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Instructions: Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. What is the most important thing to remember when rigging?
A. Safety first
B. Use the right equipment
C. Follow the plan
D. All of the above
2. What are the three main types of rigging?
A. Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic
B. Wire rope, chain, and synthetic
C. Standing, running, and guy
D. None of the above
3. What is the difference between a standing rig and a running rig?
A. A standing rig is fixed in place, while a running rig moves
B. A standing rig is used to support a load, while a running rig is used to move a load
C. A standing rig is made of wire rope, while a running rig is made of chain
D. None of the above
4. What is the purpose of a guy?
A. To support a standing rig
B. To move a load
C. To secure a load
D. All of the above
5. What is the most common type of rigging failure?
A. Rope failure
B. Chain failure
C. Hook failure
D. None of the above
6. What should you do if you see a rigging failure?
A. Stop work immediately
B. Inspect the rigging
C. Replace the failed component
D. All of the above
7. What are the three main factors to consider when selecting rigging equipment?
A. The weight of the load
B. The distance the load must be moved
C. The environment in which the rigging will be used
D. All of the above
8. What are the three main types of knots used in rigging?
A. Square knot, bowline, and clove hitch
B. Figure eight knot, double fisherman's knot, and rolling hitch
C. Truckers hitch, stevedore's knot, and sheet bend
D. None of the above
9. What is the difference between a square knot and a bowline?
A. A square knot is used to join two pieces of rope together, while a bowline is used to create a loop in a piece of rope
B. A square knot is more secure than a bowline
C. A bowline is easier to tie than a square knot
D. None of the above
10. What is the difference between a clove hitch and a figure eight knot?
A. A clove hitch is used to secure a rope to a post or other object, while a figure eight knot is used to join two pieces of rope together
B. A clove hitch is more secure than a figure eight knot
C. A figure eight knot is easier to tie than a clove hitch
D. None of the above
Answers:
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. A