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Chapter 1 Rope Rescue Training and NFPA Standards

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Training in rope rescue needs to create both competency and:

a)

compliance.

b)

confidence.

c)

control.

d)

credentials.

2.

If you are performing a rope rescue, you can also be said to be performing what kind of rescue?

a)

Fire

b)

Technical (pg. 4)

c)

Water

d)

Snow

3.

While packing a kit for a potential rope rescue, a rescuer sees the term “NFPA approved” on the package of rope being packed. What does this mean?

a)

NFPA inspected that package of rope.

b)

That brand of rope is made to meet NFPA standards. (pg. 4)

c)

The NFPA licensed the factory where it was made.

d)

The rope is sold by the NFPA.

4.

The agency designed as the “authority having jurisdiction” over technical rescue operations usually has what type of legal authority?

a)

Relevant experience

b)

Statutory authority (pg. 4) (NFPA 1006: 5.1.5)

c)

Financial backing

d)

Connections with EMS

5.

The identity of the authority having jurisdiction:

a)

varies from place to place.

b)

is always federal.

c)

is always set by state law.

d)

is usually the local fire department.

6.

If you are a rope rescuer in need of carabiners, they should be provided by the:

a)

NFPA.

b)

fire department.

c)

local EMS.

d)

AHJ.

7.

NFPA resources are respected and used:

a)

in most states.

b)

worldwide.

c)

across North America.

d)

in about one-half of US counties.

8.

Which NFPA document establishes the standards for training rope rescuers?

a)

1980

b)

1006 (pg. 5)

c)

1983

d)

1858

9.

Which of the following is not one of the NFPA’s 20 technical rescue specialties?

a)

Tower rescue

b)

Rope rescue

c)

Structural collapse rescue

10.

Which of the following describes the two rescue concepts involved in rope rescue operations?

a)

Low and heavy loads

b)

High and haul operations

c)

Low or high angle (pg. 5)

d)

Pitch and yaul angles

11.

If Margaret is working to make measurement of performance during a mountain rope rescue more efficient, she is working on what part of a JPR standard?

a)

Task

b)

Tools

c)

Materials

d)

Evaluation parameters (pg. 7)

12.

Depth of understanding and proficiency for a particular rope rescue task assignment requires:

a)

repetition.

b)

reliability.

c)

relationship.

d)

rotation.

13.

NFPA 1006 requires that rope rescuers demonstrate their ability:

a)

daily.

b)

weekly.

c)

occasionally.

d)

annually.

14.

Rope rescue can also be called:

a)

multi-angled rescue.

b)

vertical rescue.

c)

mechanical rescue.

d)

rescue with gravity.

15.

According to Rope Rescue, Fifth Edition, which of the following terms should be used to represent the individual being rescued?

a)

Victim

b)

Casualty

c)

Patient

d)

Subject (pg. 8)

16.

Modern ropes for rope rescue work are most commonly made of what material?

a)

Kernmantle synthetic fiber (pg. 8)

b)

Natural fiber

c)

Metal

d)

Metal-plastic hybrids

17.

Which of the following best describes the conditions that have occurred that would cause the initiation of a rope rescue?

a)

A fall from above or below grade (pg. 9)

b)

Any fall from any height

c)

A fall from a commercial building

d)

A fall from a cliff in a public park

18.

How does rope rescue equipment compare with recreational climbing equipment?

a)

It is generally much more difficult to use.

b)

It is heavier with engineered construction (pg. 9)

c)

It is lighter and easier to use.

d)

It is less expensive.

19.

Cavers may need to be rescued from:

a)

total darkness.

b)

recreational climbing walls.

c)

thousand-foot cliffs.

d)

ice cliffs.

20.

A textbook can provide what level of training for rope rescue?

a)

Complete

b)

Sufficient for basic rescues

c)

Foundational

d)

Adequate for rescues in climbing gyms

21.

If you are sizing up a rope rescue scene, your work at that point is:

a)

mental.

b)

measurement.

c)

emotion control.

d)

on the phone.

22.

Which of the following is not part of the information gathered during size-up?

a)

Environmental conditions

b)

Subject location

c)

Ability of subject to assist

d)

Whether subject has insurance

23.

You are approaching the scene and are told that an 8-year-old boy has fallen from a 20-foot cliff and his friends are watching from a safe distance at the top of the cliff. What should you make of this report?

a)

Immediately act on it.

b)

Consider this information in the size-up.

c)

Ignore it.

d)

Wait and call for backup.

24.

The scope of an operation is best described as:

a)

what needs to be done to reach the intended outcome.

b)

how many rescuers are needed.

c)

the length of rope required.

d)

whether the rescuer has proper authority.

25.

