IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 16 2025/2026.
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1. What is one advantage of 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 - ANSWER D.
More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope
2. Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a
possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance
while supported by the rope? (279) [4.3.20]
A. Braided rope
B. Twisted rope
C. Static kernmantle rope
D. Dynamic kernmantle rope - ANSWER D. Dynamic
kernmantle rope
3. Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to
abrasion and damage because a large portion of the load-bearing
strands are exposed is known as: (280) [4.3.20]
A. laid rope.
B. dynamic rope.
C. kernmantle rope.
D. braid-on-braid rope. - ANSWER A. laid rope.
,4. Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is
constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a
diagonally overlapping pattern? (280) [4.3.20]
A. Laid rope
B. Braided rope
C. Twisted rope
D. Kernmantle rope - ANSWER B. Braided rope
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: (278)
8. [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.
9. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)
10. [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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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.
LATEST updated exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS!! 100%
1. What is one advantage of 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 - ANSWER D.
More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope
2. Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a
possibility that a victim or firefighter may fall a long distance
while supported by the rope? (279) [4.3.20]
A. Braided rope
B. Twisted rope
C. Static kernmantle rope
D. Dynamic kernmantle rope - ANSWER D. Dynamic
kernmantle rope
3. Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to
abrasion and damage because a large portion of the load-bearing
strands are exposed is known as: (280) [4.3.20]
A. laid rope.
B. dynamic rope.
C. kernmantle rope.
D. braid-on-braid rope. - ANSWER A. laid rope.
,4. Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is
constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a
diagonally overlapping pattern? (280) [4.3.20]
A. Laid rope
B. Braided rope
C. Twisted rope
D. Kernmantle rope - ANSWER B. Braided rope
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: (278)
8. [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.
9. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)
10. [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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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.
