Illinois Rope Operations Practice Test

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• Two barrel knots together form which knot?
• In the climbing setup, how many points of attachment should the climber have when ascending a rope?
• What type of webbing is most used in rescue?
• Any bend in a mechanical advantage system should be how much larger than the width of the rope?
• Which of the following correctly pairs Class with its harness style?
• What is the minimum diameter rope required in the construction of a simple litter harness?
• In the chain of command for the rescue operation, how many subordinates does a single supervisor oversee?
• How much does static kernmantle stretch at its breaking strength?
• Which statement defines a single anchor?
• Which description matches the load-sharing anchor concept?
• When assembling a hasty harness, what should be done with the two loops of webbing?
• In a multi-anchor system, what happens if one anchor fails?
• NFPA standard for ropes: design and equipment (also states that rope logs must be kept)?
• What part of kernmantle rope supports most of the load?
• Static kernmantle is mainly used in rescue.
• In rescue operations, who issues commands for slope evacuation and is part of the litter team?
• What type of litter is rigid or semi-rigid structure that is shaped to hold a victim?
• At what angle should pickets be driven into the ground?
• Which statement best defines a basket litter?
• A tension-less hitch requires a minimum of how many wraps?
• In the second webbing method, after tying a loop with a water knot, what is the next step?
• Which belay method uses three wraps around the rope?
• The end-to-end breaking strength of G-rated components is how many pounds?
• Block and Creel Construction is a type of construction used for kernmantle rope.
• The adjustable tie-in for a low-angle litter tender is created by which of the following?
• Before a rescue operation begins, the equipment should be inspected by which person?
• Which of the following is NOT a class of anchors?
• Which knot is commonly used as a backup knot to secure rope lines in climbing systems?
• Which person is qualified to inspect equipment used in a rescue system?
• What type of anchor uses two different anchor points and connect together at a single point?
• During rescue planning, who is responsible for inspecting equipment?
• What is the ideal angle in an anchor?
• A good knot is difficult to untie.
• Which hitch is commonly used to create adjustability in rope systems such as litter harnesses?
• Which statement is a commonly listed advantage of the load-distributing anchor?
• What is the term for the maneuver in a marginal landing zone where the helicopter keeps both skids on the ground by running at full power to maintain position?
• How do you make a prusik wrap?
• Water knot primary application?
• This knot is used in a hasty harness and sked/stokes basket work
• Which NFPA standard addresses rope rescue operations and training?
• Which person is described as the one who should inspect rescue gear?
• What is the proper order of haul commands?
• How much larger must the width be for a tension-less hitch?
• Nylon rope loses how much strength when wet?
• A Z-Rig setup provides what mechanical advantage?
• Which statement correctly describes elongation differences between static and dynamic kernmantle ropes?
• Which knot is used to equalize a load between two anchors?
• Which type of harness should be used when there is a risk of inverting?
• What is a directional rope used for?
• What size carabiner should be used for a munter hitch?
• What is the purpose of a progress-capture device?
• Kernmantle rescue ropes are typically made from which material?
• Which knot is described as having two loops and being quite strong?
• Static kernmantle stretches no more than what percent?
• This type of knot creates a loop for clipping onto or into?
• Which harness option is commonly recommended for an unconscious victim with the back-shoulder loops?
• Which statement correctly describes static and dynamic kernmantle elongation?
• What should be done to prevent rappelling off the end of a rope?
• Input divided by output = ____________________________ ?
• In a rescue rope system, which device is used to prevent the litter from moving backward between haul cycles?
• What rating is intended for the highest loads?
• What type of brake device should be used for steep slopes with varying terrains?
• Which statement describes Actual Mechanical Advantage?
• Which carabiner style is the weakest?
• What type of harness is best used for an unconscious victim when the loops are on the back shoulders?
• What is the most common type of material used for rescue rope?
• Which is the outer covering of a rope?
• This knot has two loops and is quite strong?
• What is the span of control for one supervisor in a rescue operation?
• In kernmantle rope construction, which component is known as the kern or core?
• Which harness style corresponds to Class 3 harness?
• In a multi-anchor system, what is true about Self Equalizing anchors?
• A directional effectively creates what?
• The water knot is primarily used to tie together which material?
• What size pulley sheave diameter does a 1/2 inch rope need?
