1. What is the minimum fall protection requirement for structural steel
erection?
• A) 10 feet
• B) 15 feet
• C) 20 feet
• D) 25 feet
Answer: B) 15 feet
2. A controlled decking zone (CDZ) may be used up to what height?
• A) 15 feet
• B) 20 feet
• C) 30 feet
• D) 50 feet
Answer: C) 30 feet
3. What is the maximum gap allowed between the planking on a scaffold?
• A) 1/2 inch
• B) 1 inch
• C) 2 inches
• D) 3 inches
Answer: B) 1 inch
4. Who is qualified to supervise steel erection operations?
, • A) Any ironworker with 5 years experience
• B) A competent person designated by the employer
• C) The project manager
• D) Any certified welder
Answer: B) A competent person designated by the employer
5. What is the minimum wire rope safety factor for hoisting?
• A) 3:1
• B) 4:1
• C) 5:1
• D) 10:1
Answer: C) 5:1
SECTION 2: RIGGING & HOISTING
6. What type of hitch provides the greatest load capacity?
• A) Basket hitch
• B) Choker hitch
• C) Vertical hitch
• D) Bridle hitch
Answer: A) Basket hitch
7. Wire rope clips should be installed with the U-bolt on which side?
• A) Live (load-bearing) end
• B) Dead (short) end
• C) Either side
• D) Alternating sides
Answer: B) Dead (short) end
,8. What is the minimum number of wire rope clips required for a 1-inch
diameter rope?
• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
Answer: D) 6
9. A sling with a D/d ratio less than what should be removed from service?
• A) 10:1
• B) 15:1
• C) 20:1
• D) 25:1
Answer: D) 25:1
10. When using a tag line, what is the primary purpose?
• A) To increase lifting capacity
• B) To control the load during lifting
• C) To replace wire rope slings
• D) To signal the crane operator
Answer: B) To control the load during lifting
SECTION 3: STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
11. What is the standard industry designation for wide flange beams?
• A) I-beam
• B) H-beam
• C) W-shape
• D) S-shape
Answer: C) W-shape
, 12. The vertical members in a steel frame structure are called:
• A) Beams
• B) Girders
• C) Columns
• D) Joists
Answer: C) Columns
13. What is the purpose of a spud wrench in steel erection?
• A) Tightening bolts to final torque
• B) Aligning bolt holes and inserting bolts
• C) Cutting steel members
• D) Measuring plumbness
Answer: B) Aligning bolt holes and inserting bolts
14. Bolt holes in structural steel typically have what clearance?
• A) 1/16 inch
• B) 1/8 inch
• C) 1/4 inch
• D) 1/2 inch
Answer: A) 1/16 inch
15. What does the term "drift pin" refer to?
• A) A tool for final bolt tightening
• B) A tapered tool for aligning holes
• C) A type of anchor bolt
• D) A welding rod
Answer: B) A tapered tool for aligning holes
erection?
• A) 10 feet
• B) 15 feet
• C) 20 feet
• D) 25 feet
Answer: B) 15 feet
2. A controlled decking zone (CDZ) may be used up to what height?
• A) 15 feet
• B) 20 feet
• C) 30 feet
• D) 50 feet
Answer: C) 30 feet
3. What is the maximum gap allowed between the planking on a scaffold?
• A) 1/2 inch
• B) 1 inch
• C) 2 inches
• D) 3 inches
Answer: B) 1 inch
4. Who is qualified to supervise steel erection operations?
, • A) Any ironworker with 5 years experience
• B) A competent person designated by the employer
• C) The project manager
• D) Any certified welder
Answer: B) A competent person designated by the employer
5. What is the minimum wire rope safety factor for hoisting?
• A) 3:1
• B) 4:1
• C) 5:1
• D) 10:1
Answer: C) 5:1
SECTION 2: RIGGING & HOISTING
6. What type of hitch provides the greatest load capacity?
• A) Basket hitch
• B) Choker hitch
• C) Vertical hitch
• D) Bridle hitch
Answer: A) Basket hitch
7. Wire rope clips should be installed with the U-bolt on which side?
• A) Live (load-bearing) end
• B) Dead (short) end
• C) Either side
• D) Alternating sides
Answer: B) Dead (short) end
,8. What is the minimum number of wire rope clips required for a 1-inch
diameter rope?
• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
Answer: D) 6
9. A sling with a D/d ratio less than what should be removed from service?
• A) 10:1
• B) 15:1
• C) 20:1
• D) 25:1
Answer: D) 25:1
10. When using a tag line, what is the primary purpose?
• A) To increase lifting capacity
• B) To control the load during lifting
• C) To replace wire rope slings
• D) To signal the crane operator
Answer: B) To control the load during lifting
SECTION 3: STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
11. What is the standard industry designation for wide flange beams?
• A) I-beam
• B) H-beam
• C) W-shape
• D) S-shape
Answer: C) W-shape
, 12. The vertical members in a steel frame structure are called:
• A) Beams
• B) Girders
• C) Columns
• D) Joists
Answer: C) Columns
13. What is the purpose of a spud wrench in steel erection?
• A) Tightening bolts to final torque
• B) Aligning bolt holes and inserting bolts
• C) Cutting steel members
• D) Measuring plumbness
Answer: B) Aligning bolt holes and inserting bolts
14. Bolt holes in structural steel typically have what clearance?
• A) 1/16 inch
• B) 1/8 inch
• C) 1/4 inch
• D) 1/2 inch
Answer: A) 1/16 inch
15. What does the term "drift pin" refer to?
• A) A tool for final bolt tightening
• B) A tapered tool for aligning holes
• C) A type of anchor bolt
• D) A welding rod
Answer: B) A tapered tool for aligning holes
