IFSTA 7 - Ch 7_ Ropes and Knots QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS

IFSTA 7 - Ch 7: Ropes and Knots
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1. According to NFPA 1983, what C. Block creel construction

must be used to make life safety

rope? (277) [4.3.20]



A. Sisal fibers

B. Cotton fibers

C. Block creel construction

D. Braided rope construction


2. In order for life safety rope to B. exposed to heat or direct flame.

be reused in life safety

situations, it must NOT be: (278)

[4.3.20]



A. the same color as utility rope.

B. exposed to heat or direct

flame.

C. made of block creel

construction.

D. stored in apparatus

compartments.


3. Life safety rope must be C. subjected to an impact load.

removed from service if it has

been: (278)

[4.3.20]



A. used for a water rescue.

B. used more than ten times.

C. subjected to an impact load.

D. subjected to temperatures

below freezing.

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, 4. At an emergency incident, B. creating a control zone perimeter

utility rope can be used for:

(278)

[43.20]



A. a rescue or hoisting operation

.

B. creating a control zone

perimeter.

C. rescuing a victim from swift

water.

D. supporting a firefighter who is

rappelling.


5. What is one disadvantage of D. Melts when exposed to heat

synthetic fiber rope? (279)

[4.3.20]



A. Must be replaced often

B. Prone to mold and mildew

C. Cannot support heavy loads

D. Melts when exposed to heat


5. Synthetic fiber rope: (279) D. should not be used for life safety applications

[4.3.20]



A. is difficult to clean, inspect,

and maintain.

B. has a longer life span than

natural fiber rope.

C. is made from materials such

as sisal or hemp.

D. should not be used for life

safety applications


7. Natural fiber ropes: (279) C. should not be used for life safety applications.

[4.3.20]



A. should not be used as utility

rope.

B. melt when exposed to heat or

flame.

C. should not be used for life

safety applications.

D. are resistant to mold, mildew,

and chemical damage.


8. What is one advantage of D. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope

natural fiber rope? (279)



A. Resistant to mold and mildew

B. Longer life span than

synthetic rope

C. Can be used for life safety

applications

D. More resistant to sunlight

than synthetic rope