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Chapter 7 Ropes and Knots Flashcards

1
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According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope? (277)

A. Sisal fibers
B. Cotton fibers
C. Block creel construction
D. Braided rope construction

A

C. Block creel construction

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In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: (278)

A. the same color as utility rope.

B. exposed to heat or direct flame.

C. made of block creel construction.

D. stored in apparatus compartments.

A

B. Exposed to heat or direct flame

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Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: (278)

A. used for a water rescue.

B. used more than ten times.

C. subjected to an impact load.

D. subjected to temperatures below freezing.

A

C. Subjected to an impact load

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At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)

A. a rescue or hoisting operation.

B. creating a control zone perimeter.

C. rescuing a victim from swift water.

D. supporting a firefighter who is rappelling.

A

B. Creating a control zone perimeter

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What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope? (279)

A. Must be replaced often

B. Prone to mold and mildew

C. Cannot support heavy loads

D. Melts when exposed to heat

A

D. Melts when exposed to heat

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Synthetic fiber rope: (279)

A. is difficult to clean, inspect, and maintain.

B. has a longer life span than natural fiber rope.

C. is made from materials such as sisal or hemp.

D. should not be used for life safety applications.

A

B. Has a longer life span than natural fiber rope

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Natural fiber ropes: (279)

A. should not be used as utility rope.

B. melt when exposed to heat or flame.

C. should not be used for life safety applications.

D. are resistant to mold, mildew, and chemical damage.

A

C. Should not be used for life safety applications

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What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? (279)

A. Resistant to mold and mildew

B. Longer life span than synthetic rope

C. Can be used for life safety applications

D. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

A

D. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

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Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope? (279)

A. Braided rope

B. Twisted rope

C. Static kernmantle rope

D. Dynamic kernmantle rope

A

D. Dynamic kernmantle rope

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Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and damage because a large portion of the load-bearing strands are exposed is known as: (280)

A. laid rope
B. dynamic rope
C. kernmantle rope
D. braid-on-braid rope

A

A. Laid rope

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Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern? (280)

A. Laid rope
B. Braided rope
C. Twisted rope
D. Kernmantle rope

A

B. Braided rope

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12
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Braid-on-braid rope is usually used: (281)

A. as utility rope

B. as life safety rope

C. for rescues where long falls are possible

D. for rescues where long falls are not possible

A

A. As utility rope

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Personnel should inspect all ropes after each use and inspect unused rope: (282)

A. at least once a year

B. at least once a month

C. after exposure to open flame

D. at least once every six weeks

A

A. At least once a year

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If foreign objects that can damage fibers are found in a rope during inspection, the rope: (282)

A. should be downgraded to utility rope

B. should be removed from service and destroyed

C. must be sent to the manufacturer for further inspection

D. must be thoroughly cleaned and reinspected before reuse

A

B. Should be removed from service and destroyed

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When inspecting kernmantle rope, look at the sheath: (282)

A. to determine the age of the rope

B. for irregularities in shape or weave

C. for signs of powdering between the strands

D. to determine whether it has been impact loaded

A

B. For irregularities in shape or weave

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What should be done if inspection on laid rope reveals that one rope has rot? (283)

A. Clean the rotten rope and return the entire rope to service

B. Remove all surrounding ropes from service, then clean and reinspect them

C. Remove the rotten rope and all surrounding ropes from service and destroy them

D. Cut off the rotten area of the rope before returning the remainder to service

A

B. Remove all surrounding ropes from service, then clean and reinspect them

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17
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Lumps in the sheath of braid-on-braid rope indicate: (283)

A. rope rot
B. core damage
C. impact loading
D. mildew damage

A

B. Core damage

18
Q

To ensure that rope stays in good working condition, it is important to: (283)

A. paint the ends of the rope

B. avoid abrasion and unnecessary wear

C. always coil and uncoil the rope in the same direction

D. clean the rope with strong chemicals to remove oil and grease

A

B. Avoid abrasion and unnecessary wear

19
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What should be used to clean synthetic fiber ropes? (284)

A. Cold water

B. Bleach and hot water

C. Lukewarm water and mild detergent

D. Specially formulated industrial cleansers

A

C. Lukewarm water and mild detergent

20
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Which method is acceptable to use when drying synthetic rope? (285)

A. Hang it on a hose tower

B. Lay it flat to dry outside in the sun

C. Place it in a clothes dryer on a high heat setting

D. Use a hairdryer to dry small sections of the rope at a time

A

A. Hang it on a hose tower

21
Q

Rope logs: (285)

A. are required for both life safety and utility rope

B. must be updated daily with inspection information

C. should be completed by the department’s training officer

D. should include information about incidents that result in impact loading

A

D. Should include information about incidents that result in impact loading

22
Q

What is the best way to store rope? (286)