• What is the purpose of a back-up knot?
• Which knot is used to tie two webbing pieces together?
• What is the term used for the outer sheath of kernmantle rope?
• In rope rescue operations, who should inspect equipment used in a rescue system prior to use?
• Which knot is a loop at the end of a rope in situations where an 8 on a bight cannot be tied?
• Technical use ascenders can cut through rope sheaths with loads as low as how much?
• Which part of a technical rescue ascender determines its strength?
• When tying off a brake bar rack, which bars must be engaged?
• Which statement describes a Self Equalizing anchor?
• Which statement best describes anchor angle practices to minimize load on anchors?
• 2 person rescue rope is rated to break at what weight?
• How many methods are described for using webbing on an anchor point?
• In pre-rescue checks, who should inspect the equipment to ensure proper function?
• What is the minimum length of picket to ensure that 3 ft are in the ground?
• Which statement describes Ideal mechanical advantage?
• The person responsible for inspecting equipment in a rescue system should be which of the following?
• A foundation knot for the figure 8 on a bend and follow through is the _____________?
• What mechanical advantage is used to maintain rope strength?
• Among common carabiner styles, which is the weakest?
• A tension-less hitch maintains what percentage of rope strength?
• Which knot technique is used to tie the ends of the prusik cord for a prusik wrap?
• When attaching two or more mechanical advantage systems together, you count each system's mechanical advantage and then ______ to figure out the total mechanical advantage?
• Prior to rigging a rescue system, which role should verify equipment inspection?
• This knot can be pulled from 3 directions and can be tied mid-line?
• Which term describes joining two rope ends to create a longer rope?
• In kernmantle rope construction, which component carries most of the rope's strength?
• During gear checks, who is expected to perform the inspection?
• The 15 to 1 safety ratio in rescue indicates what about rope strength?
• How is tubular webbing formed?
• How much does a two person load weigh?
• Which gesture signals that a helicopter is clear to take off?
• NFPA standard for operations and training?
• Dynamic kernmantle is often used for rescue.
• What position is assigned to assist the brakeman with rope management?
• Basket litter is defined as which of the following best describes its construction?
• Dynamic kernmantle stretches how much?
• Which range represents the certified gross weight for a Medium Helicopter Type 2?
• A mechanical device made of metal that uses a camming action to grip the rope is called a _____________?
• Which action is explicitly discouraged when using a vehicle as an anchor?
• True or False: Multiple anchors should be used when one anchor may not be sufficient.
• When using a break bar how many bars should you start with while beginning your rappel?
• What hitch is used to change over a haul system to a lowering system?
• Which statement describes a Load Sharing anchor?
• What knot should be tied at the end of a rappel rope?
• What is used to secure patients to litters?
• What positions must you have for every rope rescue?
• To ensure you don’t descend past the rope end, what should you tie?
• What load is the minimum that technical use ascenders can cut through rope sheaths?
• What type of rope is used for rescue rope?
• Back up knots should be?
• Nylon's strength loss when wet is 10-15%.
• How long are litter ties ins?
• True or False: Depending on the angle of the primary anchor, use of a directional rope may create greater forces on the anchor system than if only a single anchor was used.
• Output divided by input = __________________________ ?
• What knot is used to tie two webbing together?
• Which of the following is listed as a disadvantage of Kevlar rope?
• What is the term for joining two ropes?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a good building anchor?
• Which condition on rope is indicated by an hourglass appearance?
• Nylon loses how much of its strength when wet?
• What is the primary purpose of the ears on a rescue 8?
• What type of knot is used as a safety to a back up knot?
• Which knot is described as having two loops and is quite strong?
• For a 1/2 inch rope, the pulley sheave diameter should be how many inches?
• List an advantage of a load distributing anchor.
• Class 1 Harness corresponds to which harness style?
• Dynamic kernmantle rope stretches up to what percentage at failure?
• Who controls the descent in a rope rescue operation?
• In SUDOT signaling, which signal indicates Trouble?
• In rope rescue operations, which person is responsible for inspecting the rescue system equipment?
• What is the outer sheath of the rope called?
• Counting rope to determine mechanical advantage can be done using which methods?
• What is the most common type of soft cam?
• Which rig is used to achieve a 3:1 mechanical advantage?
