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IFSTA 7TH Edition Ch 7 Exam With
Verified Questions and Answers
1. According to NFPA 1983, what 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 - answer✔✔C. Block creel construction
2. In order for life safety rope to 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. - answer✔✔B. exposed to heat or direct flame.
3. Life safety rope must be 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. - answer✔✔C. subjected to an impact load.
4. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)
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[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. - answer✔✔B. creating a control zone perimeter
5. What is one disadvantage of 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 - answer✔✔D. Melts when exposed to heat
5. Synthetic fiber rope: (279) [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 - answer✔✔D. should not be used for life
safety applications
7. Natural fiber ropes: (279) [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. - answer✔✔C. should not be used for
life safety applications.
8. What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? (279)
IFSTA 7TH Edition Ch 7 Exam With
Verified Questions and Answers
1. According to NFPA 1983, what 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 - answer✔✔C. Block creel construction
2. In order for life safety rope to 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. - answer✔✔B. exposed to heat or direct flame.
3. Life safety rope must be 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. - answer✔✔C. subjected to an impact load.
4. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)
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[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. - answer✔✔B. creating a control zone perimeter
5. What is one disadvantage of 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 - answer✔✔D. Melts when exposed to heat
5. Synthetic fiber rope: (279) [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 - answer✔✔D. should not be used for life
safety applications
7. Natural fiber ropes: (279) [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. - answer✔✔C. should not be used for
life safety applications.
8. What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? (279)
