IFSTA 7 - Ch 7: Ropes and Knots Quiz

According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope?

In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be:

Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been:

At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for:

What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope?

Synthetic fiber rope:

Natural fiber ropes:

What is one advantage of natural fiber rope?

Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope?

Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and damage because a large portion of the load-bearing strands are exposed is known as:

Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern?

Braid-on-braid rope is usually used:

Personnel should inspect all ropes after each use and inspect unused rope:

If foreign objects that can damage fibers are found in a rope during inspection, the rope:

When inspecting kernmantle rope, look at the sheath:

What should be done if inspection on laid rope reveals that one rope has rot?

Lumps in the sheath of braid-on-braid rope indicate:

To ensure that rope stays in good working condition, it is important to:

What should be used to clean synthetic fiber ropes?

Which method is acceptable to use when drying synthetic rope?

Rope logs:

What is the best way to store rope?

Which type of webbing is primarily used for straps and harnesses at rescue incidents?

How should long lengths of webbing be stored?

Which part of a rope hangs free and is used for pulling or hoisting?

What is involved in dressing a knot?

What part of a knot is formed by crossing the side of a bight over the standing part of the rope?

An overhand safety knot:

Which type of knot is used primarily on life safety ropes to tie ropes of equal diameters together?

Which knot is a good choice to use when a closed loop is needed?

Which is the preferred knot for joining two pieces of webbing together?

A metal snap link that is used to connect ropes to other mechanical gear is called a:

What can be used to create a mechanical advantage for rope rescue or when hoisting heavy objects?

When hoisting tools and equipment, always remember to:

How should a pike pole be hoisted?

What is a guideline for hoisting a hoseline?

When hoisting a power saw, attach the tag line:

What should life safety rope be used for at a rescue incident?

Which type of rope is traditionally used to establish the perimeter of scene control zones?

What should be used in a confined space in order to help firefighters remain in contact with one another and find their way to the exit?

When using wire rope or cable from a winch, rescuers must: