What is the load classification of a 10K cargo net rigged with four links?

• A. Common
• B. Critical
• C. Unique
• D. Unknown

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how load classification reflects how often a configuration is encountered and how much special attention it requires. A 10K cargo net is a standard piece of rigging gear, but rigging it with four links creates a nonstandard arrangement. That deviation from the typical setup makes the configuration "unique"—not something you’d expect to see routinely, so it calls for a tailored rigging plan, thorough inspection of the links, and verification that the net and hardware will safely handle the 10K rating in that specific arrangement.

Common would apply to standard, widely used setups; critical would suggest a load with mission-critical importance, not simply an unusual configuration; unknown would be used when there’s not enough information. The four-link configuration is a nonstandard case, hence the unique classification.