Firefighter 1: Chapter 9, Ropes and Knots JBL || Already Graded A+.

Firefighter 1: Chapter 9, Ropes and Knots JBL || Already Graded
A+.

A rope is attached to a ladder for hoisting using a(n):
a. figure 8 on a bight
b. clove hitch
c. overhand safety
d. bowline correct answers a: figure 8 on a bight


An escape rope should be ________ is exposed to an IDLH environment.
a. cleaned
b. replaced
c. inspected
d. tested correct answers b. replaced


What is a common sign of damage to a kernmantle rope?
a. flat spots or lumps
b. loose or twisted sheth
c. fuzziness of the mantle
d. discoloration correct answers a. flat spots or lumps


Which knot would typically be used to attach a rope to a tree or a pole?
a. figure 8 on bight
b. square knot
c. bowline on a bight
d. clove hitch correct answers d. clove hitch

, When hoisting a ladder, a ________ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to help
control it as it is hoisted.
a. tag
b. downhaul
c. backstay
d. safety correct answers a. tag


When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
a. in situations where the rope will likely be damaged
b. for static loads only
c. when the total load is less than 750lb
d. when the rope will not be supporting people correct answers d. when the rope will not be
supporting people


Which is the term for the part of the rope used to form a knot?
a. bight
b. standing part
c. working end
d. running end correct answers c. working end


Natural fiber ropes are created using which type of construction?
a. plaited
b. kernmantle
c. braid-on-braid
d. twisted correct answers d. twisted


Which is a commonly used safety knot?
a. finishing