ADVANCED RIGGER PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a tag line when rigging a load?
A. To increase the load’s weight
B. To measure load deflection
C. To control load swing and rotation
D. To anchor the load during lifting
A tag line is used to guide and stabilize a load during lifting or
lowering, preventing it from swinging or rotating uncontrollably.
2. What must be done before using a wire rope sling with a kink?
A. Lubricate the rope
B. Remove it from service
C. Reduce the load
D. Shorten the sling
, Wire rope slings with kinks are structurally compromised and must
be removed from service to avoid failure.
3. What is the minimum number of full wire rope drum wraps that must
remain on a hoist drum during lifting operations?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
At least two full wraps must remain on the hoist drum to ensure the
rope does not slip off under tension.
4. Which factor directly affects the load capacity of a sling used in a
basket hitch?
A. Type of material lifted
B. Temperature of the environment
C. Sling angle
D. Hook size
The smaller the sling angle, the higher the tension in the sling legs,
which reduces capacity.
5. What is the term for the angle between a sling leg and the horizontal?
A. Sling tension angle
B. Hook angle
C. Sling angle
D. Load angle
, The sling angle is critical to calculating the load on each leg of a
sling.
6. Which document should be reviewed to verify the rated capacity of
rigging hardware?
A. Site safety plan
B. Maintenance schedule
C. Manufacturer’s specifications
D. Lift plan
The manufacturer's specifications provide the accurate rated
capacities and conditions for use.
7. What is the result of exceeding the rated capacity of a rigging
component?
A. Faster lifting
B. Equipment failure or collapse
C. More stable load
D. Less stress on rigging
Overloading rigging components can cause failure, posing a serious
safety risk.
8. According to ASME B30.9, synthetic web slings must be removed from
service if:
A. The color is faded
B. It has a loose tag
C. It shows signs of melting or charring
, D. It has a small snag
Melting or charring indicates exposure to heat or chemicals, which
compromises the sling's integrity.
9. Which hand signal is used to indicate “emergency stop”?
A. Extend arm with palm down and move hand rapidly left and right
B. Raise arm straight above head
C. Point two fingers at operator
D. Move hand in a circular motion
The standard “emergency stop” signal is rapid side-to-side hand
movement with the arm extended.
10. When rigging a load with a center of gravity (CG) offset, what
will occur if lifted from the geometric center?
A. The load will lift evenly
B. The load will tilt toward the CG
C. The load will rotate freely
D. The load will become lighter
The load always tilts toward its actual center of gravity if not
properly accounted for.
11. Which type of sling is most resistant to abrasion?
A. Synthetic web
B. Chain
C. Wire rope
D. Round sling
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a tag line when rigging a load?
A. To increase the load’s weight
B. To measure load deflection
C. To control load swing and rotation
D. To anchor the load during lifting
A tag line is used to guide and stabilize a load during lifting or
lowering, preventing it from swinging or rotating uncontrollably.
2. What must be done before using a wire rope sling with a kink?
A. Lubricate the rope
B. Remove it from service
C. Reduce the load
D. Shorten the sling
, Wire rope slings with kinks are structurally compromised and must
be removed from service to avoid failure.
3. What is the minimum number of full wire rope drum wraps that must
remain on a hoist drum during lifting operations?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
At least two full wraps must remain on the hoist drum to ensure the
rope does not slip off under tension.
4. Which factor directly affects the load capacity of a sling used in a
basket hitch?
A. Type of material lifted
B. Temperature of the environment
C. Sling angle
D. Hook size
The smaller the sling angle, the higher the tension in the sling legs,
which reduces capacity.
5. What is the term for the angle between a sling leg and the horizontal?
A. Sling tension angle
B. Hook angle
C. Sling angle
D. Load angle
, The sling angle is critical to calculating the load on each leg of a
sling.
6. Which document should be reviewed to verify the rated capacity of
rigging hardware?
A. Site safety plan
B. Maintenance schedule
C. Manufacturer’s specifications
D. Lift plan
The manufacturer's specifications provide the accurate rated
capacities and conditions for use.
7. What is the result of exceeding the rated capacity of a rigging
component?
A. Faster lifting
B. Equipment failure or collapse
C. More stable load
D. Less stress on rigging
Overloading rigging components can cause failure, posing a serious
safety risk.
8. According to ASME B30.9, synthetic web slings must be removed from
service if:
A. The color is faded
B. It has a loose tag
C. It shows signs of melting or charring
, D. It has a small snag
Melting or charring indicates exposure to heat or chemicals, which
compromises the sling's integrity.
9. Which hand signal is used to indicate “emergency stop”?
A. Extend arm with palm down and move hand rapidly left and right
B. Raise arm straight above head
C. Point two fingers at operator
D. Move hand in a circular motion
The standard “emergency stop” signal is rapid side-to-side hand
movement with the arm extended.
10. When rigging a load with a center of gravity (CG) offset, what
will occur if lifted from the geometric center?
A. The load will lift evenly
B. The load will tilt toward the CG
C. The load will rotate freely
D. The load will become lighter
The load always tilts toward its actual center of gravity if not
properly accounted for.
11. Which type of sling is most resistant to abrasion?
A. Synthetic web
B. Chain
C. Wire rope
D. Round sling
