LINEMAN APPRENTICE RIGGING 1 TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence. Rigging is
______________________. a) the process of using hand tools for doing a job b)
the term used to describe the process of moving loads using rope, blocks, and
other special equipment c) the way equipment is set up for lifting or lowering
loads d) Both a and c
e) Both b and c - ANSWER e) Both b and c
1-2. Circle the correct answer.
Safe rigging elements include all of the following EXCEPT which one?
a) planning the job
b) inspecting the equipment
c) replacing the equipment
d) using the equipment properly - ANSWER c) replacing the equipment
1-3. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Once the proper equipment to do a job has been selected, the equipment should
be _______________________ to make sure that it is in good working order.
a) replaced
b) acquired
c) inspected
d) named - ANSWER c) inspected
1-4. True or False.
, Rigging equipment is made to perform a specific task. Operating the equipment
to perform a task it was not made to perform is a hazardous practice- TRUE
1-5. Determine which statement is correct by circled the letter preceding it.
Select two areas you could find load weight information.
d) Nameplates and balance points - ANSWER a) Charts and nameplates
1-6. True or False.
Most components used on overhead lines have lifting points designed in them
by the manufacturer - ANSWER True
2-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Fiber rope is made up of a number of fibers that are twisted together to form
______________.
a) curtains
b) splices
c) twists
d) strands - ANSWER d) strands
2-2. True or False.
It is normal for a new rope to fray a little when used, but the initial fraying
seriously weakens the rope. - ANSWER True
2-3. Circle the correct answer.
Rope fiber is made from basically which two classifications?
a) stranded and solid
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence. Rigging is
______________________. a) the process of using hand tools for doing a job b)
the term used to describe the process of moving loads using rope, blocks, and
other special equipment c) the way equipment is set up for lifting or lowering
loads d) Both a and c
e) Both b and c - ANSWER e) Both b and c
1-2. Circle the correct answer.
Safe rigging elements include all of the following EXCEPT which one?
a) planning the job
b) inspecting the equipment
c) replacing the equipment
d) using the equipment properly - ANSWER c) replacing the equipment
1-3. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Once the proper equipment to do a job has been selected, the equipment should
be _______________________ to make sure that it is in good working order.
a) replaced
b) acquired
c) inspected
d) named - ANSWER c) inspected
1-4. True or False.
, Rigging equipment is made to perform a specific task. Operating the equipment
to perform a task it was not made to perform is a hazardous practice- TRUE
1-5. Determine which statement is correct by circled the letter preceding it.
Select two areas you could find load weight information.
d) Nameplates and balance points - ANSWER a) Charts and nameplates
1-6. True or False.
Most components used on overhead lines have lifting points designed in them
by the manufacturer - ANSWER True
2-1. Circle the correct answer that completes the following sentence.
Fiber rope is made up of a number of fibers that are twisted together to form
______________.
a) curtains
b) splices
c) twists
d) strands - ANSWER d) strands
2-2. True or False.
It is normal for a new rope to fray a little when used, but the initial fraying
seriously weakens the rope. - ANSWER True
2-3. Circle the correct answer.
Rope fiber is made from basically which two classifications?
a) stranded and solid
