106 - Basic Rigging REVIEW QUESTIONS

Slings are commonly made out of ______________.

• synthetic fibers, cast-iron links, and wire rope

• fiberglass strands, exotic metals, and synthetic rope

• synthetic material, alloy steel, and wire rope

• carbon fiber, stainless steel, and twisted pair cable

If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be _________________.

• re-tagged by a qualified rigger on site

• removed from service immediately

• used only for minimal loads

• tested on a load to determine its capacity

The size of a shackle is determined by the diameter of its __________________.

• body

• shank

• eye

• pin

A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical advantage for lifting a load is a _____________________.

• fulcrum

• hitch

• hoist

• come-along

When a load has not attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical for lifting, it is best to use a ____________________.

• bridle hitch

• vertical hitch

• multiple-leg hitch

• choker hitch

Identification tags for slings must include the __________________.

• type of protective pads to use

• type of damage sustained during use

• color of the tattle-tail

• manufacturer's name or trademark

The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low temperatures is the _________________.

• fiber core

• strand core

• independent wire rope core

• metallic link supporting core

Synthetic slings must be inspected ___________________.

• once every month

• visually at the start of each workweek

• before every use

• once wear or damage becomes apparent

An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that _________________.

• the sling has been used in different hitch configurations

• replacement links have been used to repair the chain

• the sling has been used for more than one year

• strands of the supporting core have weakened

A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks, or other connections is a(n) ________________.

• eyebolt

• hitch

• shackle

• U-bolt