Rope Operations Quiz
The word "_____" is utilized to halt any rope operation. - Answer STOP
Who can stop a rope operation? - Answer ANYONE
If something is dropped, the word "______" shall be shouted. - Answer ROCK
True or False: Anyone near an edge or where a fall hazard exist must utilize a fall
protection device? - Answer TRUE
How is all rope equipment checked for integrity? - Answer SIGHT, TOUCH
What is the N.F.P.A. standard for rope? - Answer 1983
Polypropylene rope has a relative ____ tensile strength and is not suited for high angle
rescue. - Answer LOW
Nylon rope losses ____ to ____% of is tensile strength when wet. - Answer 10, 15
List 3 characteristics of a fire service knot. - Answer EASILY TIED, EASILY
IDENTIFIED, and MAINTAIN ITSELF
______ knot is utilized to make a loop around a stationary anchor. - Answer FIGURE 8
FOLLOW THROUGH
A _____ knot is utilized to tie 2 ropes of the same diameter together. - Answer FIGURE
8 BEND
A _____ knot forms a loop that will withstand a multi-directional pull. - Answer
BUTTERFLY
A _____ knot is utilized to tie the ends of webbing together to form a loop. - Answer
WATER
A _____ knot is preferred method to tie a safety behind the base knot. - Answer
BARREL
A _____ knot is utilized to create a safety behind the water knot. - Answer OVERHAND
