Climbing Flashcards
True or False
The tensile strength reported by the manufacturer is the breaking strength of a rope or piece of hardware.
True
True or False
When climbing, putting the hands on or above the Prusik hitch could cause it to slide down the climbing line, possibly leading to a fall.
True
Which of the following is a knot that is used as a stopper knot?
Half Hitch
Blake’s Hitch
Figure-8
Bowline
Figure-8
The piece of equipment that a climber wears to secure his or her body in the tree is called a ________________________.
Climbing saddle
Safety belt
Full body harness
Leash
Climbing saddle
_____________________ is the use of ropes and other equipment to take down trees or remove limbs.
steering
hitching
scaffolding
rigging
rigging
How often should your climbing gear be inspected?
Only after an accident
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Daily
Which of the following knots can be tied in the middle of a line and is commonly used when sending equipment up into the tree to a climber?
Figure-8
Blake’s Hitch
Clove Hitch
Bowline
Clove Hitch
What is a throwline used for?
getting the ground crew’s attention
It’s mainly just an excuse to play with a slingshot.
Setting a rope high in a tree
It acts as a guide for use in rigging
Setting a rope high in a tree
True or False
A climbing saddle that is ANSI approved for rock climbing is also approved to safely be used in tree work.
False
Carabiners that are used to support a climber’s weight must be self closing and auto-locking, and must have minimum of __________________ separate actions to prepare the gate to open.
5
3
2
1
2
Climbing spikes or climbing spurs can appropriately be used in which of the following situations? Select all that apply.
When you are an inexperienced climber
When saving a life
When climbing palms
Any time you are climbing a tree
When removing a tree
When saving a life
When removing a tree
Ropes used for climbing must be identified by the manufacturer as being approved for climbing and must have a minimum tensile strength of __________________ pounds.
300
5,000
3,000
500
5,000
Once in position in the tree, a climber should use a _____________________ to attach themselves to a limb or the tree’s trunk as an additional point of attachment.
Throwline
Lanyard
Cable
Grappling Hook
Lanyard
In order to maintain safety and stability when working in a tree, a climber should always have __________________ points of contact with the tree.
4
2
3
3
Which of the following is a knot that is used for climbing, and is preferred because it does not have the tendency to roll out?
Figure-8
Bowline
Blake’s Hitch
Half Hitch
Blake’s Hitch
