ROPE OPS STUDY GUIDE (QUESTIONS//Exam (elaborations)
ROPE OPS STUDY GUIDE (QUESTIONS&ANSWERS)
A Munter hitch rappel creates what disadvantage? - answer>>>It cannot be used in
emergencies.
A portion rope formed into a circle with the ends crossing one another is referred to as
a? - answer>>>Loop
A tied hasty seat harness requires? - answer>>>Tubular Webbing, 10 to 15 feet
As a general rule, the diameter of a Prusik cord should be? To? The diameter of the
main line rope. - answer>>>Two thirds (2/3), Three Fourths (3/4)
At 10 percent of its rated minimum breaking strength, static kernmantle rope must have
no more than what percent of strength? - answer>>>6 percent
At what degree will 100 percent of the load be visible? - answer>>>Never exceed 120
degrees, min 90 degrees. At 120 degrees anchor will see 100 percent of the load.
Bottom belays are intended for what specific situation? - answer>>>Rappeling
Correct sequenced parts of a rope, starting with a rescuer on the ground working
backwards to the anchor? - answer>>>Running end, Standing, Working end
Defined as the mass in grams per 1000 meters of material? - answer>>>Tex
Disadvantage of nylon rope? - answer>>>Loss of 10 to 15 percent of its strength when
wet.
Each rope should have a distinct identification such as a number or letter known as a
what? - answer>>>Rope tag
Helmets used in high-angle work should have what suspension? - answer>>>Three
Point
How many points of attachment should a climber maintain while ascending on rope? -
answer>>>3 points
How much water should each rescuer carry? - answer>>>2 quarts
ROPE OPS STUDY GUIDE (QUESTIONS&ANSWERS)
A Munter hitch rappel creates what disadvantage? - answer>>>It cannot be used in
emergencies.
A portion rope formed into a circle with the ends crossing one another is referred to as
a? - answer>>>Loop
A tied hasty seat harness requires? - answer>>>Tubular Webbing, 10 to 15 feet
As a general rule, the diameter of a Prusik cord should be? To? The diameter of the
main line rope. - answer>>>Two thirds (2/3), Three Fourths (3/4)
At 10 percent of its rated minimum breaking strength, static kernmantle rope must have
no more than what percent of strength? - answer>>>6 percent
At what degree will 100 percent of the load be visible? - answer>>>Never exceed 120
degrees, min 90 degrees. At 120 degrees anchor will see 100 percent of the load.
Bottom belays are intended for what specific situation? - answer>>>Rappeling
Correct sequenced parts of a rope, starting with a rescuer on the ground working
backwards to the anchor? - answer>>>Running end, Standing, Working end
Defined as the mass in grams per 1000 meters of material? - answer>>>Tex
Disadvantage of nylon rope? - answer>>>Loss of 10 to 15 percent of its strength when
wet.
Each rope should have a distinct identification such as a number or letter known as a
what? - answer>>>Rope tag
Helmets used in high-angle work should have what suspension? - answer>>>Three
Point
How many points of attachment should a climber maintain while ascending on rope? -
answer>>>3 points
How much water should each rescuer carry? - answer>>>2 quarts