• If a two-person load weighs 600 pounds, what is the weight per person assuming equal distribution?
• When one anchor may not be sufficient, which approach should be used?
• Which statement about change of direction anchors is true?
• What is the best technique to tie a loop of webbing around a vertical anchor so it doesn't slip down?
• The most accurate test of a rope's true strength would do what to the rope?
• Which knot is used in webbing when creating an anchor?
• Which statement about directional ropes is true?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a quality of a good knot?
• Which knot is described as a safety backup to a primary knot in rescue operations?
• What width of webbing is used to secure patients to litters?
• Static kernmantle rope elongation under load is best described as which statement?
• Which of the following is a true statement about load-distributing anchors?
• In a litter harness lowered with a single line, what is the minimum number of legs to be used?
• Which statement best describes a characteristic of a 4-wrap tension-less hitch?
• What is a method of securing a rope to an anchor without using knots?
• How many bars are on a brake bar rack?
• For a tension-less hitch, which type of anchor is ideal?
• Prior to any rope rescue operation, inspection of gear should be performed by which person?
• The kernmantle rescue rope is typically made of which material?
• Which statement best describes dynamic kernmantle rope elongation under load?
• Kern refers to which part in kernmantle rope?
• What type of litter is recommended for low-angle evacuations?
• Which knot is used to join two ropes together in rescue contexts?
• While doing Munter hitch belaying, what should never be removed from the rope?
• For a rescue setup, who is deemed appropriate to inspect the gear before deployment?
• What is the core of the rope called?
• What angle should a load sharing anchor never exceed?
• When using a vehicle as an anchor, which action should be performed first?
• In SUDOT signaling, which signal indicates Stop?
• What are carabiners typically rated at?
• Which knot is used to tie two webbing together?
• Which description defines a Medium Helicopter Type 2?
• Which part of the ascender determines its strength?
• In a hasty harness, how should the two loops of webbing be secured?
• What is the function of the brakeman in rope operations?
• Which litter is recommended for low-angle evacuations?
• When preparing for a rope rescue, who should perform the equipment inspection?
• What is the minimum safety rating ratio used in rescue?
• Which term denotes the rope's outer layer that provides abrasion protection?
• What allows a simple litter harness to be adjustable?
• What knot is used to join two ropes together?
• What construction is used for tubular rescue webbing?
• Which knot is described as a loop at the end of a rope when an 8 on a bight cannot be tied?
• For a simple litter harness, which rope diameter is used as the minimum?
• You should retire rope after exposure to large amounts of water.
• What is the command used to reduce tension on the rope?
• G-rated anchors have an end-to-end breaking strength of how many pounds?
• Which knot is used to tie a loop in webbing around an anchor?
• Which agency provides regulations for personnel using helicopter rescue techniques?
• Is a wooden staircase considered a good structural anchor?
• Who is the litter captain and what is his job?
• What is the most commonly used belay in a rescue person load?
• Which standard defines minimum requirements for tech rescuers?
• Define the L.A.S.T.
• What is the gesture for alerting a helicopter it is clear to start its engine?
• In kernmantle rope construction, Kern and Mantle refer to which parts respectively?
• During planning for a rescue, which individual should inspect the equipment?
• What is the tensile strength of two inch tubular webbing?
• Which option is an artificial anchor?
• Which knot is the most secure backup knot?
• Litter harnesses have a minimum of how many legs attached to the litter?
• Which of the following are reasons natural fiber rope is not used in rescue rope?
• Which NFPA standard requires rope logs to be kept?
• Which statement expresses a listed disadvantage of Kevlar rope?
• For the heaviest loads in rope operations, which rating is appropriate?
• NFPA standard for minimum requirements for all levels of tech rescuers?
• According to NFPA standards, kernmantle rope is made using continuous core fibers in what type of construction?
• What type of hitch is used for one person belay?
• The device known for camming action to grip rope is called?
• When inspecting rope, what does "hourglass appearance" signify?
• How many points of attachment should a climber have when ascending a rope?
• True or False: Using a 1 inch pulley with .5 inch rope creates more friction?
• When creating an anchor system, the angles used should never exceed ______________?
• True or False: Natural rope is often used for rescue rope.
• What is the command to remove excess rope from the system?
• Who is designated to inspect equipment used in a rescue system?