OCFA_ACADEMY_47_ROPES_AND_KNOTS_FINAL_STUDY_PAPER_2026_QUESTIONS

OCFA ACADEMY 47 ROPES AND KNOTS
FINAL STUDY PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

●● Ladder Terminology. Answer: Beams
Rungs
Pawls/Dogs/Rung Locks
Halyard
Pulley
Anchor
Stops
Guides
Butt Spurs/Spurs
Tip
Hooks
Heat Sensors




Base/Butt
Tip

, Bed Section
Fly Section


●● Hook Rating. Answer: 1,000 each (2,000 total)


●● Hook Diameter. Answer: 3/4", may be sharpened


●● Rung Diameter. Answer: 1 1/4"


●● Rung Separation. Answer: 14" on center


●● Heat Sensor Label. Answer: expiration date- call service center when
expired
orange to black at 300 degrees - at this temp ladders can lose 25%
strength


●● Straight and Extension Ladder Weight Rating. Answer: 750 pounds,
4:1 safety ratio


●● 10' Folding Ladder (Attic Ladder). Answer: 16 lbs.
12.12" width open
Closed length 11' 1.87"
300 lb. duty rated (4:1)