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Millwright - Rigging and Hoisting Exam Questions With Verified Answers 1. Of a block and tackle with five rope falls and minimum friction, how much force is needed to retain 250lbs? a. 50 lbs b. 100 lbs c. 250 lbs d. 75 lbs - answera. 50 lbs 250lbs/5 = 50 lbs 2. What diameter rope is needed to support two tons using a vertical lift? a. ½" b. ¾" c. 1" d. ¼" - answera. ½" 3. What is the standard safety factor to consider for a platform supporting people? a. 1 : 1 b. 5 : 1...

Rigging Final Advanced Exam (Q&A) According to OSHA, what conditions require synthetic fiber rope to be removed from service? - CORRECT ANSWER-It must be removed from service if there are signs of abnormal wear, powdered fibers between the strands, broken or cut fibers, variation in size or roundness of strands. One major manufacturer lists their 1/2" three strand rope as having a catalog breaking strength of 5600 lbs. Using the industry standard design factor, determine the working ...

Sailing Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024

Abeam - Answer- The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. Accidental Jibe - Answer- An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the wind catches the back side of the mainsasil, possible causing the helmsman to lose control of the boat. Aft - Answer- The direction toward the stern Ahead - Answer- The location of anything forward of the bow. Astern - Answer- The location of anything aft of the stern Battens - Answer- Stiffening piece...

Ropes and knots Test Questions with Answers Clove hitch is commonly used in the fire service for - Answer-Hoisting fire equipment Exposure to___ light can damage synthetic ropes - Answer-Ultraviolet/sun Two types of rope used in safety situations are - Answer-Dynamic and static rope About how much of a kernmantle ropes strength is provided by the mantle - Answer-25-30% What effect do bends or knots in ropes have on their loadbearing capacity - Answer-Decreases it And axe shoul...

NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades. C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs. D. for Blood Borne Pathogen Training. - ANSWERA One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: A. performing forcible entry to the fire building. B. directing traffic at the scene. C. laying supply lines for engine companies. D. fire attack. - ANSWERA OSHA may establish regulation...

What is the minimum force that a positioning system anchorage must be able to withstand? - 2 times the MAF(Maximum anticipated force) or 3,000 lbs If a synthetic rope has a breaking strength of 6,600 lbs and a bowline knot is tied to make a lifting eye what is the maximum gross load that can be lifted? - 660 lbs. Synthetic rope has a safety factor of 10:1. That includes the weakening factor of the knot Exposure to ionizing radiation dopes what to the human body? - IR can change cells and ...

BEFO Take Home Test 2AWhat type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on Class B and Class C fires? A. Clean agent B. Pump-type water C. Carbon dioxide (CO2) D. Wet chemical stored-pressure - correct answer C. Carbon dioxide (CO2) The P in the PASS acronym stands for: A.squeeze handles. B.aim nozzle at base of fire. C.sweep nozzle back and forth. D.pull pin by breaking wire or seal. - correct answer D.pull pin by breaking wire or seal. Which of ...

The breaking strength of rope is a. force needed to pull rope b. force needed to tear rope c. force needed to break the rope d. force needed to stretch rope c. force needed to break the rope What are spreader beams used for? a. calculate loads b. use on heavy lods c. support loads during lifts d. support long loads during lifts d. support long loads during lifts What are equalizer beams used for? a. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists l...

Pathfinder Friends Test Quiz with Complete Solutions How many books are in the New Testament? 27 What is the first and last book in the New Testament? matthew, Revelation what is the book of prophecy Revelation What are the areas in which the New Testament books are grouped? Four Gospels, One Book of History, 21 Letters of Paul (Pauline Epistles), One book of Prophecy What color should your socks be at camp or hiking and why? White, so you can see the insects, or ticks if any...