OSFM ROPE TECHNICIAN FINAL
EXAM, FEATURING CURRENT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS COVERING ROPE
RESCUE OPERATIONS,
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS, AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES AS
OUTLINED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
When a carabiner is rigged so hat it cannot rotate with the forces, it
creates an? - ANSWER Hard link
in shared-anchor systems, the _____ the angle created by the force vector,
the ______ the force is on the anchors - ANSWER narrower, less
When rappelling to perform a victim rescue in a high angle setting, to
what part of the rescuers system should the victim weight be attached? -
ANSWER A separate carabiner hooked to the victims harness and the
decent device
The anchor that a load will be dependent upon is called the? - ANSWER
Primary/bombproof
When utilizing two anchor points at an angle of 90 degrees with a 100-
pound load, the amount of weight on each anchor point is approximately?
- ANSWER 70 pounds
What is a potentially fatal condition that can occur in the case of a
suspended victim in a high-angle environment? - ANSWER Harness
suspension trauma
,Which braking device is an alternative in double-line lowering with one
brake? - ANSWER Brake tube
unless your descent control device is safely locked off, never let go of
the rope with your ____ when rappelling - ANSWER Brake hand
According to the rule, the center of the unloaded high line should sag 10
percent for every _____ lbs. of expectant load for every 100 feet. -
ANSWER 200
Which is considered a use of high lines? - ANSWER To bypass
obstacles
When tying an anchor point, in order to reduce the leverage on that point,
you should attach to? - ANSWER The lowest point available
The only acceptable parts of the vehicle/apparatus to use as anchor points
are? - ANSWER Cross member and axis
A multipoint anchor system is preferred when the __________ of the
load will be changing. - ANSWER direction
a descending device consisting of a u-shaped metal bar with several
metal bars attached that creates friction on a rope is called a? - ANSWER
brake bar/rappelling rack
A non-load bearing line that connects the load with either side of the
Highline is called a? - ANSWER Tag line
Pulley systems can be calculated by measuring the amount of rope that
must be pulled through the system compared to the? - ANSWER
Distance the load has moved
When using voice commands, the rappeller first says _____ before
starting the rappel? - ANSWER On belay
When two anchor points are used to support a load, an angle is created
by the anchor straps. As the anchor becomes ______ the force on the
anchors will? - ANSWER Greater, increase
A ____ is a mechanical advantage system that is _____ a mainline
system. - ANSWER Piggyback, indepen of
, The two variables in the ten percent rule are? - ANSWER Weight of the
load and length of the rope.
in a high angle environment, how should the rescuer be positioned in
relation to the victim when rappelling from above on a second rope? -
ANSWER slightly above
Which statement regarding belay systems for high angle litter lowering is
correct? - ANSWER The belay line is first attached to the master
attachment point (MAP).
The strongest knot for attaching to an anchor is the? - ANSWER
Tensionless hitch
A method of unlocking a stuck carabiner gate lock is? - ANSWER Wrap
a short piece of webbing around the locking nut to gain leverage.
what interior angle within an anchor system does a load equal 100% on
each leg of the anchor? - ANSWER 120 degrees
Most rescue workers now use ____ rope in their operations? - ANSWER
Static
A device that utilizes a cam to place friction on a rope to prevent a load
from sliding when tension is applied, or can be used to climb a rope is? -
ANSWER Ascender
The knot used as a self-rescue knot is the: - ANSWER Prusik hitch
Which system might be used, with minimum disruption, to have an
improvised seat harness? - ANSWER Hasty harness
Ideally, the angle between the legs of an anchor system should not
exceed ____ degrees and must never exceed ____ degrees? - ANSWER
90/120
The Sked stretcher can be utilized in patient raise/lowers in the ____
position? - ANSWER Horizontal and vertical
Change of direction pulleys ____ mechanical advantage? - ANSWER Do
not create
, When performing the pick-off, it is always preferable to have the victims
weight placed on your _____ instead of your ____? - ANSWER descent
control device, harness
A commercial device for spinal immobilization that contours to the body
of the victim? - ANSWER Vacuum mattress
Lightweight litter that can be stored and carried in a compact backpack?
- ANSWER Flexible
The most difficult part of rappelling is? - ANSWER Getting over the
edge
When using a figure 8 with ears for lowing, how far should the brakeman
keep the brake hand from a device? - ANSWER 18 inches
When initiating a braking action while using the ATC, how far should
the belayer pull back? - ANSWER 180 degrees
Patients with suspension trauma should be placed in what position? -
ANSWER Supine
What piece of equipment has the disadvantage that it must be taken apart
and put back on rope? - ANSWER Ascender
Litter harnesses have a minimum of how many legs? - ANSWER Four
A belay system that uses knots to catch and stop the rope is the: -
ANSWER Tandem prusik belay system
Rigid poles with a pulley on the top end are? - ANSWER Monopods
What type of tower averages 200 to 500 feet tall? - ANSWER Self-
supporting tower
Is a knuckle considered to be a type of carabiner latch? - ANSWER False
What does a counterbalance hauling system uniquely use to its advantage?
