ADVANCED RIGGING COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ 2) Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the
shackle?
Answer: When using a shackle with a hook, body hung on the hook.
◉ 3) The space between the sling or chain and the load can become
a:
Answer: Pinch point
◉ 4) The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is
the:
Answer: Rated capacity
◉ 5) Which hand signal standards were developed for use with
mobile and overhead cranes?
Answer: ASME
◉ 6) Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to:
Answer: 500°F
, ◉ 7) Which style of lifting lug is used for angular loading
applications?
Answer: Shouldered
◉ 8) If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep
it in service can only be made by a:
Answer: Qualified person
◉ 9) Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy chain
slings?
Answer: Grab hook
◉ 10) In general industry, the most widely used type of shackle the
design:
Answer: Screw pin
◉ 11) To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) ______ system.
Answer: Gear
◉ 12) To calculate the total sling stress applied during a lift, you
need to know the total weight of the load and the:
Answer: Angle at which the slings will attach
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ 2) Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the
shackle?
Answer: When using a shackle with a hook, body hung on the hook.
◉ 3) The space between the sling or chain and the load can become
a:
Answer: Pinch point
◉ 4) The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is
the:
Answer: Rated capacity
◉ 5) Which hand signal standards were developed for use with
mobile and overhead cranes?
Answer: ASME
◉ 6) Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to:
Answer: 500°F
, ◉ 7) Which style of lifting lug is used for angular loading
applications?
Answer: Shouldered
◉ 8) If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep
it in service can only be made by a:
Answer: Qualified person
◉ 9) Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy chain
slings?
Answer: Grab hook
◉ 10) In general industry, the most widely used type of shackle the
design:
Answer: Screw pin
◉ 11) To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) ______ system.
Answer: Gear
◉ 12) To calculate the total sling stress applied during a lift, you
need to know the total weight of the load and the:
Answer: Angle at which the slings will attach
