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2025 - 2026 ADVANCED RIGGING FINAL EXAM
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How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? ANS:->> Each day before use What will the tension be on one leg of a single vertical hitch lifting a load of 5 tons? ANS:->> 5 tons Using the Rigging Hardware Tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 in. carbon shackle? ANS:->> 13,000 lbs What is the most important piece of information to have before beginning to rig a load? ANS:->> Weight of the load Which of the following topics is NOT important when selecting slings? ANS:->> Capacity of the crane Using the Rigging Hardware Table in your book, what is the capacity of a 1/2 inch shouldered eyebolt when lifting at a 45 degree angle? ANS:->> 550 lbs
A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? ANS:->> Vertical What is the term that describes a 'sudden' loading on a sling, when raising or lowering a load which will increase the stress on rigging of the load? ANS:->> Shock loading Using the sling tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch 2 - leg wire rope sling that is lifting at a horizontal angle of 60 - degrees? ANS:->> 26, What is the approximate weight of a cubic foot of concrete? ANS:->> 150 lbs Which types of hitches are labeled on a synthetic sling? ANS:->> Vertical Hitch, Choker Hitch, Basket Hitch What must be done if a sling is found to have a missing or illegible capacity tag? ANS:->> Remove the sling from service What is the formula that is used to calculate the volume of a box? ANS:->> Length x Width x Height
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 What piece of rigging hardware should be used to prevent wearing in the eye of wire rope slings? ANS:->> Thimble What action should be used to take if a damaged sling is found? ANS:->> Remove from service What is the meaning of the red marker yarn in a web sling? ANS:->> If you see a red yarn or thread the sling is badly damaged How should a rigger connect a sling to an eyebolt? ANS:->> Use a shackle What should be placed between a sling and a load to protect the sling or load from damage? ANS:->> A wooden block, a piece of old fire hose, a commercially made softner What hitch forms a slip noose around the objects that is to be lifted or moved? ANS:->> Choker
What should you do if the safety latch on a hook swings freely through the throat opening and past the hook point? ANS:->> Replace the hook 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 Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic web slings? ANS:->> They are affected by heat and chemicals When is a tag line required? ANS:->> When the rotation of the load is hazardous Three inspection checks when inspecting a load hook? ANS:->> Safety clip, markings, What is the purpose of a spreader bar? ANS:->> To handle odd shaped loads, to handle long loads, to keep slings away from the load What is the maximum capacity of a screw pin shackle? ANS:->> Maximum rated working load limit of a shackle
When should a knot be used in a sling to shorten the sling leg? ANS:->> Never The lower a sling angle becomes, what happens to a sling tension? ANS:->> The sling tension will increase All of the following must be marked on a shackle except: ANS:->> County of origin What is the lowest horizontal angle allowed with a non-shouldered eyebolt? ANS:->> 90 degrees
Where must the direction of pull be, when using beam clamps? ANS:->> In line with the web of beam When is secondary restraint required when using rollers or trollies? ANS:->> Never Which way should the handle of an unloaded lever binder face? ANS:->> Up 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 What goes in the hole of a sister hook? ANS:->> The pin of a shackle What do you look for when inspecting a mechanical jack? ANS:->> Wear to the ratchet teeth
According to OSHA 1910.184; what information is not required to be on the identification tag of a chain sling? ANS:->> Serial Number The A.S.M.E. standard that covers slings is: ANS:->> B30. What is the ASME standard limit for excessive throat opening of a hook? ANS:->> 5% < 1/4 in. What is the ASME limit for the bending or twisting damage of a hook? ANS:->> 0 Degrees Alloy steel chain slings shall be removed from service if the slings have been exposed to temperatures in excess of ............... ANS:->> 1, degrees The design factor for wire rope slings shall be at least: ANS:->> 5: The standards governing lifting beams (spreader beams) can be found in ANS:->> A.S.M.E. B30.
