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Which type of webbing is commonly used for rescue applications?

a.
Flat webbing

b.
Tubular webbing

c.
Braided webbing

d.
Kernmantle webbing

B

Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope?

a.
Twisted rope

b.
Static kernmantle rope

c.
Dynamic kernmantle rope

d.
Braided rope

C

Which method is acceptable to use when drying synthetic rope?

a.
Use a hairdryer to dry small sections of the rope at a time

b.
Lay it flat to dry outside in the sun

c.
Hang it on a hose tower

d.
Place it in a clothes dryer on a high heat setting

C

When hoisting a power saw, attach the tag line:

a.
through the handle.

b.
in a circle around the body of the saw.

c.
to the center part of the saw.

d.
to the largest part of the saw.

A

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prohibits using rope to hoist:

a.
empty SCBA cylinders.

b.
pressurized SCBA cylinders.

c.
axes.

d.
saws.

B

What is the best way to store rope?

a.
A nylon or canvas storage bag

b.
On reels outside the station

c.
In an apparatus compartment

d.
An open-air carrying case

A

When inspecting kernmantle rope, look at the sheath:

a.
to determine whether it has been impact loaded.

b.
for signs of powdering between the strands.

c.
for irregularities in shape or weave.

d.
to determine the age of the rope.

C

What should be done in order to ensure that ropes remain in good condition?

a.
Clean the rope with strong chemicals to remove grease.

b.
coil the rope in the same direction every time.

c.
Keep all ropes away from rust.

d.
Paint the ends to prevent unraveling.

C

Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot?

a.
Hitch end

b.
Working end

c.
Running part

d.
Standing part

B

What should be done if an inspection reveals that a rope has shards of glass or other foreign objects imbedded in it?

a.
Remove the rope from service and have it destroyed.

b.
Continue using the rope until new rope can be purchased.

c.
Notify the supervisor and place the rope back in service.

d.
Remove the debris and document it in the rope log.

A

What should be done if inspection on laid rope reveals that one rope has rot?

a.
Cut off the rotten area of the rope before returning the remainder to service.

b.
Remove all surrounding ropes from service, then clean and reinspect them.

c.
Remove the rotten rope and all surrounding ropes from service and destroy them.

d.
Clean the rotten rope and return the entire rope to service.

B

A _____ is a bend in the knot that is created by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel.

a.
hitch

b.
round turn

c.
loop

d.
bight

D

Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern?

a.
Twisted rope

b.
Kernmantle rope

c.
Laid rope

d.
Braided rope

D

What is one disadvantage of synthetic fiber rope?

a.
Cannot support heavy loads

b.
Melts when exposed to heat

c.
Must be replaced often

d.
Prone to mold and mildew

B

How should a pike pole be hoisted?

a.
Attached to another tool

b.
Pike pointing down

c.
Secured to the ladder

d.
Pike pointing up

D