Chap#9/11

Question 1

Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?

Answer 1

Running end

Question 2

Which part is specifically designed to prevent the beams of a wooden ladder from separating?

Answer 2

Tie rod

Question 3

What is the approximate floor-to-floor height of a commercial structure?

Answer 3

10-12 ft

Question 4

What is the maximum load for a fire-service ladder?

Answer 4

Two fire fighters plus one victim

Question 5

Collapsing attic ladders height

Answer 5

8-14 ft

Question 6

What are stops

Answer 6

Stops extension ladder from overextending

Question 7

What is the approximate floor-to-windowsill height of a residential structure?

Answer 7

1 m (3 ft)

Question 8

When should the building be used to anchor the butt during a ladder raise?

Answer 8

When a single fire fighter raises an extension ladder

Question 9

Which term describes the top or bottom component of a trussed beam ladder?

Answer 9

Rail

Question 10

The top and bottom rails of a trussed beam are joined by:

Answer 10

Truss blocks

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Bight

Question 12

Which characteristic indicates damage to the inner core of a kernmantle rope?

Answer 12

Flat spots or lumps