rigging and hoisting 2026/2027 Updated exam
questions and answers
lift
A ? is one complete set of hoisting actions performed by workers who transport a load from a
starting point to a destination.
false
The largest types of cranes are typically used for the maintenance industries.
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industrial
The cranes and hoists involved in ? operations are typically permanently installed, and many are
indoors.
maintenance
? hoisting typically uses portable cranes, such as those on A-frame-like structures, that can be
wheeled to where they are needed.
arena / trade show
? rigging involves precise placement and orientation of loads, temporary connections, indoor and
outdoor work, and visual appearances.
false
,Hoisting personnel is the same as hoisting loads.
false
Personnel engaged in rigging, hoisting, and signaling activities must be qualified, but federal
regulations leave it to employers to determine a person's qualifications.
regulation
A ? is a rule made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.
on-site investigation by niosh
Which of the following is not part of lift planning?
true
Standards themselves have no authority unless they are adopted by a federal, state, or local
government.
osha
? regulations are the minimum requirements for safety in the workplace, and employers are free to
require employees to conform to more rigorous standards.
DOE
A unique feature of the ? standard is that it requires all lifts to be categorized as ordinary, critical,
pre-engineered production, or personnel before the lift is planned and executed.
authorized
A(n) ? person, according to OSHA, is “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”
false
The term "breaking strength" is the industry standard for the amount of force that a component
may be subjected to and still maintain the appropriate margin of safety.
true
Qualified riggers must also be trained in giving hand signals, since they often have to act as both
rigger and signalperson.
2 and 4
Which of the following terms do not have the same meaning as "rated load"?I. Breaking strengthII.
Rated capacityIII. Ultimate strengthIV. Weight capacityV. Working load limit
true
Certification typically requires passing both a written exam and a practical skills test.
false
, Separate training or certification is not required for each job involved with hoisting.
end truck
A(n) ? is a roller assembly consisting of a frame, wheels, and bearings.
a.boom
b.cantilever
c.end truck
d.jib
gantry
A traditional ? crane design has two sets of legs supporting the ends of the bridge beam.
overhead
A(n) ? crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels along a horizontal bridge
beam, which travels along a pair of overhead runways.
true
A top-running crane with an underhung hoist is the most common overhead crane configuration.
true
A jib crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels along a horizontal boom,
which is supported by a single structural leg.
boom
A ? is a long beam that projects from the main part of a crane in order to extend the reach of the
hoist.
mobile
? cranes are designed to be small and light enough to be driven over paved roadways, though this
design limits their rated capacity.
false
Rough terrain platforms are tracked with linked plates, much like military tanks.
telescoping
A ? -boom crane is a mobile crane with an extendable boom composed of nested sections.
true
A lattice-boom crane is a mobile crane with a boom constructed from one or more sections of thin
steel gridwork.
true
Tower crane types are categorized by the way they are attached at the base.
questions and answers
lift
A ? is one complete set of hoisting actions performed by workers who transport a load from a
starting point to a destination.
false
The largest types of cranes are typically used for the maintenance industries.
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industrial
The cranes and hoists involved in ? operations are typically permanently installed, and many are
indoors.
maintenance
? hoisting typically uses portable cranes, such as those on A-frame-like structures, that can be
wheeled to where they are needed.
arena / trade show
? rigging involves precise placement and orientation of loads, temporary connections, indoor and
outdoor work, and visual appearances.
false
,Hoisting personnel is the same as hoisting loads.
false
Personnel engaged in rigging, hoisting, and signaling activities must be qualified, but federal
regulations leave it to employers to determine a person's qualifications.
regulation
A ? is a rule made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.
on-site investigation by niosh
Which of the following is not part of lift planning?
true
Standards themselves have no authority unless they are adopted by a federal, state, or local
government.
osha
? regulations are the minimum requirements for safety in the workplace, and employers are free to
require employees to conform to more rigorous standards.
DOE
A unique feature of the ? standard is that it requires all lifts to be categorized as ordinary, critical,
pre-engineered production, or personnel before the lift is planned and executed.
authorized
A(n) ? person, according to OSHA, is “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”
false
The term "breaking strength" is the industry standard for the amount of force that a component
may be subjected to and still maintain the appropriate margin of safety.
true
Qualified riggers must also be trained in giving hand signals, since they often have to act as both
rigger and signalperson.
2 and 4
Which of the following terms do not have the same meaning as "rated load"?I. Breaking strengthII.
Rated capacityIII. Ultimate strengthIV. Weight capacityV. Working load limit
true
Certification typically requires passing both a written exam and a practical skills test.
false
, Separate training or certification is not required for each job involved with hoisting.
end truck
A(n) ? is a roller assembly consisting of a frame, wheels, and bearings.
a.boom
b.cantilever
c.end truck
d.jib
gantry
A traditional ? crane design has two sets of legs supporting the ends of the bridge beam.
overhead
A(n) ? crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels along a horizontal bridge
beam, which travels along a pair of overhead runways.
true
A top-running crane with an underhung hoist is the most common overhead crane configuration.
true
A jib crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels along a horizontal boom,
which is supported by a single structural leg.
boom
A ? is a long beam that projects from the main part of a crane in order to extend the reach of the
hoist.
mobile
? cranes are designed to be small and light enough to be driven over paved roadways, though this
design limits their rated capacity.
false
Rough terrain platforms are tracked with linked plates, much like military tanks.
telescoping
A ? -boom crane is a mobile crane with an extendable boom composed of nested sections.
true
A lattice-boom crane is a mobile crane with a boom constructed from one or more sections of thin
steel gridwork.
true
Tower crane types are categorized by the way they are attached at the base.
