RIGGING PRACTICE TEST QUIZZES WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
1. OSHA Section 29 CFR 1926 apply to ? , respectively, and are the
most widely referenced workplace safety standards.
a. agriculture
b. construction
c. general industry
d. maritime ANS -c. general industry
2. Certification for rigging and hoisting typically requires passing both a
written exam and a(n) ? .
a. aptitude test
b. background check
c. CDL physical
d. practical skills test ANS -d. practical skills test
3. ? can be caused in mobile cranes by swinging or extending the
boom rapidly, and in industrial and tower cranes by moving the trolley
rapidly.
a. Boom deflection
b. Drift
c. Shock
d. Side loading ANS -b. Drift
4. ? increase the footprint of a crane, making it more stable and
increasing its rated capacity. ANS -d. Outriggers
5. The ? is the horizontal distance from the pivot point of a crane to a
, point below the hoist hook.
a. boom angle
b. boom length
c. center of gravity ANS -d. load radius
6. ? is the bending down of a boom due to the weight of a load.
a. Boom deflection
b. Drift
c. Hoisting
d. Side loading ANS -a. Boom deflection
7. Crane inspections must be done at least ? .
a. weekly
b. monthly
c. quarterly
d. semi-annually ANS -b. monthly
8. A civil engineer would be called upon to evaluate which of the
following?
a. If additional blocking, matting, or other support is needed
b. If the ground has sufficient load bearing capacity
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above, civil engineers are not qualified to determine
issues related to cranes and lifting. ANS -a. If additional blocking, matting, or other support is needed
b. If the ground has sufficient load bearing capacity
9. When can loads be hoisted over areas with personnel?
a. Never
b. When proper signals have been given
SOLUTIONS.
1. OSHA Section 29 CFR 1926 apply to ? , respectively, and are the
most widely referenced workplace safety standards.
a. agriculture
b. construction
c. general industry
d. maritime ANS -c. general industry
2. Certification for rigging and hoisting typically requires passing both a
written exam and a(n) ? .
a. aptitude test
b. background check
c. CDL physical
d. practical skills test ANS -d. practical skills test
3. ? can be caused in mobile cranes by swinging or extending the
boom rapidly, and in industrial and tower cranes by moving the trolley
rapidly.
a. Boom deflection
b. Drift
c. Shock
d. Side loading ANS -b. Drift
4. ? increase the footprint of a crane, making it more stable and
increasing its rated capacity. ANS -d. Outriggers
5. The ? is the horizontal distance from the pivot point of a crane to a
, point below the hoist hook.
a. boom angle
b. boom length
c. center of gravity ANS -d. load radius
6. ? is the bending down of a boom due to the weight of a load.
a. Boom deflection
b. Drift
c. Hoisting
d. Side loading ANS -a. Boom deflection
7. Crane inspections must be done at least ? .
a. weekly
b. monthly
c. quarterly
d. semi-annually ANS -b. monthly
8. A civil engineer would be called upon to evaluate which of the
following?
a. If additional blocking, matting, or other support is needed
b. If the ground has sufficient load bearing capacity
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above, civil engineers are not qualified to determine
issues related to cranes and lifting. ANS -a. If additional blocking, matting, or other support is needed
b. If the ground has sufficient load bearing capacity
9. When can loads be hoisted over areas with personnel?
a. Never
b. When proper signals have been given
