Rigging – Final Exam Questions and
Answers Rated A
Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling configurations
✔✔Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ ✔✔Configuration
Why are Slings so popular with utility companies ✔✔Strong, durable, inexpensive, and tagged
with specific weight ratings
What are the common slings made out of ✔✔Synthetic, wire rope, and chain
Which sling material is best for being non-conductive ✔✔Synthetic
Which is the strongest sling configuration ✔✔Basket
Which is the weakest sling configuration ✔✔Choke
,Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength ✔✔Vertical
A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2 times stronger than
vertical sling position ✔✔Basket
A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling in the vertical
position ✔✔Choke
Which sling position normal suggests more than one sling is used ✔✔Vertical
Which sling position minimizes slip ✔✔Choke
Which sling position is the strongest for rigging ✔✔Basket
Synthetic slings are also called ✔✔Web slings
What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings ✔✔Nylon
, Synthetic slings usually have ✔✔A name tag sewn inside (leather)
What does a sling name tag provide ✔✔WLL for 3 sling positions, Manufacturer, Date of
Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
Are sling name tags required ✔✔Yes
What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable ✔✔Do not use the sling
How many types of web slings are there ✔✔Six
Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations ✔✔Type 2 is not
permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling ✔✔Loose stitching, torn fibers,
abrasions, burned/melted
Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as ✔✔Synthetic ropes
Answers Rated A
Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling configurations
✔✔Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ ✔✔Configuration
Why are Slings so popular with utility companies ✔✔Strong, durable, inexpensive, and tagged
with specific weight ratings
What are the common slings made out of ✔✔Synthetic, wire rope, and chain
Which sling material is best for being non-conductive ✔✔Synthetic
Which is the strongest sling configuration ✔✔Basket
Which is the weakest sling configuration ✔✔Choke
,Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength ✔✔Vertical
A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2 times stronger than
vertical sling position ✔✔Basket
A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling in the vertical
position ✔✔Choke
Which sling position normal suggests more than one sling is used ✔✔Vertical
Which sling position minimizes slip ✔✔Choke
Which sling position is the strongest for rigging ✔✔Basket
Synthetic slings are also called ✔✔Web slings
What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings ✔✔Nylon
, Synthetic slings usually have ✔✔A name tag sewn inside (leather)
What does a sling name tag provide ✔✔WLL for 3 sling positions, Manufacturer, Date of
Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
Are sling name tags required ✔✔Yes
What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable ✔✔Do not use the sling
How many types of web slings are there ✔✔Six
Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations ✔✔Type 2 is not
permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling ✔✔Loose stitching, torn fibers,
abrasions, burned/melted
Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as ✔✔Synthetic ropes