The first part of the scope in any rope rescue is to:

a)

contact EMS.

b)

call for equipment.

c)

remove the subject from harm.

d)

reduce rescuer liability.

26.

In a large rescue of six climbers caught on three different ledges on a mountain, the incident commander has requested three teams. Sylvia had been designated as Team A leader. Which of the following best describes her team's scope?

a)

The first scope with first priority

b)

Part of the overall scope

c)

Determined by EMS personnel

d)

Chosen by lot

27.

How often should screw links be opened mid-rescue?

a)

One or two times

b)

At least three times

c)

No more than five times

d)

Never (pg. 126)

28.

What is one of the challenges in operations when considering the use of screw links?

a)

They are very expensive.

b)

Multiple sizes and shapes are needed.

c)

Not all are intended for life safety applications. (pg. 126)

d)

NFPA 2500 addresses screw links.

29.

A screw link is strongest when loaded on its:

a)

upper edge.

b)

link above the screw.

c)

primary axis.

d)

weak side.

30.

A braking device, descender, or descent control relies on ______ to perform its function of managing the rate a load is lowered.

a)

friction (pg. 127)

b)

electricity

c)

magnetism

d)

compression

31.

Descenders should be designed to do with what with heat?

a)

Concentrate it

b)

Dissipate it (pg. 127)

c)

Ignore it

d)

Conduct it to the rope

32.

For which of the following might a rope rescuer use a descender?

a)

Hoisting

b)

Belaying (pg. 127)

c)

Connecting ropes

d)

Elevation of equipment

33.

While working on a rope rescue inside an elevator shaft, you will need to use both hands at times. Which of the following should you use?

a)

Manually controlled descender

b)

Radio relay

c)

Autolocking device (pg. 128)

d)

Carabiner

34.

Where can you obtain a brake bar rack that meets NFPA 2500 standards?

a)

AHJ

b)

OSHA

c)

SMC Gear (pg. 132)

d)

Local police

35.

Another name for a brake rack is a(n):

a)

autolocking device.

b)

descender.

c)

COIE rack/Rappel rack.

36.

What was used as the counterweight in the oldest belaying technique?

a)

A rock

b)

Another person (pg. 136)

c)

A pack animal

d)

Carabiners

37.

How many holes are found on a classically designed belay plate?

a)

One

b)

One or two (pg. 136)

c)

Three or more

d)

Four or five

38.

Which of the following is an example of a personal belay device?

a)

Sterling F4

b)

PMC Hook

c)

Air Traffic Controller (pg. 136)

d)

Petzl ExO

39.

Rope grabs are usually made of:

a)

metal

b)

wood

c)

plastic

d)

other rope

40.

In which of the following situations might a fall arrest rope grab likely be used?

a)

Tower or industrial-type rescues

b)

Water rescue

c)

Cliff rescue

d)

Cave rescue

41.

Fall arrest rope grabs are designed to:

a)

arrest in one direction.

b)

arrest in two directions.

c)

arrest in a direction set by a switch.

d)

allow free sliding of rope.

42.

NFPA 2500 specifies that a T-rated rope grab be able to hold against:

a)

2 kN (1000 lbf).

b)

5 kN (1124 lbf). (pg. 138)

c)

8 kN (2000 lbf).

d)

10 kN (2250 lbf).

43.

A personal handled ascender should be used in conjunction with:

a)

a carabiner attached to the rope.

b)

an escape device or brake bar.

c)

two other ropes tied together.

d)

a personal lanyard and an etrier or footloop.

44.

A foundational part of rope rescue is making:

a)

an appropriate connection to sufficient anchorage.

b)

connections with other departments.

c)

plans for working as the IC.

d)

networks of ropes in a very short time.

45.

In some sense, the most elemental kind of anchorage for rope rescue is: _________?

a)

Existing structure/natural feature

b)

Mechanical camming device

c)

Man-made anchor plate

d)

Weighted sandbag

46.

Which of the following best describes the edge of a rescue rope that has been damaged?

a)

Beveled

b)

Contoured (pg. 141)

c)

Sharpened

d)

Spiked

47.

What level of humidity is best for rope rescue equipment storage?

a)

Very high

b)

High

c)

Moderate

d)

Low

48.

When opening a new bundle of rope labelled “NFPA 2500,” you should:

a)

put it right into service.

b)

inspect it thoroughly.

c)

put it for use after ropes that have already seen service.

d)

tie a knot at each end.

49.

To effectively inspect rope equipment before use, you should:

a)

smell it for solvent contamination.

b)

look at it and touch it to see if it is in good order. (pg. 143) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.3)

c)

listen to it as you bend or otherwise manipulate it.

d)

taste it to see if there is bitter dust on it.

50.

