Ropes and Knots Flashcards
What is one of the 3 primary classifications of rope based on function?
Utility
Prolonged exposure to ___ light can damage synthetic ropes.
UV
The kern of a kernmantle rope is its ___
Core
Which method is usually recommended for drying ropes?
Air drying
Which question is important to consider when inspecting life safety ropes?
Has the rope been subject to shock loading?
Which knot decreases the load-bearing capacity of rope least?
Figure eight on a bight
What is the term for the part of a rope used to form a knot?
Working End
A safety knot is most typically used to ___ .
Secure the leftover working end of a rope
A figure eight on a bight is used to ___.
create a secure loop at the working end
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
When the rope will not be supporting people
What is the common cause of deterioration in natural fiber ropes?
Mildew
Compared to a natural fiber rope, a synthetic fiber rope ___.
has a smaller diameter than a natural fiber rope of equal strength
For which application is dynamic rope especially well suited?
Mountaineering
Which of the following is a commonly used device in rope rescue operations?
Carabiner
Ropes should be cleaned with ___.
Mild Detergent
The term for a rope that is suddenly put under unusual tension is ___ loading.
shock
Which family of knots is used primarily to attach a rope around an object?
Hitches
Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
Running End
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a U bend with 2 parallel ends?
Bight
A rope is attached to a ladder for hoisting using a(n)___
figure eight on a bight
Which knot is used to keep the hoisting rope aligned with the handle of a tool being hoisted?
Half Hitch
Which knot would typically be used to attach a rope to a tree or pole?
Clove hitch
When hoisting a ladder, a ___ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help control it as it is hoisted.
Tag
An escape rope must be ___ once it is used.
replaced
A rope with minimal stretch under load is ___.
static
Which of the following is a second line attached to a rescuer that serves as a backup if the main line fails?
Belay
What is the preferred type for rope for rescue operations?
Kernmantle
Which knot is frequently used to secure the end of the rope to an anchor point?
Bowline
Which knot is typically used to tie together 2 ropes of unequal size?
Sheet Bend
What knot is used to join 2 ropes of equal size?
Figure 8 bend
What knot helps with long objects?
Half Hitch
What type of rope has 2 types of rope inside the other?
Kernmantle
What type of knot is used on a chainsaw?
Figure 8 follow through
