NFPA 1006 TECHNICAL RESCUER - PRACTICE EXAM
ANSWERS
Ropes used for low angle rescue operations should meet which standard? - Answers-
NFPA 1983
What is required to be provided when the SOP specifies active cooling is to be
implemented? - Answers-Ventilation fan
If a rescuer moved a load 50 feet using a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage, how much
rope was pulled through the system? - Answers-150 feet
What is true about life safety rope? - Answers-It must be constructed using continuous
fibres
What is the relationship of input and output forces in a mechanical advantage system? -
Answers-MA = Output force / Input force
What is the minimum breaking strength (MBS) of a general use (G) carabiner? -
Answers-9000 lb
Who is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan? - Answers-Incident
Commander
Who must give permission before you approach a helicopter? - Answers-Helicopter pilot
Which of the following is used to secure a litter tender's tie-in to the litter? - Answers-
Girth hitch
What minimum PPE is required by a rescuer? - Answers-Helmet, Eye protection, CSA
approved footwear (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
What does ULC-S555-01 refer to? - Answers-Standard for Fire and Emergency Service
Technical Rescue Ropes and Water Rescue Throw Ropes and Associated Equipment
What can be said about Critical Incident Stress Debriefings? - Answers-They require
participation of all personnel that operated at the incident
What is an advantage of the tensionless hitch anchor? - Answers-Maintains 100% rope
strength
How would you describe good patient lifting technique? - Answers-Use your legs, not
your back
What is indicated by a black triage tag attached to a victim? - Answers-Priority zero
, Where will you find a continuous tape/label that identifies the date of manufacture, the
lot number, and NFPA compliance? - Answers-Inside a life safety rope
When should a Personnel Accountability Report be conducted? - Answers-An
assignment is completed
How many points of attachment are used to attach the litter bridle to the litter? -
Answers-Four
Using a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage system, how many feet of rope are pulled
through the system to raise a person 50 feet? - Answers-150
What is the main concept of descent control devices? - Answers-Friction
What is the benefit of lowering a rescuer in a high angle rescue situation? - Answers-
The rescuer has their hands free to conduct the rescue
Which of the following standards addresses the inspection and maintenance of rescue
equipment? - Answers-NFPA 1983
What does "input force" refer to? - Answers-Amount of pull at the running end of the
rope
Using the OATH method of communication, how many rope tugs would indicate the
need to eliminate slack in the rope? - Answers-Three
What is the belayer's response to the call of "on rope"? - Answers-On belay
Which device is best for lowering a load that may change during the operation? -
Answers-Brake bar rack
How is a system safety check done? - Answers-Visual inspection, tactile inspection,
load test (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
What is the standard number for the NFPA Standard on Life Safety Rope and
Equipment for Emergency Services? - Answers-NFPA 1983
How much strength is lost when a nylon rope is wet? - Answers-15%
What determines the amount of energy a rope can absorb when arresting a fall? -
Answers-Rope elongation
What is the purpose of a rescue equipment log? - Answers-Record the life history of an
individual piece of equipment
ANSWERS
Ropes used for low angle rescue operations should meet which standard? - Answers-
NFPA 1983
What is required to be provided when the SOP specifies active cooling is to be
implemented? - Answers-Ventilation fan
If a rescuer moved a load 50 feet using a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage, how much
rope was pulled through the system? - Answers-150 feet
What is true about life safety rope? - Answers-It must be constructed using continuous
fibres
What is the relationship of input and output forces in a mechanical advantage system? -
Answers-MA = Output force / Input force
What is the minimum breaking strength (MBS) of a general use (G) carabiner? -
Answers-9000 lb
Who is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan? - Answers-Incident
Commander
Who must give permission before you approach a helicopter? - Answers-Helicopter pilot
Which of the following is used to secure a litter tender's tie-in to the litter? - Answers-
Girth hitch
What minimum PPE is required by a rescuer? - Answers-Helmet, Eye protection, CSA
approved footwear (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
What does ULC-S555-01 refer to? - Answers-Standard for Fire and Emergency Service
Technical Rescue Ropes and Water Rescue Throw Ropes and Associated Equipment
What can be said about Critical Incident Stress Debriefings? - Answers-They require
participation of all personnel that operated at the incident
What is an advantage of the tensionless hitch anchor? - Answers-Maintains 100% rope
strength
How would you describe good patient lifting technique? - Answers-Use your legs, not
your back
What is indicated by a black triage tag attached to a victim? - Answers-Priority zero
, Where will you find a continuous tape/label that identifies the date of manufacture, the
lot number, and NFPA compliance? - Answers-Inside a life safety rope
When should a Personnel Accountability Report be conducted? - Answers-An
assignment is completed
How many points of attachment are used to attach the litter bridle to the litter? -
Answers-Four
Using a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage system, how many feet of rope are pulled
through the system to raise a person 50 feet? - Answers-150
What is the main concept of descent control devices? - Answers-Friction
What is the benefit of lowering a rescuer in a high angle rescue situation? - Answers-
The rescuer has their hands free to conduct the rescue
Which of the following standards addresses the inspection and maintenance of rescue
equipment? - Answers-NFPA 1983
What does "input force" refer to? - Answers-Amount of pull at the running end of the
rope
Using the OATH method of communication, how many rope tugs would indicate the
need to eliminate slack in the rope? - Answers-Three
What is the belayer's response to the call of "on rope"? - Answers-On belay
Which device is best for lowering a load that may change during the operation? -
Answers-Brake bar rack
How is a system safety check done? - Answers-Visual inspection, tactile inspection,
load test (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
What is the standard number for the NFPA Standard on Life Safety Rope and
Equipment for Emergency Services? - Answers-NFPA 1983
How much strength is lost when a nylon rope is wet? - Answers-15%
What determines the amount of energy a rope can absorb when arresting a fall? -
Answers-Rope elongation
What is the purpose of a rescue equipment log? - Answers-Record the life history of an
individual piece of equipment
