Chapter 7 Flashcards by Caitlin Untinen

What type of rope is used to raise, lower, or support firefighters during training? (277) [4.3.20]

A. Utility rope
B. Training rope
C. Dynamic rope
D. Life safety rope

D. Life safety rope

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NFPA 1983 specifies that only rope of ________ using continuous filament virgin fiber for load-bearing elements is suitable for life safety applications. (277) [4.3.20]

A. natural fibers
B. Kevlar® or Polyester®
C. double braided nylon
D. block creel construction

D. block creel construction

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In order to be reused in life safety situations, NFPA 1983 requires that the ropes: (278) [4.3.20]

A. be free of any abrasions or visible damage.
B. be washed in warm, soapy water and thoroughly air dried.
C. have exposure to impact load no greater than 50 kg (110 pounds).
D. have any minor abrasions or heat damage recorded in the rope log.

A. be free of any abrasions or visible damage.

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Life safety rope must be removed from service after it is subjected to: (278) [4.3.20]

A. water.
B. impact loading.
C. loads over 300 pounds (150 kg).
D. use for high-angle or low-angle rescue.

B. impact loading.

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How is life safety rope typically identified? (278) [4.3.20]

A. It is placed in a specially marked compartment.
B. The ends of the ropes are marked with a unit number.
C. The ends of the rope are tied with a figure-eight on a bight.
D. Life safety rope is yellow, orange, or red, depending on its length.

B. The ends of the ropes are marked with a unit number.

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Life safety rope should be removed from service if it: (278) [4.3.20]

A. has been used as utility rope.
B. has been used for either training or rescue operations.
C. passes inspection and has not been subject to an impact load.
D. was purchased more than five years from the date of inspection.

A. has been used as utility rope.

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What does it mean when life safety rope has been downgraded? (278) [4.3.20]

A. It has been cut into smaller pieces.
B. It has been converted into utility rope.
C. It may only be used for training purposes.
D. It is used as backup but while other life safety rope is out of service.

B. It has been converted into utility rope.

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How does NFPA 1983 address requirements for utility rope used in fire fighting operations? (278) [4.3.20]

A. There are no NFPA requirements.
B. Utility rope must be downgraded life safety rope.
C. All utility rope must be kernmantle construction.
D. Utility rope may be used to cordon off areas or hoist equipment but not for securing unstable objects.

A. There are no NFPA requirements.

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In what ways are natural fiber and synthetic fiber ropes used in the fire service? (278) [4.3.20]

A. Both natural and synthetic fiber rope are used for life safety rope.
B. Life safety rope may be natural fiber if it is block creel construction.
C. Natural fiber is used for life safety rope, synthetic is used for utility.
D. Natural fiber can be used for utility rope; synthetic is used for life safety.

D. Natural fiber can be used for utility rope; synthetic is used for life safety.

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What type of rope loses its strength when it gets wet and rots rapidly? (278) [4.3.20]

A. Kernmantle
B. Natural fiber
C. Braided nylon
D. Polypropylene

B. Natural fiber

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What is an advantage of rope constructed from materials such as polypropylene, Kevlar®, or polyester? (279) [4.3.20]

A. Lightweight yet very strong
B. Will not melt when exposed to heat
C. More resistant to sunlight than natural fiber rope
D. Chars rather than melts (fails) when exposed to heat

A. Lightweight yet very strong

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What is an advantage of rope constructed from materials such as manila, hemp, or cotton? (279) [4.3.20]

A. Excellent resistance to water
B. Breaks faster than synthetic rope
C. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope
D. Melts rather than chars (fails) when exposed to heat

C. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

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The function of the sheath portion of kernmantle rope is to: (279) [4.3.20]

A. distinguish the rope as life safety.
B. protect the core from abrasion and contamination.
C. provide the majority of the rope’s load bearing strength.
D. keep the rope from tangling or snagging while deployed.

B. protect the core from abrasion and contamination.

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How is kernmantle rope unique from other types of rope? (279) [4.3.20]

A. It is used for rope rescue operations because of its elasticity.
B. It can be constructed of either synthetic materials or a hemp/cotton blend.
C. It is composed of a braided covering over a core of the main load-bearing strands.
D. It is constructed of solid core of fibers wound together by smaller rings of synthetic fibers.

C. It is composed of a braided covering over a core of the main load-bearing strands.

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In which situation would a dynamic (high-stretch) kernmantle rope be used? (279) [4.3.20]

A. Rappelling
B. Hoisting tools to the roof
C. When long falls are a possibility
D. Securing victims to a Stokes basket

C. When long falls are a possibility

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What is the difference between laid (twisted) rope and braided rope? (280) [4.3.20]

A. Laid rope is easier to inspect than braided rope.
B. Laid rope is less likely to twist during use than laid rope.
C. Braided rope is used for utility rope; braided rope is used for life safety rope.
D. Braided rope is constructed by twisting fibers together to form strands, then twisting the strands; laid rope is not.

