Advanced Rigging Final Examination
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER -Each day
before use
What will the tension be on one leg of a single vertical hitch lifting a load of 5 tons? -
CORRECT ANSWER -5 tons
Using the Rigging Hardware Tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 in. carbon
shackle? - CORRECT ANSWER -13,000 lbs
What is the most important piece of information to have before beginning to rig a load? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Weight of the load
Which of the following topics is NOT important when selecting slings? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Capacity of the crane
Using the Rigging Hardware Table in your book, what is the capacity of a 1/2 inch shouldered
eyebolt when lifting at a 45 degree angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -550 lbs
A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vertical
What is the term that describes a 'sudden' loading on a sling, when raising or lowering a load
which will increase the stress on rigging of the load? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shock
loading
Using the sling tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch 2-leg wire rope sling that is
lifting at a horizontal angle of 60-degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER -26,000
, What is the approximate weight of a cubic foot of concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER -150
lbs
Which types of hitches are labeled on a synthetic sling? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vertical
Hitch, Choker Hitch, Basket Hitch
What must be done if a sling is found to have a missing or illegible capacity tag? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Remove the sling from service
What is the formula that is used to calculate the volume of a box? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Length x Width x Height
4 Reasons to remove a synthetic web sling? - CORRECT ANSWER -UV damage, heat
damage, ripped/torn, cant read tag
One leg of a 4 leg alloy steel chain sling is longer than the other three; this is probably an
indication of what type of damage? - CORRECT ANSWER -The leg has been overloaded
Who should rig a sling assembly to a load? - CORRECT ANSWER -A trained and
qualified rigger
What types of hitch/s provide maximum contact (360 degrees) between the sling and load? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Two double wrapped basket hitches
According to OSHA 1910.184, synthetic or polypropylene slings shall not be used at
temperatures in excess of how many degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER -180-200 degrees
According to OSHA 1910.184, what type of sling requires that the inspection be documented? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Alloy chain slings
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER -Each day
before use
What will the tension be on one leg of a single vertical hitch lifting a load of 5 tons? -
CORRECT ANSWER -5 tons
Using the Rigging Hardware Tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 in. carbon
shackle? - CORRECT ANSWER -13,000 lbs
What is the most important piece of information to have before beginning to rig a load? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Weight of the load
Which of the following topics is NOT important when selecting slings? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Capacity of the crane
Using the Rigging Hardware Table in your book, what is the capacity of a 1/2 inch shouldered
eyebolt when lifting at a 45 degree angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -550 lbs
A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vertical
What is the term that describes a 'sudden' loading on a sling, when raising or lowering a load
which will increase the stress on rigging of the load? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shock
loading
Using the sling tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch 2-leg wire rope sling that is
lifting at a horizontal angle of 60-degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER -26,000
, What is the approximate weight of a cubic foot of concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER -150
lbs
Which types of hitches are labeled on a synthetic sling? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vertical
Hitch, Choker Hitch, Basket Hitch
What must be done if a sling is found to have a missing or illegible capacity tag? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Remove the sling from service
What is the formula that is used to calculate the volume of a box? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Length x Width x Height
4 Reasons to remove a synthetic web sling? - CORRECT ANSWER -UV damage, heat
damage, ripped/torn, cant read tag
One leg of a 4 leg alloy steel chain sling is longer than the other three; this is probably an
indication of what type of damage? - CORRECT ANSWER -The leg has been overloaded
Who should rig a sling assembly to a load? - CORRECT ANSWER -A trained and
qualified rigger
What types of hitch/s provide maximum contact (360 degrees) between the sling and load? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Two double wrapped basket hitches
According to OSHA 1910.184, synthetic or polypropylene slings shall not be used at
temperatures in excess of how many degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER -180-200 degrees
According to OSHA 1910.184, what type of sling requires that the inspection be documented? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Alloy chain slings
