Lesson 12

Question 1

Which demonstrates the proper usage of a wedge socket?

a. A
b. B
c. both A and B
d. neither A nor B

Answer 1

a. A

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 154, Figure 6-30

Question 2

The maximum included angle for hooks with a row sling rigging is ? .

a. 45°
b. 60°
c. 90°
d. 120°

Answer 2

c. 90°

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 18, Paragraph 2, and Figure 2-4

Question 3

When inspecting hardware, a reduction of ? or more in any specified dimension should cause the hardware to be removed from service.

a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 40%
d. 50%

Answer 3

a. 10%

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 35, “Hardware Inspection,” Bullet 7

Question 4

Which shows the proper installation of U-bolts to make an eye in a wire rope?

a. A
b. B
c. Both A and B
d. neither A nor B

Answer 4

b. B

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 152, Figure 6-27, and Pg. 152, “U-Bolt Clips,” Paragraph 1, Sentences 3-4
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 677, Figure 17-17

Question 5

The efficiency of a wire rope in a wedge socket is higher than a swage socket.

True or False?

Answer 5

False

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 153, “Socket Terminations,” Paragraph 2
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 677, Figure 17-16

Question 6

When making an eye in wire rope, the first U-bolt clip is placed at the end of the thimble and the second one is placed near the end of the turnback.

True or False?

Answer 6

False

Lineworker Rigging Practices 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 152, Paragraph 4, Sentence 2, Figure 6-27

Question 7

The strongest type of permanent eye that can be put on a wire rope is with a ? splice and a pressed metal sleeve.

a. flemish
b. loop
c. thimble
d. wedge

Answer 7

a. flemish

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 676, Figure 17-16

Question 8

To keep the shape of the eye intact and prevent the eye of the rope from wearing, ? are used in the eyes.

a. grommets
b. shackles
c. sleeves
d. thimbles

Answer 8

d. thimbles

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 150, “Thimbles,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 3

Question 9

The wire rope clip that is farthest from the eye gets the most vibration and is usually the first to loosen.

True or False?

Answer 9

True

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 677, “Making a Temporarily Eye,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Question 10

The most common shackle shapes are the anchor and the ? types.

a. bolt
b. chain
c. round
d. screw

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 19, Figure 2-5 Caption

Answer 10

b. chain

Question 11

The ? section of a shackle determines its size rating.

a. bow
b. straight-leg
c. thread
d. top

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 20, Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 11

a. bow

Question 12

The use of a(n) ? would provide a larger connection for joining multiple slings or shackles where the opening of a hook is limited.

a. eyebolt
b. link
c. swivel
d. turnbuckle

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 29, “Links,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 2

Answer 12

b. link

Question 13

All hooks shall be equipped with ? .

a. forged steel blocks
b. safety latches
c. shear pins
d. swivels

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 17, Paragraph 3, Sentence 3

Answer 13

b. safety latches

Question 14

When using wire rope clips, it should be assembled with the U-bolt in contact with the dead end of the wire and the saddle in contact with the live end.

True or False?

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 152, “U-Bolt Clips,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 3

Answer 14

True

Question 15

In the vertical position, a shackle can carry ? of its rated load.

a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 90%
d. 100%

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 21, Figure 2-7

Answer 15

d. 100%

Question 16

If a load needs different length slings, the use of ? may be required.

a. eyebolts
b. links
c. swivels
d. turnbuckles

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 28, Paragraph 2, Sentence 1

Answer 16

d. turnbuckles

Question 17

The use of a(n) ? type shackle cannot be used for most lifting applications.

a. anchor
b. bolt
c. round pin
d. screw pin

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 20, Sentence 1 (First Full Sentence)

Answer 17

c. round pin

Question 18

The eyes in the image are oriented in the proper direction for this type of lift.

True or False?

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 24, Figure 2-12

Answer 18

False

Question 19

The exposed dead end section in a wedge socket must extend out a minimum of ? rope diameters.

a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 153, “Wedge Sockets,” Last Sentence

Answer 19

c. 8

Question 20

A shim or washer can be used to adjust the orientation of an eyebolt so that the lifting force remains in the plane of the eye.

True or False?

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 24, Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, and Figure 2-12

Answer 20

True

Question 21

According to this lesson, spreader beams must have a load test of ? of the WLL applied to the beam after construction.

a. 100%
b. 110%
c. 125%
d. 150%

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 32, “Lifting Beams,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 2

Answer 21

c. 125%

Question 22

Spreader beams help ? .

a. decrease the lifting weight
b. eliminate load from buckling
c. eliminate the need for using a sling
d. produce very low sling angles

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 32, “Lifting Beams,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 2, and Figure 2-25

Answer 22

b. eliminate load from buckling

Question 23

Equalizer beams are usually used on ? hoist lines to make tandem lifts and to equalize the load on sling legs.

a. chain
b. dual
c. single
d. web

Answer 23

b. dual

Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 2, Pg. 32, “Equalizer Beams,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, and Pg. 33, Figure 2-26