A bulkhead is defined as:

• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A vertical barrier placed directly behind the cab of a tractor to protect the cab in the event cargo should shift forward.
• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.

What is the maximum angle recommended for tiedowns securing cement pipe loaded crosswise, relative to the deck?

• 45-90 degrees
• It doesn't matter
• 45 degrees
• 180 degrees

If the first pipe of a group in the top tier is not at the front of the tier beneath:

Attach an additional tiedown that runs rearward at an angle not more than 45 to the horizontal when viewed from the side of the vehicle, whenever practical.

Pass tiedown either through the front pipe of the upper tier or outside the front pipe and over both longitudinal tiedowns.

In cargo securement, a wedge is defined as:

• A tapered piece of material, thick at one end and thin at the other, used to help keep cargo from moving.
• A short piece of material, usually wood, nailed to the deck to reinforce blocking.
• The depression formed between two cylindrical articles when they are laid with their eyes horizontal and parallel against each other.
• A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.

Specific securement methods are required for boulders that:

• Weigh more than 5,000 lbs, or have a volume of more than 1.25 cubic meters.
• Weigh more than 5,000 lbs, or have a volume of more than 4 cubic meters.
• Weigh more than 11,000 lbs, or have a volume of more than 2 cubic meters.
• Have more than five distinct sides.

The requirements in this section apply to any piece of natural, irregularly shaped rock that:

Weighs more than 5,000 kg (11,000 lb.) or has a volume greater than two cubic meters

Is transported on an open vehicle or in a vehicle whose sides are not designed and rated for the transportation of boulders.

When banding paper rolls with eyes vertical, you should:

• Secure bands with tape, hangers, or other means.
• Apply bands loosely.
• Spread rolls apart from each other.
• All of these are necessary.

Banding

If paper rolls are banded together:

• Place rolls tightly against each other to form a stable group.
• Apply bands tightly.
• Secure bands with tape, hangers, or other means so that the bands cannot fall off the rolls or slide down to the deck.

How many knots are acceptable in a properly working tiedown?

• 0
• 3
• 2
• 1

A chock is defined as:

• A short piece of material, usually wood, nailed to the deck to reinforce blocking.
• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• A crosswise load bearing structural component, particularly a part of a log bunk.
• A tapered or wedge-shaped piece used to secure round articles against rolling.

To satisfy general cargo securement requirements, what is the minimum WLL for securing vehicles under 10,000 lbs?

• 4,500 lbs.
• 30% of the weight of the cargo.
• 50% of the weight of the cargo.
• 10,000 lbs.

'Blocking' is defined as:

• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• A tapered or wedge-shaped piece used to secure round articles against rolling.
• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.

What is a pallet used for?

• A platform or tray on which cargo is placed so that it can be handled as an article. (Same as "Skid")
• A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo.
• A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.

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