B. Laid rope is less likely to twist during use than laid rope.

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What is the difference between braid-on-braid rope and kernmantle rope? (281) [4.3.20]

A. Braid-on-braid rope is jacketed; kernmantle is not.
B. Kernmantle rope resists abrasion better than braid-on-braid rope.
C. Kernmantle rope is used as utility rope, and braid-on-braid is not.
D. Braid-on-braid rope has a core rope strand running the length; kernmantle does not.

B. Kernmantle rope resists abrasion better than braid-on-braid rope.

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What is the purpose of a rope log? (282) [4.5.1]

A. Proper storage of the rope
B. To determine the proper use of rope
C. To designate different lengths of rope
D. Document use and inspections of rope

D. Document use and inspections of rope

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How should kernmantle rope be inspected? (282) [4.5.1]

A. Hold the rope vertically while inspecting it.
B. It should be wetted down before inspection.
C. Put slight tension on the rope while feeling it.
D. Visually inspect the core after inspecting the sheath.

C. Put slight tension on the rope while feeling it.

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Which statement about inspecting laid rope is correct? (283) [4.5.1]

A. A sour, musty, or acidic smell indicates rot with natural rope.
B. Synthetic laid rope should not be inspected while it is untwisted.
C. Determine a laid rope’s age by the amount of deterioration it has endured.
D. Mildew is not a concern and does not have to be removed from synthetic laid rope.

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A. A sour, musty, or acidic smell indicates rot with natural rope.

What type of flaw is typically NOT associated with inspection of synthetic rope? (283) [4.5.1]

A. Stiff or brittle spots
B. Excessive stretching
C. Cuts, nicks, or abrasions
D. Powdering between strands

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D. Powdering between strands

When inspecting braid-on-braid rope, what action should be taken if the sheath slides on the core? (283) [4.5.1]

A. Downgrade it to utility rope.
B. Cut out the loose sections and use the remaining lengths of rope.
C. No action should be taken; this is normal for braid-on-braid rope.
D. Cut the end of the rope, pull off the excess material, and then seal the end.

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D. Cut the end of the rope, pull off the excess material, and then seal the end.

What is a general consideration for maintaining rope in good, working condition? (283) [4.5.1]

A. Whipping or taping cut ends does not prevent unraveling.
B. Rope can be weakened from constant vibration against apparatus compartment surfaces.
C. Although it is common to reverse ends of the rope periodically, this has little effect on its wear and tear.
D. Although impact loads are harmful to all rope, holding sustained loads for several days is typically not damaging to rope.

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B. Rope can be weakened from constant vibration against apparatus compartment surfaces.

What should be avoided when cleaning synthetic fiber ropes? (285) [4.5.1]

A. Using a hose drying rack
B. Any type of washing machine
C. Scrubbing with a bristle brush
D. Drying or storage in direct sunlight

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D. Drying or storage in direct sunlight

What should be avoided when cleaning natural fiber ropes? (285) [4.5.1] A. Cleaning of any variety B. Using a hose drying rack C. Washing with soap and water D. Brushing the rope to remove dirt and grit

C. Washing with soap and water

Which statement about maintaining a rope log is correct? (285) [4.5.1] A. A rope log is required for all utility ropes. B. Rope logs for rescue ropes are helpful but not necessary. C. Product label and manufacturer’s instructions must be included. D. Incidents in which rope was removed from storage must be noted.

C. Product label and manufacturer’s instructions must be included.

When storing rope, firefighters should: (285) [4.5.1] A. not create a daisy chain. B. always keep the log in a separate location. C. store life safety ropes on reels inside apparatus compartments. D. store it in an unheated area with freely circulating air currents.

D. store it in an unheated area with freely circulating air currents.

The best method for storing rope is to place it into a nylon or canvas storage bag because: (286) [4.5.1] A. it can be deployed quickly. B. ropes should never be daisy chained. C. it provides the best protection against mold and mildew. D. plastic storage bins take up too much room in apparatus.

A. it can be deployed quickly.

When tying knots, which part of the rope is the free end that is used for hoisting or pulling? (287) [4.3.20] A. The working end B. The running part C. The standing part D. The dragging end

B. The running part

The working end of a rope is the: (287) [4.3.20] A. section used to tie the knot or hitch. B. free end that extends beyond the knot. C. free end that is used for hoisting or pulling. D. section between the working end and the running part.

A. section used to tie the knot or hitch. ✨Damn, look at you go. There's nothing you can't do.✨

The process of tightening knots until snug and removing all the slack is called: (287) [4.3.20] A. working the end. B. looping the hitch. C. dressing the knot. D. cleaning the rope.

