Final Rigging Test 2
1. Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three
sling configurations <Ans> Vertical, Choke, or Basket
2. The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the <Ans>
Configuration
3. Why are Slings so popular with utility companies <Ans> Strong, durable,
inexpen- sive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
4. What are the common slings made out of <Ans> Synthetic, wire rope, and
chain
5. Which sling material is best for being non-conductive <Ans> Synthetic
6. Which is the strongest sling configuration <Ans> Basket
7. Which is the weakest sling configuration <Ans> Choke
8. Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength <Ans>
Vertical
9. A sling placed in the position is on average about 2 times
stronger than vertical sling position <Ans> Basket
10. A sling placed in a position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling
in the vertical position <Ans> Choke
11. Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling is used-
<Ans> Vertical
12. Which sling position minimizes slip <Ans> Choke
13. Which sling position is the strongest for rigging <Ans> Basket
14. Synthetic slings are also called <Ans> Web slings
15. What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings-
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, <Ans> Nylon
16. Synthetic slings usually have a sewn inside <Ans>
Name tag (leather)
17. What does a sling name tag provide <Ans> WLL for 3 sling positions,
Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
18. Are sling name tags required <Ans> Yes
19. What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable <Ans>
Do not use the sling
20. How many types of web slings are there <Ans> Six
21. Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations-
<Ans> Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
22. What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling <Ans> Loose
stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
23. Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as <Ans> Synthetic
ropes
24. Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for energized
work <Ans> Synthetic
25. Sharp edges and corners must be prior to using synthetic
slings <Ans> Padded
26. is very damaging to synthetic slings <Ans>
Ultraviolet light
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1. Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three
sling configurations <Ans> Vertical, Choke, or Basket
2. The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the <Ans>
Configuration
3. Why are Slings so popular with utility companies <Ans> Strong, durable,
inexpen- sive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
4. What are the common slings made out of <Ans> Synthetic, wire rope, and
chain
5. Which sling material is best for being non-conductive <Ans> Synthetic
6. Which is the strongest sling configuration <Ans> Basket
7. Which is the weakest sling configuration <Ans> Choke
8. Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength <Ans>
Vertical
9. A sling placed in the position is on average about 2 times
stronger than vertical sling position <Ans> Basket
10. A sling placed in a position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling
in the vertical position <Ans> Choke
11. Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling is used-
<Ans> Vertical
12. Which sling position minimizes slip <Ans> Choke
13. Which sling position is the strongest for rigging <Ans> Basket
14. Synthetic slings are also called <Ans> Web slings
15. What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings-
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, <Ans> Nylon
16. Synthetic slings usually have a sewn inside <Ans>
Name tag (leather)
17. What does a sling name tag provide <Ans> WLL for 3 sling positions,
Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
18. Are sling name tags required <Ans> Yes
19. What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable <Ans>
Do not use the sling
20. How many types of web slings are there <Ans> Six
21. Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations-
<Ans> Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
22. What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling <Ans> Loose
stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
23. Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as <Ans> Synthetic
ropes
24. Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for energized
work <Ans> Synthetic
25. Sharp edges and corners must be prior to using synthetic
slings <Ans> Padded
26. is very damaging to synthetic slings <Ans>
Ultraviolet light
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