NCCER Module 6 Test 2023
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
Identification tags for slings must include the ______.
a. type of protective pads to use
b. type of damage sustained during use
c. color of the tattle-tail
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
a. fiber core
The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low
temperatures is the ______.
a. fiber core
b. strand core
c. independent wire rope core
d. metallic link supporting core
c. before every use
Synthetic slings must be inspected _________.
a. once every month
b. visually at the start of each work week
c. before every use
d. once wear or damage becomes apparent
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that
___________.
a. the sling has been used in different hitch configurations
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
c. the sling has been used for more than one year
d. strands in the supporting core have weakened.
b. hitch
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks,
or other connections is a(n) __________.
a. eyebolt
b. hitch
c. shackle
d. U-bolt
a. steel plates
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as ___________.
a. steel plates
b. piping bundles
, c. concrete blocks
d. plastic tubing
d. gear system
Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a ___________.
a. rope and pulley system
b. rigger's strength
c. stationary counterweight
d. gear system
b. load is properly balanced
Before attempting to lift a load with a chain hoist, make sure that the _______.
a. hoist is secured to come-along
b. load is properly balanced
c. tag lines are properly anchored
d. tackle is connected to its power source
a. double-wrap hitch
A hitch configuration that allows slings to be connected to the same load without using a
spreader beam is a _________.
a. double-wrap hitch
b. choker hitch
c. bridle hitch
d. basket hitch
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
To make the Emergency Stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms
__________.
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
b. directly in front and then move both arms up and down repeatedly
c. vertically above the head and wave both arms back and forth
d. horizontally with clenched fists and move both arms up and down
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold
or lift.
"Rated Capacity" is defined as:
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
b. How much a thingy can lift and stuff.
c. The minimum load a weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
d. None of the above.
d. Overloaded
When red-core warning yarns become exposed, it is an indication that the sling has
been __________ and should not be used.
a. Cut
b. Mended
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
Identification tags for slings must include the ______.
a. type of protective pads to use
b. type of damage sustained during use
c. color of the tattle-tail
d. manufacturer's name or trademark
a. fiber core
The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low
temperatures is the ______.
a. fiber core
b. strand core
c. independent wire rope core
d. metallic link supporting core
c. before every use
Synthetic slings must be inspected _________.
a. once every month
b. visually at the start of each work week
c. before every use
d. once wear or damage becomes apparent
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that
___________.
a. the sling has been used in different hitch configurations
b. replacement links have been used to repair the chain
c. the sling has been used for more than one year
d. strands in the supporting core have weakened.
b. hitch
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks,
or other connections is a(n) __________.
a. eyebolt
b. hitch
c. shackle
d. U-bolt
a. steel plates
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as ___________.
a. steel plates
b. piping bundles
, c. concrete blocks
d. plastic tubing
d. gear system
Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a ___________.
a. rope and pulley system
b. rigger's strength
c. stationary counterweight
d. gear system
b. load is properly balanced
Before attempting to lift a load with a chain hoist, make sure that the _______.
a. hoist is secured to come-along
b. load is properly balanced
c. tag lines are properly anchored
d. tackle is connected to its power source
a. double-wrap hitch
A hitch configuration that allows slings to be connected to the same load without using a
spreader beam is a _________.
a. double-wrap hitch
b. choker hitch
c. bridle hitch
d. basket hitch
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
To make the Emergency Stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms
__________.
a. horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
b. directly in front and then move both arms up and down repeatedly
c. vertically above the head and wave both arms back and forth
d. horizontally with clenched fists and move both arms up and down
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold
or lift.
"Rated Capacity" is defined as:
a. The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
b. How much a thingy can lift and stuff.
c. The minimum load a weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or lift.
d. None of the above.
d. Overloaded
When red-core warning yarns become exposed, it is an indication that the sling has
been __________ and should not be used.
a. Cut
b. Mended
