Chapter 9 Ropes And Knots

Question 1

What is a common sign of damage to a jet mantle rope

Answer 1

Flat spots or lumps

Question 2

Which is formed by making a circle in a rope

Answer 2

Loop

Question 3

Which is one of the four parts of the maintenance formula for ropes

Answer 3

Store

Question 4

Which is the term for the part of a rope used to form a knot

Answer 4

Working end

Question 5

Which item is necessary to include in a life safety ropes documentation

Answer 5

History of use

Question 6

Which knot decreases the load-bearing capacity of rope the most

Answer 6

Bowline

Question 7

Which method is usually recommended for frying ropes

Answer 7

Air drying

Question 8

Which question is important to consider while inspecting life safety ropes

Answer 8

Has the rope been subject to shock loading

Question 9

A figure eight on a night is used to

Answer 9

Create a secure loop at the working end

Question 10

A rope is attached to a ladder for hoisting using a

Answer 10

Figure eight on a night

Question 11

Which is a common cause of deterioration in natural fiber rope

Answer 11

Mildew

Question 12

Which is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each other

Answer 12

Round turn

Question 13

Which is the preferred type of rope for life safety

Answer 13

Kernmantle

Question 14

Which knot is typically used to tie together two ropes of unequal size

Answer 14

Becket bend

Question 15

Which knot would typically be used to attach a rope to a tree or pole

Answer 15

Clove hitch

Question 16

Which type of rope consists of individual strands twisted together

Answer 16

Laid