METAL COIL TEST& CARGO
SECUREMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ FO 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
METAL COIL & CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM REVISION GUIDE – PART 3
1. Direct tiedowns provide ____ resistance to oppose the forces acting on cargo.
ANSWER:
Direct resistance
2. The Working Load Limit (WLL) is determined by the DOT.
ANSWER:
False
Explanation: WLL is assigned by the manufacturer or by default ratings established in
regulations.
3. Drivers should inspect cargo after:
ANSWER:
All of the above
✔ First 50 miles of travel
✔ Every change of duty status
✔ Every 3 hours or 150 miles traveled
4. What is the total aggregate WLL required to tie down two 15-foot steel rolls loaded end-to-
end, each weighing 14,292 lbs.?
ANSWER:
28,584 lbs.
, 5. What is the total side-to-side restraining force required for Question 4?
ANSWER:
14,292 lbs.
Calculation:
50% × 28,584 lbs. = 14,292 lbs.
6. What is the total vertical restraining force required for Question 4?
ANSWER:
5,716 lbs.
Calculation:
20% × 28,584 lbs. = 5,716 lbs.
7. What is the required restraining force for rearward movement?
ANSWER:
0.5 g (50% of cargo weight)
8. What is the WLL for a 3/8-inch nylon rope?
ANSWER:
278 lbs.
9. The working load limit of all components used to block cargo from forward movement must
equal:
ANSWER:
80% of the cargo weight
10. What is the minimum number of tiedowns required for an article that is 30 feet long and
weighs 1,099 lbs.?
SECUREMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ FO 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
METAL COIL & CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM REVISION GUIDE – PART 3
1. Direct tiedowns provide ____ resistance to oppose the forces acting on cargo.
ANSWER:
Direct resistance
2. The Working Load Limit (WLL) is determined by the DOT.
ANSWER:
False
Explanation: WLL is assigned by the manufacturer or by default ratings established in
regulations.
3. Drivers should inspect cargo after:
ANSWER:
All of the above
✔ First 50 miles of travel
✔ Every change of duty status
✔ Every 3 hours or 150 miles traveled
4. What is the total aggregate WLL required to tie down two 15-foot steel rolls loaded end-to-
end, each weighing 14,292 lbs.?
ANSWER:
28,584 lbs.
, 5. What is the total side-to-side restraining force required for Question 4?
ANSWER:
14,292 lbs.
Calculation:
50% × 28,584 lbs. = 14,292 lbs.
6. What is the total vertical restraining force required for Question 4?
ANSWER:
5,716 lbs.
Calculation:
20% × 28,584 lbs. = 5,716 lbs.
7. What is the required restraining force for rearward movement?
ANSWER:
0.5 g (50% of cargo weight)
8. What is the WLL for a 3/8-inch nylon rope?
ANSWER:
278 lbs.
9. The working load limit of all components used to block cargo from forward movement must
equal:
ANSWER:
80% of the cargo weight
10. What is the minimum number of tiedowns required for an article that is 30 feet long and
weighs 1,099 lbs.?