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- 1. Multiple Choice
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
A. When the total load is less than 750 lb (340 kg)
B. For static loads only
C. When the rope will not be supporting people
D. In situations where the rope will likely be damaged
a
b
c
d
- 2. Multiple Choice
Natural fiber ropes are created using which type of construction?
A. Twisted
B. Braid-on-braid
C. Kernmantle
D. Plaited
A
B
C
D
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which is a common cause of deterioration in natural fiber ropes?
A. Storage in a low-humidity environment
B. Mildew
C. Storage in a rope bag
D. Infrequent use
A
B
C
D
- 4. Multiple Choice
Compared to a natural fiber rope, a synthetic fiber rope:
A. has a smaller diameter than a natural fiber rope of equal strength.
B. is weakened to a lesser degree by knots.
C. is more susceptible to heat damage
.
D. is less susceptible to damage from acid or alkali exposure.
A
B
C
D
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which is a common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes?
A. Polyester
B. Rayon
C. Monoester
D. Polypropylene
A
B
C
D
- 6. Multiple Choice
For which application is dynamic rope especially well suited?
A. Rescue
B. Mountain climbing
C. Hoisting
D. Static loads
A
B
C
D
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which method of construction is required for life safety rope?
A. Plaited
B. Woven
C. Block creel
D. Solid braid
A
B
C
D
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which knot is used only in conjunction with other knots?
A. Half hitch
B. Water
C. Clove hitch
D. Figure eight bend
A
B
C
D
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is the preferred type of rope for fire department life safety use?
A. Dynamic
B. Resilient
C. Static
D. Tractable
A
B
C
D
- 10. Multiple Choice
Ropes should be cleaned with:
A. a mild bleach solution.
B. castile soap.
C. mild detergent.
D. water only.
A
B
C
D
- 11. Multiple Choice
The term for a rope that is suddenly put under unusual tension is __________ loading.
A. impact
B. drop
C. tensile
D. shock
A
B
C
D
- 12. Multiple Choice
Knots that wrap around an object, such as a pike pole, are:
A. hitches.
B. bends.
C. bights.
D. loops.
A
B
C
D
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
A. Running end
B. Working end
C. Standing part
D. Free end
A
B
C
D
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
A. Running end
B. Working end
C. Standing part
D. Free end
A
B
C
D
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a “U” bend with two parallel ends?
A. Loop
B. Bend
C. Round turn
D. Bight
A
B
C
D
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each other?
A. Eye
B. Cinch
C. Round turn
D. Bend
A
B
C
D
- 17. Multiple Choice
A rope is attached to a ladder for hoisting using a(n):
A. clove hitch.
B. bowline.
C. figure eight on a bight
.
D. overhand safety.
A
B
C
D
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which knot is used to keep the hoisting rope aligned with the handle of a tool being hoisted?
A. Half sheepshank
B. Directional figure eight
C. Half hitch
D. Overhand
A
B
C
D
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which knot would typically be used to attach a rope to a tree or pole?
A. Square knot
B. Bowline on a bight
C. Figure eight on a bight
D. Clove hitch
A
B
C
D
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which knot component is part of a clove hitch?
A. Round turn
B. Loop
C. Follow-though
D. Bight
A
B
C
D
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