Question 1

Explain why a sling should not be used if the manufacturer's tag is not readable or is missing.

Accepted Answer

There is no way to verify the sling's rated capacity or any other limitations to its use.

Question 2

If blocking is needed to support the load at its new location, it should be prepared __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when the load is being lowered in place 
B)  when the load is being moved 
C)  when the load is being raised 
D)  before the load is lifted 
A)  when the load is being lowered in place 
B)  when the load is being moved 
C)  when the load is being raised 
D)  before the load is lifted D

Question 3

Explain the advantages synthetic slings have over wire ropes.

Accepted Answer

They are lighter and more flexible, they conform to the shape of the load, they generally are not affected by water, and they do not corrode.

Question 4

The amount of weight the manufacturer has specified as the maximum load on a sling is called the rated __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of weight the manufacturer has...

Question 5

OSHA requires that all chain slings be inspected by a trained "competent person" at least once a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  day 
B)  week 
C)  month 
D)  year 
A)  day 
B)  week 
C)  month 
D)  year

Question 6

With wire ropes, a __________ fault is caused by the sudden release of tension and the resulting rebound of the rope.

Accepted Answer

A)  cup and cone 
B)  fatigue 
C)  strand nicking 
D)  birdcage 
A)  cup and cone 
B)  fatigue 
C)  strand nicking 
D)  birdcage

Question 7

When working with wire ropes, it is the __________ responsibility to obtain and follow the proper inspection criteria for each application inspected.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee's 
B)  foreman's 
C)  inspector's 
D)  superintendent's 
A)  employee's 
B)  foreman's 
C)  inspector's 
D)  superintendent's

Question 8

A(n) __________ hook has a narrow throat so that it will grab a link in the chain and not slip.

Accepted Answer

A)  choker 
B)  reverse-eye 
C)  grab 
D)  foundry 
A)  choker 
B)  reverse-eye 
C)  grab 
D)  foundry

Question 9

With wire ropes, a __________ break occurs when a wire breaks under a tensile load exceeding its strength.

Accepted Answer

A)  cup and cone 
B)  fatigue 
C)  strand nicking 
D)  bird cage 
A)  cup and cone 
B)  fatigue 
C)  strand nicking 
D)  bird cage

Question 10

A(n) __________ is used inside the eye of a wire rope sling to decrease wear and to protect the wire rope from kinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is used inside the eye...

Question 11

The length along the rope that a strand makes one complete spiral around the rope core is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The length along the rope that a...

Question 12

The lay of a rope affects its operational characteristics. __________ lay is more fatigue resistant and abrasion resistant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Perpendicular 
D)  Lang 
A)  Regular 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Perpendicular 
D)  Lang

Question 13

The greatest use of cranes and rigging in residential construction is in lifting __________ into place.

Accepted Answer

A)  roof trusses 
B)  air conditioning units 
C)  stud wall sections 
D)  floor joists 
A)  roof trusses 
B)  air conditioning units 
C)  stud wall sections 
D)  floor joists

Question 14

Which of the following is not required to be on sling's manufacturer's tag?

Accepted Answer

A)  rated capacity 
B)  type of material sling is made of 
C)  tag line limitations 
D)  rated capacity of the sling 
A)  rated capacity 
B)  type of material sling is made of 
C)  tag line limitations 
D)  rated capacity of the sling

Question 15

All synthetic slings have __________ embedded in the material that when exposed mean the sling must be taken out of service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All synthetic slings have __________ embedded in...

Question 16

Which of the following is not a common type of core used in wire ropes?

Accepted Answer

A)  strand core 
B)  fiberglass core 
C)  independent wire core 
D)  fiber core 
A)  strand core 
B)  fiberglass core 
C)  independent wire core 
D)  fiber core

Question 17

__________ are used with wire ropes and synthetic slings to protect the sling from sharp corners on the load.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are used with wire ropes and...

Question 18

A __________ hook has an eye at a right angle to the plane of the hook.

Accepted Answer

A)  choker 
B)  reverse-eye 
C)  grab 
D)  foundry 
A)  choker 
B)  reverse-eye 
C)  grab 
D)  foundry

Question 19

A light line attached to a load to control it by hand is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A light line attached to a load...

Question 20

The crane operator receives instructions by radio or hand signals only from the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The crane operator receives instructions by radio...

Exam 17: Rigging

Explain why a sling should not be used if the manufacturer's tag is not readable or is missing.

If blocking is needed to support the load at its new location, it should be prepared __________.

Explain the advantages synthetic slings have over wire ropes.

The amount of weight the manufacturer has specified as the maximum load on a sling is called the rated __________

OSHA requires that all chain slings be inspected by a trained "competent person" at least once a __________.

With wire ropes, a __________ fault is caused by the sudden release of tension and the resulting rebound of the rope.

When working with wire ropes, it is the __________ responsibility to obtain and follow the proper inspection criteria for each application inspected.

A(n) __________ hook has a narrow throat so that it will grab a link in the chain and not slip.

With wire ropes, a __________ break occurs when a wire breaks under a tensile load exceeding its strength.

A(n) __________ is used inside the eye of a wire rope sling to decrease wear and to protect the wire rope from kinking.

The length along the rope that a strand makes one complete spiral around the rope core is called the __________.

The lay of a rope affects its operational characteristics. __________ lay is more fatigue resistant and abrasion resistant.

The greatest use of cranes and rigging in residential construction is in lifting __________ into place.

Which of the following is not required to be on sling's manufacturer's tag?

All synthetic slings have __________ embedded in the material that when exposed mean the sling must be taken out of service.

Which of the following is not a common type of core used in wire ropes?

__________ are used with wire ropes and synthetic slings to protect the sling from sharp corners on the load.

A __________ hook has an eye at a right angle to the plane of the hook.

A light line attached to a load to control it by hand is called a(n) __________.

The crane operator receives instructions by radio or hand signals only from the __________.

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