Ropes and Knots

Question 1

What could cause a life safety rope to be taken out of service?

Answer 1

Exposure to chemicals or abrasion, use in an actual life safety operation, and overloading or shocking the rope.

Question 2

What is the safety factor of life safety rope?

Answer 2

15:1

Question 3

Which his the NFPA standard on life safety rope and equipment for emergency services?

Answer 3

NFPA 1983

Question 4

What does a becket bend do?

Answer 4

Ties two ends of ropes together

Question 5

Which know is used to tie to an object without an open end?

Answer 5

Clove hitch- closed

Question 6

Used with an open end to slide the hitch over

Answer 6

Clove hitch-open

Question 7

Define: Running End

Answer 7

The rest of the rope used for hoisting, pulling, etc…

Question 8

Define: Standing End

Answer 8

The part of the rope above or below the knot

Question 9

Define: Working end

Answer 9

The part of the rope used to tie the know itself.

Question 10

Natural fiber ropes are resistant to abrasion. T/F?

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Polyester rope has a relatively low stretch under load, but does not hold up well if a shock load is applied. T/F?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Ropes should be inspected after every use. It is recommended the ropes have a usage inspection card. T/F?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Static (low stretch) rope is used in most fire department applications. T/F?

Answer 13

True