ETCP CERTIFIED STAGE TECHNICIAN
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
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RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What does ETCP stand for?
A. Entertainment Technician Certification Program
B. Entertainment Technician Certification Program
C. Entertainment Technician Certificate Process
D. Entertainment Trade Certification Program
Rationale: ETCP is the widely recognized certification body for live event
technicians.
2. What is the minimum working load limit (WLL) tag requirement for rigging
equipment?
A. Manufacturer’s date only
B. Inspector’s initials
C. Working Load Limit (WLL) identified
D. Serial number only
Rationale: WLL must be clearly identified to ensure safe load capacity.
3. What is the primary purpose of a tag line?
A. To lift loads
B. To control load rotation or swing
C. To measure distances
D. To secure rig to ground
Rationale: Tag lines are used to control movement of suspended loads.
4. Which hitch is used to equalize load on two slings?
A. Basket hitch
B. Choker hitch
, C. Bridle hitch
D. Straight pull
Rationale: A bridle hitch distributes load evenly through multiple legs.
5. PPE stands for:
A. Professional Performance Equipment
B. Personal Partial Equipment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Performance Protection Essentials
Rationale: PPE refers to gear protecting the individual.
6. What should you do before climbing a ladder?
A. Hold tools in hand
B. Inspect ladder condition
C. Wear sandals
D. Jump to test stability
Rationale: Inspecting ladder ensures safety before use.
7. What does NFPA 70E relate to?
A. Fire suppression
B. Electrical safety in the workplace
C. Rigging inspection
D. Noise control
Rationale: NFPA 70E outlines electrical safety practices.
8. A choke hitch reduces the sling’s rated capacity by approximately:
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. No reduction
Rationale: Choke hitches reduce capacity due to stress distribution.
9. Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope to a batten?
A. Square knot
B. Clove hitch
C. Figure eight
D. Bowline
Rationale: Clove hitch grips cylindrical objects well.
, 10.What is the typical color code for ground cables?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Blue
Rationale: Green is standard for grounding conductors.
11.When working at heights, fall arrest systems must be used when working
above:
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 7.5 feet
D. 12 feet
Rationale: ETCP standards often reference 7.5 feet as trigger height.
12.What is the function of a shackle pin?
A. Increase friction
B. Reduce load
C. Secure sling to attachment
D. Measure load
Rationale: Shackle pins complete the connection of rigging hardware.
13.Which device prevents electricity from returning through the wrong path?
A. Transformer
B. Capacitor
C. Diode
D. Resistor
Rationale: Diodes allow current one way, preventing reverse flow.
14.What is the proper way to coil a rope for storage?
A. Ball it up
B. Wrap around wrist
C. Coil neatly without twists
D. Tie knots
Rationale: Proper coiling prevents kinks and extends rope life.
15.What does “rated capacity” refer to?
A. Weight of sling
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What does ETCP stand for?
A. Entertainment Technician Certification Program
B. Entertainment Technician Certification Program
C. Entertainment Technician Certificate Process
D. Entertainment Trade Certification Program
Rationale: ETCP is the widely recognized certification body for live event
technicians.
2. What is the minimum working load limit (WLL) tag requirement for rigging
equipment?
A. Manufacturer’s date only
B. Inspector’s initials
C. Working Load Limit (WLL) identified
D. Serial number only
Rationale: WLL must be clearly identified to ensure safe load capacity.
3. What is the primary purpose of a tag line?
A. To lift loads
B. To control load rotation or swing
C. To measure distances
D. To secure rig to ground
Rationale: Tag lines are used to control movement of suspended loads.
4. Which hitch is used to equalize load on two slings?
A. Basket hitch
B. Choker hitch
, C. Bridle hitch
D. Straight pull
Rationale: A bridle hitch distributes load evenly through multiple legs.
5. PPE stands for:
A. Professional Performance Equipment
B. Personal Partial Equipment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Performance Protection Essentials
Rationale: PPE refers to gear protecting the individual.
6. What should you do before climbing a ladder?
A. Hold tools in hand
B. Inspect ladder condition
C. Wear sandals
D. Jump to test stability
Rationale: Inspecting ladder ensures safety before use.
7. What does NFPA 70E relate to?
A. Fire suppression
B. Electrical safety in the workplace
C. Rigging inspection
D. Noise control
Rationale: NFPA 70E outlines electrical safety practices.
8. A choke hitch reduces the sling’s rated capacity by approximately:
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. No reduction
Rationale: Choke hitches reduce capacity due to stress distribution.
9. Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope to a batten?
A. Square knot
B. Clove hitch
C. Figure eight
D. Bowline
Rationale: Clove hitch grips cylindrical objects well.
, 10.What is the typical color code for ground cables?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Blue
Rationale: Green is standard for grounding conductors.
11.When working at heights, fall arrest systems must be used when working
above:
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 7.5 feet
D. 12 feet
Rationale: ETCP standards often reference 7.5 feet as trigger height.
12.What is the function of a shackle pin?
A. Increase friction
B. Reduce load
C. Secure sling to attachment
D. Measure load
Rationale: Shackle pins complete the connection of rigging hardware.
13.Which device prevents electricity from returning through the wrong path?
A. Transformer
B. Capacitor
C. Diode
D. Resistor
Rationale: Diodes allow current one way, preventing reverse flow.
14.What is the proper way to coil a rope for storage?
A. Ball it up
B. Wrap around wrist
C. Coil neatly without twists
D. Tie knots
Rationale: Proper coiling prevents kinks and extends rope life.
15.What does “rated capacity” refer to?
A. Weight of sling
