chapter 8 basic ropes and systems

Question 1

In rope rescue, refers to nylon webbing, rope and harnesses

Answer 1

software

Question 2

the three general classifications of rope

Answer 2

utility rope, lifeline, accessory cord

Question 3

construction method that produces a continuous strand of fiber that runs the entire length of the ropes core

Answer 3

Block creel construction

Question 4

rope that consist of a protective shield (mantle) over the load bearing core strands (kern)

Answer 4

kernmantle rope

Question 5

the manufacturers recommended maximum load for a rope or other system componenet

Answer 5

working load

Question 6

a dynamic and sudden load placed on a rope

Answer 6

impact load

Question 7

A record of a rope’s working life maintained in accordance with department policy

Answer 7

rope log

Question 8

simple, open u-shaped fold in a rope

Answer 8

bight

Question 9

free end of the rope, between the working end and the running end

Answer 9

running part

Question 10

middle of the rope, between the working end and the running part

Answer 10

standing part

Question 11

end of the rope used to tie a knot

Answer 11

working end

Question 12

supplemental overhand knot tied to prevent the primary knot from failing

Answer 12

overhand safety knot

Question 13

knot used to form a loop in the end of a rope; should be used in place of a bowline knot when working with synthetic fiber rope

Answer 13

figure-eight knot

Question 14

extra hitch or overhand knot tied in the loose end of a knot to prevent the working end from being pulled through the knot

Answer 14

safety knot

Question 15

knot that consists of two half hitches; its principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose

Answer 15

clove hitch

Question 16

method of attaching a piece of software to an anchor; if attached improperly, it can create a weak link in an anchor system

Answer 16

girth hitch

Question 17

Length of low stretch kernmantle rope, six to eight mm in diameter

Answer 17

prusik cord

Question 18

a prusik attached onto a main line using a three-wrap prusik hitch to grab the line and prevent it from moving

Answer 18

braking prusik

Question 19

prusik loop wrapped three times around a line, forming a hitch that can slip along the rope or seize the rope and hold it.

Answer 19

prusik knot

Question 20

climbers term for a safety line

Answer 20

belay

Question 21

knot used to form a loop; it is easy to tie and untie, and does not constrict

Answer 21

bowline knot

Question 22

ancillary equipment used in rope systems

Answer 22

hardware

Question 23

rescue hardware and equipment that is designed, tested, and labeled for lifting and lowering specific loads

Answer 23

general use

Question 24

steel or aluminum snap link device for attaching components of rope rescue systems together; 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength

Answer 24

carabiner

Question 25

friction or mechanical hardware device used to control a descent down a fixed lie or to lower a load

Answer 25

descent device

Question 26

to descend a rope in a controlled manner using a friction device

Answer 26

rappel

Question 27

forged metal device in the shape of an eight; used to help control the speed of a person descending a rope

Answer 27

figure-eight plate

Question 28

device used to create friction for rappelling and as a connection point. This style has extra protrusions to prevent the rope from slipping out of place while the device is in use

Answer 28

rescue eight

Question 29

a descent device that allows the user to apply or disengage friction bars to change the amount of weight that can be controlled by the device

Answer 29

rappel rack

Question 30

mechanical contrivance that allows upward but not downward movement when climbing a rope

Answer 30

ascending device

Question 31

steel or aluminum rollers used to change direction and reduce friction in rope rescue systems

Answer 31

pulley

Question 32

a single object used to secure a rope rescue system

Answer 32

anchor

Question 33

total combination or anchor points, slings, and carabiners used to create attachment points for a rope rescue system

Answer 33

anchor system

Question 34

slang reference to an anchor hat is seemingly immovable

Answer 34

bombproof anchor point

Question 35

loads that involve motion; includes the forces from falling objects

Answer 35

shock loading

Question 36

ropes or cables used with lifting or pulling devices such as block and tackle

Answer 36

rigging

Question 37

method of building a strong anchor system from a weak or inadequate anchor point

Answer 37

tied-back anchor