A. An open-air carrying case

B. On reels outside the station

C. In an apparatus compartment

D. A nylon or canvas storage bag

A

D. A nylon or canvas storage bag

23
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Which type of webbing is primarily used for straps and harnesses at rescue incidents? (286)

A. Flat webbing
B. Tubular webbing
C. Shuttle-loom webbing
D. Spiral weave webbing

A

A. Flat webbing

24
Q

How should long lengths of webbing be stored? (287)

A. Placed in a mesh bag

B. Rolled or daisy-chained

C. Folded in an apparatus compartment

D. Placed in air-tight and water-tight bins

A

B. Rolled or daisy-chained

25
Q

Which part of a rope hangs free and is used for pulling or hoisting? (287)

A. Hitch end
B. Working end
C. Running part
D. Standing part

A

C. Running part

26
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What is involved in dressing a knot? (287)

A. Beginning with a temporary hitch

B. Creating the bight to start the knot

C. Tightening the knot and removing slack

D. Untying the knot and straightening the rope

A

C. Tightening the knot and removing slack

27
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What part of a knot is formed by crossing the side of a bight over the standing part of the rope? (288)

A. Loop
B. Hitch
C. Safety
D. Round turn

A

A. Loop

28
Q

An overhand safety knot: (288)

A. is the best knot to use for hoisting and rescue operations

B. is not used in the fire service because of its ineffectiveness

C. must always be used in conjunction with another knot in order to be effective

D. can be used to keep the running end of the rope from slipping through the first knot that is tied

A

D. Can be used to keep the running end of the rope from slipping through the first knot that is tied

29
Q

Which type of knot is used primarily on life safety ropes to tie ropes of equal diameters together? (290)

A. Clove hitch
B. Overhand safety
C. Figure-eight bend
D. Figure-eight on a bight

A

C. Figure-eight bend

30
Q

Which knot is a good choice to use when a closed loop is needed? (290)

A. Clove hitch
B. Water knot
C. Overhand safety knot
D. Figure-eight on a bight

A

D. Figure-eight on a bight

31
Q

Which is the preferred knot for joining two pieces of webbing together? (291)

A. Half hitch
B. Water knot
C. Clove hitch
D. Figure-eight

A

B. Water knot

32
Q

A metal snap link that is used to connect ropes to other mechanical gear is called a: (293)

A. hitch
B. pulley
C. carabiner
D. winch cable

A

C. Carabiner

33
Q

What can be used to create a mechanical advantage for rope rescue or when hoisting heavy objects? (293)

A. Lever
B. Pulley
C. Pike pole
D. Figure-eight

A

B. Pulley

34
Q

When hoisting tools and equipment, always remember to: (293)

A. charge a hoseline before hoisting it

B. use a carabiner to create a mechanical advantage

C. use a team of three people for every hoisting operation

D. make sure that all personnel are clear of the hoisting area

A

D. Make sure that all personnel are clear of the hoisting area

35
Q

How should a pike pole be hoisted? (294)

A. Pike pointing up

B. Pike pointing down

C. Secured to the ladder

D. Attached to another tool

A

A. Pike pointing up

36
Q

What is a guideline for hoisting a hoseline? (294)

A. Never hoist a charged hoseline

B. Never hoist an uncharged hoseline

C. Remove the nozzle and hoist it separately

D. Avoid causing damage to the nozzle or couplings

A

D. Avoid causing damage to the nozzle or couplings

37
Q

When hoisting a power saw, attach the tag line: (294)

A. through the handle

B. to the center part of the saw

C. to the largest part of the saw

D. in a circle around the body of the saw

A

A. Through the handle

38
Q

What should life safety rope be used for at a rescue incident? (295)

A. Laying a search line

B. Establishing a perimeter

C. Lifting victims and rescuers

D. Stabilizing tools being hoisted

A

C. Lifting victims and rescuers

39
Q

Which type of rope is traditionally used to establish the perimeter of scene control zones? (295)

A. Utility rope
B. Search lines
C. Branch lines
D. Life safety rope

A

A. Utility rope

40
Q

What should be used in a confined space in order to help firefighters remain in contact with one another and find their way to the exit? (295)

A. Tag line
B. Search line
C. Life safety rope
D. Wire rope or cable

A

B. Search line

41
Q

When using wire rope or cable from a winch, rescuers must: (296)

A. use a tag line to help stabilize the rope or cable

B. use a redundant utility rope system in case of failure

C. ensure that personnel are clear from the operating area

D. avoid tying the rope or winch cable to a stationary object

A

C. Ensure that personnel are clear from the operating area

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