RIGGING 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE REVIEW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY AND SAFETY
EXPLANATIONS
An electrician supervisor who has crane operator qualifications can
perform a pre-job briefing for a critical rigging operation - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
A triangular shaped 1 inch thick metal plate has a base of 10 feet and a
height of 15 feet. What is the area of the plate? - CORRECT ANSWER-75
sqft
To find the weight of a piece of aluminum plate, you would multiply ... -
CORRECT ANSWER-square feet times material weight per square foot
based on a specified thickness
If component failure occurs, such as motor burnout, and does not result in
damage, the component failure is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER-a
non-accident
Which of the following eyebolts may be loaded outside the plane of the eye?
- CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Sometimes it might be necessary for personnel to reach under a suspended
load. What parts of the body are permitted under a suspended load and
, who must this be approved by? - CORRECT ANSWER-Arms up to
elbows, approved by the lead rigger or rigger-in-charge
What can be used to align the eye of a shouldered eyebolt? - CORRECT
ANSWER-lock washers
What are the two types of rigging gear inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER-periodic and pre-use
When making a four-point lift using slings, they should normally be chosen
such that _____ legs have/has the capacity to support the entire load
weight including the additional stress due to lifting angle. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Which of the following shackles must never be side loaded? - CORRECT
ANSWER-round pin shackle
What is the best way to prevent a load from singing when it is lifted using a
crane or hoist? - CORRECT ANSWER-center the hook over the cg of the
load
A padeye with a cracked weld may be used if the crack does not extend
more than one half the length of the weld. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
A shackle must be marked with the rated load, re-inspected due date, and
the date manufacture? - CORRECT ANSWER-false
2026 COMPLETE REVIEW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY AND SAFETY
EXPLANATIONS
An electrician supervisor who has crane operator qualifications can
perform a pre-job briefing for a critical rigging operation - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
A triangular shaped 1 inch thick metal plate has a base of 10 feet and a
height of 15 feet. What is the area of the plate? - CORRECT ANSWER-75
sqft
To find the weight of a piece of aluminum plate, you would multiply ... -
CORRECT ANSWER-square feet times material weight per square foot
based on a specified thickness
If component failure occurs, such as motor burnout, and does not result in
damage, the component failure is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER-a
non-accident
Which of the following eyebolts may be loaded outside the plane of the eye?
- CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Sometimes it might be necessary for personnel to reach under a suspended
load. What parts of the body are permitted under a suspended load and
, who must this be approved by? - CORRECT ANSWER-Arms up to
elbows, approved by the lead rigger or rigger-in-charge
What can be used to align the eye of a shouldered eyebolt? - CORRECT
ANSWER-lock washers
What are the two types of rigging gear inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER-periodic and pre-use
When making a four-point lift using slings, they should normally be chosen
such that _____ legs have/has the capacity to support the entire load
weight including the additional stress due to lifting angle. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Which of the following shackles must never be side loaded? - CORRECT
ANSWER-round pin shackle
What is the best way to prevent a load from singing when it is lifted using a
crane or hoist? - CORRECT ANSWER-center the hook over the cg of the
load
A padeye with a cracked weld may be used if the crack does not extend
more than one half the length of the weld. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
A shackle must be marked with the rated load, re-inspected due date, and
the date manufacture? - CORRECT ANSWER-false
