ADVANCE RIGGER TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
2026
⩥ The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________. Answer:
Configuration
⩥ Why are Slings so popular with utility companies. Answer: Strong,
durable, inexpensive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
⩥ What are the common slings made out of. Answer: Synthetic, wire
rope, and chain
⩥ Which sling material is best for being non-conductive. Answer:
Synthetic
⩥ Which is the strongest sling configuration. Answer: Basket
⩥ Which is the weakest sling configuration. Answer: Choke
⩥ Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength.
Answer: Vertical
,⩥ A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2
times stronger than vertical sling position. Answer: Basket
⩥ A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a
sling in the vertical position. Answer: Choke
⩥ Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling is
used. Answer: Vertical
⩥ Which sling position minimizes slip. Answer: Choke
⩥ Which sling position is the strongest for rigging. Answer: Basket
⩥ Synthetic slings are also called. Answer: Web slings
⩥ What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic
slings. Answer: Nylon
⩥ Synthetic slings usually have a ____________ sewn inside. Answer:
Name tag (leather)
, ⩥ What does a sling name tag provide. Answer: WLL for 3 sling
positions, Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of
material, Material DF
⩥ Are sling name tags required. Answer: Yes
⩥ What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable.
Answer: Do not use the sling
⩥ How many types of web slings are there. Answer: Six
⩥ Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all
configurations. Answer: Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke
(triangle to triangle)
⩥ What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling. Answer:
Loose stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
⩥ Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as. Answer:
Synthetic ropes
⩥ Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for
energized work. Answer: Synthetic
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
2026
⩥ The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________. Answer:
Configuration
⩥ Why are Slings so popular with utility companies. Answer: Strong,
durable, inexpensive, and tagged with specific weight ratings
⩥ What are the common slings made out of. Answer: Synthetic, wire
rope, and chain
⩥ Which sling material is best for being non-conductive. Answer:
Synthetic
⩥ Which is the strongest sling configuration. Answer: Basket
⩥ Which is the weakest sling configuration. Answer: Choke
⩥ Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength.
Answer: Vertical
,⩥ A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2
times stronger than vertical sling position. Answer: Basket
⩥ A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a
sling in the vertical position. Answer: Choke
⩥ Which sling configuration, normally suggests more than one sling is
used. Answer: Vertical
⩥ Which sling position minimizes slip. Answer: Choke
⩥ Which sling position is the strongest for rigging. Answer: Basket
⩥ Synthetic slings are also called. Answer: Web slings
⩥ What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic
slings. Answer: Nylon
⩥ Synthetic slings usually have a ____________ sewn inside. Answer:
Name tag (leather)
, ⩥ What does a sling name tag provide. Answer: WLL for 3 sling
positions, Manufacturer, Date of Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of
material, Material DF
⩥ Are sling name tags required. Answer: Yes
⩥ What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable.
Answer: Do not use the sling
⩥ How many types of web slings are there. Answer: Six
⩥ Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all
configurations. Answer: Type 2 is not permitted to be in a Choke
(triangle to triangle)
⩥ What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling. Answer:
Loose stitching, torn fibers, abrasions, burned/melted
⩥ Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as. Answer:
Synthetic ropes
⩥ Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for
energized work. Answer: Synthetic
