Tree Rigging Quiz

What should be observed to help determine the anticipated forces on the rigging?

• The lowering line

• The rigging set up

• The drop zone

• The emergency procedures

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What type of eye protection is recommended for tree care?

• Safety glasses with side shielding

• Goggles

• Prescription glasses

• Contact lenses

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What type of gloves should be avoided when handling rigging lines?

• Gauntlet-style gloves

• Leather gloves

• Cotton gloves

• Rubber gloves

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What is the third cut in a 3-point drop cut used for?

• To remove the stub

• To make the top cut

• To make the undercut

• To split the limb

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What is the term "kerf" defined as in the context of tree cutting?

• The angle of the cut

• The depth of the cut

• The space created by a saw cut

• The length of the cut

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What is the purpose of incorporating more rope in the system during tree removal?

• To increase the speed of removal

• To add energy absorbing rope to the system

• To make the tree look better

• To reduce the weight of the tree

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What is a main risk associated with using lighter saws aloft?

• Increased weight

• Unnecessary risk of "one-handing"

• Higher cost

• Slower cutting speed

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What is the main risk associated with the "Letting it Peel" technique?

• The limb may fall in the wrong direction

• The bark may tear beyond the branch union

• The limb may not break free

• The cut may not be clean

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What should almost always be installed in the top of the tree before making the back cut during a felling operation?

• A pull line

• A safety net

• A ladder

• A pulley

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What is the main purpose of the hinge in tree cutting?

• To make the tree grow faster

• To control the direction of the tree's fall

• To decorate the tree

• To measure the tree's height

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