Load Securement: Core Concepts and Terminology Quiz

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You are transporting a load of sand in a tank that is part of the vehicle structure. Which securement rules apply to this load?

The load must be secured using dunnage bags

The load is exempt from general cargo securement rules

The load must be secured with tiedowns and blocking

The load must be covered by a tarp

2 / 10

You are transporting a load of firewood and short log debris. What type of vehicle or container must be used for securement?

Any vehicle as long as the load is stacked tightly

A vehicle or container enclosed on both sides, front, and rear

An open-top trailer with only a rear gate

A flatbed trailer with tiedowns

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When using tiedowns on a trailer equipped with rub rails, where should the tiedowns be positioned whenever practicable?

It does not matter where they are placed

Outboard of the rub rails

Inboard of the rub rails

Directly on top of the rub rails

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You are preparing to transport a shipment of intermodal containers. Which securement rules must be followed for the cargo inside the container?

No securement rules apply to containerized cargo

Only the rules for hazardous materials

General cargo securement rules or commodity-specific rules, if applicable

Only the rules for flatbed trailers

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You are transporting a load of concrete pipe bundled tightly together into a single rigid article with no tendency to roll. Which securement rules apply?

Rules for logs

No securement rules apply

Commodity-specific rules for concrete pipe

General cargo securement rules

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You are loading several articles side by side and securing them with transverse tiedowns. What must you ensure about their placement?

They are stacked on top of each other

They are placed in direct contact or prevented from shifting toward each other

Each article is secured with a separate tiedown

There is at least 6 inches of space between each article

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You are using a tiedown that is unmarked and has no visible working load limit. How should this tiedown be treated for securement purposes?

It must be considered to have the lowest working load limit for its type

It cannot be used under any circumstances

It should be rated as grade 70 chain

It can be used as if it has the highest working load limit

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You are using an unmarked welded steel chain as a tiedown for a heavy load. How should you determine its working load limit (WLL) for compliance with federal cargo securement rules?

Assume it is the highest grade available

Do not use it for securing cargo

Use the WLL for grade 70 transport chain

Treat it as grade 30 proof coil chain

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You are preparing to secure a load of steel pipes that could roll during transit. What action must you take to prevent the pipes from rolling?

Place the pipes on a flat surface without additional support

Rely only on tiedowns placed over the pipes

Stack the pipes tightly together without restraints

Use chocks, wedges, a cradle, or other equivalent means

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You are using a tiedown that will be in contact with a sharp edge of your cargo. What must you do before securing the load?

Apply edge protection that resists abrasion, cutting, and crushing

Double the number of tiedowns used

Wrap the tiedown with a cloth

Use only steel chains for sharp edges

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