CHAPTER 8 - ROPES, WEBBING, AND KNOTS

Question 0

Rope designed for any use except rescue; can be used to hoist equipment, secure unstable objects, or cordon off an area

Answer 0

Utility rope

Question 1

Rope designed exclusively for rescue and other emergency operations.

Answer 1

Life safety rope

Question 2

Method of manufacturing rope without any knots or splices; a continuous strand fiber runs the entire length of the rope core

Answer 2

Block creel construction

Question 3

Dynamic and sudden load placed on a rope, typically during a fall.

Answer 3

Impact load

Question 4

Rope made from continuous, synthetic fibers running the entire length of the rope; it is strong, easy to maintain, and resists mildew and rotting.

Answer 4

Synthetic fiber rope

Question 5

Utility rope made of Manila, Sisal, or cotton; not excepted for life safety applications.

Answer 5

Natural fiber rope

Question 6

Rope that consists of a protective shield over the loadbearing core strands

Answer 6

Kernmantle rope

Question 7

Rope designed to stretch under load, reducing the shock of impact after a fall.

Answer 7

Dynamic rope

Question 8

Rope designed not to stretch underload

Answer 8

Static rope

Question 9

Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together

Answer 9

Laid rope

Question 10

Rope constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together

Answer 10

Braided rope

Question 11

Record of all use, maintenance, and inspection throughout a ropes working life; also includes the product label and manufacturers recommendations

Answer 11

Rope log

Question 12

Device used for creating anchors and lashings, or for packaging patients and rescuers; typically constructed from the same material as synthetic rope

Answer 12

Webbing

Question 13

Belt with a hook that secures the firefighters to the ladder

Answer 13

Ladder belt

Question 14

Term used for tying a rope around itself

Answer 14

Knot

Question 15

End of the rope used to tie a knot also known as bitter end or loose end

Answer 15

Working end

Question 16

Free end of the rope used for hoisting, polling, or belaying

Answer 16

Running part

Question 17

Middle of the rope, between working and running part

Answer 17

Standing part

Question 18

Temporary not that falls apart if the object held by the rope is removed. Loop that secures the rope but is not part of the standard rope knot

Answer 18

Hitch

Question 19

Supplemental knot tied to prevent the primary knot from failing; Prevents the running end of the rope from slipping back through the primary knot

Answer 19

Overhand safety knot

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Bowline knot

Question 21

Knot typically used to stabilize long objects that are being hoisted; always used in conjunction with another knot

Answer 21

Halfhitch

Question 22

Knot that consists of two half-inch is; it’s principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose.

Answer 22

Clove hitch

Question 23

Knot tied on a bite with two adjustable loops and opposing directions; used during rescues to secure hands or feet, so that a victim can be raised or dragons to safety

Answer 23

Handcuff knot

Question 24

Knot used for joining two ropes, particularly well-suited for joining two ropes of unequal diameters were joining a rope and a chain

Answer 24

Becket bend

Question 25

Non-loadbearing rope attached to a hoisted object to help steer it in a desired direction, prevent it from spinning or snagging on obstructions, or act as a safety line

Answer 25

Tagline

Question 26

Advantage created one levers, pulleys, and tools are used to make work easier during rope rescue or while lifting heavy objects

Answer 26

Mechanical advantage

Question 27

NFPA 1973 lists life safety rope regulations. True or false?

Answer 27

False – NFPA 1983

Question 28

There is no NFPA standard that lists requirements for utility rope. True or false?

Answer 28

True

Question 29

NFPA 1983 requires that all types of ropes have a rope log. True or false?

Answer 29

False – only life safety ropes require a log

Question 30

Natural rope is resistant to water, mildew, mold, and writing. True or false?

Answer 30

False – it is prone to mildew, mold, and rot

Question 31

Synthetic fiber rope is very strong yet lightweight. True or false?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Some fuzziness in a kernmantle construction rope is normal. True or false?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Natural fiber and synthetic fiber ropes are washed in the same way. True or false?