Who is the best person to inspect rope rescue equipment before its use?

a)

The rookie without supervision of an experience rescuer

b)

Experienced rescuer who has used all of the kinds of equipment to be inspected (pg. 143) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.3)

c)

IC between communications

d)

Local police officer

51.

When inspecting soft goods, when using the T-CHAPS mnemonic, the C stands for:

a)

contamination.

b)

control.

c)

contorted.

d)

confident.

52.

The performance characteristics or use of the rescue rope determines the:

a)

materials and the construction method used.

b)

price and marketing.

c)

packaging and delivery time.

d)

storage needs and delivery time.

53.

Making a poor choice in rescue rope selection can result in:

a)

severe problems or hazards to the rescuer.

b)

faster response times.

c)

accelerated emergency escapes.

d)

budget delays.

54.

One advantage of choosing the correct rope for the job is:

a)

making the task easier and safer.

b)

liability protection.

c)

OSHA compliance.

d)

elimination of accountability for the AHJ.

55.

Which of the following is a synthetic fiber used for making ropes?

a)

Nylon

b)

Cotton

c)

Hemp

d)

Sisal

56.

Rope rescuers need to maintain ______ assessment of forces in the rope system being used.

a)

ongoing (pg. 193)

b)

intense

c)

occasional

d)

only visual

57.

Multiple vectors acting on a rope system need to be ______ within appropriate safety factors.

a)

eliminated

b)

adjusted (pg. 193)

c)

increased

d)

queried

58.

Which kind of anchorage is a foundational part of a rope rescue system?

a)

Solid (pg. 198)

b)

Stationary

c)

Statistically based

d)

Satisfactory

59.

The best anchorages are well positioned and are strong enough and stable enough to support the:

a)

intended load.

b)

the weight of the subject only.

c)

rescue rope equipment packages.

d)

loading, lifting, and hauling devices.

60.

An anchorage is to a rope rescue system a(n) ______ is to a building.

a)

window

b)

elevator

c)

stairway

d)

foundation (pg. 198)

61.

Which of the following terms best represents a single and secure connection for an anchor?

a)

Natural anchor

b)

Anchorage or anchor point (pg. 198)

c)

Artificial anchor

d)

Brace point

62.

Which of the following groups defines the difference between permanent and temporary anchorages?

a)

FEMA

b)

NFPA

c)

OSHA and ANSI (pg. 198)

d)

AHJ

63.

What is the minimum number of anchor points required to create an anchor system capable of sustaining a load?

a)

One (pg. 198)

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Five

64.

You are working on a rope rescue at a building site, and you anchor a rope to an exposed metal bar in an unfinished portion of the building. What kind of anchorage is the bar?

a)

Temporary

b)

Structural (pg. 198)

65.

An anchor point that can withstand 5000 kN when the maximum conceivable force that the rope rescue system will need to withstand is 800 kN can be called:

a)

killer.

b)

well laid.

c)

nuclear.

d)

bombproof.

66.

How should anchor points relate to the direction of pull?

a)

Perpendicular

b)

Rotated

c)

Kinked

d)

In line

67.

What might happen to an anchorage system if the direction of pull rotates 90° during a rescue?

a)

Strengthening

b)

Failure (pg. 199) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)

c)

Rotation

d)

Elevation

68.

Which orientation to the subject will give the greatest strength and safety for an anchorage system?

a)

In close proximity and directly below

b)

Directly to the right

c)

Directly to the left

d)

In close proximity and directly above

69.

Why might you place anchors to the side of a subject being hoisted away from a partially collapsed scaffolding on the side of a building which is burning?

a)

Danger of fire coming from the window (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)

b)

Water from firefighting loosening anchors

c)

Firefighting foam causing slippage

d)

Heat from the fire loosening anchors

70.

Extra working systems at the wrong angle to the main rope rescue system could cause which of the following?

a)

Slippage and flaring

b)

Communications disruption

c)

Dragging debris over the edge and swing-fall (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)

d)

Rotation forces on the anchor

71.

Which system in a two-system rescue anchorage system is used to prevent possible failures?

a)

Working system

b)

Backup or belay system (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)

c)

Lugging system

d)

Breakout system

72.

If the working and backup systems are using the same anchors, what must the anchors be?

a)

Metallic

b)

Shear-resistant

c)

Bombproof

d)

At least six in number

73.

If you are moving a subject or equipment from one point to another point by using a rope suspended between the two, you might use a:

a)

high line

b)

pulley block

c)

ladder bridge

d)

zip line

74.

A beam clamp used in rope rescue in the United States or Canada should be able to hold a one-person load or:

a)

2600 lbf.

b)

5400 lbf. (pg. 205-206)

c)

8000 lbf.

d)

9500 lbf.

75.

