FOR ADVANCED RIGGING TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2024
1) What is meant by the term "two blocking Correct Answer: The load block
contacts the boom point sheaves.
2) lifting 20,000lbs, with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30 horizontal sling angle,
what is force applied to each leg? Correct Answer: 20,000
3) In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam
should be considered: Correct Answer: Part of the load weight
4) What is required if there is a deviation in the lift plan? Correct Answer: A
new lift plan
5) On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the
load should yield the required line pull as a general rule of thumb? Correct
Answer: 5%
,6) All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block
EXCEPT: Correct Answer: Wear on the hook
7) Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been:
Correct Answer: Tested and approved
8) When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to:
Correct Answer: Help control the load
9) Two cranes are lifting 100 tons . If crane A has 40 % of the load , how
much weight will crane B have on its hook? Correct Answer: 120,000 Ibs.
10) To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the
manufacturer's: Correct Answer: Sling tag
11) OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds
what percentage of its original throat opening? Correct Answer: 15%
12) At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be
removed from service? Correct Answer: 5%
,13) The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise
plans to overcome or eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or
rigging is called: Correct Answer: Lift plan
14) What provides additional control of a load being lifted? Correct Answer:
Tag lines
15) When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the boom be
positioned? Correct Answer: In line with the direction of travel
16) Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile crane, it is
important to: Correct Answer: Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
17) According to ASME B30.5 , a two crane lift is signaled by Correct
Answer: One designated person
18) How much force would be required to move an object up an inclined
plane compared to lifting it vertically? Correct Answer: Less force
, 20) All of the following are reasons for stopping personnel lifting operations
EXCEPT Correct Answer: There are no tag lines
22) The point of any object's weight can be assumed to be concentrated at:
Correct Answer: Center of gravity
23) In a spur-gear chain hoist with a two chain system, the endless chain is
used to Correct Answer: Raise and lower the load
24) In an emergency situation, what is the rigger's FIRST priority? Correct
Answer: To prevent injury or loss of life
25) All of the following conditions exert dynamic loading on a crane
EXCEPT: Correct Answer: Static boom angle
26) Proper lead sheave placement as it relates to the hoisting drum
location is: Correct Answer: Proper spooling of wire rope
27) The most important information to consider when planning a lift is:
Correct Answer: weight of the load
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2024
1) What is meant by the term "two blocking Correct Answer: The load block
contacts the boom point sheaves.
2) lifting 20,000lbs, with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30 horizontal sling angle,
what is force applied to each leg? Correct Answer: 20,000
3) In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam
should be considered: Correct Answer: Part of the load weight
4) What is required if there is a deviation in the lift plan? Correct Answer: A
new lift plan
5) On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the
load should yield the required line pull as a general rule of thumb? Correct
Answer: 5%
,6) All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block
EXCEPT: Correct Answer: Wear on the hook
7) Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been:
Correct Answer: Tested and approved
8) When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to:
Correct Answer: Help control the load
9) Two cranes are lifting 100 tons . If crane A has 40 % of the load , how
much weight will crane B have on its hook? Correct Answer: 120,000 Ibs.
10) To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the
manufacturer's: Correct Answer: Sling tag
11) OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds
what percentage of its original throat opening? Correct Answer: 15%
12) At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be
removed from service? Correct Answer: 5%
,13) The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise
plans to overcome or eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or
rigging is called: Correct Answer: Lift plan
14) What provides additional control of a load being lifted? Correct Answer:
Tag lines
15) When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the boom be
positioned? Correct Answer: In line with the direction of travel
16) Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile crane, it is
important to: Correct Answer: Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
17) According to ASME B30.5 , a two crane lift is signaled by Correct
Answer: One designated person
18) How much force would be required to move an object up an inclined
plane compared to lifting it vertically? Correct Answer: Less force
, 20) All of the following are reasons for stopping personnel lifting operations
EXCEPT Correct Answer: There are no tag lines
22) The point of any object's weight can be assumed to be concentrated at:
Correct Answer: Center of gravity
23) In a spur-gear chain hoist with a two chain system, the endless chain is
used to Correct Answer: Raise and lower the load
24) In an emergency situation, what is the rigger's FIRST priority? Correct
Answer: To prevent injury or loss of life
25) All of the following conditions exert dynamic loading on a crane
EXCEPT: Correct Answer: Static boom angle
26) Proper lead sheave placement as it relates to the hoisting drum
location is: Correct Answer: Proper spooling of wire rope
27) The most important information to consider when planning a lift is:
Correct Answer: weight of the load
