MASS MASS Test Rigging and Slings 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a rigging inspection before a lift?

Accepted Answer

To identify defects that could cause failure during the lift

Answer

To determine the load's center of gravity

Answer

To calculate the headroom needed

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To measure the rope diameter

Question 2

Which sling type offers the greatest flexibility and is best suited for irregular-shaped loads?

Accepted Answer

Chain sling

Answer

Wire rope sling

Answer

Web sling

Answer

Roundsling

Question 3

What does the term 'Working Load Limit' (WLL) mean in rigging?

Accepted Answer

The maximum load a sling can carry under ideal conditions

Answer

The weight of the rigging hardware itself

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The load applied during proof testing

Answer

The breaking strength divided by 10

Question 4

When a sling is used in a basket hitch, how does the rated load capacity change compared to a straight vertical hitch?

Accepted Answer

It increases up to 2 times

Answer

It decreases by 50%

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It remains the same

Answer

It increases by 10%

Question 5

Which condition requires a wire rope sling to be immediately removed from service?

Accepted Answer

Six randomly distributed broken wires in one lay

Answer

Minor surface oxidation

Answer

Slight stiffness after storage

Answer

Visible rope twist from previous use

Question 6

What is the correct action if a synthetic web sling shows cuts, burns, or chemical damage?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and destroy it

Answer

Reinforce it with tape and continue use

Answer

Reduce the rated load by 25% and continue

Answer

Return it to the manufacturer for repair