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WorksheetsChapter 1 Rope Rescue Training and NFPA Standards
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Training in rope rescue needs to create both competency and:
compliance.
confidence.
control.
credentials.
If you are performing a rope rescue, you can also be said to be performing what kind of rescue?
Fire
Technical (pg. 4)
Water
Snow
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?
NFPA inspected that package of rope.
That brand of rope is made to meet NFPA standards. (pg. 4)
The NFPA licensed the factory where it was made.
The rope is sold by the NFPA.
The agency designed as the “authority having jurisdiction” over technical rescue operations usually has what type of legal authority?
Relevant experience
Statutory authority (pg. 4) (NFPA 1006: 5.1.5)
Financial backing
Connections with EMS
The identity of the authority having jurisdiction:
varies from place to place.
is always federal.
is always set by state law.
is usually the local fire department.
If you are a rope rescuer in need of carabiners, they should be provided by the:
NFPA.
fire department.
local EMS.
AHJ.
NFPA resources are respected and used:
in most states.
worldwide.
across North America.
in about one-half of US counties.
Which NFPA document establishes the standards for training rope rescuers?
1980
1006 (pg. 5)
1983
1858
Which of the following is not one of the NFPA’s 20 technical rescue specialties?
Tower rescue
Rope rescue
Structural collapse rescue
Which of the following describes the two rescue concepts involved in rope rescue operations?
Low and heavy loads
High and haul operations
Low or high angle (pg. 5)
Pitch and yaul angles
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?
Task
Tools
Materials
Evaluation parameters (pg. 7)
Depth of understanding and proficiency for a particular rope rescue task assignment requires:
repetition.
reliability.
relationship.
rotation.
NFPA 1006 requires that rope rescuers demonstrate their ability:
daily.
weekly.
occasionally.
annually.
Rope rescue can also be called:
multi-angled rescue.
vertical rescue.
mechanical rescue.
rescue with gravity.
According to Rope Rescue, Fifth Edition, which of the following terms should be used to represent the individual being rescued?
Victim
Casualty
Patient
Subject (pg. 8)
Modern ropes for rope rescue work are most commonly made of what material?
Kernmantle synthetic fiber (pg. 8)
Natural fiber
Metal
Metal-plastic hybrids
Which of the following best describes the conditions that have occurred that would cause the initiation of a rope rescue?
A fall from above or below grade (pg. 9)
Any fall from any height
A fall from a commercial building
A fall from a cliff in a public park
How does rope rescue equipment compare with recreational climbing equipment?
It is generally much more difficult to use.
It is heavier with engineered construction (pg. 9)
It is lighter and easier to use.
It is less expensive.
Cavers may need to be rescued from:
total darkness.
recreational climbing walls.
thousand-foot cliffs.
ice cliffs.
A textbook can provide what level of training for rope rescue?
Complete
Sufficient for basic rescues
Foundational
Adequate for rescues in climbing gyms
If you are sizing up a rope rescue scene, your work at that point is:
mental.
measurement.
emotion control.
on the phone.
Which of the following is not part of the information gathered during size-up?
Environmental conditions
Subject location
Ability of subject to assist
Whether subject has insurance
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?
Immediately act on it.
Consider this information in the size-up.
Ignore it.
Wait and call for backup.
The scope of an operation is best described as:
what needs to be done to reach the intended outcome.
how many rescuers are needed.
the length of rope required.
whether the rescuer has proper authority.
The first part of the scope in any rope rescue is to:
contact EMS.
call for equipment.
remove the subject from harm.
reduce rescuer liability.
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?
The first scope with first priority
Part of the overall scope
Determined by EMS personnel
Chosen by lot
How often should screw links be opened mid-rescue?
One or two times
At least three times
No more than five times
Never (pg. 126)
What is one of the challenges in operations when considering the use of screw links?
They are very expensive.
Multiple sizes and shapes are needed.
Not all are intended for life safety applications. (pg. 126)
NFPA 2500 addresses screw links.
A screw link is strongest when loaded on its:
upper edge.
link above the screw.
primary axis.
weak side.
A braking device, descender, or descent control relies on ______ to perform its function of managing the rate a load is lowered.
friction (pg. 127)
electricity
magnetism
compression
Descenders should be designed to do with what with heat?
Concentrate it
Dissipate it (pg. 127)
Ignore it
Conduct it to the rope
For which of the following might a rope rescuer use a descender?
Hoisting
Belaying (pg. 127)
Connecting ropes
Elevation of equipment
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?
Manually controlled descender
Radio relay
Autolocking device (pg. 128)
Carabiner
Where can you obtain a brake bar rack that meets NFPA 2500 standards?
