IATSE Local 322 Stagehand Proficiency Exam

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• What is the controller used to lift or lower an individual chain motor called?
• What tools should be carried to the grid of a theatre, and how should they be carried?
• Which role is responsible for operating the counterweight system during a performance?
• Which item is a single light placed down center stage at the end of a work call to signify that work is done and to deter mischief?
• Which factor is commonly considered for projection planning during a site survey for a temporary AV installation?
• What is a blackout drop used for?
• The proper position for a Stagehand to be in when pushing something up a ramp.
• What is the purpose of a drop cloth?
• What is the Marley stomp?
• Who is the lead person for props?
• In theater lighting, what is a rondel?
• Who determines spike mark placement on stage?
• Which item among the following is commonly used to freshen costumes and remove odors?
• How many people on the ground are recommended when operating a Genie mast lift, and what roles do they serve?
• Who holds the office of President on the IATSE Local 322 executive board?
• Why is it important to be on time for a call?
• After signing in for a wardrobe call, when are you permitted to leave the theatre or venue?
• What is a dresser?
• Which term refers to props that are handled or carried by actors?
• Which term describes any object that is part of the set and may or may not be handled by an actor?
• Where is the typical label location on a hat?
• Which term refers to something hanging from a fixed single point straight up and down?
• Is it acceptable to handle lamps with bare hands?
• Who is the Recording Secretary?
• Which curtain is described as the curtain closest to the audience?
• What must be included in a steward's end-of-call report?
• Which statement is true about component video?
• What clamp is typically seen attached to a lighting instrument to fasten to a pipe?
• What is a pre-show duty of the props crew?
• What is a triangular structure used to prop up flats and also used to lift things?
• Props carried in actors pockets or otherwise on their person are called?
• Who is the Payroll Admin?
• What are catwalks?
• Which item is a cover for the orchestra pit, usually made of Scrim material?
• Which of the following best describes a gondola corral?
• Which component is the pulley in a counterweight system directly above the arbor and guides lift wires to the loft blocks?
• When you finish using a borrowed tool, what should you do to return it properly?
• What does 'right to work' mean in the United States?
• What does OSHA stand for and what is its function?
• Which curtain is used to create a solid black wall upstage of the main rag?
• How are disposable pit pads attached?
• Which description matches a Marley stomp?
• Which device sends signal to speakers to amplify sound?
• What vinyl flooring is laid across the stage typically for dance performances?
• Would a sloped seating configuration increase sightline issues in most proscenium venues?
• Where are labels located in a suit jacket, tie, hat, dress, and shirt?
• Who is listed as the IATSE President in the material?
• True or False: Weight loading requires no special skills or concentration.
• The proper procedure for lifting is to lift with the
• What should you do if you are unsure about hanging a gown?
• Which color is mated first in the load-out camlock sequence?
• Which practice is discouraged when handling dry ice?
• What is the numeric aspect ratio for 16:9?
• What is a swing?
• Which item refers to a rigging point attached to cables to breast them out of the way or to act as a strain relief?
• Besides reporting to the Steward, whom do Department Heads communicate with?
• What is an Electric?
• If you were told to 'flag' an instrument, what would you do?
• Which stage crew member is charged with operating the counterweight system in a theatre?
• What is the proper way to hang men's pants?
• What device serves as a reference for media (floor monitor, booth monitor, video monitor, etc.)?
• When working with a forklift, the responsibility for safety falls on the...
• Which description matches a hard cover flat?
• What does the deck refer to in theatrical terms?
• How do you overhang an instrument?
• A U-shaped bracket that can be used on various instruments that allows tilting the instrument up and down is called what?
• What does IATSE stand for?
• How are electrics numbered in most theatres?
• Describe two functions of a department head.
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the Job Steward?
• Which component inside a PAR can might need loosening to adjust orientation?
• What should you do with personal items that may fall from pockets when climbing?
• What is a gondola?
• What device is a large lazy Susan used on stage to rotate scenes swiftly?
• How often does Local #322 have a general membership meeting, and what is required for attendance?
• Which item is a chain used to connect lift lines to the batten or to hang scenery for height adjustment?
• What is the primary purpose of a union?
• Which document informs the dresser of the track for costume changes?
• If you cannot make a call less than 18 hours out, whom should you notify?
• What is the role of the Business Agent within Local #322?
