Question 598 Deck General

The correct answer is D) The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system. This is correct because taglines are not a required component of a 30-ton pedestal crane's rigging system. Taglines are optional safety lines used to control the movement of a load, but they are not an inherent part of the crane's lifting mechanism. The other answer choices describe functions of taglines, but a 30-ton pedestal crane may or may not have taglines installed, so D is the most accurate statement. The other options are incorrect because they imply that taglines are a necessary part of the crane's rigging, when in fact their use is at the discretion of the crane operator based on the specific lifting operation.