Ch.1

Question 0

Double safety check

Answer 0

• Buddy system

- Touch system

Question 1

Safety Goal:

Answer 1

To remove the subject as quickly as possible with minimum risk to rescuer and victim

Question 2

SUDOT

Answer 2

1 blast- Stop
2 blasts-Up rope
3 blasts-Down rope
4 blasts-Off rope 
5 blasts- Trouble/Help

Question 3

How close to the edge should you tie in?

Answer 3

Tie in within 10 feet from the edge when working.

Question 4

Shock Load

Answer 4

The resulting force when a mass is transferred to the system in a catastrophic manner

Question 5

Whistle test

Answer 5

• determines what the system will do if all operators let go at the same time
• the load should not fall, and shock load to the system is minimal

Question 6

Static Kernmantle Rope

Answer 6

Ropes with a core (kern) and a sheath (mantle) are the most commonly used as today’s rescue rope .

Question 7

Benefits of static kernmantle rope

Answer 7

• high abrasion resistance

- ease of handling

Question 8

Nearly 100% of the load is carried by the:

Answer 8

Core fibers, which are protected by the sheath

Question 9

1kN=

Answer 9

220lbs.

Question 10

Disadvantages of static nylon kernmantle rope:

Answer 10

May lose 10-15% of the strength when wet or acid

Question 11

11mm

Answer 11

28kN

Question 12

12.5mm

Answer 12

42kN

Question 13

Tensile strength

Answer 13

The amount of force a rope will hold before it breaks

Question 14

What is the weakest part of a knotted rope?

Answer 14

The point where the standing end enters the knot

Question 15

Glossy marks or hard glazed areas signify:

Answer 15

Heat damage

Question 16

Lack of uniformity in diameter/size (hr glass shape):

Answer 16

May indicate core damage

Question 17

What type of webbing does BORSTAR use?

Answer 17

• 1in tubular nylon webbing

- rated at 20 kN

Question 18

Nylon webbing color identification system (PBRBOG)

Answer 18

• Purple-50ft
• Black-25ft
• Red-20ft
• Blue-15ft
• Orange-12ft
• Green-5ft

Question 19

6mm

Answer 19

7.5kN

Question 20

7mm

Answer 20

10kN

Question 21

8mm

Answer 21

15kN

Question 22

9mm

Answer 22

20kN

Question 23

Simple system

Answer 23

All the pulleys are moving in the same direction at the same speed.

Question 24

Compound system

Answer 24

Pulleys are moving in the same direction at different speeds.

Question 25

Complex system

Answer 25

Doesn’t follow the rules of a simple or compound system

Question 26

A knot in a rope

Answer 26

33% strength loss

Question 27

A knot in webbing

Answer 27

50% strength loss

Question 28

Priorities for operational safety:

Answer 28

1. Rescuer
2. Fellow rescuer
3. Victim