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Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
Q

When drying a rope, firefighters should avoid:

Select one:

a. spreading out rope on hose drying rack.
b. suspending rope in a hose tower.
c. drying rope in the direct sunlight.
d. loosely coiling rope in a hose dryer.

A

c.drying rope in the direct sunlight.

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2
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Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim’s hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?

Select one:

a. Bowline
b. Figure-eight
c. Handcuff
d. Becket bend

A

c.Handcuff

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3
Q

Which of the following types of rope is only used in situations not involving life safety?

Select one:

a. Life safety rope
b. Water rescue rope
c. Utility rope
d. Escape rope

A

c.Utility rope

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4
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Which of the following types of rope may not elongate more than 10 percent under a load equal to 10 percent of its breaking strength?

Select one:

a. Laid rope
b. Braided rope
c. Dynamic kernmantle rope
d. Static kernmantle rope

A

d.Static kernmantle rope

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5
Q

Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch?

Select one:

a. Running
b. Standing
c. Working
d. Knot

A

c.Working

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6
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In a kernmantle rope, the _____ protects the core from abrasion.

Select one:

a. low stretch fiber
b. twisted fiber
c. sheath
d. overlapping strand

A

c.sheath

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7
Q

Which type of knot is used for joining two ropes of unequal diameter?

Select one:

a. Bowline
b. Becket bend
c. Figure-eight
d. Handcuff

A

b.Becket bend

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8
Q

How often should unused rope be inspected?

Select one:

a. Every month
b. At least twice a year
c. At least once a year
d. Every six months

A

c.At least once a year

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9
Q

What type of damage must be recorded in the rope log because it cannot be detected by inspections?

Select one:

a. Impact loading incidents
b. Sustained load incidents
c. Exposure to chemical vapors
d. Exposure to direct flame

A

a.Impact loading incidents

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10
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What emergency scene use for rope can help prevent a vehicle from falling when suspended over an edge?

Select one:

a. Tool hoisting
b. Object stabilization
c. Search lines
d. Control zone perimeter

A

b.Object stabilization

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11
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Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through the knot?

Select one:

a. Half-hitch
b. Overhand safety
c. Bowline
d. Handcuff

A

b.Overhand safety

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12
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Which of the following allows the re-use a life safety rope?

Select one:

a. Exposed to heat or direct flame
b. Subjected to impact load
c. Abrasions or visible damage
d. Passed inspection by qualified personnel

A

d.Passed inspection by qualified personnel

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13
Q

Storing rope in a bag can make it easy to transport and protects it from:

Select one:

a. gasoline fumes.
b. moisture in the air.
c. direct heat.
d. contamination.

A

c.direct heat.

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14
Q

Which of the following types of rope is constructed of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone-pattern sheath?

Select one:

a. Dynamic kernmantle rope
b. Static kernmantle rope
c. Braided rope
d. Braid-on-braid rope

A

d.Braid-on-braid rope

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15
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Which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log?

Select one:

a. Escape rope
b. Water rescue rope
c. Life safety rope
d. Utility rope

A

c.Life safety rope

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16
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of synthetic fiber rope?

Select one:

a. Resistant to sunlight
b. Very strong yet lightweight
c. Does not melt when exposed to heat
d. Holds a knot firmly

A

b.Very strong yet lightweight

17
Q

Webbing care and maintenance guidelines are:

Select one:

a. the same as those for natural rope.
b. the same as those for life safety rope.
c. the same as those for kernmantle rope.
d. the same as those for synthetic rope.

A

d.the same as those for synthetic rope

18
Q

Removing the slack in rope after tying a knot is called:

Select one:

a. dressing.
b. running.
c. working.
d. standing.

A

a.dressing.

19
Q

What type of webbing is mainly used for straps and harness?

Select one:

a. Tubular webbing
b. Utility webbing
c. Flat webbing
d. Life safety webbing

A

c.Flat webbing

20
Q

During hoisting, which of the following actions is the BEST way to help prevent damage to the equipment?

Select one:

a. Using the same hoisting method for all types of equipment
b. Using proper knots and securing procedures
c. Hoisting SCBA first
d. Hoisting all equipment at once

A

b.Using proper knots and securing procedures

21
Q

What type of webbing is rated for loads up to 600 pounds (2.67 k/N) and fastens around the waist and thighs or under buttocks?

Select one:

a. Class I life safety webbing
b. Class III life safety webbing
c. Class II life safety webbing
d. Utility webbing

A

c.Class II life safety webbing

22
Q

Which of the following pieces of equipment is best used to provide a mechanical advantage during hoisting?

Select one:

a. Pulley
b. Carabiner
c. Webbing
d. Rope

A

a.Pulley

23
Q

Which part of the rope is used for hoisting?

Select one:

a. Knot
b. Working
c. Standing
d. Running

A

d.Running

24
Q

Which type of knot can be used as a stopper knot so rope will not pass through a rescue pulley?

Select one:

a. Figure-eight
b. Becket bend
c. Handcuff
d. Bowline

A

a.Figure-eight

25
Q

When the sheath of a braid-on-braid rope slides on its core, a fire fighter should:

Select one:

a. record the damage in the rope log.
b. store the rope in a dryer place, moisture is causing the slippage.
c. cut off the end to pull off excess material.
d. destroy the rope immediately.

A

c.cut off the end to pull off excess material.

26
Q

Firefighters should avoid _____ in order to prevent grinding dirt and debris into ropes.

Select one:

a. exposing rope to sustained loads
b. allowing rope to come into contact with chemicals
c. walking on rope
d. exposing rope to rust

A

c.walking on rope

27
Q

Which of the following types of rope is intended for self-rescue situations?

Select one:

a. Life safety rope
b. Escape rope
c. Utility rope
d. Water rescue rope

A

b.Escape rope

28
Q

Which of the following types of rope is less likely to twist during use than laid rope?

Select one:

a. Static kernmantle rope
b. Dynamic kernmantle rope
c. Braid-on-braid rope
d. Braided rope

A

d.Braided rope

29
Q

For which of the following types of rope are soft spots possible signs of damage to the core?

Select one:

a. Braided rope
b. Kernmantle rope
c. Laid rope
d. Braid-on-braid rope

A

b.Kernmantle rope

30
Q

What type of webbing is mainly used for rescue applications?

Select one:

a. Tubular webbing
b. Life safety webbing
c. Utility webbing
d. Flat webbing

A

a.Tubular webbing

31
Q

Which of the following are signs of damage in laid natural fiber rope?

Select one:

a. Irregularities in weave
b. Excessive stretching
c. Powdering between strands
d. Abrasions or fuzziness

A

c.Powdering between strands

32
Q

What emergency scene use for rope can help provide a physical means of finding an exit route?

Select one:

a. Tool hoisting
b. Search lines
c. Object stabilization
d. Control zone perimeter

A

b.Search lines

33
Q

Which bend is formed by bending a rope back on itself while keeping both sides parallel?

Select one:

a. Knot
b. Loop
c. Round turn
d. Bight

A

d.Bight

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