Climbing Essentials: Mastering Belaying Techniques

What type of knot should be tied in the free end of the rope before starting to belay?

• Bowline knot

• Stopper knot

• Double fisherman's knot

• Figure-eight knot

What is the primary purpose of belaying in climbing?

• To prevent the climber from falling to the ground

• To communicate with the climber

• To increase the difficulty of the climb

• To assist the climber in reaching the top faster

Which hand is known as the 'brake hand' in the PBUS belaying technique?

• The hand closest to the climber

• The dominant hand

• The hand farthest from the climber

• The non-dominant hand

What should a belayer do if the climber calls 'falling'?

• Pull the brake strand up

• Let go of the rope to grab the belay device

• Pull the brake strand down and absorb the fall

• Ask the climber to climb down slowly

How does a belayer start the process of lowering the climber?

• By releasing the locking carabiner

• By pulling the rope through the belay device quickly

• By bringing the guide hand under the brake hand and slowly feeding the rope through the device

• By shouting 'lowering' to the climber