NCCCO (2025/2026) Exam - Rigger and Signal Person
Questions with Correct Answers | Rated A+
Angle of loading - CORRECT ANSWER -The acute angle between horizontal and the leg of the
rigging, often referred to as the horizontal angle.
Bridle Sling - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling composed of multiple wire rope legs with a fitting that
attaches to the lifting hook.
Cable-laid wire rope - CORRECT ANSWER -A wire rope consisting of several independent wire
ropes wrapped around a fiber or wire rope core.
Choker - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling, wire rope with eyes spliced on each end, which is used to life
the load.
Choker hitch - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling with one end passing under the load and through a loop
end attachment on the other end of the sling.
Clevis - CORRECT ANSWER -A U-shaped fitting with holes in each end through which a pin or
bolt is run.
Come-along - CORRECT ANSWER -Lever-operated chain or wire rope devices designed for
pulling, not lifting; also called pullers. Unlike hoists, the tension is held by a releasable ratchet.
Much smaller and lighter than hoists of equal capacity, they are not intended nor allowed for
lifting, but are suited for activities such as skidding machinery.
Design Factor - CORRECT ANSWER -Ration between nominal or minimum breaking strength and
rated load of the rigging hardware.
, Designated person - CORRECT ANSWER -A Person who is selected or assigned by the employer
and employer's hardware
Eye / Eye Splice - CORRECT ANSWER -A Loop with or without a thimble formed in the end of a
wire rope
Hook / Rigging - CORRECT ANSWER -A Hook used a part of tackle. Any hook used in hoisting and
rigging that is not the primary hook or main load hook.
Horizontal Angle - CORRECT ANSWER -Angle between the lines and the top of the load
Included Angle - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the top angle between two slings
Lifting Devices - CORRECT ANSWER -Devices that are not reeved onto the hoist ropes, such as
hook-on buckets, magnets, grabs, load-spreader bars; and other supplemental units used for
ease of handling certain types of loads. The weight of these devices is to be considered part of
the working load.
Lifting Eye - CORRECT ANSWER -A Point of attachment on the item to be lifted, having a looped
head designed to accommodate a hook or shackle. Also called a slinging eye.
Molly Hogan - CORRECT ANSWER -A type or method of making a wire rope eye splice. Same as a
Flemish eye.
Qualified Person - CORRECT ANSWER -A person who, by possession of a recognized degree in an
applicable field or certificate of proffesional standing, or who, by entensive knowledge, training,
and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating
to the subject matter and work.
Questions with Correct Answers | Rated A+
Angle of loading - CORRECT ANSWER -The acute angle between horizontal and the leg of the
rigging, often referred to as the horizontal angle.
Bridle Sling - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling composed of multiple wire rope legs with a fitting that
attaches to the lifting hook.
Cable-laid wire rope - CORRECT ANSWER -A wire rope consisting of several independent wire
ropes wrapped around a fiber or wire rope core.
Choker - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling, wire rope with eyes spliced on each end, which is used to life
the load.
Choker hitch - CORRECT ANSWER -Sling with one end passing under the load and through a loop
end attachment on the other end of the sling.
Clevis - CORRECT ANSWER -A U-shaped fitting with holes in each end through which a pin or
bolt is run.
Come-along - CORRECT ANSWER -Lever-operated chain or wire rope devices designed for
pulling, not lifting; also called pullers. Unlike hoists, the tension is held by a releasable ratchet.
Much smaller and lighter than hoists of equal capacity, they are not intended nor allowed for
lifting, but are suited for activities such as skidding machinery.
Design Factor - CORRECT ANSWER -Ration between nominal or minimum breaking strength and
rated load of the rigging hardware.
, Designated person - CORRECT ANSWER -A Person who is selected or assigned by the employer
and employer's hardware
Eye / Eye Splice - CORRECT ANSWER -A Loop with or without a thimble formed in the end of a
wire rope
Hook / Rigging - CORRECT ANSWER -A Hook used a part of tackle. Any hook used in hoisting and
rigging that is not the primary hook or main load hook.
Horizontal Angle - CORRECT ANSWER -Angle between the lines and the top of the load
Included Angle - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the top angle between two slings
Lifting Devices - CORRECT ANSWER -Devices that are not reeved onto the hoist ropes, such as
hook-on buckets, magnets, grabs, load-spreader bars; and other supplemental units used for
ease of handling certain types of loads. The weight of these devices is to be considered part of
the working load.
Lifting Eye - CORRECT ANSWER -A Point of attachment on the item to be lifted, having a looped
head designed to accommodate a hook or shackle. Also called a slinging eye.
Molly Hogan - CORRECT ANSWER -A type or method of making a wire rope eye splice. Same as a
Flemish eye.
Qualified Person - CORRECT ANSWER -A person who, by possession of a recognized degree in an
applicable field or certificate of proffesional standing, or who, by entensive knowledge, training,
and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating
to the subject matter and work.