Hardware shall be removed from service when of wear is found. ANS:->> 10% While inspecting a round sling, you feel a small knot on the inside of the cover, what action should be done? ANS:->> Use the sling because a small knot inside the cover is typical to find What is the Working Load Limit design factor for chain? ANS:->> 4: Spreader beams must bear a name plate displaying the: ANS:->> Manufacturer's name, Rated Capacity, Serial Number The measurement of wire rope diameter is. ANS:->> The largest diameter of a cross section of wire rope Permanent distortion of the wires and strands resulting from sharp bends is a: ANS:->> Kink
The distance between the bearings surfaces on a chain sling... ANS:->> Reach Rotation Resistant rope slings are recommended for what type of lifting operations? ANS:->> Rotation Resistant ropes may not be used as a slings What is the maximum interval for inspections on all slings, rigging hardware and below the hook lifting devices? ANS:->> Yearly What is the difference in documentation requirements between chain sling and wire rope slings? ANS:->> Chain slings require that the condition of the individual sling be recorded, wire rope slings do not require that the condition of the sling be recorded The tension on a turnbuckle must be? ANS:->> in line Per ASME the hook throat opening must not be greater than? ANS:->> 5% Advance Rigger Test – Questions And ANSWERs 2024
Cribbing is used to ANS:->> Support a load of the ground When a load is to be pulled up an inclined plane ANS:->> 10% must be added to the load weight to determine the required pull capacity The WLL for a double-wrapped basket hitch is ANS:->> Half that of a double basket hitch Which of the following is a statement regarding cribbing? ANS:->> Softwoods such as pine are generally used for cribbing The point at which an object is perpendicular to and balanced in relation to the earth's gravitational pull is known as the ANS:->> Center of gravity A mobile crane is stable when its leverage on the load is ANS:->> Greater than the load's leverage on the crane
At 30 degrees to horizontal, a sling with two legs is carrying what percentage of the load in each leg? ANS:->> 100% When hoisting bundles of bars 30 feet or longer, always use ANS:->> A spreader bar The closer the angle of the sling to the horizontal, the ANS:->> Greater the tension on the sling When should an approved lift plan be reapproved? ANS:->> If there is any deviation from the original lift plan Electrical hazards in the lift area and swing direction and degree are factors to consider in preparing which portion of a lift plan? ANS:->> Crane placement Capacities for crawler cranes that have outrigger extensions may not exceed ANS:->> 85 percent of tipping
When planning a lift involving two cranes, calculate the lowest net capacities that both cranes will have during the lift. The next step is to ANS:->> Make sure that the sum of the lowest rated net capacities of the cranes exceeds the load weight A lift plan should be discussed ANS:->> At a pre-lift meeting where all personnel involved in the lift are present In a multiple-crane lift using an equalizer, the weight of the equalizer is considered part of the ANS:->> Load weight To read a lattice boom crawler crane load/capacity chart, the operator must first know the ANS:->> Boom length and load radius Equipment condition is categorized under which part of a lift-plan? ANS:->> Weight The person in charge of planning a critical lift is the ANS:->> Rigging superintendent
If the gross capacity of a crane is 75,000 lbs. and the total weight of deductions is 4,500 lbs., the net capacity of the crane in this configuration is ANS:->> 70,500 lbs. If the net capacity of a crane in a particular configuration is 85,000 lbs. and the total weight of deduction is 6,400 lbs., the gross capacity is ANS:->> 91,400 lbs. When lifting from a jib of a lattice boom crane, the line to the jib top is considered part of the effective weight of ANS:->> The crane components past the lifting point The weight of rigging on the load block is considered part of the weight of ANS:->> Crane components below the lifting point Which of the following is an example of a critical lift? ANS:->> A lift requiring exceptional care in handling
When using an equalizer beam, ensure that the sum of the lowest rated net capacities of the cranes ANS:->> Exceeds the load weight plus the equalizer and sling weight If the gross capacity of a crane is 120,000 lbs. and the total weight of deduction is 20,000 lbs., the net capacity of the crane in this configuration is ANS:->> 100,000 lbs. In a multiple-crane lift, the total net capacity of Crane One is 100,000 lbs. and the total net capacity of Crane Two is 90,000 lbs., in order to meet the 75% of capacity guidelines, the total load weight must be no more than ANS:->> 142,500 lbs. In a multiple-crane lift, the total net capacity of Crane One is 100,000 lbs. and the total load weight is 120,000 lbs. In order to meet the 75% of capacity guidelines, the net capacity of Crane Two must be at least ANS:->> 60,000 lbs.
