Rigger Level II Certification Practice Exam 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
Safe Rigging and Lifting Operations
1. What is the primary purpose of a tag line during a lift?
A) To increase the load’s weight
B) To guide and control the load (Correct)
C) To secure the load permanently
D) To measure the load’s weight
Rationale: Tag lines help control the load’s movement to prevent unwanted
rotation or swinging.
2. Before beginning a lift, the rigger must inspect the sling for:
A) Color and length only
B) Cuts, abrasions, and damage (Correct)
,C) Manufacturer’s logo only
D) Weight of the load
Rationale: Inspecting for physical damage ensures the sling’s integrity and
prevents failure.
3. Which of the following is the MOST critical factor when selecting a sling for a
lift?
A) Length
B) Color
C) Rated capacity and type of sling (Correct)
D) Price
Rationale: The sling’s rated capacity must match or exceed the load weight and
the type must suit the load.
4. What does the Working Load Limit (WLL) of a sling represent?
A) The maximum load it can carry without permanent deformation (Correct)
B) The maximum weight the sling can ever hold
C) The weight of the sling itself
D) The load tested by the manufacturer
Rationale: WLL is the maximum safe load under normal use, considering safety
factors.
5. Which hitch should NEVER be used for overhead lifting?
, A) Basket hitch
B) Choker hitch
C) Tie hitch
D) Vertical hitch
Rationale: Tie hitches can slip or damage the sling under load and are unsafe for
overhead lifts.
6. How often should rigging hardware, such as shackles and hooks, be
inspected?
A) Before each use (Correct)
B) Once a month
C) Only after a load is dropped
D) Every 6 months
Rationale: Frequent inspection prevents accidents from worn or damaged
hardware.
7. What is the correct angle between sling legs in a two-legged sling for a safe
lift?
A) 30 degrees
B) 45 degrees
C) 60 degrees or less
D) 90 degrees
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
Safe Rigging and Lifting Operations
1. What is the primary purpose of a tag line during a lift?
A) To increase the load’s weight
B) To guide and control the load (Correct)
C) To secure the load permanently
D) To measure the load’s weight
Rationale: Tag lines help control the load’s movement to prevent unwanted
rotation or swinging.
2. Before beginning a lift, the rigger must inspect the sling for:
A) Color and length only
B) Cuts, abrasions, and damage (Correct)
,C) Manufacturer’s logo only
D) Weight of the load
Rationale: Inspecting for physical damage ensures the sling’s integrity and
prevents failure.
3. Which of the following is the MOST critical factor when selecting a sling for a
lift?
A) Length
B) Color
C) Rated capacity and type of sling (Correct)
D) Price
Rationale: The sling’s rated capacity must match or exceed the load weight and
the type must suit the load.
4. What does the Working Load Limit (WLL) of a sling represent?
A) The maximum load it can carry without permanent deformation (Correct)
B) The maximum weight the sling can ever hold
C) The weight of the sling itself
D) The load tested by the manufacturer
Rationale: WLL is the maximum safe load under normal use, considering safety
factors.
5. Which hitch should NEVER be used for overhead lifting?
, A) Basket hitch
B) Choker hitch
C) Tie hitch
D) Vertical hitch
Rationale: Tie hitches can slip or damage the sling under load and are unsafe for
overhead lifts.
6. How often should rigging hardware, such as shackles and hooks, be
inspected?
A) Before each use (Correct)
B) Once a month
C) Only after a load is dropped
D) Every 6 months
Rationale: Frequent inspection prevents accidents from worn or damaged
hardware.
7. What is the correct angle between sling legs in a two-legged sling for a safe
lift?
A) 30 degrees
B) 45 degrees
C) 60 degrees or less
D) 90 degrees
