Module 6 NCCER Rigging Questions and
Answers
Synthetic fibers, cast iron links, and wire rope.
Slings are commonly made out of?
Removed from service immediately.
If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be?
Body
The size of the shackle is determined by the diameter of its?
Hoist
A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical advantage for lifting a
load is a?
Choker hitch
When a load has no attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical for lifting, it is
best to use a?
Rated Capacity
The max load weight for a sling is the?
500 F
Most alloy steel chained slings can be used in temps up to?
Over loaded
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling has been?
Competent person
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be made by a?
Forged steel
Because of the need for increased toughness shackles for most over head lifting are made from?
Grab hook
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings?
Gear system
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a?
Come along
A type of hand operated device that should never be used for over head lifting is a?
, 12 ft
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer than? To keep the load balanced.
Anyone on the ground within sight of the crane operator
If an emergency occurs during rigging operations who is allowed to give the emergency stop hand
signal?
Manufacturers name and trade mark
Identification tags for slings must include the?
Fiber core
The type of wire rope cord that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low temperatures is the?
Before every use
Synthetic slings must be inspected, when?
Replacement links have been used to repair the chain
An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that?
Shackle
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks, or other
connections is a?
Steel plates
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as?
Gear system
Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a?
Load is properly balanced
Before attempting to lift a load with a chain hoist, make sure that the
Bridle hitch
A hitch configuration that allows slings to be connected to the same load without using a spreader
beam is a?
Horizontally with palms facing down and quickly move both arms back and forth
To make the emergency stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms_____________.
Block and tackle
A simple rope and pulley system called a __________ is used to lift loads.
Bull ring
Use a single ring called a __________to attach multiple slings to a hoist hook.
Answers
Synthetic fibers, cast iron links, and wire rope.
Slings are commonly made out of?
Removed from service immediately.
If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be?
Body
The size of the shackle is determined by the diameter of its?
Hoist
A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical advantage for lifting a
load is a?
Choker hitch
When a load has no attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical for lifting, it is
best to use a?
Rated Capacity
The max load weight for a sling is the?
500 F
Most alloy steel chained slings can be used in temps up to?
Over loaded
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling has been?
Competent person
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be made by a?
Forged steel
Because of the need for increased toughness shackles for most over head lifting are made from?
Grab hook
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings?
Gear system
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a?
Come along
A type of hand operated device that should never be used for over head lifting is a?
, 12 ft
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer than? To keep the load balanced.
Anyone on the ground within sight of the crane operator
If an emergency occurs during rigging operations who is allowed to give the emergency stop hand
signal?
Manufacturers name and trade mark
Identification tags for slings must include the?
Fiber core
The type of wire rope cord that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low temperatures is the?
Before every use
Synthetic slings must be inspected, when?
Replacement links have been used to repair the chain
An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that?
Shackle
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks, or other
connections is a?
Steel plates
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as?
Gear system
Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a?
Load is properly balanced
Before attempting to lift a load with a chain hoist, make sure that the
Bridle hitch
A hitch configuration that allows slings to be connected to the same load without using a spreader
beam is a?
Horizontally with palms facing down and quickly move both arms back and forth
To make the emergency stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms_____________.
Block and tackle
A simple rope and pulley system called a __________ is used to lift loads.
Bull ring
Use a single ring called a __________to attach multiple slings to a hoist hook.
