METAL COIL TEST& CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ FO 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!

METAL COIL TEST& CARGO
SECUREMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ FO 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
METAL COIL & CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM REVISION GUIDE – PART 3

1. Direct tiedowns provide ____ resistance to oppose the forces acting on cargo.

ANSWER:
Direct resistance



2. The Working Load Limit (WLL) is determined by the DOT.

ANSWER:
False

Explanation: WLL is assigned by the manufacturer or by default ratings established in
regulations.



3. Drivers should inspect cargo after:

ANSWER:
All of the above

✔ First 50 miles of travel
✔ Every change of duty status
✔ Every 3 hours or 150 miles traveled



4. What is the total aggregate WLL required to tie down two 15-foot steel rolls loaded end-to-
end, each weighing 14,292 lbs.?

ANSWER:
28,584 lbs.

, 5. What is the total side-to-side restraining force required for Question 4?

ANSWER:
14,292 lbs.

Calculation:
50% × 28,584 lbs. = 14,292 lbs.



6. What is the total vertical restraining force required for Question 4?

ANSWER:
5,716 lbs.

Calculation:
20% × 28,584 lbs. = 5,716 lbs.



7. What is the required restraining force for rearward movement?

ANSWER:
0.5 g (50% of cargo weight)



8. What is the WLL for a 3/8-inch nylon rope?

ANSWER:
278 lbs.



9. The working load limit of all components used to block cargo from forward movement must
equal:

ANSWER:
80% of the cargo weight



10. What is the minimum number of tiedowns required for an article that is 30 feet long and
weighs 1,099 lbs.?