2025 RIGGING PRACTICES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A +
med for all of the following reasons except? - so documentation can be completed
what type of rigging gear inspections require documentation - periodically
distorted or twisted rigging hardware must be - removed from service
when a sling is used in a choker configuration, its capacity is - decreased
what should be used when attaching rigging gear to padeyes and lifting lugs - shackles
removal of cracks from rigging hardware must be verified by ____ before it is returning
to service? - non-destructive testing
a crane with capacity of 100,000 lbs is performing a lift of 90,000 lbs is an? - complex lift
a _____ may be assigned by the rigger-in-charge to assist the operator with the pre-use
check, select and inspect rigging gear and rig loads - rigger
which of the following shackles must never be side loaded? - round pin shackle
what markings are required on hoists - the manufacturer, model number, rated load,
and re-inspection due date
when moving a truck, cruiser, or crawler crane to and from job sites, always secure the
______ to the carrier frame? - hooks
the signal indicated which hook on multiple hoist cranes - c
the signal for stop - b
the category for this crane (20000k) - category 3
the signal for lower boom - b
the signal for hoist - a
signal for boom up and lower hoist - c
signal for move slow - e
signal for boom down and raise hoist - d
signal for travel - b
, category of crane (white truck) - category 4
the signal for lowering - a
the category of crane (yellow truck) - a category 1
signal for emergency stop - d
signal for trolley – c
A load chart range diagram can best be used to help identify: - net capacity
for mobile crane working at maximum radius, exceeding what percentage of the cranes
capacity requires the radius to be verified? - 80%
the minimum depth of thread engagement for a 1/2 in eyebolt into steel object is? - 3/4
in
when tying knots in synthetic rope lashing, the rated load is increased by 50% ? - false
the size of shackle that can be used in the eye of a wire rope sling must be ________
the wire rope size? - equal to or greater than
a shackle must be marked with the rated load, re-inspected due date, and the date
manufacture? - false
when working near energized power lines where the crane or load could cross the
absolute limit of approach, what additional requirements must the crane team follow? -
designated spotter must be stationed to watch clearances
the load weight of a personnel lift must not exceed _____ of the hoists rated capacity for
the working radius ? - (50%)
a manufacturer's certificate of proof test may satisfy the initial test requirements for
rigging equipment? - false
which of the following operator actions will most likely cause a reduction in the capacity
of a mobile crane? - booming down
an angular pull of 45 degrees is allowed on non shouldered type eye bolts? - false
two slings creating a 60 degree sling angle are used to lift a 4,000 pound item. the
appropriate rated load for each sling is 2,000 pounds. - false
when are loads allowed to be moved over personnel? - never
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A +
med for all of the following reasons except? - so documentation can be completed
what type of rigging gear inspections require documentation - periodically
distorted or twisted rigging hardware must be - removed from service
when a sling is used in a choker configuration, its capacity is - decreased
what should be used when attaching rigging gear to padeyes and lifting lugs - shackles
removal of cracks from rigging hardware must be verified by ____ before it is returning
to service? - non-destructive testing
a crane with capacity of 100,000 lbs is performing a lift of 90,000 lbs is an? - complex lift
a _____ may be assigned by the rigger-in-charge to assist the operator with the pre-use
check, select and inspect rigging gear and rig loads - rigger
which of the following shackles must never be side loaded? - round pin shackle
what markings are required on hoists - the manufacturer, model number, rated load,
and re-inspection due date
when moving a truck, cruiser, or crawler crane to and from job sites, always secure the
______ to the carrier frame? - hooks
the signal indicated which hook on multiple hoist cranes - c
the signal for stop - b
the category for this crane (20000k) - category 3
the signal for lower boom - b
the signal for hoist - a
signal for boom up and lower hoist - c
signal for move slow - e
signal for boom down and raise hoist - d
signal for travel - b
, category of crane (white truck) - category 4
the signal for lowering - a
the category of crane (yellow truck) - a category 1
signal for emergency stop - d
signal for trolley – c
A load chart range diagram can best be used to help identify: - net capacity
for mobile crane working at maximum radius, exceeding what percentage of the cranes
capacity requires the radius to be verified? - 80%
the minimum depth of thread engagement for a 1/2 in eyebolt into steel object is? - 3/4
in
when tying knots in synthetic rope lashing, the rated load is increased by 50% ? - false
the size of shackle that can be used in the eye of a wire rope sling must be ________
the wire rope size? - equal to or greater than
a shackle must be marked with the rated load, re-inspected due date, and the date
manufacture? - false
when working near energized power lines where the crane or load could cross the
absolute limit of approach, what additional requirements must the crane team follow? -
designated spotter must be stationed to watch clearances
the load weight of a personnel lift must not exceed _____ of the hoists rated capacity for
the working radius ? - (50%)
a manufacturer's certificate of proof test may satisfy the initial test requirements for
rigging equipment? - false
which of the following operator actions will most likely cause a reduction in the capacity
of a mobile crane? - booming down
an angular pull of 45 degrees is allowed on non shouldered type eye bolts? - false
two slings creating a 60 degree sling angle are used to lift a 4,000 pound item. the
appropriate rated load for each sling is 2,000 pounds. - false
when are loads allowed to be moved over personnel? - never
