NCCER Core Mod# 6 - Introduction to
Basic Rigging - Study Guide Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is a "winch" used for in rigging?
✔✔ A winch is used to pull or lift heavy loads using a rope or cable wound around a drum
Why should rigging operations be stopped during bad weather?
✔✔ Bad weather can increase the risk of accidents, making it unsafe to continue rigging
operations
What is the role of "balance" in rigging?
✔✔ Ensuring that the load is balanced helps prevent it from tipping, swinging, or shifting during
lifting
How does the type of load affect rigging techniques?
✔✔ Different loads may require specific rigging techniques and equipment to ensure safe
handling
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, What is "load movement" and why should it be controlled?
✔✔ Load movement refers to the shifting or swinging of the load, which should be controlled to
prevent accidents during lifting
What are "rigging angles" and how do they impact the load?
✔✔ Rigging angles are the angles formed by the slings and load, and they affect the distribution
of the load’s weight across the rigging system
What should be done if a load is unbalanced during rigging?
✔✔ The load should be re-positioned or adjusted to ensure it is balanced before lifting
What is a "shackle" used for in rigging?
✔✔ A shackle is used to connect components, such as hooks and chains, in a rigging setup
What does the term "SWL" stand for?
✔✔ SWL stands for Safe Working Load, which indicates the maximum load that a rigging
system can safely handle
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Basic Rigging - Study Guide Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is a "winch" used for in rigging?
✔✔ A winch is used to pull or lift heavy loads using a rope or cable wound around a drum
Why should rigging operations be stopped during bad weather?
✔✔ Bad weather can increase the risk of accidents, making it unsafe to continue rigging
operations
What is the role of "balance" in rigging?
✔✔ Ensuring that the load is balanced helps prevent it from tipping, swinging, or shifting during
lifting
How does the type of load affect rigging techniques?
✔✔ Different loads may require specific rigging techniques and equipment to ensure safe
handling
1
, What is "load movement" and why should it be controlled?
✔✔ Load movement refers to the shifting or swinging of the load, which should be controlled to
prevent accidents during lifting
What are "rigging angles" and how do they impact the load?
✔✔ Rigging angles are the angles formed by the slings and load, and they affect the distribution
of the load’s weight across the rigging system
What should be done if a load is unbalanced during rigging?
✔✔ The load should be re-positioned or adjusted to ensure it is balanced before lifting
What is a "shackle" used for in rigging?
✔✔ A shackle is used to connect components, such as hooks and chains, in a rigging setup
What does the term "SWL" stand for?
✔✔ SWL stands for Safe Working Load, which indicates the maximum load that a rigging
system can safely handle
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