Question 1

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

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Question 2

Explain the disadvantages of synthetic slings in relation to wire ropes.

Accepted Answer

They are damaged by exposure t...

Question 3

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 cageE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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 v...

Question 5

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'sE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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 7

Explain the advantages synthetic slings have over wire ropes.

Accepted Answer

They are lighter and more flex...

Question 8

Which of the following is not required to be on a 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 slingE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 9

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 10

A __________ 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)   foundryE) C) and D)
F) A) and D) C

Question 11

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 coreE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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)   birdcageE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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)   LangE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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)   foundryE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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)   yearE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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 joistsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

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...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

warning markers

Question 19

__________ 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 20

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 liftedE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 17: Rigging

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

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Explain the disadvantages of synthetic slings in relation to wire ropes.

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

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

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

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

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Explain the advantages synthetic slings have over wire ropes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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