Quiz #4 Review (Pt 2 of 2): Ch 7-8

LSCM - Stagecraft

QUIZ#4 REVIEW Pt2

This presentation highlights and expands on some of the important topics discussed in Chapters 7-8. 

Please take your time looking over the terms, answer the questions honestly, and be sure to view all associated videos. 

Multiple Choice

There are two main types of theatre rigging systems. The first and oldest type is known as the hemp system, and a second, newer type is known as a __________________ system.

• counterweight

• flushweight

• evenweight

• counterclockwise

Multiple Choice

__________ can be very helpful in certain situations when the weight of a load, like the first electric, is very heavy and using a counterweight system is problematic.

• Winches

• Pulleys

• Sliders

• Tracks

Multiple Choice

The ____________ system was developed in the mid-nineteenth century by stagehands who were recruited from the ranks of the merchant marine.

• hemp

• counterweight

• winch

• chain hoist

Multiple Choice

On a sailing ship, the ropes and pulleys used to manipulate the sails are known collectively as "______________" of the ship.

• the rigging

• the set up

• the flying

• the masting

Multiple Choice

Setting a ____________ means to adjust a piece to its proper location and then mark that spot so that it can easily be found again.

• Trim

• dead hung

• line set

• sheave

Multiple Choice

A curtain that has been tied off in one position and cannot be easily moved is said to be _________________.

• Trim

• dead hung

• lineset

• sheave

Multiple Choice

The various parts associated with one of the rigging pipes over the stage are collectively known as a _________________.

• Trim

• dead hung

• lineset

• sheave

Multiple Choice

A ________________ changes the direction of a rope travel from vertical to horizontal when the rope meets the grid and turns toward the wing.

• loft block

• loft square

• loft cube

• loft box

Multiple Choice

In a hemp house, ________________ are used to balance out the weight of the battens and the loads on them.

• sand bags

• stage weights

• electric motors

• winches

Multiple Choice

The _______________ system of rigging works the same basic principal as the hemp system, but aircraft cable is used in the place of a hemp rope for the lift lines.

• counterweight

• equalweight

• sameweight

• counterclockwiseweight

Multiple Choice

Most rigging installations use 1/4" (aircraft) cable generally rated at around _____________ pounds breaking strength.

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

• 8,000

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, a pipe, tube, or other structural shape that is used to support scenery, curtains, lighting, and other scenic elements in theatre.

• BATTEN

• STAGEWEIGHT/

  BRICK

• ARBOR

• GRID

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, a weight used to balance the load on a line that is being raised, lowered, or held in position.

• BATTEN

• STAGEWEIGHT/

  BRICK

• ARBOR

• GRID

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, a carriage designed to house weight so that the amount of counterbalance can be varied proportional to the load imposed on the pipe batten.

• BATTEN

• STAGEWEIGHT/

  BRICK

• ARBOR

• GRID

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, an open framework of steel located under the roof for the support of stage rigging equipment.

• BATTEN

• STAGEWEIGHT/

  BRICK

• ARBOR

• GRID

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, the weights left on the arbor to balance the batten is called...

• Spreader Plates

• Pipe Weight

• Purchase Line/Hand Line

• Rope Lock

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, installed between arbor rods and sits between weights to keep the rods from spreading during rapid travel or impact preventing the weights from falling out of the arbor.

• Spreader Plates

• Pipe Weight

• Purchase Line/

  Hand Line

• Rope Lock

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, typically a 3/4" diameter manila or synthetic rope that is reeved in an endless loop and tied off at the top and bottom of the arbor.

• Spreader Plates

• Pipe Weight

• Purchase Line/

  Hand Line

• Rope Lock

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, a device used to position/hold a balanced counterweight set at a required location in the fly loft (usually designed to hold an out-of-balance load of up to 50 pounds).

• Spreader Plates

• Pipe Weight

• Purchase Line/

  Hand Line

• Rope Lock

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, galvanized specialty cord used to support the batten at intervals approximately ten feet on center.

• Lift Lines

• Run-Away

• Working Load Limit

• Attention On Deck

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, a line set that becomes so far out of balance with load in the air that it cannot be held in position and the arbor moves uncontrollably.

• Lift Lines

• Run-Away

• Working Load Limit

• Attention On Deck

Multiple Choice

In a counterweight system, the maximum recommended capacity of a system or component during normal operating conditions.

• Lift Lines

• Run-Away

• Working Load Limit

• Attention On Deck

Multiple Choice

Phrase yelled to get everyone's attention in the stage area.

• Lift Lines

• Run-Away

• Working Load Limit

• Attention On Deck

Multiple Choice

The very top level of a counterbalance fly system where the weights are loaded on to the arbors.

• Loading Gallery/Rail

• Locking Gallery/Rail

• Fly Pit

• Fly Booth

Multiple Choice

The mid or ground level of a counterbalance fly system where the rope locks are located and the line sets are operated.

• Loading Gallery/Rail

• Locking Gallery/Rail

• Fly Pit

• Fly Booth

ARENA RIGGING

Are you scared?

Multiple Choice

A sling that has a wire rope core, used for hanging trush and motors.

• Gacflex

• Spanset

• Spanflex

• Gacset

Multiple Choice

A sling with a nylon fabric core, used for strain relief and cable picks. This sling should NEVER be used to hang truss without a steel safety!

• Gacflex

• Spanset

• Spanflex

• Gacset

Multiple Choice

The color of the thimble or swage should tell you the length of the steel cable. What the length of the cables pictured?

• 2'

• 5'

• 10'

• 20'

Multiple Choice

The color of the thimble or swage should tell you the length of the steel cable. What the length of the cables pictured?

• 2'

• 5'

• 10'

• 20'

Multiple Choice

________________ or S.T.A.C. chain is used to make smaller adjustments to positioning.

• Deck Chain

• Platform Chain

• Hoist Chain

• Motor Chain

Multiple Choice

_____________ are used to connect pieces of steel together to reach the appropriate length.

• Shackles

• Eyebolts

• Swivels

• Thimbles

Multiple Choice

___________________ can be used in place of steel basketing the beam.

• Beam clamps

• Truss picks

• Airwall Hangers

• Tent Clamps

Multiple Choice

___________________ can be an alternative to gacflex wrapping the truss.

• Beam clamps

• Truss picks

• Airwall Hangers

• Tent Clamps

Multiple Choice

___________________ are used to hang equipment in the tracks the walls move through in ballrooms.

• Beam clamps

• Truss picks

• Airwall Hangers

• Tent Clamps

Multiple Choice

___________________ are used to hang small motor's chains on the beams in the bigger event tents.

• Beam clamps

• Truss picks

• Airwall Hangers

• Tent Clamps

Multiple Choice

Chain motors are rated by how much weight they can lift. The ____________ is by far the most common for entertainment purposes.

• half ton

• one ton

• two ton

• quarter ton

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