A rigging plate might be used with a single anchor point to:

a)

organize rigging and prevent jamming.

b)

reduce weight on the anchor.

c)

shelter carabiners from dust.

d)

replace bolts when needed.

76.

Which of the following terms describes the use of a rigging plated when used with a litter spider in a vertical system?

a)

Kind of cam

b)

Safety

c)

Replacement for a carabiner

d)

Master attachment point (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)

77.

Which of the following would be a problem that must be monitored when using rigging plates?

a)

Overloading (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)

b)

Shear

c)

Fraying of ropes

d)

Excessive knotting

78.

Why is it important to purchase rigging plates that have contoured edges?

a)

Less likely to damage ropes and carabiners (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)

b)

Provides a rough edge to create friction

c)

Ensures a more efficient emergency escape device

d)

Keeps knots from forming in the rigging

79.

When four anchors are connected to make one connection point, a __________ is created.

a)

rigging plate

b)

multi-point anchor system (pg. 207) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)

c)

safety system

d)

backup system

80.

A well-arranged multi-point anchor system that does not move under a load is described as:

a)

competent.

b)

fixed and focused.

c)

ratcheted-in.

d)

well founded.

81.

How many ropes are needed to construct a simple load-sharing anchorage system?

a)

One

b)

Two (pg. 207) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)

c)

Three

d)

Five

82.

When constructing a multi-point anchor system, what is the maximum angle that can exist before forces begin to work against the anchor point?

a)

10 degrees

b)

90 degrees

c)

120 degrees

d)

180 degrees

83.

Self-belayed climbing is also called:

a)

rope-solo climbing or passive belay.

b)

weak belay.

c)

semi-belay.

d)

delayed belay.

84.

A lanyard with a force absorber should normally not exceed _____ feet in length.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6 (pg. 222) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)

d)

8

85.

Active belaying requires:

a)

carabiners.

b)

an escape device.

c)

a trained belayer to operate.

d)

significant leverage.

86.

The main job of a belayer is to:

a)

carry extra ropes.

b)

be the IC.

c)

maintain communications.

d)

control the rope as it passes through the belay device.

87.

A belaying device that locks when the working end of a rope moves too quickly through it is called:

a)

autolocking or autoblock function.

b)

belayed.

c)

rugged.

d)

sticky.

88.

A light load for belaying during a rescue is anything up to _____ lb.

a)

50

b)

175

c)

300 (pg. 224) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)

d)

500

89.

Rescue loads for belaying are considered as a range of weight of _______ pounds.

a)

100–500

b)

300–600 (pg. 224) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)

c)

300–500

d)

600–1000

90.

To make a Münter hitch, you need a carabiner and:

a)

a rope.

b)

an escape device.

c)

an anchor.

d)

two people.

91.

How many slots are usually found in a tubular free-running belay device?

a)

One

b)

Two (pg. 225) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)

c)

Three

92.

The direction of movement of a load on a rope during a high-angle rope rescue can be controlled using:

a)

carabiners.

b)

tag lines.

c)

rigging plates.

d)

webbing.

93.

If possible, set anchors ______ feet back from the subject.

a)

C) 6 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)

b)

A) 2 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)

c)

B) 4 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)

d)

D) 10 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)

94.

The best control in a high-angle rescue environment will come with what kind of rope?

a)

Static (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)

b)

Hollow core

c)

Sisal

d)

Kernmantle

95.

If you were lowering a subject, and a fast-moving vehicle below suddenly created a need to raise the subject, ideally, the transition would be made:

a)

quickly and seamlessly.

b)

slowly.

c)

only as last resort.

d)

with approval from police department.

96.

To effectively raise a load using a direct pull method, raising a rescue load of X would require a force of:

a)

0.5X.

b)

2X.

c)

slightly more than X.

d)

much less than X.

97.

If a force of 800 kN is on a rope system with a fixed pulley secured to the anchor raising a load, the force on the pulley and the anchor in the system may be:

a)

<200 kN.

b)

<400 kN.

c)

800 kN.

d)

>1600 kN.

98.

During a haul or raising of a load using a pulley secured to an anchor, which of the following is used to keep a litter from slipping back down a slope after the pull up has been made?

a)

Belay system on a separate line

b)

Pair of carabiners attached to the litter

c)

Rigging plate with three carabiners

d)

Rope grab or Prusiks (pg. 301-302) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.15)

99.

To maximize the safety enhancements from a PCD, place it:

a)

at the end of a rope.

b)

at the anchor. (pg. 301) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.15)

c)

attached to a vehicle.

d)

to the foot of the litter.

100.

Where should a safety check begin?

a)

At one end of the rope system, working toward the other (pg. 316) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.16)

b)

With any rigging plate

c)

From a bird's-eye viewpoint

d)

By pulling on a rope