ADVANCED RIGGING TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
The operational quadrant between the left-or-right-side outriggers is - CORRECT ANSWER -over-
the-side
Cranes are typically built to be - CORRECT ANSWER -longer than they are wide
In a multiple-crane lift, the crane with the greatest net capacity must always be - CORRECT
ANSWER -closest to the loads center of gravity
Leverage is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER -the power applied to a lever to cause the load to
move
The quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the rearward direction
of travel is known as - CORRECT ANSWER -over-the-rear
What dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly over the load -
CORRECT ANSWER -pendulum effect
The sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load weight is called -
CORRECT ANSWER -acceleration
Backward stability of a crane is affected by - CORRECT ANSWER -high boom angles and inclines
A loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWER -raising or lowering the load
, A cranes stability is affected by all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER -centered lift
To find the parts of line, the operator - CORRECT ANSWER -divides the suspended weight by the
WLL of the hoist rope
A document that outlines all weight, rigging, and configuration requirements for a lift is a -
CORRECT ANSWER -lift plan
When a bundle of rebar is being lifted with two slings in a choker hitch, the sling eyes should be
threaded in the opposite direction to improve load stability - CORRECT ANSWER -false
Adjustable lifting beams are limited by - CORRECT ANSWER -wire rope slings
Spreader beams are tested at what percent of their rated capacity - CORRECT ANSWER -125
The formula for determining the WLL of a bridle hitch is - CORRECT ANSWER -WLL = (W)(H/L)(2)
WLL = (one sling in a straight pull)(distance between hook and load/length of sling legs)(2)
A sling angle is considered hazardous if it less than ______ degrees from horizontal - CORRECT
ANSWER -45
Doubling the depth of a cribbing beam increases the WLL by a factor of - CORRECT ANSWER -
four
A test lift is recommended before - CORRECT ANSWER -a critical lift
During critical lift operation, the operator must obey a(n) _______ signal at all times - CORRECT
ANSWER -emergency stop
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
The operational quadrant between the left-or-right-side outriggers is - CORRECT ANSWER -over-
the-side
Cranes are typically built to be - CORRECT ANSWER -longer than they are wide
In a multiple-crane lift, the crane with the greatest net capacity must always be - CORRECT
ANSWER -closest to the loads center of gravity
Leverage is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER -the power applied to a lever to cause the load to
move
The quadrant that is located between the rear outriggers or crawlers in the rearward direction
of travel is known as - CORRECT ANSWER -over-the-rear
What dynamic occurs when a load is hoisted from a point other than directly over the load -
CORRECT ANSWER -pendulum effect
The sudden release of a load that causes a rapid change in effective load weight is called -
CORRECT ANSWER -acceleration
Backward stability of a crane is affected by - CORRECT ANSWER -high boom angles and inclines
A loads center of gravity in relation to the tipping axis is affected by all of the following except -
CORRECT ANSWER -raising or lowering the load
, A cranes stability is affected by all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER -centered lift
To find the parts of line, the operator - CORRECT ANSWER -divides the suspended weight by the
WLL of the hoist rope
A document that outlines all weight, rigging, and configuration requirements for a lift is a -
CORRECT ANSWER -lift plan
When a bundle of rebar is being lifted with two slings in a choker hitch, the sling eyes should be
threaded in the opposite direction to improve load stability - CORRECT ANSWER -false
Adjustable lifting beams are limited by - CORRECT ANSWER -wire rope slings
Spreader beams are tested at what percent of their rated capacity - CORRECT ANSWER -125
The formula for determining the WLL of a bridle hitch is - CORRECT ANSWER -WLL = (W)(H/L)(2)
WLL = (one sling in a straight pull)(distance between hook and load/length of sling legs)(2)
A sling angle is considered hazardous if it less than ______ degrees from horizontal - CORRECT
ANSWER -45
Doubling the depth of a cribbing beam increases the WLL by a factor of - CORRECT ANSWER -
four
A test lift is recommended before - CORRECT ANSWER -a critical lift
During critical lift operation, the operator must obey a(n) _______ signal at all times - CORRECT
ANSWER -emergency stop
