BUAD 341 CERTIFICATION EXAM 1 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Why are Slings so popular with utility companies Answer: Strong,
durable, inexpensive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
◉ What are the common slings made out of Answer: Synthetic, wire
rope, and chain
◉ Which sling material is best for being non-conductive Answer:
Synthetic
◉ Which is the strongest sling configuration Answer: Basket
◉ Which is the weakest sling configuration Answer: Choke
◉ Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for
strength Answer: Vertical
◉ A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2
times stronger than vertical sling position Answer: Basket
,◉ A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a
sling in the vertical position Answer: Choke
◉ Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling
is used Answer: Vertical
◉ Which sling position minimizes slip Answer: Choke
◉ Which sling position is the strongest for rigging Answer: Basket
◉ Synthetic slings are also called Answer: Web slings
◉ What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic
slings Answer: Nylon
◉ Synthetic slings usually have a ____________ sewn inside Answer:
Name tag (leather)
◉ What does a sling name tag provide Answer: WLL for 3 sling
positions, Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of
material, Material DF
, ◉ Are sling name tags required Answer: Yes
◉ What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable
Answer: Do not use the sling
◉ How many types of web slings are there Answer: Six
◉ Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all
configurations Answer: Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke
(triangle to triangle)
◉ What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling Answer:
Loose stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
◉ Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as Answer:
Synthetic ropes
◉ Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for
energized work Answer: Synthetic
◉ Sharp edges and corners must be __________ prior to using
synthetic slings Answer: Padded
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Why are Slings so popular with utility companies Answer: Strong,
durable, inexpensive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
◉ What are the common slings made out of Answer: Synthetic, wire
rope, and chain
◉ Which sling material is best for being non-conductive Answer:
Synthetic
◉ Which is the strongest sling configuration Answer: Basket
◉ Which is the weakest sling configuration Answer: Choke
◉ Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for
strength Answer: Vertical
◉ A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2
times stronger than vertical sling position Answer: Basket
,◉ A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a
sling in the vertical position Answer: Choke
◉ Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling
is used Answer: Vertical
◉ Which sling position minimizes slip Answer: Choke
◉ Which sling position is the strongest for rigging Answer: Basket
◉ Synthetic slings are also called Answer: Web slings
◉ What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic
slings Answer: Nylon
◉ Synthetic slings usually have a ____________ sewn inside Answer:
Name tag (leather)
◉ What does a sling name tag provide Answer: WLL for 3 sling
positions, Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of
material, Material DF
, ◉ Are sling name tags required Answer: Yes
◉ What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable
Answer: Do not use the sling
◉ How many types of web slings are there Answer: Six
◉ Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all
configurations Answer: Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke
(triangle to triangle)
◉ What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling Answer:
Loose stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
◉ Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as Answer:
Synthetic ropes
◉ Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for
energized work Answer: Synthetic
◉ Sharp edges and corners must be __________ prior to using
synthetic slings Answer: Padded
