RIGGING 101 FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
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RIGGING 101 FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling configurations - Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ - Configuration
Why ...
RIGGING 101 FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Synthetic, wire rope, or chains are most commonly placed in one of three sling
configurations - Vertical, Choke, or Basket
The WWL for a sling is dependent upon the _____________ - Configuration
Why are Slings so popular with utility companies - Strong, durable, inexpensive, and
tagged with specific weight ratings
What are the common slings made out of - Synthetic, wire rope, and chain
Which sling material is best for being non-conductive - Synthetic
Which is the strongest sling configuration - Basket
Which is the weakest sling configuration - Choke
Out of the 3 sling positions which is middle of the pack for strength - Vertical
A sling placed in the _______________ position is on average about 2 times stronger
than vertical sling position - Basket
A sling placed in a _____________ position is about 1/2 as strong as a sling in the
vertical position - Choke
Which sling position normal suggests more than one sling is used - Vertical
Which sling position minimizes slip - Choke
Which sling position is the strongest for rigging - Basket
Synthetic slings are also called - Web slings
What is the most common material used to manufacture synthetic slings - Nylon
Synthetic slings usually have - A name tag sewn inside (leather)
, What does a sling name tag provide - WLL for 3 sling positions, Manufacturer, Date of
Manufature, Width, Ply, Grade of material, Material DF
Are sling name tags required - Yes
What should you do if the Sling name tag is missing or unreadable - Do not use the
sling
How many types of web slings are there - Six
Are there any web slings that are prohibited from using all configurations - Type 2 is not
permitted to be in a Choke (triangle to triangle)
What are common defects to look for in a synthetic sling - Loose stitching, torn fibers,
abrasions, burned/melted
Synthetic slings are made with the same materials as - Synthetic ropes
Which sling is non-conductive, but still requires an insulator for energized work -
Synthetic
Sharp edges and corners must be __________ prior to using synthetic slings - Padded
___________________ is very damaging to synthetic slings - Ultraviolet light
Before discarding a synthetic sling you should - Cut it to prevent use
Wire rope slings are popular due to - Lifting heavy loads (large poles or towers, large
voltage regulators, large pad-mounted transformers, most substation equipment)
Most common wire rope sling - Strand-laid leg, eye-to-eye
How are eyes to wire rope slings spliced - Hand or machine
IWRC - Independent Wire Rope Core
FC - Fiber Core
EIP - Extra Improved Plow
Before discarding a wire rope sling you should - Cut it to prevent use
Care and use of Wire Rope Slings (look for) - Broken strands, excessive deformation,
reduction in diameter, rust, integrity of end fitting
When a wire rope sling is not in use - Clean, lightly oiled, stored in dry area
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