Which trio of features are identified as primary fall arrest attachments?

• A. Dorsal D-ring, Pigtail D-ring, and Web loop
• B. Sternal D-ring, Shoulder D-ring, and Waist belt
• C. Lanyard, Carabiner, and Harness
• D. Chest strap, Leg strap, and Ground anchor

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is where a fall-arrest system actually connects to the harness. The back-mounted dorsal D-ring is the standard primary anchor because it sits at the wearer’s center of gravity and directs the arrest load up and over the shoulders, helping keep you upright and distributing the force across the torso. The pigtail D-ring adds a secondary front attachment option on many harnesses, giving a convenient, shorter connection for certain work positions or rescue scenarios without compromising the main back anchor. The web loop provides a simple, reinforced tie-in point that can be used for specific lanyard or connection needs when other points aren’t suitable. Together, these three points are designed to handle fall-arrest loads directly on the harness. Other components mentioned—like a lanyard, carabiner, or simply a harness as a bundle—are essential gear but not the harness’s dedicated fall-arrest attachment points, and a ground anchor is external rather than a built-in harness attachment.