C. dressing the knot.

What method is used for ensuring that a knot does not fail from repeated loading and unloading? (287) [4.3.20] A. Securing the working end with a bight B. Forming hitches in the running part of the rope C. Tying an overhand knot in the tail of the working end D. Looping rope around the knot with the remaining part of the working end

C. Tying an overhand knot in the tail of the working end

What makes a knot suitable for use in the fire service? (287) [4.3.20] A. Secure under load B. Easy to tie, but difficult to untie C. Categorized as safety or utility knot D. Contains as many tight bends as possible

A. Secure under load

A bight, loop, and round turn are all types of: (288) [4.3.20] A. hitches. B. parts of a rope. C. bends in a knot. D. hoisting or pulling knots.

C. bends in a knot.

What is the purpose of tying an overhand safety knot? (288) [4.3.20] A. To tie the simplest knot in the fastest manner B. To create a gripping point when hoisting rope C. To reduce the amount of stress on the rope created by a sustained load D. To eliminate the danger of the running end of the rope slipping back through the knot

D. To eliminate the danger of the running end of the rope slipping back through the knot

Which statement about clove hitches is accurate? (288) [4.3.20] A. They are essentially two half hitches on a bight. B. They hold up well to repeated loading and unloading. C. They can be formed on the ends or in the middle of the rope. D. An overhand safety knot is not needed because it is self-securing.

C. They can be formed on the ends or in the middle of the rope.

A figure-eight bend is: (290) [4.3.20] A. a good way to tie a closed loop. B. two half hitches around an object. C. the foundation knot for an entire family of knots. D. a means of tying ropes of equal diameter together.

D. a means of tying ropes of equal diameter together.

What is a figure-eight follow through? (290) [4.3.20] A. A figure-eight follow through is the foundation for a figure-eight on a bight. B. A follow through is basically a figure-eight on a bight that is around an object. C. A figure-eight follow through is used for tying two pieces of webbing together. D. A figure-eight follow through is best suited to tie ropes of equal diameters together.

B. A follow through is basically a figure-eight on a bight that is around an object.

Which type of knot is preferred for joining two pieces of webbing or the ends of the same piece when a loop is needed? (291) [4.3.20] A. Water knot B. Becket bend C. Butterfly knot D. Figure-eight on a bight

A. Water knot

What type of equipment must never be hoisted? (291) [4.3.20] A. Extension ladders B. Charged hoseline C. Fueled power saws D. Pressurized cylinders

D. Pressurized cylinders

What will help prevent tools from spinning or snapping while being hoisted? (291) [4.3.20] A. Tag lines B. Carabiners C. Edge padding D. A pulley system

A. Tag lines

What is a safety guideline for hoisting tools and equipment? (293) [4.3.20] A. Avoid using pulley systems whenever possible. B. Avoid securing rope to the nozzle of a charged hoseline. C. Use the hand-over-hand method to maintain control of the rope. D. Post a firefighter underneath the hoisting area to monitor operations.

C. Use the hand-over-hand method to maintain control of the rope.

What is NOT a safety guideline for hoisting tools and equipment? (293) [4.3.20] A. Work in teams when working from heights. B. Use tag line to help control the hoisted object. C. Hoisting tools and equipment is always safer than hand-carrying them up stairs or a ladder. D. Use an edge roller or padding to protect rope from physical damage when pulling it over sharp edges.

C. Hoisting tools and equipment is always safer than hand-carrying them up stairs or a ladder.

Which statement about hoisting tools and equipment is accurate? (294) [4.3.20] A. Charged hoselines are easier to hoist than dry ones. B. Do not use a separate tag line when hoisting a power saw. C. The procedure is the same for flat-head and pick-head axes. D. Raise the pike pole with the pike down to avoid striking the structure.

C. The procedure is the same for flat-head and pick-head axes.

What is utility rope used for in rescue operations? (295) [4.3.9] A. Rappelling B. Lifting victims and rescuers C. Hoisting tools and equipment D. Removing victims from ice and swift water situations

C. Hoisting tools and equipment

What is an appropriate use for utility rope at an emergency scene? (295) [4.3.3] A. Lifting victims B. Self rescue from IDLH environment C. Establishing a control zone perimeter D. Restraining combative patients to an ambulance cot

C. Establishing a control zone perimeter

In what type of situations are search lines likely to be used? (295) [4.3.9] A. Teams deployed in dark, smoke-filled spaces B. At structural collapses that require stabilization C. Extraction operations on roadways with heavy traffic D. In wildland fires when two-way radios are not available

A. Teams deployed in dark, smoke-filled spaces

What are utility rope and webbing likely to be used for during vehicle rescue incidents? (296) [4.3.3] A. Search lines B. Swift water rescue C. Object stabilization D. Shoring and choking

C. Object stabilization

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