2024 ADVANCE RIGGER TEST EXAM QUESTIONS &
100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is meant by the term "two blocking"?
- Placing blocks under the outrigger beams.
- The load block contacts the boom point sheaves.
- Stacking loads on top of one another.
- The load strikes the boom while swinging. - ANSWER-b. The load block contacts the
boom point sheaves.
Lifting 20,000 lbs with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30° horizontal sling angle, what is the force applied to each leg?
- 10,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
- 30,000 pounds
- 40,000 pounds - ANSWER-b. 20,000 pounds
In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam should be
considered:
- Part of the crane boom
- Part of the load weight
- Part of the crane weight
- A non-factor - ANSWER-b. Part of the load weight
What is required if there is a deviation from the lift plan?
- The supervisor's permission
- The rigger's permission
- A new lift plan
- Mark ups on the existing lift plan - ANSWER-c. A new lift plan
On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the load should yield the required line pull as a general rule of thumb?
- 2%
- 5%
- 10%
- 20% - ANSWER-b. 5%
All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block EXCEPT:
- Wear on the sheaves
- Torque on the boom
- Wear on the hook
- Wear on the wire rope - ANSWER-c. Wear on the hook
Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been: 1 / 2
- Repainted
- Used before
- Tested and approved
- Upgraded from the previous job - ANSWER-c. Tested and approved
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to:
- Help raise the load
- Help control the load
- Stop the process
- Stop material from falling - ANSWER-b. Help control the load
Two cranes are lifting 100 tons. If crane A has 40% of the load, how much weight will crane B have on its hook?
- 60,000 lbs
- 80,000 lbs
- 120,000 lbs
- 240,000 lbs - ANSWER-a. 60,000 lbs
To CONFIRM the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the manufacturer's:
- Sling chart
- Website
- Sling tag
- Catalog - ANSWER-c. Sling tag
OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds what percentage of its original throat opening?
- 10%
- 15%
- 18%
- 20% - ANSWER-b. 15%
At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be removed from service?
- 2%
- 3%
- 4%
- 5% - ANSWER-d. 5%
The methodical process that attempts to identify hazards and devise plans to overcome
or eliminate hazards which may interfere with crane or rigging is called:
- Operators manual
- Maintenance manual
- Lift plan
- Site analysis - ANSWER-c. Lift plan
What provides additional control of a load being lifted?
- Wire rope
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