1351. Which statement is correct with regard to natural fiber ropes?
A. When compared to synthetic materials, they have a very low strength-to-weight
ratio.
B. They work best as life safety lines.
C. They have a low shock load absorption capability.
D. They suffer from natural deterioration.
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D. They suffer from natural deterioration.
1386. Ground ladders should be tested:
A. monthly.
B. quarterly.
,C. semi-annually.
D. annually.
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D. annually.
1357.
Which is an advantage of synthetic kernmantle ropes?
A. Very strong, thin and heavy weight
B. Fibers making up the rope are not continuous from end to end
C. Excellent strength and requires extensive maintenance
D. Well suited for rescue work
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D. Well suited for rescue work
1400. After use, wooden handles of tools should be washed with a mild detergent,
rinsed, and:
A. repainted.
C. dried.
B. rubbed with steel wool.
D. varnished.
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C. dried.
,1376. Fiberglass and Kevlar self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders must be
hydrostatically tested every:
A. year.
B. three years.
C. six years.
D. ten years.
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B. three years.
1329. An axe should be hoisted:
A. using a rope at both ends.
B. vertically, with the head of the axe up.
C. vertically, with the head of the axe down.
D. only with a tag line attached.
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C. vertically, with the head of the axe down.
1334. An acceptable use for the________ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole,
post, or hoseline.
A. water knot
B. clove hitch
C. figure-eight
D. becket/sheet bend
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B. clove hitch
1349. What best describes a bight?
A. The part of the rope used for the work
B. The part of the rope used for hoisting or pulling
C. Reversing the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the rope
parallel
D. Forming a loop around to a plane parallel with the other side
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C. Reversing the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the
rope parallel
1341. When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the
ladder______ the distance from the top.
A. 1/6
B. 1/5
C. 1/3
D. 1/2
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C. 1/3
A. When compared to synthetic materials, they have a very low strength-to-weight
ratio.
B. They work best as life safety lines.
C. They have a low shock load absorption capability.
D. They suffer from natural deterioration.
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D. They suffer from natural deterioration.
1386. Ground ladders should be tested:
A. monthly.
B. quarterly.
,C. semi-annually.
D. annually.
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D. annually.
1357.
Which is an advantage of synthetic kernmantle ropes?
A. Very strong, thin and heavy weight
B. Fibers making up the rope are not continuous from end to end
C. Excellent strength and requires extensive maintenance
D. Well suited for rescue work
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D. Well suited for rescue work
1400. After use, wooden handles of tools should be washed with a mild detergent,
rinsed, and:
A. repainted.
C. dried.
B. rubbed with steel wool.
D. varnished.
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C. dried.
,1376. Fiberglass and Kevlar self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders must be
hydrostatically tested every:
A. year.
B. three years.
C. six years.
D. ten years.
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B. three years.
1329. An axe should be hoisted:
A. using a rope at both ends.
B. vertically, with the head of the axe up.
C. vertically, with the head of the axe down.
D. only with a tag line attached.
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C. vertically, with the head of the axe down.
1334. An acceptable use for the________ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole,
post, or hoseline.
A. water knot
B. clove hitch
C. figure-eight
D. becket/sheet bend
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B. clove hitch
1349. What best describes a bight?
A. The part of the rope used for the work
B. The part of the rope used for hoisting or pulling
C. Reversing the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the rope
parallel
D. Forming a loop around to a plane parallel with the other side
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C. Reversing the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the
rope parallel
1341. When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the
ladder______ the distance from the top.
A. 1/6
B. 1/5
C. 1/3
D. 1/2
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C. 1/3
