than: - ANSWER ✔ 12 ft
, 35.A navigational signal of one or both arms extended, palms down, and
retracted in rapid motion indicates: - ANSWER ✔ Emergency stop
36.The only person allowed on the landing zone are? - ANSWER ✔ Tag line
tenders
37.Chain hoists are designed for: - ANSWER ✔ Vertical lifts
38.Leverage is defined as? - ANSWER ✔ the power applied to a lever to
cause a load to move
39.A cranes stability is affected by all of the following except: - ANSWER ✔
centered lift
40.The quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the
rearward direction of travel is known as: - ANSWER ✔ over-the-rear
41.The operational quadrant between the left or right side outriggers is: -
ANSWER ✔ over the side
42.A loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of
the following except: - ANSWER ✔ raising or lowering the load
43.Backward stability of a crane is affected by: - ANSWER ✔ high boom
angles and inclines
44.what dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly
over the load? - ANSWER ✔ pendulum effect
45.the sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load
weight is called? - ANSWER ✔ impact loading
46.doubling the depth of a cribbing beam increases the WLL by a factor of? -
ANSWER ✔ four
47.a sling angle is considered hazardous if it is less than_______degrees from
horizontal? - ANSWER ✔ 45
2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
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1. the operational quadrant between the left-or-right-side outriggers is -
ANSWER ✔ over-the-side
2. cranes are typically built to be - ANSWER ✔ longer than they are wide
3. in a multiple-crane lift, the crane with the greatest net capacity must always
be - ANSWER ✔ closest to the loads center of gravity
4. leverage is defined as - ANSWER ✔ the power applied to a lever to cause
the load to move
5. the quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the
rearward direction of travel is known as - ANSWER ✔ over-the-rear
6. what dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly
over the load - ANSWER ✔ pendulum effect
7. the sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load
weight is called - ANSWER ✔ acceleration
8. backward stability of a crane is affected by - ANSWER ✔ high boom
angles and inclines
9. a loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of
the following except - ANSWER ✔ raising or lowering the load
,10.a cranes stability is affected by all of the following except - ANSWER ✔
centered lift
11.to find the parts of line, the operator - ANSWER ✔ divides the suspended
weight by the WLL of the hoist rope
12.a document that outlines all weight, rigging, and configuration requirements
for a lift is a - ANSWER ✔ lift plan
13.when a bundle of rebar is being lifted with two slings in a choker hitch, the
sling eyes should be threaded in the opposite direction to improve load
stability - ANSWER ✔ false
14.adjustable lifting beams are limited by - ANSWER ✔ wire rope slings
15.Because of its toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made from:
- ANSWER ✔ Forged steel
16.Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the shackle? -
ANSWER ✔ When using a shackle with a hook, body hung on the hook.
17.17The space between the sling or chain and the load can become a: -
ANSWER ✔ Pinch point
18.The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the: -
ANSWER ✔ Rated capacity
19.Which hand signal standards were developed for use with mobile and
overhead cranes? - ANSWER ✔ ASME
20.Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to: - ANSWER
✔ 500°F
21.]Which style of lifting lug is used for angular loading applications? -
ANSWER ✔ Shouldered
,22.If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep it in service
can only be made by a: - ANSWER ✔ Qualified person
23.Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy chain slings? -
ANSWER ✔ Grab hook
24.In general industry, the most widely used type of shackle the design: -
ANSWER ✔ Screw pin
25.To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) ______ system. - ANSWER ✔
Gear
26.To calculate the total sling stress applied during a lift, you need to know the
total weight of the load and the: - ANSWER ✔ Angle at which the slings
will attach
27.Which type of hitch is ideal for lifting bundles of items, such as pipes? -
ANSWER ✔ Double-wrap choker hitch
28.Wire rope slings must be inspected: - ANSWER ✔ Before each use
29.A designated person must inspect eyebolts once each: - ANSWER ✔ Year
30.Which of the following consists of two or more slings attached to the same
hook? - ANSWER ✔ Bridle hitch
31.Hand signals are used to communicate: - ANSWER ✔ Load navigation
directions
32.Sling stress is doubled at a horizontal sling angle of: - ANSWER ✔ 30
degrees
33.When a tattle-tail has been pulled in the jacket, the sling has been -
ANSWER ✔ Overloaded
34.Two double-wrap choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load
longer than: - ANSWER ✔ 12 ft
, 35.A navigational signal of one or both arms extended, palms down, and
retracted in rapid motion indicates: - ANSWER ✔ Emergency stop
36.The only person allowed on the landing zone are? - ANSWER ✔ Tag line
tenders
37.Chain hoists are designed for: - ANSWER ✔ Vertical lifts
38.Leverage is defined as? - ANSWER ✔ the power applied to a lever to
cause a load to move
39.A cranes stability is affected by all of the following except: - ANSWER ✔
centered lift
40.The quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the
rearward direction of travel is known as: - ANSWER ✔ over-the-rear
41.The operational quadrant between the left or right side outriggers is: -
ANSWER ✔ over the side
42.A loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of
the following except: - ANSWER ✔ raising or lowering the load
43.Backward stability of a crane is affected by: - ANSWER ✔ high boom
angles and inclines
44.what dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly
over the load? - ANSWER ✔ pendulum effect
45.the sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load
weight is called? - ANSWER ✔ impact loading
46.doubling the depth of a cribbing beam increases the WLL by a factor of? -
ANSWER ✔ four
47.a sling angle is considered hazardous if it is less than_______degrees from
horizontal? - ANSWER ✔ 45
