NCCER Module 6
d. manufacturer's name or trademark - correct answer-Identification tags for slings must
include the ______.
a. type of protective pads to use
b. type of damage sustained during use
c. color of the tattle-tail
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
a. fiber core - correct answer-The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage
at relatively low temperatures is the ______.
a. fiber core
b. strand core
c. independent wire rope core
d. metallic link supporting core
c. before every use - correct answer-Synthetic slings must be inspected _________.
a. once every month
b. visually at the start of each work week
c. before every use
d. once wear or damage becomes apparent
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain - correct answer-An alloy steel chain
sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that ___________.
a. the sling has been used in different hitch configurations
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
c. the sling has been used for more than one year
d. strands in the supporting core have weakened.
b. hitch - correct answer-A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to
eye fittings, hooks, or other connections is a(n) __________.
a. eyebolt
b. hitch
c. shackle
d. U-bolt
a. steel plates - correct answer-A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such
as ___________.
a. steel plates
b. piping bundles
, c. concrete blocks
d. plastic tubing
d. gear system - correct answer-Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a
___________.
a. rope and pulley system
b. rigger's strength
c. stationary counterweight
d. gear system
b. load is properly balanced - correct answer-Before attempting to lift a load with a chain
hoist, make sure that the _______.
a. hoist is secured to come-along
b. load is properly balanced
c. tag lines are properly anchored
d. tackle is connected to its power source
a. double-wrap hitch - correct answer-A hitch configuration that allows slings to be
connected to the same load without using a spreader beam is a _________.
a. double-wrap hitch
b. choker hitch
c. bridle hitch
d. basket hitch
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth - correct
answer-To make the Emergency Stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms
__________.
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
b. directly in front and then move both arms up and down repeatedly
c. vertically above the head and wave both arms back and forth
d. horizontally with clenched fists and move both arms up and down
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift. -
correct answer-"Rated Capacity" is defined as:
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
b. How much a thingy can lift and stuff.
c. The minimum load a weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
d. None of the above.
d. Overloaded - correct answer-When red-core warning yarns become exposed, it is an
indication that the sling has been __________ and should not be used.
a. Cut
d. manufacturer's name or trademark - correct answer-Identification tags for slings must
include the ______.
a. type of protective pads to use
b. type of damage sustained during use
c. color of the tattle-tail
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
a. fiber core - correct answer-The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage
at relatively low temperatures is the ______.
a. fiber core
b. strand core
c. independent wire rope core
d. metallic link supporting core
c. before every use - correct answer-Synthetic slings must be inspected _________.
a. once every month
b. visually at the start of each work week
c. before every use
d. once wear or damage becomes apparent
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain - correct answer-An alloy steel chain
sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that ___________.
a. the sling has been used in different hitch configurations
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
c. the sling has been used for more than one year
d. strands in the supporting core have weakened.
b. hitch - correct answer-A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to
eye fittings, hooks, or other connections is a(n) __________.
a. eyebolt
b. hitch
c. shackle
d. U-bolt
a. steel plates - correct answer-A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such
as ___________.
a. steel plates
b. piping bundles
, c. concrete blocks
d. plastic tubing
d. gear system - correct answer-Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a
___________.
a. rope and pulley system
b. rigger's strength
c. stationary counterweight
d. gear system
b. load is properly balanced - correct answer-Before attempting to lift a load with a chain
hoist, make sure that the _______.
a. hoist is secured to come-along
b. load is properly balanced
c. tag lines are properly anchored
d. tackle is connected to its power source
a. double-wrap hitch - correct answer-A hitch configuration that allows slings to be
connected to the same load without using a spreader beam is a _________.
a. double-wrap hitch
b. choker hitch
c. bridle hitch
d. basket hitch
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth - correct
answer-To make the Emergency Stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms
__________.
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
b. directly in front and then move both arms up and down repeatedly
c. vertically above the head and wave both arms back and forth
d. horizontally with clenched fists and move both arms up and down
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift. -
correct answer-"Rated Capacity" is defined as:
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
b. How much a thingy can lift and stuff.
c. The minimum load a weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
d. None of the above.
d. Overloaded - correct answer-When red-core warning yarns become exposed, it is an
indication that the sling has been __________ and should not be used.
a. Cut
