Ropes Quiz 2

When is the use of utility rope appropriate?

A. When the total load is less than 750 lb (340 kg)

B. For static loads only

C. When the rope will not be supporting people

D. In situations where the rope will likely be damaged

• a

• b

• c

• d

Natural fiber ropes are created using which type of construction?

A. Twisted

B. Braid-on-braid

C. Kernmantle

D. Plaited

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which is a common cause of deterioration in natural fiber ropes?

A. Storage in a low-humidity environment

B. Mildew

C. Storage in a rope bag

D. Infrequent use

• A

• B

• C

• D

Compared to a natural fiber rope, a synthetic fiber rope:

A. has a smaller diameter than a natural fiber rope of equal strength.

B. is weakened to a lesser degree by knots.

C. is more susceptible to heat damage

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D. is less susceptible to damage from acid or alkali exposure.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which is a common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes?

A. Polyester

B. Rayon

C. Monoester

D. Polypropylene

• A

• B

• C

• D

For which application is dynamic rope especially well suited?

A. Rescue

B. Mountain climbing

C. Hoisting

D. Static loads

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which method of construction is required for life safety rope?

A. Plaited

B. Woven

C. Block creel

D. Solid braid

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which knot is used only in conjunction with other knots?

A. Half hitch

B. Water

C. Clove hitch

D. Figure eight bend

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which is the preferred type of rope for fire department life safety use?

A. Dynamic

B. Resilient

C. Static

D. Tractable

• A

• B

• C

• D

Ropes should be cleaned with:

A. a mild bleach solution.

B. castile soap.

C. mild detergent.

D. water only.

• A

• B

• C

• D