- ANSWER gravity
When attaching to a subject in the lowering pickoff rescue, to which line
is the pickoff strap attached? - ANSWER Bay line
EXAM, FEATURING CURRENT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS COVERING ROPE
RESCUE OPERATIONS,
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS, AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES AS
OUTLINED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
When a carabiner is rigged so hat it cannot rotate with the forces, it
creates an? - ANSWER Hard link
in shared-anchor systems, the _____ the angle created by the force vector,
the ______ the force is on the anchors - ANSWER narrower, less
When rappelling to perform a victim rescue in a high angle setting, to
what part of the rescuers system should the victim weight be attached? -
ANSWER A separate carabiner hooked to the victims harness and the
decent device
The anchor that a load will be dependent upon is called the? - ANSWER
Primary/bombproof
When utilizing two anchor points at an angle of 90 degrees with a 100-
pound load, the amount of weight on each anchor point is approximately?
- ANSWER 70 pounds
What is a potentially fatal condition that can occur in the case of a
suspended victim in a high-angle environment? - ANSWER Harness
suspension trauma
,Which braking device is an alternative in double-line lowering with one
brake? - ANSWER Brake tube
unless your descent control device is safely locked off, never let go of
the rope with your ____ when rappelling - ANSWER Brake hand
According to the rule, the center of the unloaded high line should sag 10
percent for every _____ lbs. of expectant load for every 100 feet. -
ANSWER 200
Which is considered a use of high lines? - ANSWER To bypass
obstacles
When tying an anchor point, in order to reduce the leverage on that point,
you should attach to? - ANSWER The lowest point available
The only acceptable parts of the vehicle/apparatus to use as anchor points
are? - ANSWER Cross member and axis
A multipoint anchor system is preferred when the __________ of the
load will be changing. - ANSWER direction
a descending device consisting of a u-shaped metal bar with several
metal bars attached that creates friction on a rope is called a? - ANSWER
brake bar/rappelling rack
A non-load bearing line that connects the load with either side of the
Highline is called a? - ANSWER Tag line
Pulley systems can be calculated by measuring the amount of rope that
must be pulled through the system compared to the? - ANSWER
Distance the load has moved
When using voice commands, the rappeller first says _____ before
starting the rappel? - ANSWER On belay
When two anchor points are used to support a load, an angle is created
by the anchor straps. As the anchor becomes ______ the force on the
anchors will? - ANSWER Greater, increase
A ____ is a mechanical advantage system that is _____ a mainline
system. - ANSWER Piggyback, indepen of
, The two variables in the ten percent rule are? - ANSWER Weight of the
load and length of the rope.
in a high angle environment, how should the rescuer be positioned in
relation to the victim when rappelling from above on a second rope? -
ANSWER slightly above
Which statement regarding belay systems for high angle litter lowering is
correct? - ANSWER The belay line is first attached to the master
attachment point (MAP).
The strongest knot for attaching to an anchor is the? - ANSWER
Tensionless hitch
A method of unlocking a stuck carabiner gate lock is? - ANSWER Wrap
a short piece of webbing around the locking nut to gain leverage.
what interior angle within an anchor system does a load equal 100% on
each leg of the anchor? - ANSWER 120 degrees
Most rescue workers now use ____ rope in their operations? - ANSWER
Static
A device that utilizes a cam to place friction on a rope to prevent a load
from sliding when tension is applied, or can be used to climb a rope is? -
ANSWER Ascender
The knot used as a self-rescue knot is the: - ANSWER Prusik hitch
Which system might be used, with minimum disruption, to have an
improvised seat harness? - ANSWER Hasty harness
Ideally, the angle between the legs of an anchor system should not
exceed ____ degrees and must never exceed ____ degrees? - ANSWER
90/120
The Sked stretcher can be utilized in patient raise/lowers in the ____
position? - ANSWER Horizontal and vertical
Change of direction pulleys ____ mechanical advantage? - ANSWER Do
not create
, When performing the pick-off, it is always preferable to have the victims
weight placed on your _____ instead of your ____? - ANSWER descent
control device, harness
A commercial device for spinal immobilization that contours to the body
of the victim? - ANSWER Vacuum mattress
Lightweight litter that can be stored and carried in a compact backpack?
- ANSWER Flexible
The most difficult part of rappelling is? - ANSWER Getting over the
edge
When using a figure 8 with ears for lowing, how far should the brakeman
keep the brake hand from a device? - ANSWER 18 inches
When initiating a braking action while using the ATC, how far should
the belayer pull back? - ANSWER 180 degrees
Patients with suspension trauma should be placed in what position? -
ANSWER Supine
What piece of equipment has the disadvantage that it must be taken apart
and put back on rope? - ANSWER Ascender
Litter harnesses have a minimum of how many legs? - ANSWER Four
A belay system that uses knots to catch and stop the rope is the: -
ANSWER Tandem prusik belay system
Rigid poles with a pulley on the top end are? - ANSWER Monopods
What type of tower averages 200 to 500 feet tall? - ANSWER Self-
supporting tower
Is a knuckle considered to be a type of carabiner latch? - ANSWER False
What does a counterbalance hauling system uniquely use to its advantage?
- ANSWER gravity
When attaching to a subject in the lowering pickoff rescue, to which line
is the pickoff strap attached? - ANSWER Bay line
