Lesson 11

Question 1

Climbing equipment should be inspected ? .

Select one:

a. before and after each use
b. monthly or at first sign of damage
c. every six months
d. yearly

Answer 1

a. before and after each use

Question 2

Whose responsibility is it to inspect the climbing equipment?

Select one:

a. Job Safety Director
b. Manufacturer
c. Supervisor
d. User

Answer 2

d. User

Question 3

Modifying equipment to personal specifications is acceptable.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When the contrasting color of the internal layer of a pole strap becomes visible, the strap should be ? .

Select one:

a. recycled
b. refurbished
c. replaced
d. resized

Answer 4

c. replaced

Question 5

To get the best performance from climbers, the gaffs must be properly ? and ? .

Select one:

a. filed / sharpened
b. honed / sized
c. sized / shaped
d. None of the above

Answer 5

c. sized / shaped

Question 6

A ? must be used to properly maintain and shape the gaff.

Select one:

a. clamp and blocks
b. gaff gauge
c. smooth single cut file
d. stoning hone

Answer 6

b. gaff gauge

Question 7

Climbers should be inspected immediately if there is an unusual “feel” or ? while climbing.

Select one:

a. a cutout occurs
b. a foot strap breaks
c. a slowdown in speed occurs
d. the gaff does not penetrate pole rot

Answer 7

a. a cutout occurs

Question 8

When should gaff guards be used on climbers?

Select one:

a. Anytime the climbers are not in use
b. Only when handling climbers in the field
c. Only when transporting climbers
d. When walking to the pole

Answer 8

a. Anytime the climbers are not in use

Question 9

When properly sharpened, the gaff tip contour should function as a ? .

Select one:

a. chisel
b. fulcrum
c. needle point
d. spike

Answer 9

a. chisel

Question 10

The purpose of gaff guards is to protect the user from injury and climber damage.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which file type is recommended for gaff filing?

Select one:

a. Half round file
b. Honing stone
c. Round single cut file
d. Smooth single cut file

Answer 11

d. Smooth single cut file

Question 12

Minimal damage to the gaff should be repaired using a ? .

Select one:

a. half round file
b. honing stone
c. round single
d. smooth single cut file

Answer 12

b. honing stone

Question 13

A radius tip is critical for gaff penetration.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Why is it important to have a properly shaped gaff?

Select one:

a. To climb efficiently
b. To prevent cutouts
c. To prevent the risk of injury
d. All of the above

Answer 14

d. All of the above

Question 15

What should be done with a gaff that measures less than 1 1/4 inch?

Select one:

a. Climb with gaff
b. Decrease leg angle to 20°
c. Discard and replace gaff
d. Reshape gaff

Answer 15

c. Discard and replace gaff

Question 16

What should be taken into account when inspecting climber straps and pads?

Select one:

a. Excessive hardware
b. Loose or broken stitching
c. Loose or missing rivets
d. All of the above

Answer 16

d. All of the above

Question 17

What can be done to ensure even filing?

Select one:

a. Color gaff tip with black marker
b. Eye gaff tip
c. Measure gaff tip after each file
d. Test gaff tip by jabbing into wood

Answer 17

a. Color gaff tip with black marker

Question 18

When inspecting a body belt, the user should look for ? .

Select one:

a. cuts, excessive wear
b. loose stitching, worn outer strap
c. rust or corrosion
d. all the above

Answer 18

d. all the above

Question 19

Body belt attachments’ points shall be no less than ? from the back of the D-ring circle.

Select one:

a. 1”
b. 3”
c. 5”
d. 6”

Answer 19

b. 3”

Question 20

Body belts are sized by what measurement?

Select one:

a. Body size
b. D-size
c. Pant size
d. Waist size

Answer 20

b. D-size

Question 21

How is D-size measured?

Select one:

a. Around the circumference of the hips
b. Around the circumference of the waist
c. Hip bone to hip bone
d. Pant Size

Answer 21

c. Hip bone to hip bone

Question 22

Leather parts of any climbing equipment should be ? and ? regularly, to extend its life.

Select one:

a. cleaned / conditioned with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaner
b. cleaned / washed with high pressure
c. washed / lubricated with spray lubricant
d. washed / sun dried

Answer 22

a. cleaned / conditioned with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaner

Question 23

If red warning core is exposed, then the positioning strap should be destroyed and replaced.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 23

True