ADVANCE RIGGER TEST PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Two cranes are lifting 100 tons. If crane A has 40% of the load,
how much weight will crane B have on its hook?
a. 60,000 lbs
b. 80,000 lbs
c. 120,000 lbs
d. 240,000 lbs
Answer: a. 60,000 lbs
◉ To CONFIRM the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the
manufacturer's:
a. Sling chart
b. Website
c. Sling tag
d. Catalog
Answer: c. Sling tag
◉ OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening
exceeds what percentage of its original throat opening?
a. 10%
,b. 15%
c. 18%
d. 20%
Answer: b. 15%
◉ At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be
removed from service?
a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
Answer: d. 5%
◉ The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and
devise plans to overcome or eliminate hazards which may interfere
with crane or rigging is called:
a. Operators manual
b. Maintenance manual
c. Lift plan
d. Site analysis
Answer: c. Lift plan
, ◉ What provides additional control of a load being lifted?
a. Wire rope
b. Tag lines
c. Eye bolts
d. Chain hoist
Answer: b. Tag lines
◉ When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the
boom be positioned?
a. Over the side of the crane
b. Lowered on the boom rest
c. In a boom dolly
d. In line with the direction of travel
Answer: d. In line with the direction of travel
◉ Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile
crane, it is important to:
a. Check lights
b. Verify the sling angle is less than 30 degrees
c. Assure boom is facing down hill
d. Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
Answer: d. Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Two cranes are lifting 100 tons. If crane A has 40% of the load,
how much weight will crane B have on its hook?
a. 60,000 lbs
b. 80,000 lbs
c. 120,000 lbs
d. 240,000 lbs
Answer: a. 60,000 lbs
◉ To CONFIRM the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the
manufacturer's:
a. Sling chart
b. Website
c. Sling tag
d. Catalog
Answer: c. Sling tag
◉ OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening
exceeds what percentage of its original throat opening?
a. 10%
,b. 15%
c. 18%
d. 20%
Answer: b. 15%
◉ At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be
removed from service?
a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
Answer: d. 5%
◉ The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and
devise plans to overcome or eliminate hazards which may interfere
with crane or rigging is called:
a. Operators manual
b. Maintenance manual
c. Lift plan
d. Site analysis
Answer: c. Lift plan
, ◉ What provides additional control of a load being lifted?
a. Wire rope
b. Tag lines
c. Eye bolts
d. Chain hoist
Answer: b. Tag lines
◉ When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the
boom be positioned?
a. Over the side of the crane
b. Lowered on the boom rest
c. In a boom dolly
d. In line with the direction of travel
Answer: d. In line with the direction of travel
◉ Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile
crane, it is important to:
a. Check lights
b. Verify the sling angle is less than 30 degrees
c. Assure boom is facing down hill
d. Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
Answer: d. Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
