UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the load _____ to prevent slippage.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Balanced
When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings are -
CORRECT ANSWER - Protected and padded.
According to ASME B30.9, what is the maximum width of an object that can be placed in the
eye of wire rope sling? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/2 length
According to OSHA, each day being used, sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be
inspected for damage or defects by a - CORRECT ANSWER - Competent Person
Alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh and synthetic web slings shall not be used with loads in
excess of their - CORRECT ANSWER - rated capacity
How many randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay must there be to remove the wire
rope sling from service? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
How many broken wires in one strand, in one rope lay must there be to remove the rope from
service ? - CORRECT ANSWER -5
Which knot is best for tying a tagline to the eye of a sling? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bowline
How many randomly broken wires in six rope diameters are needed to meet the removal criteria
for overhead hoists? - CORRECT ANSWER -6