BASIC RIGGING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Block & tackle - CORRECT ANSWER -A simple rope-and-pulley system called a ________ is used
to lift loads.
Eyebolts - CORRECT ANSWER -__________, a type of rigging hardware, are available in three
basic designs: unshouldered, shouldered, and swivel.
Bull ring - CORRECT ANSWER -Use a single ring called a(n) __________ to attach multiple slings
to a hoist hook.
ANSI hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -The signal person uses ____________ to communicate
load navigation directions to the crane operator.
Hitch - CORRECT ANSWER -The way a sling is arranged to hold the load is called a rigging
configuration, or ____________.
Bridle - CORRECT ANSWER -A(n) __________ hitch uses two or more slings to connect a load to
a single hoist hook.
Shackle - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
Hoist - CORRECT ANSWER -A(n) ___________ uses a pulley system to give a mechanical
advantage for lifting loads.
Lifting clamp - CORRECT ANSWER -A ________ is used to move loads such as steel plates or
concrete panels without the use of slings.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Block & tackle - CORRECT ANSWER -A simple rope-and-pulley system called a ________ is used
to lift loads.
Eyebolts - CORRECT ANSWER -__________, a type of rigging hardware, are available in three
basic designs: unshouldered, shouldered, and swivel.
Bull ring - CORRECT ANSWER -Use a single ring called a(n) __________ to attach multiple slings
to a hoist hook.
ANSI hand signals - CORRECT ANSWER -The signal person uses ____________ to communicate
load navigation directions to the crane operator.
Hitch - CORRECT ANSWER -The way a sling is arranged to hold the load is called a rigging
configuration, or ____________.
Bridle - CORRECT ANSWER -A(n) __________ hitch uses two or more slings to connect a load to
a single hoist hook.
Shackle - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
Hoist - CORRECT ANSWER -A(n) ___________ uses a pulley system to give a mechanical
advantage for lifting loads.
Lifting clamp - CORRECT ANSWER -A ________ is used to move loads such as steel plates or
concrete panels without the use of slings.
