Ropes Quiz 3

Which item is used to protect a rope when it must be dragged over a sharp or abrasive surface?

A. Edge protector

B. Sheath

C. Pulley

D. Bolster

• a

• B

• C

• D

What is the term for preparing a knot by tightening it and removing twists, kinks, and slack from the rope?

A. Dressing

B. Squaring

C. Finishing

D. Following

• A

• B

• C

• D

When hoisting a ladder, a __________ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help control it as it is hoisted.

A. tag

B. safety

C. downhaul

D. backstay

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which NFPA standard covers the criteria for design, construction, and performance of life safety rope and related equipment?

A. 1981

B. 1982

C. 1983

D. 1984

• A

• B

• C

• D

An escape rope should be _______ if exposed to an IDLH environment.

A. replaced

B. inspected

C. cleaned

D. tested

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which type of rope consists of individual strands twisted together?

A. Braided

B. Laid

C. Twine

D. Twisted

• A

• B

• C

• D

A rope with minimal stretch under load is:

A. dynamic.

B. fixed.

C. static.

D. pliant.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which is an advantage of tubular webbing over flat webbing?

A. Easier to work with

B. Less stretch

C. Costs less

D. Holds a knot better

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which type of life safety rope, as defined by the NFPA, is predominantly used by the fire service?

A. Technical use

B. General use

C. Extreme duty

D. Severe duty

• A

• B

• C

• D

. The minimum breaking strength of general use life safety rope is approximately:

A. 5000 lbf (20 kN).

B. 7000 lbf (30 kN).

C. 9000 lbf (40 kN).

D. 11000 lbf (50 kN

• A

• B

• C

• D