CHAPTER 9 - Ropes and Knots

Question 1

What type of rope is designed to be used for securing objects, hoisting equipment, and blocking off scenes?

Answer 1

Utility rope

Question 2

What is the part of a rope used for lifting or hoisting?

Answer 2

Running end

Question 3

The knot used to secure the leftover working end of the rope is called a _____ knot.

Answer 3

Safety

Question 4

Which of the following is a rope that is generally made out of synthetic material and stretches very little under load? Choices: Dynamic rope, Twisted rope, Braided rope, or Static rope

Answer 4

Static rope

Question 5

Once a rope has gotten wet, what should be done with it?

Answer 5

Air dry it out of direct sunlight.

Question 6

Which knot is used to create a secure loop at the end of the rope when the working end must be wrapped around an object or passed through an opening before the loop can be formed?

Answer 6

Figure eight follow through

Question 7

Which of the following is a piece of rope looped to form a complete circle with the two ends parallel? Choices: Bight, Hitch, Round turn, or Loop

Answer 7

Round turn

Question 8

Which of the following types of rope should be able to float? Choices: Technical life safety rope, Utility rope, Throwline, or Kernmantle rope

Answer 8

Throwline