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What is the primary purpose of rescue rope in technical rescue?
What is the primary purpose of rescue rope in technical rescue?
- To secure rescuers and victims in elevated positions (correct)
- To provide protection against extreme weather conditions
- To create pulley systems for moving heavy objects
- To act as a signaling device for communication
Which category of rope rescue equipment includes carabiners, pulleys, and ascending and descending devices?
Which category of rope rescue equipment includes carabiners, pulleys, and ascending and descending devices?
- Specialized rescue equipment
- Basic rescue equipment
- Rescue software
- Hardware (correct)
What is the purpose of a pick-off strap in rope rescue?
What is the purpose of a pick-off strap in rope rescue?
- To protect rescuers and victims from extreme weather conditions
- To secure a suspended victim for rescue (correct)
- To create pulley systems for moving heavy objects
- To act as a communication device for rescuers
What type of company carries an assortment of additional equipment for specific rescue situations?
What type of company carries an assortment of additional equipment for specific rescue situations?
In technical rescue, what is the purpose of commercial harnesses?
In technical rescue, what is the purpose of commercial harnesses?
What is the purpose of signal rope in rope rescue scenarios?
What is the purpose of signal rope in rope rescue scenarios?
What is the minimum melting temperature of low stretch nylon rope?
What is the minimum melting temperature of low stretch nylon rope?
What is the function of Prusik loops in rescue systems?
What is the function of Prusik loops in rescue systems?
What causes the number one rope failure according to the text?
What causes the number one rope failure according to the text?
What is the diameter of Prusik cord mentioned in the text?
What is the diameter of Prusik cord mentioned in the text?
How can damage be avoided when a rope runs over sharp edges?
How can damage be avoided when a rope runs over sharp edges?
What materials can be used for abrasion protection according to the text?
What materials can be used for abrasion protection according to the text?
What is the minimum bend for a 1/2-inch (12.7mm) rope to maintain maximum strength?
What is the minimum bend for a 1/2-inch (12.7mm) rope to maintain maximum strength?
What should be done to rescue ropes placed out of service due to certain conditions?
What should be done to rescue ropes placed out of service due to certain conditions?
What must be recorded in a rope log each time a rope is used?
What must be recorded in a rope log each time a rope is used?
What should be done before setting up some rescue systems?
What should be done before setting up some rescue systems?
What is the ideal material for prusik loops mentioned in the text?
What is the ideal material for prusik loops mentioned in the text?
What can cause severe overheating of metal components in technical rescues according to the text?
What can cause severe overheating of metal components in technical rescues according to the text?
What type of rope is preferred for rescue work due to its ability to stretch very little when loaded?
What type of rope is preferred for rescue work due to its ability to stretch very little when loaded?
Which term refers to the German word meaning core and sheath in rope construction?
Which term refers to the German word meaning core and sheath in rope construction?
Which material is used to create the sheath in low stretch (static) rescue rope?
Which material is used to create the sheath in low stretch (static) rescue rope?
What is the minimum breaking strength for rope used in one-person systems according to NFPA 1983 standards?
What is the minimum breaking strength for rope used in one-person systems according to NFPA 1983 standards?
What is the preferred material for rescue rope, which is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to decay and rot than natural fiber rope?
What is the preferred material for rescue rope, which is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to decay and rot than natural fiber rope?
What type of rope is used when long falls may be anticipated but is not practical for rescue work due to its rubber band-like behavior when loaded?
What type of rope is used when long falls may be anticipated but is not practical for rescue work due to its rubber band-like behavior when loaded?
What is the meaning of kernmantle in the context of rope construction?
What is the meaning of kernmantle in the context of rope construction?
What should be visually inspected on a rescue rope before and after each use?
What should be visually inspected on a rescue rope before and after each use?
How should ropes be cleaned to avoid damage?
How should ropes be cleaned to avoid damage?
What will prolonged exposure to sunlight do to nylon rope?
What will prolonged exposure to sunlight do to nylon rope?
What will cause a portion of the rope to weaken over time?
What will cause a portion of the rope to weaken over time?
What is a convenient method of storing and carrying rope that also protects it from damage?
What is a convenient method of storing and carrying rope that also protects it from damage?
What is the main reason for turning carabiner gates opposite and opposed in some rescue systems?
