Exam

Question 1

What are the steps for a successful zip?

Answer 1

Transfer- transfer the participant from the belay system to the y-lanyards on top of the zip tower

Check- you will go through a set of commands with the ground belayer (“On static, off belay,” “Show me.” Show them the Ys. “Lock check.” Click the lock to the lifeline. “Off belay.”)

Check- check the participant’s 5 Hs

Clear- clear the zip with the person manning the ladder

Clip- clip the student into the zip

Unclip- unclip the y-lanyards

Sweep- make sure the area is clear of shoelaces, anything stray that could get caught (also, the participant’s hair needs to be in a bun, nothing dangly)

Commands- “On zip,” “Show me.” Then you show them. “Lock check.” Check that it’s locked. “Zip on.”

Spot-Spot them!

Question 2

What are the 5 Hs?

Answer 2

Helmet- Is their helmet on securely?

Hair- Is their hair tied back so it won’t get caught on the equipment?

Harness- Can they barely fit three fingers in their waistband? Is the buckle double-backed?

Hardware- Is the hardware locked? Is the rope twisted?

Human/Heart- How is the participant feeling? What is their goal?

Question 3

What is the minimum rating for all of the equipment?

Answer 3

5,000 lbs.

Question 4

After how many years is a harness retired?

Answer 4

…

Question 5

After how many years is a helmet retired?

Answer 5

…

Question 6

After how many years is a rope retired?

Answer 6

Depends on the element. For the Power Pole…

For everything else, after 1,000 climbs

Question 7

What does CABS stand for?

Answer 7

C: Climber- Make sure that the climber’s side of the JAG system is locked

A: Anchor- Make sure the anchor is locked, the piece on the lifeline

B: Belayer- Make sure that you have a butt belayer on the ground

S: Stack- Make sure nothing is in the way of the JAG

Question 8

What is Challenge by Choice?

Answer 8

Every individual has their own challenge

Question 9

What is Universal Respect?

Answer 9

Respect everyone and everything

Question 10

Describe what the acronym ALF stands for.

Answer 10

Auto locking falling system (pirate ship)

Question 11

Describe what the acronym ATC stands for.

Answer 11

Air Traffic Controller

Question 12

What makes a cable a lifeline?

Answer 12

It will always have a redundant backup.

Question 13

On which elements are chest harnesses used?

Answer 13

Power Pole and Screamin’ Eagle

Question 14

What are the two types of rope?

Answer 14

Static (low-stretch)- used on the climbing wall, the Texas two-step, and the Pirate Ship; can stretch 2-3%

Dynamic (high-stretch)- used on the Power Pole; can stretch 7-10%

Question 15

What is something that an instructor’s pair of y-lanyards HAS to have?

Answer 15

A zorber (device on y-lanyards that absorbs the shock if a “fall” occurs)

Question 16

What is the equipment strength of our cables?

Answer 16

Has a tensile strength of 14,400 lbs.

Question 17

What is the equipment strength of our bolts and clamps?

Answer 17

Has a tensile strength of 20,000 lbs.

Question 18

What is the equipment strength of our ropes?

Answer 18

Has a tensile strength of 5,000 lbs.

Question 19

What is the equipment strength of our carabiners and rapid links?

Answer 19

Has a tensile strength of 5,000 lbs.; only lockable; triple-locking

Question 20

What is the equipment strength of our harnesses?

Answer 20

Belay loop is rated at 8,000 lbs.

Question 21

After how many years of use are harnesses retired?

Answer 21

10 years

Question 22

After how many years of use are helmets retired?

Answer 22

5 years