FF1 Chapter 8

Which of the following types of rope is intended for self-rescue situations?

Escape rope

Which of the following types of rope is only used in situations not involving life safety?

Utility rope

Which of the following allows the re-use a life safety rope?

Passed inspection by qualified personnel

What type of damage must be recorded in the rope log because it cannot be detected by inspections?

Impact loading incidents

Which of the following is an advantage of synthetic fiber rope?

Very strong yet lightweight

In a kernmantle rope, the _____ protects the core from abrasion.

sheath

Which of the following types of rope may not elongate more than 10 percent under a load equal to 10 percent of its breaking strength?

Static kernmantle rope

Which of the following types of rope is less likely to twist during use than laid rope?

Braided rope

Which of the following types of rope is constructed of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone-pattern sheath?

Braid-on-braid rope

How often should unused rope be inspected?

At least once a year

For which of the following types of rope are soft spots possible signs of damage to the core?

Kernmantle rope

Which of the following are signs of damage in laid natural fiber rope?

Powdering between strands

When the sheath of a braid-on-braid rope slides on its core, a firefighter should:

cut off the end to pull off excess material.

Firefighters should avoid _____ in order to prevent grinding dirt and debris into ropes.

walking on rope

When drying a rope, firefighters should avoid:

drying rope in the direct sunlight.

Which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log?

Life safety rope

Storing rope in a bag can make it easy to transport and protects it from:

contamination.

What type of webbing is mainly used for straps and harness?

Flat webbing

What type of webbing is mainly used for rescue applications?

Tubular webbing

What type of webbing is rated for loads up to 600 pounds (2.67 k/N) and fastens around the waist and thighs or under buttocks?

Class II life safety webbing

Webbing care and maintenance guidelines are:

the same as those for synthetic rope.

Which part of the rope is used for hoisting?

Running

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

Working

Removing the slack in rope after tying a knot is called:

dressing.

Which bend is formed by bending a rope back on itself while keeping both sides parallel?

Bight

Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through the knot?

Overhand safety

Which type of knot can be used as a stopper knot so rope will not pass through a rescue pulley?

Figure-eight

Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?

Handcuff

Which type of knot is used for joining two ropes of unequal diameter?

Becket bend

Which of the following pieces of equipment is best used to provide a mechanical advantage during hoisting?

Pulley

During hoisting, which of the following actions is the BEST way to help prevent damage to the equipment?

Using proper knots and securing procedures

What emergency scene use for rope can help provide a physical means of finding an exit route?

Search lines

What emergency scene use for rope can help prevent a vehicle from falling when suspended over an edge?

Object stabilization