Advanced Rigging Final Examination
4 Reasons to remove a synthetic web sling? - ANS-UV damage, heat damage, ripped/torn, cant
read tag
\A 4,000 lb. load is being hoisted with a two-leg bridle sling at a horizontal sling angle of 30
degrees. What is the tension on each leg? - ANS-4,000 lbs
\A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? - ANS-Vertical
\According to OSHA 1910.184, synthetic or polypropylene slings shall not be used at
temperatures in excess of how many degrees? - ANS-180-200 degrees
\According to OSHA 1910.184, what type of sling requires that the inspection be documented? -
ANS-Alloy chain slings
\According to OSHA 1910.184; what information is not required to be on the identification tag of
a chain sling? - ANS-Serial Number
\All of the following must be marked on a shackle except: - ANS-County of origin
\Alloy steel chain slings shall be removed from service if the slings have been exposed to
temperatures in excess of.... - ANS-1,000 degrees
\An older 2 inch shackle is being used as a master link. This shackle has no markings on it due
to its age and you know what the capacity is of the shackle due to its size. May this shackle be
used in this application? - ANS-No
\Hardware shall be removed from service when ____ of wear is found. - ANS-10%
\How do you release a lever binder? - ANS-Using a pry bar
\How do you seat the wedge in a wedge socket? - ANS-Under a load
\How much of the slings capacity is lost when you go from a vertical to a choker hitch? -
ANS-25%
\How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - ANS-Each day before use
\How should a rigger connect a sling to an eyebolt? - ANS-Use a shackle
\One leg of a 4 leg alloy steel chain sling is longer than the other three; this is probably an
indication of what type of damage? - ANS-The leg has been overloaded
\Per ASME the hook throat opening must not be greater than? - ANS-5%
\Permanent distortion of the wires and strands resulting from sharp bends is a: - ANS-Kink
\Rotation Resistant rope slings are recommended for what type of lifting operations? -
ANS-Rotation Resistant ropes may not be used as a slings
\Shackles with crown or pins worn by more than _____ should be destroyed. - ANS-10%
\Spreader beams must bear a name plate displaying the: - ANS-Manufacturer's name, Rated
Capacity, Serial Number
\The __________ is used for a direct lift with a lift angle of 90-degrees? - ANS-Single vertical
hitch
\The __________ sling produces a 360 degrees contact with the load and tightens as the lift
takes place. - ANS-Double wrap choker hitch
\The A.S.M.E. standard that covers slings is: - ANS-B30.9
\The correct measurement of wire rope diameter is __________. - ANS-The largest diameter of
a cross section of wire rope
4 Reasons to remove a synthetic web sling? - ANS-UV damage, heat damage, ripped/torn, cant
read tag
\A 4,000 lb. load is being hoisted with a two-leg bridle sling at a horizontal sling angle of 30
degrees. What is the tension on each leg? - ANS-4,000 lbs
\A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? - ANS-Vertical
\According to OSHA 1910.184, synthetic or polypropylene slings shall not be used at
temperatures in excess of how many degrees? - ANS-180-200 degrees
\According to OSHA 1910.184, what type of sling requires that the inspection be documented? -
ANS-Alloy chain slings
\According to OSHA 1910.184; what information is not required to be on the identification tag of
a chain sling? - ANS-Serial Number
\All of the following must be marked on a shackle except: - ANS-County of origin
\Alloy steel chain slings shall be removed from service if the slings have been exposed to
temperatures in excess of.... - ANS-1,000 degrees
\An older 2 inch shackle is being used as a master link. This shackle has no markings on it due
to its age and you know what the capacity is of the shackle due to its size. May this shackle be
used in this application? - ANS-No
\Hardware shall be removed from service when ____ of wear is found. - ANS-10%
\How do you release a lever binder? - ANS-Using a pry bar
\How do you seat the wedge in a wedge socket? - ANS-Under a load
\How much of the slings capacity is lost when you go from a vertical to a choker hitch? -
ANS-25%
\How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - ANS-Each day before use
\How should a rigger connect a sling to an eyebolt? - ANS-Use a shackle
\One leg of a 4 leg alloy steel chain sling is longer than the other three; this is probably an
indication of what type of damage? - ANS-The leg has been overloaded
\Per ASME the hook throat opening must not be greater than? - ANS-5%
\Permanent distortion of the wires and strands resulting from sharp bends is a: - ANS-Kink
\Rotation Resistant rope slings are recommended for what type of lifting operations? -
ANS-Rotation Resistant ropes may not be used as a slings
\Shackles with crown or pins worn by more than _____ should be destroyed. - ANS-10%
\Spreader beams must bear a name plate displaying the: - ANS-Manufacturer's name, Rated
Capacity, Serial Number
\The __________ is used for a direct lift with a lift angle of 90-degrees? - ANS-Single vertical
hitch
\The __________ sling produces a 360 degrees contact with the load and tightens as the lift
takes place. - ANS-Double wrap choker hitch
\The A.S.M.E. standard that covers slings is: - ANS-B30.9
\The correct measurement of wire rope diameter is __________. - ANS-The largest diameter of
a cross section of wire rope