• What is the typical maximum resolution of composite video?
• What is a deck change?
• What is a dead costume?
• Where can you find the rules that govern IATSE Local 322?
• What is a stitcher?
• How do you mark a costume for repair?
• What is a portable rack used for?
• Where is the ideal location for the soundman to mix a show?
• Who is the Treasurer?
• Which statement correctly describes a soft cover flat?
• Whose line should be kept clear during a show call?
• Which statement about composite video is true?
• The statement 'The safety of flying pieces is the responsibility of the flyman' is true or false?
• What is the most common injury for stagehands?
• What is the pin rail used for in theater rigging?
• Rigging ropes hanging from the theatre grid should be:
• Name two ways to test an instrument that will not come on.
• How do you spot a Fresnel?
• What is one major benefit of having departments and department heads on a call?
• Which floor type is a floating surface that absorbs shock and is used for dance, wrestling, and acrobatics?
• Which items are essential when handling dry ice?
• When the flyman tells you to take a batten to pipe weight, what does that mean?
• What is the bottom pipe as used in stage drapery and rigging?
• What is a props list?
• What is the proper way to steam a costume?
• If you hear an urgent communication on a headset, what should you do?
• Which term refers to the equipment designed to send signal to speakers to amplify sound?
• Which wardrobe change occurs on stage rather than in a dressing room?
• What is a dresser's track?
• Which item is used to protect a garment from sweat in the armpit area?
• What is a pit pad and how are they attached?
• Explain the responsibilities of the ground crew when an electrician is up in a Genie lift.
• In this production environment, does a certified and trained flyman provide rigging?
• Which individuals serve as Trustees on the executive board?
• Who serves as Executive Vice President at Large?
• When did IATSE Local 322 receive its charter?
• What term describes fabric laid on the floor of the stage as a scenic element?
• What does an equalizer do?
• Which item is a pulley located directly above the arbor that guides lift wires to the loft blocks?
• Who is responsible for providing properly rigged scenery to attach to the batten?
• True or False: The carpentry department usually lays the Marley on Broadway shows.
• What is a solid flat scenic element that can be flown or attached to the floor, typically built at 4' x 8'?
• Backstage is best defined as which area?
• If you were told to 'West Coast' a scrim, what would you do?
• What is a Johnson bar?
• Which action best explains 'Run the Barrel' for focusing a stage light?
• In a Yellowcard show, which statement is true?
• What should you say if something falls from the ladder, grid, or high steel?
• Which items should a dresser carry in their apron?
• When going up on a ladder, grid, or high steel, what should be done with tools and personal items?
• When overhanging an instrument, what is the required relationship of the yoke to the batten?
• Who is the Business Agent on the executive board?
• Which term refers to a group of lighting instruments at varying intensities assigned to a single fader?
• What is a re-set?
• Which option represents a component video connection?
• Can you tie in power without being told to do so?
• What is the first thing to do when changing the blade in a power tool?
• In rigging terminology, what does trim refer to?
• Before operating a power tool, which action best reflects essential safety practice?
• What action is part of the ground crew’s duties when an electrician is up in a Genie lift?
• Describe a function of the Steward on a call.
• Why do soundmen try to keep the sound system's EQ as flat as possible?
• Which item is a pipe or X brace used to secure sections of stage to each other and stabilize the structure?
• What is the term used to correct the image angle when the projector is off-axis?
• Which item is used to secure stage sections and stabilize the structure?
• Which component helps ensure a stable counterweight system by guiding lift wires to the battens?
• Who is the Financial Secretary?
• What is meant by 'Run the Barrel' in Fresnel focusing?
• True or False: A stage carpenter could generally be found building box booms.
• What is a drop cloth?
• Who is the Vice President on the executive board?
• Where is the first electric batten located relative to the stage?
• When weight loading on a rig, which statement is most accurate?
• What is the correct way to hang a gown or period dress if it does not have hanging loops?
• What method is suggested to remove blood from a costume?
• What is under-dressing primarily used for?
• Which electric is typically the heaviest and located furthest downstage?
• Which document is submitted by the steward at the end of the call?
• What is a cue light?
• What does the term '1 by' refer to in common stage construction terminology?
• What is the first step you should take when preparing to use a power tool?
• Which statement about hanging men's pants is most accurate?
• Which device is used to rotate a stage scene quickly by turning a platform?
