RIGGING TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
As many as are required per the lift plan - answer -how many persons may share a
dedicated channel for the purpose of coordinating operations?
Proximity alarms - answer -which of the following are set to give the operator sufficient
warning to prevent encroachment of power lines?
Effective, clear, and reliable - answer -when using electronic transmission devices, the
transmitted signal must be:
Blocks installed at contact points - answer -to ensure that correct sling angles are
maintained during choker hitch use, the sling may have:
Jaw and weldless eye - answer -a turnbuckle to be used in hoisting or rigging
operations should be of what type construction?
Turnbuckle - answer -the attached drawing illustrates a device for adjustment of load
and is termed a:
Operator - answer -a signal person must be provided when the point of operation,
meaning the load travel or the area near or at load placement is not in full view of the:
Dedicated spotter - answer -when the equipment is travelling and the view in the
direction of travel is obstructed, a ____________ must be provided
Notify the crane who the signal is for - answer -for each signal, prior to giving the
function/direction, the signal person must:
Signal person, operator, lift director - answer -when non-standard signals are used, the
following people must contact each other prior to the lift operation and agree upon the
non-standard signals which are going to be used:
Distance, function, direction - answer -which of the following are the three required
elements of a voice signal?
Find the center of gravity - answer -when lifting an object that is of irregular shape, you
must always:
The operator and signal person - answer -who is allowed to design a new signal
system?
, Site conditions preclude the use of hand, voice, or audio systems - answer -en an a new
signal system be used?
The operator, signal person, and lift director - answer -who determines if a new signal
system is suitable?
The new signal system is at least equally effective communication as the standard
system being replaced - answer -what must be demonstrated prior to the use of a new
signal system?
Tower - answer -some manufactures of carrier-mounted lattice boom cranes offer
optional _________ attachments for their machines
Bridge - answer -the ___________ is the main structural member of an over head crane
used to span the width of the runway area
Hoist - answer -any overhead crane consists of three basic units; the bridge, trolley,
and:
Crawler - answer -carrier-mounted lattice boom cranes are also commonly referred to
as __________ cranes.
Load hook - answer -the crane is said to be in a particular quadrant of operation when
the ______________ is located over that area
360 - answer -in addition to using flags and barricades to show the work zone near
power lines, the employer can define the work zone area ________ degrees around the
equipment up to the equipment's maximum working radius
Block - answer -two-blocking occurs when the ___________ or headache ball makes
contact with the sheaves at the boom tip
Low - answer -industrial cranes have _____________ centers of gravity to permit
operation in narrow aisles or runways without outriggers
Front - answer -high wind speed acting on the __________ of the boom can cause it to
topple backward if it is at a high boom angle
100% - answer -whenever anything is lifted or raised from a horizontal position to a
vertical position, the crane load will be equal to _________ the weight of the object until
the object is vertical and clears the ground
Radius - answer -as a crane starts to tip, the load _________ begins to increase. This
increases the load's leverage on the crane and the tipping force
ANSWERS
As many as are required per the lift plan - answer -how many persons may share a
dedicated channel for the purpose of coordinating operations?
Proximity alarms - answer -which of the following are set to give the operator sufficient
warning to prevent encroachment of power lines?
Effective, clear, and reliable - answer -when using electronic transmission devices, the
transmitted signal must be:
Blocks installed at contact points - answer -to ensure that correct sling angles are
maintained during choker hitch use, the sling may have:
Jaw and weldless eye - answer -a turnbuckle to be used in hoisting or rigging
operations should be of what type construction?
Turnbuckle - answer -the attached drawing illustrates a device for adjustment of load
and is termed a:
Operator - answer -a signal person must be provided when the point of operation,
meaning the load travel or the area near or at load placement is not in full view of the:
Dedicated spotter - answer -when the equipment is travelling and the view in the
direction of travel is obstructed, a ____________ must be provided
Notify the crane who the signal is for - answer -for each signal, prior to giving the
function/direction, the signal person must:
Signal person, operator, lift director - answer -when non-standard signals are used, the
following people must contact each other prior to the lift operation and agree upon the
non-standard signals which are going to be used:
Distance, function, direction - answer -which of the following are the three required
elements of a voice signal?
Find the center of gravity - answer -when lifting an object that is of irregular shape, you
must always:
The operator and signal person - answer -who is allowed to design a new signal
system?
, Site conditions preclude the use of hand, voice, or audio systems - answer -en an a new
signal system be used?
The operator, signal person, and lift director - answer -who determines if a new signal
system is suitable?
The new signal system is at least equally effective communication as the standard
system being replaced - answer -what must be demonstrated prior to the use of a new
signal system?
Tower - answer -some manufactures of carrier-mounted lattice boom cranes offer
optional _________ attachments for their machines
Bridge - answer -the ___________ is the main structural member of an over head crane
used to span the width of the runway area
Hoist - answer -any overhead crane consists of three basic units; the bridge, trolley,
and:
Crawler - answer -carrier-mounted lattice boom cranes are also commonly referred to
as __________ cranes.
Load hook - answer -the crane is said to be in a particular quadrant of operation when
the ______________ is located over that area
360 - answer -in addition to using flags and barricades to show the work zone near
power lines, the employer can define the work zone area ________ degrees around the
equipment up to the equipment's maximum working radius
Block - answer -two-blocking occurs when the ___________ or headache ball makes
contact with the sheaves at the boom tip
Low - answer -industrial cranes have _____________ centers of gravity to permit
operation in narrow aisles or runways without outriggers
Front - answer -high wind speed acting on the __________ of the boom can cause it to
topple backward if it is at a high boom angle
100% - answer -whenever anything is lifted or raised from a horizontal position to a
vertical position, the crane load will be equal to _________ the weight of the object until
the object is vertical and clears the ground
Radius - answer -as a crane starts to tip, the load _________ begins to increase. This
increases the load's leverage on the crane and the tipping force
