ADVANCED RIGGING TEST 2 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
1) What is meant by the term "two blocking - CORRECT ANSWER -The load block contacts the
boom point sheaves.
2) lifting 20,000lbs, with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30 horizontal sling angle, what is force applied
to each leg? - CORRECT ANSWER -20,000
3) In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam should be considered:
- CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the load weight
4) What is required if there is a deviation in the lift plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -A new lift plan
5) On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the load should yield
the required line pull as a general rule of thumb? - CORRECT ANSWER -5%
6) All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Wear on the hook
7) Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Tested and approved
8) When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER
-Help control the load
9) Two cranes are lifting 100 tons . If crane A has 40 % of the load , how much weight will crane
B have on its hook? - CORRECT ANSWER -120,000 Ibs.
, 10) To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the manufacturer's: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Sling tag
11) OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds what percentage of its
original throat opening? - CORRECT ANSWER -15%
12) At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be removed from service? -
CORRECT ANSWER -5%
13) The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise plans to overcome or
eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or rigging is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -Lift
plan
14) What provides additional control of a load being lifted? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tag lines
15) When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the boom be positioned? -
CORRECT ANSWER -In line with the direction of travel
16) Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile crane, it is important to: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
17) According to ASME B30.5 , a two crane lift is signaled by - CORRECT ANSWER -One
designated person
18) How much force would be required to move an object up an inclined plane compared to
lifting it vertically? - CORRECT ANSWER -Less force
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
1) What is meant by the term "two blocking - CORRECT ANSWER -The load block contacts the
boom point sheaves.
2) lifting 20,000lbs, with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30 horizontal sling angle, what is force applied
to each leg? - CORRECT ANSWER -20,000
3) In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam should be considered:
- CORRECT ANSWER -Part of the load weight
4) What is required if there is a deviation in the lift plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -A new lift plan
5) On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the load should yield
the required line pull as a general rule of thumb? - CORRECT ANSWER -5%
6) All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Wear on the hook
7) Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Tested and approved
8) When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER
-Help control the load
9) Two cranes are lifting 100 tons . If crane A has 40 % of the load , how much weight will crane
B have on its hook? - CORRECT ANSWER -120,000 Ibs.
, 10) To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the manufacturer's: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Sling tag
11) OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds what percentage of its
original throat opening? - CORRECT ANSWER -15%
12) At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be removed from service? -
CORRECT ANSWER -5%
13) The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise plans to overcome or
eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or rigging is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -Lift
plan
14) What provides additional control of a load being lifted? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tag lines
15) When traveling on a rubber tire mobile crane, how should the boom be positioned? -
CORRECT ANSWER -In line with the direction of travel
16) Before performing pick and carry operations with any mobile crane, it is important to: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Refer to the manufacturer's capacity chart
17) According to ASME B30.5 , a two crane lift is signaled by - CORRECT ANSWER -One
designated person
18) How much force would be required to move an object up an inclined plane compared to
lifting it vertically? - CORRECT ANSWER -Less force
