RIGGING PRACTICES COURSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
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What is a Square Knot used for? - ANSWER: Used for tying to dry ropes of equal size
together
What is the strongest type of rope? - ANSWER: Nylon
What is the safe working load when applied to lifting a person - ANSWER: 10 to 1
What are the 4 parts of a fiber rope - ANSWER: Fiber, Yarn, Strand, Rope
What is a bowline on a bite knot used for? - ANSWER: Forming a loop in a rope at
any point between its ends
What is a half hitch knot used for? - ANSWER: Used to finish off a knot
What is a single sheet bend knot used for? - ANSWER: Used for tying two dry ropes
of unequal size together.
Do polypropylene ropes float? - ANSWER: Yes
What is a bowline knot used for? - ANSWER: Used to form a loop that will not slip
under strain
When there is a knot in a rope/sling, the safe working load is reduced to what? -
ANSWER: 50%
What are the 4 parts of a wire rope? - ANSWER: Wire, strand, centre core, wire rope
What is a double sheet bend knot used for - ANSWER: To join two wet ropes of equal
size
What is the safety factor for equipment? - ANSWER: 5 to 1
What are the three rope parts - ANSWER: Running end, bight, standing end
What is the weakest type of rope - ANSWER: Polypropylene
Definition of safe working load - ANSWER: Is the maximum load a manufacturer
recommends that can be applied to a new device, and still be certain it will not
break.
The best hitch for lifting small bore pipe vertically? - ANSWER: Two half hitches
, Slings should be inspected when? - ANSWER: Before each use.
Sling angle of less than __________ is not reccomended - ANSWER: 30 degrees
When the sling angle is decreased from 90 to 30 degrees the stress on the leg
increases by? - ANSWER: 2x or 200%
A double wrap choker insures what? - ANSWER: 360 degrees of contact and tightens
as it is lifted
What are the steps you should take if the equipment you are working on has a
written procedure for performing a lift and you find it differs from manufacturer's
specs for lifting? - ANSWER: Stop, get clarification, get a procedure change
What is the main concern when lifting a load secured with a hand chain hoist? -
ANSWER: Unsecured lever linkages
It is always important to determine the stability of a load based on the rigging
attachment points compared to the location of center of gravity why? - ANSWER: So
you know how the piece may respond when picked
The rule of thumb in a three or four point hook up is that as that load moves or shifts
you must account for ___________ straps carrying the load at any given time -
ANSWER: 2
If you need to ensure you're choke is tight, wont slip, and maintains proper sling
angles during a choker hitch use, you can install what? - ANSWER: Blocking between
the contact points.
What type of turnbuckle should you use during a hoist or lifting a load - ANSWER: A
weldless eye style
One of the main concerns for picking a location for a load to set would be? -
ANSWER: General housekeeping
You must take into factor ______ and _______ of a load when cribbing a piece of
equipment - ANSWER: Height and length
When there is not a clear view for the operator to see the point of operation/ the
area for the piece of equipment to be landed a what must be provided - ANSWER: A
certified signal person
When the equipment is traveling and the view in the direction of travel is
obstructed, a what must be provided? - ANSWER: A spotter
For each signal, prior to giving the function/direction the signal person must notify
the crane what? - ANSWER: Who the signal is for
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
AGRADE||BRAND NEW!!
What is a Square Knot used for? - ANSWER: Used for tying to dry ropes of equal size
together
What is the strongest type of rope? - ANSWER: Nylon
What is the safe working load when applied to lifting a person - ANSWER: 10 to 1
What are the 4 parts of a fiber rope - ANSWER: Fiber, Yarn, Strand, Rope
What is a bowline on a bite knot used for? - ANSWER: Forming a loop in a rope at
any point between its ends
What is a half hitch knot used for? - ANSWER: Used to finish off a knot
What is a single sheet bend knot used for? - ANSWER: Used for tying two dry ropes
of unequal size together.
Do polypropylene ropes float? - ANSWER: Yes
What is a bowline knot used for? - ANSWER: Used to form a loop that will not slip
under strain
When there is a knot in a rope/sling, the safe working load is reduced to what? -
ANSWER: 50%
What are the 4 parts of a wire rope? - ANSWER: Wire, strand, centre core, wire rope
What is a double sheet bend knot used for - ANSWER: To join two wet ropes of equal
size
What is the safety factor for equipment? - ANSWER: 5 to 1
What are the three rope parts - ANSWER: Running end, bight, standing end
What is the weakest type of rope - ANSWER: Polypropylene
Definition of safe working load - ANSWER: Is the maximum load a manufacturer
recommends that can be applied to a new device, and still be certain it will not
break.
The best hitch for lifting small bore pipe vertically? - ANSWER: Two half hitches
, Slings should be inspected when? - ANSWER: Before each use.
Sling angle of less than __________ is not reccomended - ANSWER: 30 degrees
When the sling angle is decreased from 90 to 30 degrees the stress on the leg
increases by? - ANSWER: 2x or 200%
A double wrap choker insures what? - ANSWER: 360 degrees of contact and tightens
as it is lifted
What are the steps you should take if the equipment you are working on has a
written procedure for performing a lift and you find it differs from manufacturer's
specs for lifting? - ANSWER: Stop, get clarification, get a procedure change
What is the main concern when lifting a load secured with a hand chain hoist? -
ANSWER: Unsecured lever linkages
It is always important to determine the stability of a load based on the rigging
attachment points compared to the location of center of gravity why? - ANSWER: So
you know how the piece may respond when picked
The rule of thumb in a three or four point hook up is that as that load moves or shifts
you must account for ___________ straps carrying the load at any given time -
ANSWER: 2
If you need to ensure you're choke is tight, wont slip, and maintains proper sling
angles during a choker hitch use, you can install what? - ANSWER: Blocking between
the contact points.
What type of turnbuckle should you use during a hoist or lifting a load - ANSWER: A
weldless eye style
One of the main concerns for picking a location for a load to set would be? -
ANSWER: General housekeeping
You must take into factor ______ and _______ of a load when cribbing a piece of
equipment - ANSWER: Height and length
When there is not a clear view for the operator to see the point of operation/ the
area for the piece of equipment to be landed a what must be provided - ANSWER: A
certified signal person
When the equipment is traveling and the view in the direction of travel is
obstructed, a what must be provided? - ANSWER: A spotter
For each signal, prior to giving the function/direction the signal person must notify
the crane what? - ANSWER: Who the signal is for
