BASIC RIGGING - TRADE TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A simple rope-and-pulley system called a is used to lift loads. - CORRECT ANSWER -
block & tackle
, a type of rigging hardware, are available in three basic designs: unshouldered,
shouldered, and swivel. - CORRECT ANSWER -eyebolts
Use a single ring called a(n) to attach multiple slings to a hoist hook. - CORRECT
ANSWER -bull ring
The signal person uses to communicate load navigation directions to the crane
operator. - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI hand signals
The way a sling is arranged to hold the load is called a rigging configuration, or .-
CORRECT ANSWER -hitch
A(n) hitch uses two or more slings to connect a load to a single hoist hook. -
CORRECT ANSWER -bridle
To form a choker hitch, wrap the sling around the load and pass the eye of the sling through a
to form a loop around the load. - CORRECT ANSWER -shackle
A(n) uses a pulley system to give a mechanical advantage for lifting loads. -
CORRECT ANSWER -hoist
A is used to move loads such as steel plates or concrete panels without the use of
slings. - CORRECT ANSWER -lifting clamp
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A simple rope-and-pulley system called a is used to lift loads. - CORRECT ANSWER -
block & tackle
, a type of rigging hardware, are available in three basic designs: unshouldered,
shouldered, and swivel. - CORRECT ANSWER -eyebolts
Use a single ring called a(n) to attach multiple slings to a hoist hook. - CORRECT
ANSWER -bull ring
The signal person uses to communicate load navigation directions to the crane
operator. - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI hand signals
The way a sling is arranged to hold the load is called a rigging configuration, or .-
CORRECT ANSWER -hitch
A(n) hitch uses two or more slings to connect a load to a single hoist hook. -
CORRECT ANSWER -bridle
To form a choker hitch, wrap the sling around the load and pass the eye of the sling through a
to form a loop around the load. - CORRECT ANSWER -shackle
A(n) uses a pulley system to give a mechanical advantage for lifting loads. -
CORRECT ANSWER -hoist
A is used to move loads such as steel plates or concrete panels without the use of
slings. - CORRECT ANSWER -lifting clamp
