Chapter 9 Ropes & Knots Practice Exam: Questions and Answers Guide

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Chapter 9 Ropes and Knots Practice Exam Questions
And Answers
1. Which is an advantage of tubular webbing over flat
webbing?

A) Easier to work with

B) Less stretch

C) Costs less

D) Holds a knot better ......ANSWER........A) Easier to work with

2. Which NFPA standard covers the criteria for design,
construction, and performance of life safety rope and related
equipment?

A) 1981

B) 1982

C) 1983

D) 1984 ......ANSWER........C) 1983

3. Which knot decreases the load-bearing capacity of rope the
most?

A) Figure eight on a bight

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B) Bowline

C) Figure eight follow-through

D) They all decrease load capacity about equally
......ANSWER........B) Bowline

4. An escape rope should be _______ if exposed to an IDLH
environment.

A) replaced

B) inspected

C) cleaned

D) tested. ......ANSWER........A) replaced

5. Which is formed by making a loop in a rope and then
bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each other?

A) Eye

B) Cinch

C) Round turn

D) Bend ......ANSWER........C) Round turn

6. What is another term for a sheet bend?

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A) Lark's foot

B) Round turn

C) Becket bend

D) Water knot ......ANSWER........C) Becket bend

7. A figure eight on a bight is used to:

A) create a secure loop at the working end.

B) wrap a loop around an object.

C) attach a rope to an eye or ring.

D) join two ropes together. ......ANSWER........A) create a secure
loop at the working end.

8. Which statement about natural fiber ropes is correct?

A) Natural fiber ropes are no longer approved for fire service
use.

B) Natural fiber ropes absorb less water than synthetic ropes.

C) Some natural fiber ropes are approved for life-safety use.

D) Natural fiber ropes deteriorate even if stored properly.
......ANSWER........D) Natural fiber ropes deteriorate even if
stored properly.