NCCER MODULE 6- INTRODUCTION TO
BASIC RIGGING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The max load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the? - answer-rated capacity
Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temps up to? - answer-500°f (260°c)
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely
has been? - answer-overloaded
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be
made by a? - answer-competent person
Because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are
made from? - answer-forged steel
With type of hook is designed to be used on allay steel chain slings? - answer-grab
hooks
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a? - answer-gear system
A type of hand operated winch device that should never be used for vertical lifts is a? -
answer-common come along
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer then? - answer-12 feet
If an emergency occurs during a riggin operation. Who is allowed to give the emergency
stop hand signal? - answer-anyone on ground within sight of the crane operator
BASIC RIGGING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The max load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the? - answer-rated capacity
Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temps up to? - answer-500°f (260°c)
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely
has been? - answer-overloaded
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be
made by a? - answer-competent person
Because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are
made from? - answer-forged steel
With type of hook is designed to be used on allay steel chain slings? - answer-grab
hooks
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a? - answer-gear system
A type of hand operated winch device that should never be used for vertical lifts is a? -
answer-common come along
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer then? - answer-12 feet
If an emergency occurs during a riggin operation. Who is allowed to give the emergency
stop hand signal? - answer-anyone on ground within sight of the crane operator
