Rope Access Level 1-3

Question 1

Access work plan:

Answer 1

A written statement prepared by the employer describing how a particular job (or types of jobs where these will be essentially identical) should be undertaken

Question 2

Aid climbing:

Answer 2

A method of vertical and/or lateral progression in suspension, either by moving directly from one anchorage system to another or by the use of moveable anchorage systems.

Question 3

Anchorage:

Answer 3

An object that supports or partially supports a suspended rope access technician or load.

Question 4

Anchorage connector:

Answer 4

A piece of equipment introduced to establish an interface between an anchorage or
anchorages and the other components of a main or backup system.

Question 5

Anchorage system: Anchorage(s)

Answer 5

and associated anchorage connector(s) used to interface within a main and or
backup system.

Question 6

Ascender:

Answer 6

A type of rope grab that is used primarily for climbing a rope by gripping the rope when loaded in one direction and sliding freely in the opposite direction.

Question 7

Ascent mode:

Answer 7

A rope access system (including a backup system) where ascenders are the connections to the rope access technician within the main system.

Question 8

Backup rope:

Answer 8

Rope used within a backup system to protect against falls if the user slips or a component of the main system fails.

Question 9

Backup system:

Answer 9

Entire system, including anchorage system(s) rope(s), and/or equipment required to absorb the
forces from arresting the fall of a rope access technician or load.

Question 10

Carabiner:

Answer 10

A type of connector, formed as a complete loop with a spring-loaded entry gate.

Question 11

Compatible:

Answer 11

Functioning properly together in the manner intended.

Question 12

Competent trainer:

Answer 12

A person who, based on training, education, knowledge, and experience in rope access, can safely and effectively deliver a quantifiable educational program to others.

Question 13

Descender:

Answer 13

An adjustable friction device that permits its operator to control the lowering, stoppage, and suspension of a person or load.

Question 14

Descent mode:

Answer 14

A rope access system (including a backup system) where a descender is the connection to the rope access technician within the main system.

Question 15

Deviation:

Answer 15

The use of a directional anchorage system to adjust the fall line of a two-rope system.

Question 16

Directional anchorage system:

Answer 16

An anchorage system where a rope passes through an anchorage connector, such
as a carabiner or pulley.

Question 17

Discrepancy:

Answer 17

Grade issued for a non-critical safety issue performed by a candidate, while being evaluated, which demonstrates a lack of compliance with SPRAT standards or equipment manufacturer’s specifications and/or creates a risk of minor injury or damage to equipment or property.

Question 18

Dynamic rope:

Answer 18

A rope that is specifically designed to absorb the energy of a fall by extending in length thereby minimizing the forces experienced by the person, rope systems, and anchorages.

Question 19

Employer:

Answer 19

A corporation, partnership, proprietorship, government agency, or other organization that authorizes its employees to perform rope access work.

Question 20

Fail:

Answer 20

Grade issued for a critical safety issue performed by a candidate, while being evaluated, which demonstrates non-compliance with SPRAT standards or equipment manufacturer’s specifications and/or creates a risk of serious injury or damage to equipment or property.

Question 21

Fall line:

Answer 21

The route leading straight down following gravity from a given point.

Question 22

Fall zone:

Answer 22

The area in which people are at risk of falling, such as on-rope or near a working edge.

Question 23

Fixed anchorage system:

Answer 23

An anchorage system where a rope or lanyard terminates with a knot or sewn termination.

Question 24

Fixed backup system:

Answer 24

A system where a backup device or similar, connected to an anchorage system, is operated by a rope access technician for the purpose of arresting the fall of another person or load.

Question 25

Hazard zone:

Answer 25

Any area where a person may be at risk as a result of the work being performed. This includes the rope access technicians on-rope as well as anyone at a lower level that may be struck by a falling object.

Question 26

Independent evaluator:

Answer 26

An Evaluator that has not trained the candidate nor is currently employed by the training company or the employer of the candidate.

Question 27

Kernmantle rope:

Answer 27

A rope consisting of an internal load-bearing core enclosed within a separate braided sheath.

Question 28

Level I Technician:

Answer 28

A person that holds a current certification demonstrating successful completion of the
requirements of a Level I Technician as required by Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work.