• Name three types of personal safety equipment.
• Which term refers to a rigging point attached to cables to keep them out of the way or to relieve strain?
• Which device is commonly used to attach a lighting instrument to a pipe?
• In theater, what is a rondel?
• If you drop a belaying pin or brick from an elevated platform, what is the first thing you should do?
• What is a sprung floor and where is it commonly used?
• What is a rolling clothes rack used for?
• What is a gondola corral?
• What attire should a stagehand wear for a show call?
• Which stage device is a large rotating platform used to rapidly change scenes?
• Which formula describes Distance as a function of Width and Aspect Ratio?
• Which of the following is NOT an approved method for trimming soft goods?
• What is the correct camlock mating sequence for load-in and load-out?
• Which curtain panels mask the wings; up stage/down stage not SR to SL?
• Which method is listed as an odor removal option for costumes?
• Stage blacks are worn to accomplish what purpose?
• Which vinyl floor is laid across the stage for dance performances?
• What is the primary purpose of an equalizer in a sound system?
• How would you trim soft goods?
• Component video can support resolutions from which range to 1080P?
• Which term is a light used to signal a cue instead of a verbal cue to signal a stand-by, change or progression?
• Which wardrobe role handles sewing, repairs, and alterations of costumes?
• Who do Department Heads report to on a call?
• Which concept describes lines of sight from the audience that have extreme viewing angles or reveal backstage?
• Which curtain element masks the wings and is positioned upstage or downstage?
• Why is a figure-eight pattern used when coiling feeder cable?
• Which term describes the setup of lighting instruments at varying intensities assigned to one fader before the show?
• How is a PAR can oriented and adjusted?
• In stage terminology, what term refers to the surface performers stand on or that is under rigging?
• Which describes plywood size and weight as commonly produced?
• What is collective bargaining?
• What is the load rail?
• Which of the following is a duty of the Call Steward?
• Gridiron is defined as:
• When do you speak over headset?
• If a lavalier microphone is worn sideways, what is the likely result for the sound?
• Which item consists of sleeved pipes inserted on the ends of a batten to allow for wider scenic elements?
• Is it permissible to lay a microphone on the floor, a dirty workbench, or in the dirt?
• What does the brick line indicate in pipe weight balancing?
• With what instrument could you 'spin the bottle'?
• Which term describes the cover for the orchestra pit made of Scrim material?
• Which feature are floor doors that lead to the trap room called?
• Where are weights loaded or unloaded in a counterweight system?
• What is the Call Steward's primary role on the job site?
• Which term refers to an object that is part of the set and may or may not be handled by an actor?
• Which historical event is cited as part of IATSE's formation?
• What are traps on a stage?
• During a site survey for a temporary AV install, which item is a key factor to document?
• Who is the president of Local #322?
• Which statement describes bricks used with pipe weights?
• What term describes the designated area for all technicians and talent before the show?
• Which item is commonly considered when planning a temporary AV installation?
• While pushing a Genie lift, which hazards should you monitor, and how many ground personnel are recommended?
• Which term describes the weight balance of a batten in the counterweight system that has no load on it, and is typically labeled on the arbor?
• Which item is a pulley attached to the gridiron that guides lift wires down to the battens or load?
• Which tool features a long handle and wheels at the fulcrum to move heavy objects on a stage?
• What are pre-show duties of the props crew?
• What is the proper policy for carrying tools to the grid?
• What term means to break down what has been set up for a show?
• What is the primary purpose of a monitor in a theatre setting?
• Which term describes lines of sight from the audience to backstage areas?
• What is a wardrobe lock-up?
• When does work start on a call?
• Who does the props crew report to?
• If you do not know how to perform a work assignment, what would you do?
• What is the wire used to keep the pin of a shackle from turning?
• Box boom in theatre lighting is:
• How should feeder cable be coiled?
• If the screen width is fixed, what happens to the projection distance when the aspect ratio increases?
• Spanset is a manufacturer of what?
• What is the numeric AR for 4:3?
• What is a vertical pipe screwed into a weighted base that is intended to hold lighting fixtures?
• What is the purpose of the gridiron?
• Which item is commonly carried in a dresser's apron to aid quick changes?
• To rotate a PAR can’s orientation, which accessory is involved?
• What type of current is most important when dealing with sound systems?
• Which term describes props that are not handled by actors but used to decorate a set?