NCCER INTRO TO BASIC RIGGING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+.
During a rigging operation if an emergency happens who has the authority to give
the emergency stop hand signal? - (answers)Anyone on the ground who is in sight
of the crane operator
The recommendation when lifting a load higher than __________ is to use two
choker hitches. - (answers)12 feet
A hand-operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead
lifting is a _____ - (answers)come-along
All chain hoists use a ____________ to lift heavy loads. - (answers)gear systems
A _____________ is used on alloy steel chain slings. - (answers)Grab Hook
Shackles for most overhead lifting are made of _________ due to the need for
increased toughness. - (answers)forged steel
When a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, who makes the decision to keep
it in service a _________ - (answers)competent person
The temperatures that most alloy steel chain slings can be used in are up to
______________ - (answers)500F or 260C
, The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or
lift. - (answers)rated capacity
If the identification tag on a synthetic slings is missing or illegible , the sling must
be ___________________ - (answers)removed from service immediately
The size of a shackle is determined by the diameter of its ____________ -
(answers)body
A device that applies a mechainical force for lifting or lowering a load. -
(answers)hoist
When a load has no attachment points that are practical for lifting it is best to use
a __________________ - (answers)choker hitch
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as _____________ -
(answers)steel plates
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings ,
hooks , or other connections is a ____________ - (answers)shackle
Synthetic slings must be inspected ________________ - (answers)before every
use
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+.
During a rigging operation if an emergency happens who has the authority to give
the emergency stop hand signal? - (answers)Anyone on the ground who is in sight
of the crane operator
The recommendation when lifting a load higher than __________ is to use two
choker hitches. - (answers)12 feet
A hand-operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead
lifting is a _____ - (answers)come-along
All chain hoists use a ____________ to lift heavy loads. - (answers)gear systems
A _____________ is used on alloy steel chain slings. - (answers)Grab Hook
Shackles for most overhead lifting are made of _________ due to the need for
increased toughness. - (answers)forged steel
When a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, who makes the decision to keep
it in service a _________ - (answers)competent person
The temperatures that most alloy steel chain slings can be used in are up to
______________ - (answers)500F or 260C
, The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold or
lift. - (answers)rated capacity
If the identification tag on a synthetic slings is missing or illegible , the sling must
be ___________________ - (answers)removed from service immediately
The size of a shackle is determined by the diameter of its ____________ -
(answers)body
A device that applies a mechainical force for lifting or lowering a load. -
(answers)hoist
When a load has no attachment points that are practical for lifting it is best to use
a __________________ - (answers)choker hitch
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as _____________ -
(answers)steel plates
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings ,
hooks , or other connections is a ____________ - (answers)shackle
Synthetic slings must be inspected ________________ - (answers)before every
use