Question 29

Level II Technician:

Answer 29

A person that holds a current certification demonstrating successful completion of the
requirements of a Level II Technician as required by Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work.

Question 30

Level III Technician:

Answer 30

a person that holds a current certification demonstrating successful completion of the
requirements of a Level III Technician as required by Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work.

Question 31

Limited free fall potential:

Answer 31

the restriction of possible free fall to no greater than 60 cm (2 ft)

Question 32

Locking carabiner:

Answer 32

A carabiner with a mechanism that reduces the possibility of a gate being opened inadvertently. A locking mechanism requires at least two different consecutive manual actions to open the gate.

Question 33

Low stretch rope:

Answer 33

Rope that has an elongation of 6% to 10% at 10% of its minimum breaking strength.

Question 34

Main rope:

Answer 34

The primary rope used for descending, ascending, or positioning.

Question 35

Main system:

Answer 35

Entire system, including anchorage system(s), rope(s), and/or equipment required to support the forces of a rope access technician or a load during normal use.

Question 36

Minimum breaking strength (MBS):

Answer 36

A value three standard deviations below the mean of the maximum force applied to five or more specimens before failure when tested. This value is used by the employer to calculate safe working loads.

Question 37

On-rope:

Answer 37

The condition of being suspended from or attached to a rope.

Question 38

Presiding regulatory authority:

Answer 38

Governmental agency having jurisdiction over an area where work is performed.

Question 39

Proctor:

Answer 39

Individual who oversees students for test taking purposes. Proctor must be approved by SPRAT and submit a signed affidavit.

Question 40

Re-anchor:

Answer 40

The use of intermediate, fixed anchorage systems within the path of a two-rope system, usually to adjust the fall line of the two-rope system.

Question 41

Remote rescue:

Answer 41

Procedure for rescuing rope access technicians without placing a rescuer on-rope.

Question 42

Remote rescue system:

Answer 42

All equipment used for rescue of a rope access technician without placing a rescuer on- rope.

Question 43

Rescue service:

Answer 43

Organization determined by the employer to be capable of safe and effective rescue of rope access technicians.

Question 44

Rescuer:

Answer 44

A person responsible for the safe extrication of another individual in the case of an emergency.

Question 45

Rope access:

Answer 45

Techniques that allow descent, ascent, and lateral movement for getting to and from a desired working location, that utilize direct connections for suspension from the main system(s), and that focus on limited free fall potential for the backup system(s). Typically, these techniques employ two-rope systems.

Question 46

Rope Access Program Administrator:

Answer 46

A person authorized by their employer to be responsible for managing the employer’s rope access program, who is suitably knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified to manage the rope access program, including matters relating to safety, training, regulations, staffing, equipment selection and management, and other program responsibilities as designated by the employer.

Question 47

Rope Access Supervisor:

Answer 47

A person with the training, skills, experience and certification necessary to assume responsibility for the entire rope access work site, including management of other rope access technicians on the work site, who is capable of designing, evaluating and specifying rope access systems, and who has the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to direct rescue operations and to perform advanced rescue from rope access systems.

Question 48

Rope access system:

Answer 48

All components including main and backup system(s) connecting a rope access technician to an anchorage or anchorages.

Question 49

Rope access technician:

Answer 49

A person who has completed a rope access certification program and has the appropriate training and experience to perform the duties required according to the assigned level of responsibility.

Question 50

Rope grab:

Answer 50

A device used to grasp a rope for the purpose of supporting a load.

Question 51

Rope system:

Answer 51

Rope(s) and anchorage system(s) to which equipment may be attached to establish a backup or main system.

Question 52

Safe zone:

Answer 52

Any area outside the hazard zone or the fall zone

Question 53

Static rope:

Answer 53

Rope that has an elongation of 6% or less at 10% of minimum breaking strength.

Question 54

Travel restraint system:

Answer 54

System of attachment to an anchorage that prevents a fall from occurring.

Question 55

Two-rope system: Rope(s) and anchorage system(s)

Answer 55

to which equipment may be attached to establish a main and backup system. In a two-rope system, the individual rope systems are interchangeable as either the main or backup ropes.