AHJ
OSHA
SMC Gear (pg. 132)
Local police
Another name for a brake rack is a(n):
autolocking device.
descender.
COIE rack/Rappel rack.
What was used as the counterweight in the oldest belaying technique?
A rock
Another person (pg. 136)
A pack animal
Carabiners
How many holes are found on a classically designed belay plate?
One
One or two (pg. 136)
Three or more
Four or five
Which of the following is an example of a personal belay device?
Sterling F4
PMC Hook
Air Traffic Controller (pg. 136)
Petzl ExO
Rope grabs are usually made of:
metal
wood
plastic
other rope
In which of the following situations might a fall arrest rope grab likely be used?
Tower or industrial-type rescues
Water rescue
Cliff rescue
Cave rescue
Fall arrest rope grabs are designed to:
arrest in one direction.
arrest in two directions.
arrest in a direction set by a switch.
allow free sliding of rope.
NFPA 2500 specifies that a T-rated rope grab be able to hold against:
2 kN (1000 lbf).
5 kN (1124 lbf). (pg. 138)
8 kN (2000 lbf).
10 kN (2250 lbf).
A personal handled ascender should be used in conjunction with:
a carabiner attached to the rope.
an escape device or brake bar.
two other ropes tied together.
a personal lanyard and an etrier or footloop.
A foundational part of rope rescue is making:
an appropriate connection to sufficient anchorage.
connections with other departments.
plans for working as the IC.
networks of ropes in a very short time.
In some sense, the most elemental kind of anchorage for rope rescue is: _________?
Existing structure/natural feature
Mechanical camming device
Man-made anchor plate
Weighted sandbag
Which of the following best describes the edge of a rescue rope that has been damaged?
Beveled
Contoured (pg. 141)
Sharpened
Spiked
What level of humidity is best for rope rescue equipment storage?
Very high
High
Moderate
Low
When opening a new bundle of rope labelled “NFPA 2500,” you should:
put it right into service.
inspect it thoroughly.
put it for use after ropes that have already seen service.
tie a knot at each end.
To effectively inspect rope equipment before use, you should:
smell it for solvent contamination.
look at it and touch it to see if it is in good order. (pg. 143) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.3)
listen to it as you bend or otherwise manipulate it.
taste it to see if there is bitter dust on it.
Who is the best person to inspect rope rescue equipment before its use?
The rookie without supervision of an experience rescuer
Experienced rescuer who has used all of the kinds of equipment to be inspected (pg. 143) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.3)
IC between communications
Local police officer
When inspecting soft goods, when using the T-CHAPS mnemonic, the C stands for:
contamination.
control.
contorted.
confident.
The performance characteristics or use of the rescue rope determines the:
materials and the construction method used.
price and marketing.
packaging and delivery time.
storage needs and delivery time.
Making a poor choice in rescue rope selection can result in:
severe problems or hazards to the rescuer.
faster response times.
accelerated emergency escapes.
budget delays.
One advantage of choosing the correct rope for the job is:
making the task easier and safer.
liability protection.
OSHA compliance.
elimination of accountability for the AHJ.
Which of the following is a synthetic fiber used for making ropes?
Nylon
Cotton
Hemp
Sisal
Rope rescuers need to maintain ______ assessment of forces in the rope system being used.
ongoing (pg. 193)
intense
occasional
only visual
Multiple vectors acting on a rope system need to be ______ within appropriate safety factors.
eliminated
adjusted (pg. 193)
increased
queried
Which kind of anchorage is a foundational part of a rope rescue system?
Solid (pg. 198)
Stationary
Statistically based
Satisfactory
The best anchorages are well positioned and are strong enough and stable enough to support the:
intended load.
the weight of the subject only.
rescue rope equipment packages.
loading, lifting, and hauling devices.
An anchorage is to a rope rescue system a(n) ______ is to a building.
window
elevator
stairway
foundation (pg. 198)
Which of the following terms best represents a single and secure connection for an anchor?
Natural anchor
Anchorage or anchor point (pg. 198)
Artificial anchor
Brace point
Which of the following groups defines the difference between permanent and temporary anchorages?
FEMA
NFPA
OSHA and ANSI (pg. 198)
AHJ
What is the minimum number of anchor points required to create an anchor system capable of sustaining a load?
One (pg. 198)
Two
Four
Five
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?
Temporary
Structural (pg. 198)
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:
killer.
well laid.
nuclear.
bombproof.
How should anchor points relate to the direction of pull?
Perpendicular
Rotated
Kinked
In line
What might happen to an anchorage system if the direction of pull rotates 90° during a rescue?
Strengthening
Failure (pg. 199) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)
Rotation
Elevation
Which orientation to the subject will give the greatest strength and safety for an anchorage system?
