Summary Metal Coils Endorsement (NYS) Exam
Questions with Answers (Latest Update )
Which of the following statements about the use of edge protection is FALSE? -
ANSWER>>There must be a gap between the protection device and the cargo.
Tiedowns that pass through or around an article of cargo are called -
ANSWER>>direct tiedowns.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three failure modes of a securement
system? - ANSWER>>Bending
Which of the following statements about fully contained cargo is FALSE? -
ANSWER>>Cargo is considered fully contained if it is immobilized on or within a
vehicle so that it cannot shift or tip.
To secure loads on a trailer equipped with rub rails, where should you place the
tiedowns? - ANSWER>>Inboard of the rub rails except when the load extends
beyond the rub rails
What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER>>2,000 pounds
Federal cargo securement rules apply to what types of commercial vehicles? -
ANSWER>>Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-pole
trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
How are tiedowns used to secure a row of metal coils with eyes vertical on a
flatbed vehicle with anchor points? - ANSWER>>At least one direct tiedown
against the front of the row of coils (to restrain against forward motion) and at
least one other direct tiedown against the rear of the row (to restrain against
rearward motion), making an angle of 45 degrees or less with the floor. At least
, one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side by sire row of coils (to
restrain against vertical motion).
Transportation of one or more metal coils weighing 5,000 pounds or more,
individually or bundled together, must comply with all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER>>General cargo securement rules for flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles
or intermodal containers that have anchor points.
To transport several metal coils whose combined aggregate weight is 4,000
pounds on pallets on a flatbed trailer, which of the following is NOT required to
be met? - ANSWER>>Metal coil endorsement on the CDL
The aggregate working load limit of all indirect tiedowns is - ANSWER>>The sum
of the working load limits for each indirect tiedown
The sum of the working load limits (WLL) from all tiedowns must be at least _____
of the weight of the cargo. - ANSWER>>50%
_________ is an effective way to prevent rolling and provides the most
restraining force. - ANSWER>>A cradle that has an angle oof 45 degrees
Suppose that only two direct tiedowns are used. Both are attached to one side of
the vehicle only, and each has a working load limit of 6,000 pounds. Then the
aggregate working load limit for the two tiedowns is - ANSWER>>6000 lbs
If you're using indirect tiedowns but friction is low between the deck and the
cargo, consider using - ANSWER>>any of the above
direct tiedowns
Friction mats or other friction enhancing devices
What are the requirements for securing a row of metal coils with eyes
lengthwise? - ANSWER>>Support the coils above the deck. Attach at least two
indirect tiedowns over each coil or side by side row. Use blocking or friction mats.
Questions with Answers (Latest Update )
Which of the following statements about the use of edge protection is FALSE? -
ANSWER>>There must be a gap between the protection device and the cargo.
Tiedowns that pass through or around an article of cargo are called -
ANSWER>>direct tiedowns.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three failure modes of a securement
system? - ANSWER>>Bending
Which of the following statements about fully contained cargo is FALSE? -
ANSWER>>Cargo is considered fully contained if it is immobilized on or within a
vehicle so that it cannot shift or tip.
To secure loads on a trailer equipped with rub rails, where should you place the
tiedowns? - ANSWER>>Inboard of the rub rails except when the load extends
beyond the rub rails
What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER>>2,000 pounds
Federal cargo securement rules apply to what types of commercial vehicles? -
ANSWER>>Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-pole
trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
How are tiedowns used to secure a row of metal coils with eyes vertical on a
flatbed vehicle with anchor points? - ANSWER>>At least one direct tiedown
against the front of the row of coils (to restrain against forward motion) and at
least one other direct tiedown against the rear of the row (to restrain against
rearward motion), making an angle of 45 degrees or less with the floor. At least
, one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side by sire row of coils (to
restrain against vertical motion).
Transportation of one or more metal coils weighing 5,000 pounds or more,
individually or bundled together, must comply with all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER>>General cargo securement rules for flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles
or intermodal containers that have anchor points.
To transport several metal coils whose combined aggregate weight is 4,000
pounds on pallets on a flatbed trailer, which of the following is NOT required to
be met? - ANSWER>>Metal coil endorsement on the CDL
The aggregate working load limit of all indirect tiedowns is - ANSWER>>The sum
of the working load limits for each indirect tiedown
The sum of the working load limits (WLL) from all tiedowns must be at least _____
of the weight of the cargo. - ANSWER>>50%
_________ is an effective way to prevent rolling and provides the most
restraining force. - ANSWER>>A cradle that has an angle oof 45 degrees
Suppose that only two direct tiedowns are used. Both are attached to one side of
the vehicle only, and each has a working load limit of 6,000 pounds. Then the
aggregate working load limit for the two tiedowns is - ANSWER>>6000 lbs
If you're using indirect tiedowns but friction is low between the deck and the
cargo, consider using - ANSWER>>any of the above
direct tiedowns
Friction mats or other friction enhancing devices
What are the requirements for securing a row of metal coils with eyes
lengthwise? - ANSWER>>Support the coils above the deck. Attach at least two
indirect tiedowns over each coil or side by side row. Use blocking or friction mats.
