PENDANT (CDP) CHECKER Exam
Questions and Answers
How many feet is the CDP? - ✅✅190 FT
What is the center of the CDP? - ✅✅Poly Cord
What is the diameter of the CDP? - ✅✅1 1/4 in.
What does kinking mean with the CDP? - ✅✅When the CDP has been bent and
will not return straight.
What is bird caging? - ✅✅When the wire is starting to spread apart.
What does necking down mean? - ✅✅Where the CDP diameter gets smaller
and it usually occurs at the wedge fitting.
How many broken wires can you have throughout the length? - ✅✅9 broken
wires through out the length and 5 in one cable wrap or wire lay.
How do you take off worn donuts? - ✅✅Cut off with a hack saw, DON'T CUT
THE CDP.
, How do you move the CDP? - ✅✅Use the CDP hook. NEVER stick the CDP wire
into the Pintle hook to move.
How do you remove the bolt from the cowbell? - ✅✅Use punch and hammer
to remove bolt. Never hit the ratchet with any instrument when removing the
bolt from the cowbell.
How do you install the donut using a jack? - ✅✅One donut at a time.
What is the width and length of the tape? - ✅✅8in wide, 920 feet long
What is the minimum width of the tape? - ✅✅7 1/4in
How are the spacing of wire supports (doughnuts)? - ✅✅7 ft from centerline,
14 ft thereafter
What is the minimum and maximum requirements for doughnuts? - ✅✅12 is
the minimum, 14 is the maximum
What is the minimum temperature for applying Gaco and Grykote? - ✅✅40
degrees
How long can the tape be exposed for before replacing? - ✅✅32 months
How long can the CDP be on the gear for? - ✅✅24 months and take 30 non
high speed arrestments.