Chapter 9 - Ropes & Knots

Front

What is the working end of the rope used for?

Back

Forming the knot

Front

Which one is a sign of rope deterioration? Options: Stiffness, Shiny marks, Damaged Sheath, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What is the running end of the rope used for?

Back

Lifting or hoisting equipment

Front

What is the knot used to secure the leftover working end of the rope?

Back

Safety knot

Front

What is formed by reversing the direction of the rope to form a U-bend with two parallel ends?

Back

Bight

Front

What knots are used to hoist a Pike Pole? Options: Figure Eight on a Bight and a Clove Hitch, Clove Hitch and two Half Hitches, Figure Eight on a Bight and a Bowline, Bowline knot and a Safety knot

Back

Clove Hitch and two Half Hitches

Front

What rope is used to support the weight of one or more persons?

Back

Life Safety Rope

Front

What should be done with Life Safety Rope that does not pass inspection?

Back

Destroy it or downgrade it to utility rope.

Front

What should never be used to clean rope?

Back

Bleach

Front

What knot is best to tie ropes of unequal diameter together?

Back

Sheet Bend or Becket Bend