What is the main reason for turning carabiner gates opposite and opposed in some rescue systems?
What can happen if a locking carabiner's locking mechanism is rolled across the face of a cliff or a building?
What can happen if a locking carabiner's locking mechanism is rolled across the face of a cliff or a building?
What is the recommended action if vibration is causing the gates of carabiners to open?
What is the recommended action if vibration is causing the gates of carabiners to open?
What is the reason for using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue?
What is the reason for using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue?
Why should the sheave of a rescue pulley be four times the diameter of the rope being used?
Why should the sheave of a rescue pulley be four times the diameter of the rope being used?
What type of bearing should be used in rescue pulleys to ensure smooth rotation and avoid contamination?
What type of bearing should be used in rescue pulleys to ensure smooth rotation and avoid contamination?
What should be done if a pulley has sharp edges, nicks, or burrs?
What should be done if a pulley has sharp edges, nicks, or burrs?
What is the purpose of the ears on a Rescue-8 descender?
What is the purpose of the ears on a Rescue-8 descender?
What are some problems associated with the use of Figure 8 descenders?
What are some problems associated with the use of Figure 8 descenders?
What is the main concern with using locked carabiners in rescue situations?
What is the main concern with using locked carabiners in rescue situations?
What should be done if carabiners have gates that stick or will not close?
What should be done if carabiners have gates that stick or will not close?
Why should carabiner locks be tightened before loading?
Why should carabiner locks be tightened before loading?
What is the purpose of allowing a prusik to slip before setting on the rope?
What is the purpose of allowing a prusik to slip before setting on the rope?
What length is the 8mm prusik cord cut to for creating long prusiks for 1/2-inch rope?
What length is the 8mm prusik cord cut to for creating long prusiks for 1/2-inch rope?
What type of construction is being replaced with needle loom construction for webbing?
What type of construction is being replaced with needle loom construction for webbing?
What is the breaking strength of one-inch webbing?
What is the breaking strength of one-inch webbing?
What is the pick-off strap length typically used for connecting the rescuer and victim during a rescue operation?
What is the pick-off strap length typically used for connecting the rescuer and victim during a rescue operation?
What type of harnesses are preferable for rescue team equipment caches?
What type of harnesses are preferable for rescue team equipment caches?
What are the four basic parts of a carabiner?
What are the four basic parts of a carabiner?
What is the breaking strength range for aluminum carabiners?
What is the breaking strength range for aluminum carabiners?
What are the advantages of aluminum carabiners over steel carabiners?
What are the advantages of aluminum carabiners over steel carabiners?
What material should be used in rescue applications for carabiners?
What material should be used in rescue applications for carabiners?
Which type of webbing is better when snapping into carabiners due to its ability to maintain strength efficiently?
Which type of webbing is better when snapping into carabiners due to its ability to maintain strength efficiently?
What is the color-coding used for webbing lengths in the Rescue Systems 1 course?
What is the color-coding used for webbing lengths in the Rescue Systems 1 course?
What should be the distance between the reeved bars along the brake-bar rack to control friction?
What should be the distance between the reeved bars along the brake-bar rack to control friction?
What is the purpose of the training groove in the 1-inch top bar of the brake-bar rack?
What is the purpose of the training groove in the 1-inch top bar of the brake-bar rack?
What is the primary function of the mechanical ascender in the fire service?
What is the primary function of the mechanical ascender in the fire service?
What should be done if an ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?
What should be done if an ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?
What is the purpose of edge protection in rope and webbing systems?
What is the purpose of edge protection in rope and webbing systems?
What is the recommended action if edge rollers are stuck or damaged?
What is the recommended action if edge rollers are stuck or damaged?
What material can edge guards be constructed from, according to the text?
What material can edge guards be constructed from, according to the text?
What should be done if an anchor plate is found to be deformed?
What should be done if an anchor plate is found to be deformed?
What is the primary function of rescue knots in rope rescue systems?
What is the primary function of rescue knots in rope rescue systems?
What action should be taken if a mechanical ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?
What action should be taken if a mechanical ascender has a cracked sleeve according to the text?
What is the purpose of using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue according to the text?
What is the purpose of using all-metal rescue pulleys in technical rope rescue according to the text?
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