Lesson 9 Flashcards
Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splices (25 cards)
The type of rope that has the best resistance to dynamic loading is ? .
a. manila
b. nylon
c. polyester
d. polyethelene
b. nylon
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 47, Figure 3-2, Dynamic Load Resistance
A ? is not considered to be a hitch.
a. Becket
b. clove
c. half
d. sheepshank
c. sheepshank
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “The Sheepshank,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
The ? is a quickly formed light duty eye that is most readily applicable when hoisting a load.
a. cat’s paw
b. sheet bend
c. snubber hitch
d. timber hitch
a. cat’s paw
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Cat’s Paw,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 83, “Cat’s Paw Hitches,” Sentence 1
Knots reduce the rope’s strength by approximately ? .
a. 20% to 30%
b. 35% to 45%
c. 45% to 55%
d. 60% to 70%
c. 45% to 55%
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Introduction,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 3
A ? is a loose or slack part of a rope between two ends.
a. bight
b. bind
c. loop
d. nip
a. bight
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 62, “Rope Terminology,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 3
? is the method of binding two objects together by wrapping ropes around them numerous times.
a. Lashing b. Seizing c. Splicing d. Whipping
a. Lashing
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 87, “Lashing,” Sentence 1
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 671, Figure 17-9 (c)
The ? of rope is the portion that is not involved in making knots, hitches, or bends.
a. standing end
b. standing part
c. working end
d. working part
b. standing part
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 62, “Rope Terminology,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 5, and Figure 3-16
Fiber ropes are most commonly used for tag lines.
True or False?
True
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 46, Figure 3-1
A ? splice finishes a rope end and is an alternative to whipping.
a. back
b. eye
c. long
d. short
a. back
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Ch. 3, Pg. 57, “Back Splices,” Sentences 1-2
A splice is more permanent and more efficient than a knot, when used to join two ropes.
True or False?
True
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 674, “Splicing Fiber Rope,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 54, “Fiber Rope Splicing,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, and Paragraph 2
A rope that is made of ? can float.
a. hemp
b. manila
c. polypropylene
d. sisal
c. polypropylene
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 666, Paragraph 3, Sentence 2
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 47, Figure 3-2, Buoyancy
Using a long splice is better than using a short splice for joining two rope ends when the splice is to pass through blocks or pulleys.
True or False?
True
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pgs. 674 – 675, Bottom of Pg. 674 continue to Pg. 675
The eye splice is probably the only splice still seen in line work.
True or False?
True
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 675, Paragraph 1, Last Sentence
A typically larger diameter rope that is used for non-critical loads is called a ? rope.
a. bull
b. leader
c. P-line
d. tag line
a. bull
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 86, “Rope Applications,” Sentence 2
A hand line has two basic uses: it is used to raise and lower tools and equipment and, in an emergency, it can be used for rescue purposes.
True or False?
True
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 685, “Using a Hand Line,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Ch.3, Pgs. 86-87, “Rope Applications”
The working end of a rope is also called the ? end.
a. duty
b. long
c. running
d. short
c. running
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Terms Used in Joining Ropes,” Image 3, Last Sentence
To prevent rope ends from unraveling, one method is to use a light cording or twine, which is called ? .
a. heating
b. splicing
c. taping
d. whipping
d. whipping
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Preventing Rope Ends from Unraveling,” Paragraph 1, Sentences 1-2
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 52, “Whipping,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 5
The working load limit of a new 3/4 inch, 3-strand nylon fiber rope with a safety factor of five is ? .
a. 1,250 lbs
b. 1,570 lbs
c. 2,250 lbs
d. 2,520 lbs
d. 2,520 lbs
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pgs. 666 – 667, “Rule of Thumb for Fiber Rope Strength”
Name this knot.
Clove hitch
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Clove Hitch”
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 78, Figure 3-32
Name this knot.
Cat’s Paw
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Cat’s Paw”
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 84, Figure 3-38
Name this knot.
Single sheet bend
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Single and Double Sheet Bends,” Image 3
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 672, Figure 17-11
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 75, Figure 3-29
Name these knots.
Two half hitches
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Two Half Hitches”
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 670, Figure 17-7
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 82, Figure 3-36
Name this knot.
Square knot
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “Square Knot, Granny Knot, and Thief Knot”
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 671, Figure 17-9
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 64, Figure 3-18
Name this knot.
Bowline
Reference: Ropes, Knots, Hitches, and Splice, “The Bowline”
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 667, Figure 17-2
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 3, Pg. 65, Figure 3-19
