Chapter 9 - Ropes & Knots

What is the working end of the rope used for?

• Securing the knot

• Lifting or hoisting equipment

• Carrying the rope

• Forming the knot

Which one is a sign of rope deterioration?

• Stiffness

• Shiny marks

• Damaged Sheath

• All of the above

What is the running end of the rope used for?

• Securing the knot

• Lifting or hoisting equipment

• Life Safety Operations

• Forming the knot

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

• Granny knot

• Bowline knot

• Safety knot

• Half Hitch

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

• Bight

• Loop

• Round Turn

• Hitch

What knots are used to hoist a Pike Pole?

• 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

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

• Escape Rope

• Water Rescue Rope

• Utility Rope

• Life Safety Rope

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

• Perform a break test on the rope

• Destroy it or downgrade it to utility rope

• Repair the damaged area and use it

• Use it only in emergency situations

What should never be used to clean rope?

• Mild detergent

• A broom

• Bleach

• Warm water

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

• Figure Eight Bend

• Overhand knot

• Sheet Bend or Becket Bend

• Half Hitch