In close proximity and directly below
Directly to the right
Directly to the left
In close proximity and directly above
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?
Danger of fire coming from the window (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)
Water from firefighting loosening anchors
Firefighting foam causing slippage
Heat from the fire loosening anchors
Extra working systems at the wrong angle to the main rope rescue system could cause which of the following?
Slippage and flaring
Communications disruption
Dragging debris over the edge and swing-fall (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)
Rotation forces on the anchor
Which system in a two-system rescue anchorage system is used to prevent possible failures?
Working system
Backup or belay system (pg. 200) (NFPA1006: 5.2.5, 5.2.6)
Lugging system
Breakout system
If the working and backup systems are using the same anchors, what must the anchors be?
Metallic
Shear-resistant
Bombproof
At least six in number
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:
high line
pulley block
ladder bridge
zip line
A beam clamp used in rope rescue in the United States or Canada should be able to hold a one-person load or:
2600 lbf.
5400 lbf. (pg. 205-206)
8000 lbf.
9500 lbf.
A rigging plate might be used with a single anchor point to:
organize rigging and prevent jamming.
reduce weight on the anchor.
shelter carabiners from dust.
replace bolts when needed.
Which of the following terms describes the use of a rigging plated when used with a litter spider in a vertical system?
Kind of cam
Safety
Replacement for a carabiner
Master attachment point (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)
Which of the following would be a problem that must be monitored when using rigging plates?
Overloading (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)
Shear
Fraying of ropes
Excessive knotting
Why is it important to purchase rigging plates that have contoured edges?
Less likely to damage ropes and carabiners (pg. 206) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)
Provides a rough edge to create friction
Ensures a more efficient emergency escape device
Keeps knots from forming in the rigging
When four anchors are connected to make one connection point, a __________ is created.
rigging plate
multi-point anchor system (pg. 207) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)
safety system
backup system
A well-arranged multi-point anchor system that does not move under a load is described as:
competent.
fixed and focused.
ratcheted-in.
well founded.
How many ropes are needed to construct a simple load-sharing anchorage system?
One
Two (pg. 207) (NFPA1006: 5.2.6)
Three
Five
When constructing a multi-point anchor system, what is the maximum angle that can exist before forces begin to work against the anchor point?
10 degrees
90 degrees
120 degrees
180 degrees
Self-belayed climbing is also called:
rope-solo climbing or passive belay.
weak belay.
semi-belay.
delayed belay.
A lanyard with a force absorber should normally not exceed _____ feet in length.
2
3
6 (pg. 222) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)
8
Active belaying requires:
carabiners.
an escape device.
a trained belayer to operate.
significant leverage.
The main job of a belayer is to:
carry extra ropes.
be the IC.
maintain communications.
control the rope as it passes through the belay device.
A belaying device that locks when the working end of a rope moves too quickly through it is called:
autolocking or autoblock function.
belayed.
rugged.
sticky.
A light load for belaying during a rescue is anything up to _____ lb.
50
175
300 (pg. 224) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)
500
Rescue loads for belaying are considered as a range of weight of _______ pounds.
100–500
300–600 (pg. 224) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)
300–500
600–1000
To make a Münter hitch, you need a carabiner and:
a rope.
an escape device.
an anchor.
two people.
How many slots are usually found in a tubular free-running belay device?
One
Two (pg. 225) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11)
Three
The direction of movement of a load on a rope during a high-angle rope rescue can be controlled using:
carabiners.
tag lines.
rigging plates.
webbing.
If possible, set anchors ______ feet back from the subject.
C) 6 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)
A) 2 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)
B) 4 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)
D) 10 (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)
The best control in a high-angle rescue environment will come with what kind of rope?
Static (pg. 286) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.23)
Hollow core
Sisal
Kernmantle
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:
quickly and seamlessly.
slowly.
only as last resort.
with approval from police department.
To effectively raise a load using a direct pull method, raising a rescue load of X would require a force of:
0.5X.
2X.
slightly more than X.
much less than X.
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:
<200 kN.
<400 kN.
800 kN.
>1600 kN.
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?
Belay system on a separate line
Pair of carabiners attached to the litter
Rigging plate with three carabiners
Rope grab or Prusiks (pg. 301-302) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.15)
To maximize the safety enhancements from a PCD, place it:
at the end of a rope.
at the anchor. (pg. 301) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.15)
attached to a vehicle.
to the foot of the litter.
Where should a safety check begin?
At one end of the rope system, working toward the other (pg. 316) (NFPA 1006: 5.2.16)
With any rigging plate
From a bird's-eye viewpoint
By pulling on a rope