Answer 33

False – natural fiber ropes cannot use water

Question 34

A rope log is usually stored in a pocket sewn into the side of the rope storage bag. True or false?

Answer 34

Who

Question 35

Webbing used for life safety must be NFPA compliant. True or false?

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Both life safety and utility webbing are regulated by NFPA standards. True or false?

Answer 36

False – life safety only

Question 37

The load carrying ability of a rope must exceed the weight of the object hoisted or stabilized. True or false?

Answer 37

True

Question 38

This rope is constructed of a braided sheath over a core of mainn loadbearing strands

Answer 38

Kernmantle

Question 39

This rope is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands together in a diagonally overlapping pattern

Answer 39

Braided rope

Question 40

This rope is constructed by twisting fibers together to form strands, then twisting the strands together to make the final rope

Answer 40

Lead rope

Question 41

This rope is constructed of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone patterned sheath

Answer 41

Braid on braid

Question 42

This webbing fastens around the waist, under the size or by text and over the shoulders; it is rated for loads up to 600lbs

Answer 42

Class III life safety webbing

Question 43

This webbing fastens around the waist and under the thighs or buttocks and is rather for a load up to 600lbs

Answer 43

Class II fire safety webbing

Question 44

This webbing is used for a variety of uses and is not regulated by any specific standard.

Answer 44

Utility webbing

Question 45

This webbing is known as a seat harness and is intended for emergency escape with a load of up to 300lbs

Answer 45

Class I life safety webbing

Question 46

This aspect of the knot is the section between the working end and the running part.

Answer 46

Standing part

Question 47

This aspect of the knot is formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel

Answer 47

Bight

Question 48

This aspect of the knot is made by further bending one side of the loop

Answer 48

Round turn

Question 49

This aspect of the knot is the free end used for hoisting or pulling

Answer 49

Running part

Question 50

This aspect of a knot is made by crossing the side of the night over the standing part.

Answer 50

Working end

Question 51

A life safety rope should be removed from service or replaced if:

Answer 51

It has been subjected to any impact load.

Question 52

According to NFPA 1983 a rope log must include:

Answer 52

Purchase date

Question 53

What is a disadvantage of natural fiber rope?

Answer 53

Deteriorates when exposed to chemicals

Question 54

What can make a rope easy to transport and protect it from abrasion?

Answer 54

A rope bag

Question 55

What piece of equipment connects ropes to other mechanical gear?

Answer 55

Pulley

Question 56

What traditionally is used to establish a control zone perimeter?

Answer 56

Utility rope

Question 57

During stabilization, where is the rope or webbing first secured?

Answer 57

A strong, stationary object.

Question 58

What are the 4 basic aspects of rope maintenance?

Answer 58

Inspecting Cleaning Storing Logging

Question 59

There is no standard that regulates requirements for life safety rope. True or false?

Answer 59

False

Question 60

Synthetic rope is resistant to mildew, mold, and rotting. True or false?

Answer 60

True

Question 61

Only life safety rope must be inspected after each use. True or false?

Answer 61

False

Question 62

There are two parts of rope used when tying a knot. True or false?

Answer 62

False

Question 63

What type of rope is used for life safety?

Answer 63

Kernmantle

Question 64

What may happen to a rope subjected to a load for more than two days?

Answer 64

Rope may break well below the rated load limit.

Question 65

What type of webbing is best suited for use as a part of a search line system?

Answer 65

Utility webbing

Question 66

A tighter bend in a knot leads to:

Answer 66

More strength lost in the knot

Question 67

What type of knot is used as a safety measure when tying other knots?

Answer 67

Overhand safety

Question 68

The load ability of a rope:

Answer 68

Must exceed weight of object hoisted

Question 69

What is best used to create a mechanical advantage for hoisting?

Answer 69

Pulley