NYS Metal Coil Endorsement - Questions With
Expert Solutions
Another name for 'skid', a platform or tray
on which cargo is placed so that it can be
handled as an article. Correct Answer - Pallet
A container chassis vehicle, by definition, is: Correct Answer - A vehicle
especially built and fitted with
locking devices for the transport of
intermodal containers.
A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a: Correct Answer - Tarp
What is the maximum ideal angle for an
effective direct tiedown? Correct Answer - 45 Degrees
A tiedown with a marked WLL of 8,000 Ibs
directly attached to an article has an actual
WLL Of: Correct Answer - 4,000 Ibs. (50% of 8000)
It is accepted that friction mats provide a
resistance to horizontal movement equal to: Correct Answer - 50% of
cargo weight.
What is a rub rail? Correct Answer - A rail along the side of a vehicle that
protects the side of the vehicle from
impacts.
What is the minimum WLL used to block
forward movement of cargo weighing
36,500 Ibs? Correct Answer - 18.250 lbs (50% of 36500)
A friction mat is used to: Correct Answer - provide greater friction than
exists naturally
between these surfaces.
, In cargo securement, bracing is: Correct Answer - A structure, device, or
another substantial
article placed against an article to prevent it
from tipping that may also prevent it from
shifting.
By definition, what is a wedge? Correct Answer - A tapered piece of
material, thick at one end
and thin at the other, used to help keep
cargo from moving.
A chock is generally used to secure: Correct Answer - Round articles
A cleat is a short piece of wood used: Correct Answer - To reinforce
blocking.
Void filler is: Correct Answer - Material used to fill a void between
articles
of cargo and the structure of the vehicle
that has sufficient strength to prevent
movement of the articles of cargo.
In cargo securement, the deck is: Correct Answer - The load carrying
area of a truck, trailer, or
intermodal container.
Indirect tiedowns create what direction of
force? Correct Answer - Downwards
Cargo must satisfy one of the following
securement conditions except: Correct Answer - Fully covered by a tarp.
Timber used for dunnage must be all of the
following except: Correct Answer - -Properly seasoned, and free of rot or
decay.
-Free of knots, knotholes and splits that may
affect its strength or interfere with nailing.
-Have grain should run lengthwise along the
Expert Solutions
Another name for 'skid', a platform or tray
on which cargo is placed so that it can be
handled as an article. Correct Answer - Pallet
A container chassis vehicle, by definition, is: Correct Answer - A vehicle
especially built and fitted with
locking devices for the transport of
intermodal containers.
A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a: Correct Answer - Tarp
What is the maximum ideal angle for an
effective direct tiedown? Correct Answer - 45 Degrees
A tiedown with a marked WLL of 8,000 Ibs
directly attached to an article has an actual
WLL Of: Correct Answer - 4,000 Ibs. (50% of 8000)
It is accepted that friction mats provide a
resistance to horizontal movement equal to: Correct Answer - 50% of
cargo weight.
What is a rub rail? Correct Answer - A rail along the side of a vehicle that
protects the side of the vehicle from
impacts.
What is the minimum WLL used to block
forward movement of cargo weighing
36,500 Ibs? Correct Answer - 18.250 lbs (50% of 36500)
A friction mat is used to: Correct Answer - provide greater friction than
exists naturally
between these surfaces.
, In cargo securement, bracing is: Correct Answer - A structure, device, or
another substantial
article placed against an article to prevent it
from tipping that may also prevent it from
shifting.
By definition, what is a wedge? Correct Answer - A tapered piece of
material, thick at one end
and thin at the other, used to help keep
cargo from moving.
A chock is generally used to secure: Correct Answer - Round articles
A cleat is a short piece of wood used: Correct Answer - To reinforce
blocking.
Void filler is: Correct Answer - Material used to fill a void between
articles
of cargo and the structure of the vehicle
that has sufficient strength to prevent
movement of the articles of cargo.
In cargo securement, the deck is: Correct Answer - The load carrying
area of a truck, trailer, or
intermodal container.
Indirect tiedowns create what direction of
force? Correct Answer - Downwards
Cargo must satisfy one of the following
securement conditions except: Correct Answer - Fully covered by a tarp.
Timber used for dunnage must be all of the
following except: Correct Answer - -Properly seasoned, and free of rot or
decay.
-Free of knots, knotholes and splits that may
affect its strength or interfere with nailing.
-Have grain should run lengthwise along the
