Question 1

Rigging components

Accepted Answer

Types of slings, shackles, hooks, turnbuckles, and wire rope clips used in lifting operations.

Question 2

Wire rope

Accepted Answer

Construction, characteristics, load capacity, and safe use in rigging.

Question 3

Knots and hitches

Accepted Answer

Bowline, clove hitch, timber hitch, rolling hitch, and half hitch.

Question 4

Load calculations

Accepted Answer

Determining center of gravity, load distribution, and sling angles.

Question 5

Crane hand signals

Accepted Answer

Standard hand signals for crane operation communication.

Question 6

Tag lines

Accepted Answer

Uses and safety precautions.

Question 7

Fall protection systems

Accepted Answer

Harnesses, lanyards, anchorage points, and deceleration devices.

Question 8

OSHA regulations

Accepted Answer

Relevant safety standards for ironworkers.

Question 9

Scaffold components

Accepted Answer

Frame, cross-brace, planks, guardrails, and toe boards.

Question 10

Scaffold erection

Accepted Answer

Load capacity, stability, and safe access.

Question 11

Structural steel shapes

Accepted Answer

Angles, beams, channels, and plates.

Question 12

Structural steel connections

Accepted Answer

Bolts, welds, rivets, and pins.

Question 13

Bolt grades

Accepted Answer

A325, A490, and A307.

Question 14

Fastener types

Accepted Answer

Bearing, friction, and direct tension indicators (DTIs).

Question 15

Welding symbols

Accepted Answer

Arrow, reference line, and tail.

Question 16

Welding processes

Accepted Answer

SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.

Question 17

Weld defects

Accepted Answer

Undercut, porosity, slag inclusions, and cracks.

Question 18

Weld inspection

Accepted Answer

Visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing.

Question 19

Preheating

Accepted Answer

Reasons for preheating and determining preheat temperatures.

Question 20

Rebar bending

Accepted Answer

Stirrups, hooks, and 90-degree bends.

Question 21

Rebar splicing

Accepted Answer

Lap, mechanical, and welded splices.

Question 22

Column splices

Accepted Answer

Bolted, welded, and end-plate connections.

Question 23

Beam-to-column connections

Accepted Answer

Shear tabs, clip angles, and moment connections.

Question 24

Truss connections

Accepted Answer

Gusset plates and splice plates.

Question 25

Bracing systems

Accepted Answer

Cross, diagonal, and lateral bracing.

Question 26

Moment-resisting frames

Accepted Answer

Construction and application.

Question 27

Concentrically braced frames

Accepted Answer

Construction and application.

Question 28

Eccentrically braced frames

Accepted Answer

Construction and application.

Question 29

Metal decking

Accepted Answer

Types, installation, and safety.

Question 30

Metal roof systems

Accepted Answer

Standing seam and batten seam.

Question 31

Metal wall systems

Accepted Answer

Insulated metal panels and single skin panels.

Question 32

Curtain walls

Accepted Answer

Components, installation, and types.

Question 33

Glazing systems

Accepted Answer

Stick-built, unitized, and point-fixed.

Question 34

Rigging hardware inspection

Accepted Answer

Damage identification and replacement criteria.

Question 35

Load testing

Accepted Answer

Requirements and procedures for cranes and hoists.

Question 36

Blueprint reading

Accepted Answer

Symbols, dimensions, and scales.

Question 37

Level and plumb

Accepted Answer

Ensuring structural members are properly aligned.

Question 38

Survey equipment

Accepted Answer

Theodolite, transit level, and laser level.

Question 39

Metal cutting

Accepted Answer

Oxy-fuel, plasma, and abrasive cutting processes.

Question 40

Drilling and punching

Accepted Answer

Techniques for creating holes in metal.

Question 41

Concrete forms

Accepted Answer

Types, installation, and removal.

Question 42

Post-tensioning

Accepted Answer

Procedure and safety precautions.

Question 43

Thermal cutting

Accepted Answer

Oxy-acetylene, plasma, and air-arc gouging.

Question 44

Power tools

Accepted Answer

Grinders, drills, and impact wrenches.

Question 45

Hand tools

Accepted Answer

Spud wrench, bull pin, and sleever bar.

Question 46

Jacking and shoring

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic jacks, screw jacks, and shoring towers.

Question 47

Falsework

Accepted Answer

Temporary support structures for concrete and steel.

Question 48

Load charts

Accepted Answer

Understanding and using crane load charts

Question 49

Lifting lugs

Accepted Answer

Design, capacity, and safety factors.

Question 50

Slings

Accepted Answer

Types, materials, and capacities, including wire rope, chain, and synthetic slings.

Question 51

Spreader bars

Accepted Answer

Use and safety precautions for lifting and load distribution.

Question 52

Rigging safety factors

Accepted Answer

Determining appropriate safety factors for lifting operations.

Question 53

Erection sequence

Accepted Answer

Proper order of structural steel assembly to ensure safety and efficiency.

Question 54

Structural steel inspection

Accepted Answer

Ensuring proper alignment, connections, and overall safety.

Question 55

Anchor bolts

Accepted Answer

Types, installation, and inspection for securing columns and other structural elements.

Red Seal Exam Ironworker (Generalist) Flashcards