RIGGING TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026/2027
A signal person must be provided when the point of operation, meaning the load travel or the
area near or at load placement is not in full view of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -operator
When the equipment is travelling and the view in the direction of travel is obstructed, a
____________ must be provided - CORRECT ANSWER -dedicated spotter
For each signal, prior to giving the function/direction, the signal person must: - CORRECT
ANSWER -notify the crane who the signal is for
When non-standard signals are used, the following people must contact each other prior to the
lift operation and agree upon the non-standard signals which are going to be used: - CORRECT
ANSWER -signal person, operator, lift director
Which of the following are the three required elements of a voice signal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
distance, function, direction
How many persons may share a dedicated channel for the purpose of coordinating operations?
- CORRECT ANSWER -as many as are required per the lift plan
Which of the following are set to give the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment
of power lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -proximity alarms
, When using electronic transmission devices, the transmitted signal must be: - CORRECT
ANSWER -effective, clear, and reliable
To ensure that correct sling angles are maintained during choker hitch use, the sling may have: -
CORRECT ANSWER -blocks installed at contact points
A turnbuckle to be used in hoisting or rigging operations should be of what type construction? -
CORRECT ANSWER -jaw and weldless eye
The attached drawing illustrates a device for adjustment of load and is termed a: - CORRECT
ANSWER -turnbuckle
When lifting an object that is of irregular shape, you must always: - CORRECT ANSWER -find the
center of gravity
Who is allowed to design a new signal system? - CORRECT ANSWER -the operator and signal
person
En an a new signal system be used? - CORRECT ANSWER -site conditions preclude the use of
hand, voice, or audio systems
Who determines if a new signal system is suitable? - CORRECT ANSWER -the operator, signal
person, and lift director
What must be demonstrated prior to the use of a new signal system? - CORRECT ANSWER -the
new signal system is at least equally effective communication as the standard system being
replaced
2026/2027
A signal person must be provided when the point of operation, meaning the load travel or the
area near or at load placement is not in full view of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -operator
When the equipment is travelling and the view in the direction of travel is obstructed, a
____________ must be provided - CORRECT ANSWER -dedicated spotter
For each signal, prior to giving the function/direction, the signal person must: - CORRECT
ANSWER -notify the crane who the signal is for
When non-standard signals are used, the following people must contact each other prior to the
lift operation and agree upon the non-standard signals which are going to be used: - CORRECT
ANSWER -signal person, operator, lift director
Which of the following are the three required elements of a voice signal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
distance, function, direction
How many persons may share a dedicated channel for the purpose of coordinating operations?
- CORRECT ANSWER -as many as are required per the lift plan
Which of the following are set to give the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment
of power lines? - CORRECT ANSWER -proximity alarms
, When using electronic transmission devices, the transmitted signal must be: - CORRECT
ANSWER -effective, clear, and reliable
To ensure that correct sling angles are maintained during choker hitch use, the sling may have: -
CORRECT ANSWER -blocks installed at contact points
A turnbuckle to be used in hoisting or rigging operations should be of what type construction? -
CORRECT ANSWER -jaw and weldless eye
The attached drawing illustrates a device for adjustment of load and is termed a: - CORRECT
ANSWER -turnbuckle
When lifting an object that is of irregular shape, you must always: - CORRECT ANSWER -find the
center of gravity
Who is allowed to design a new signal system? - CORRECT ANSWER -the operator and signal
person
En an a new signal system be used? - CORRECT ANSWER -site conditions preclude the use of
hand, voice, or audio systems
Who determines if a new signal system is suitable? - CORRECT ANSWER -the operator, signal
person, and lift director
What must be demonstrated prior to the use of a new signal system? - CORRECT ANSWER -the
new signal system is at least equally effective communication as the standard system being
replaced
