Rigging Final Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (100%
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Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling configurations -
ANSWER Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ - ANSWER Configuration
Why are Slings so popular with utility companies - ANSWER Strong, durable, inexpensive, and
tagged with specific weight ratings
What are the common slings made out of - ANSWER Synthetic, wire rope, and chain
Which sling material is best for being non-conductive - ANSWER Synthetic
Which is the strongest sling configuration - ANSWER Basket
Which is the weakest sling configuration - ANSWER Choke
Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength - ANSWER Vertical
A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2 times stronger than
vertical sling position - ANSWER Basket
A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling in the vertical
position - ANSWER Choke
Which sling position normal suggests more than one sling is used - ANSWER Vertical
Which sling position minimizes slip - ANSWER Choke
Which sling position is the strongest for rigging - ANSWER Basket
Synthetic slings are also called - ANSWER Web slings
What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings - ANSWER Nylon
Synthetic slings usually have - ANSWER A name tag sewn inside (leather)
What does a sling name tag provide - ANSWER WLL for 3 sling positions, Manufacturer, Date of
Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
, Are sling name tags required - ANSWER Yes
What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable - ANSWER Do not use the
sling
How many types of web slings are there - ANSWER Six
Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations - ANSWER Type 2 is
not permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling - ANSWER Loose stitching, torn fibers,
abrasions, burned/melted
Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as - ANSWER Synthetic ropes
Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for energized work - ANSWER
Synthetic
Sharp edges and corners must be __________ prior to using synthetic slings - ANSWER Padded
___________________ is very damaging to synthetic slings - ANSWER Ultraviolet light
Before discarding a synthetic sling you should - ANSWER Cut it to prevent use
Wire rope slings are popular due to - ANSWER Lifting heavy loads (large poles or towers, large
voltage regulators, large pad-mounted transformers, most substation equipment)
Most common wire rope sling - ANSWER Strand-laid leg, eye-to-eye
How are eyes to wire rope slings spliced - ANSWER Hand or machine
IWRC - ANSWER Independent Wire Rope Core
FC - ANSWER Fiber Core
EIP - ANSWER Extra Improved Plow
Before discarding a wire rope sling you should - ANSWER Cut it to prevent use
Care and use of Wire Rope Slings (look for) - ANSWER Broken strands, excessive deformation,
reduction in diameter, rust, integrity of end fitting
When a wire rope sling is not in use - ANSWER Clean, lightly oiled, stored in dry area
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Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling configurations -
ANSWER Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ - ANSWER Configuration
Why are Slings so popular with utility companies - ANSWER Strong, durable, inexpensive, and
tagged with specific weight ratings
What are the common slings made out of - ANSWER Synthetic, wire rope, and chain
Which sling material is best for being non-conductive - ANSWER Synthetic
Which is the strongest sling configuration - ANSWER Basket
Which is the weakest sling configuration - ANSWER Choke
Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength - ANSWER Vertical
A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2 times stronger than
vertical sling position - ANSWER Basket
A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling in the vertical
position - ANSWER Choke
Which sling position normal suggests more than one sling is used - ANSWER Vertical
Which sling position minimizes slip - ANSWER Choke
Which sling position is the strongest for rigging - ANSWER Basket
Synthetic slings are also called - ANSWER Web slings
What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings - ANSWER Nylon
Synthetic slings usually have - ANSWER A name tag sewn inside (leather)
What does a sling name tag provide - ANSWER WLL for 3 sling positions, Manufacturer, Date of
Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
, Are sling name tags required - ANSWER Yes
What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable - ANSWER Do not use the
sling
How many types of web slings are there - ANSWER Six
Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations - ANSWER Type 2 is
not permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling - ANSWER Loose stitching, torn fibers,
abrasions, burned/melted
Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as - ANSWER Synthetic ropes
Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for energized work - ANSWER
Synthetic
Sharp edges and corners must be __________ prior to using synthetic slings - ANSWER Padded
___________________ is very damaging to synthetic slings - ANSWER Ultraviolet light
Before discarding a synthetic sling you should - ANSWER Cut it to prevent use
Wire rope slings are popular due to - ANSWER Lifting heavy loads (large poles or towers, large
voltage regulators, large pad-mounted transformers, most substation equipment)
Most common wire rope sling - ANSWER Strand-laid leg, eye-to-eye
How are eyes to wire rope slings spliced - ANSWER Hand or machine
IWRC - ANSWER Independent Wire Rope Core
FC - ANSWER Fiber Core
EIP - ANSWER Extra Improved Plow
Before discarding a wire rope sling you should - ANSWER Cut it to prevent use
Care and use of Wire Rope Slings (look for) - ANSWER Broken strands, excessive deformation,
reduction in diameter, rust, integrity of end fitting
When a wire rope sling is not in use - ANSWER Clean, lightly oiled, stored in dry area
