ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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when choosing mechanical devices such as pulleys, their effect on the
strength of the rope can be estimated by using the ____ rule -
CORRECT ANSWER 4:1
two variables in the ten percent rule are .... - CORRECT ANSWER
weight of the load and length of the rope span
you have been called to assist in a rescue with a TTRS, you should -
CORRECT ANSWER Ensure each side has the capability of
supporting the load itself
Rope should be checked for cuts, excessively chafed areas, soft or hard
spots glazed or melted surface areas, discoloration, or variations in
diameter (how?) - CORRECT ANSWER visually
What does block creel construction relate to in rope manufacturing -
CORRECT ANSWER rope construction with continuous filaments
that run the entire length of the rope with no splices or knots
which statement concerning belay system is correct - CORRECT
ANSWER a belay system is basically a backup for the main line
system
a _____ is the best way to minimize the risk when rescuers and/or
victims are placed on a rope system - CORRECT ANSWER belay
system
,pulley systems can be calculated by measuring the amount of rope that
must be pulled through the system compared to the ... - CORRECT
ANSWER Distance the load has moved
when engineering high lines, once the pilot cord is safely across, the
___ is connected and pulled across - CORRECT ANSWER messenger
line
track line pulleys or carriages - CORRECT ANSWER shall be large
enough so the side plates do not drag on the track lines
a wider inside angle on the track line will exert - CORRECT ANSWER
greater forces on the anchor
which is considered a use for high lines - CORRECT ANSWER to
bypass obstacles
if the track lines need to be tensioned to clear an obstacle, the lines
should be.. - CORRECT ANSWER de-tensioned after the obstacle has
been cleared
when operating a reeving high line system, if more MA is needed to
raise the load, the compound MA would be ____ if a 3:1 system is
added - CORRECT ANSWER 6:1
even when proper tension is maintained on the control line, the load
can drop ____ percent - CORRECT ANSWER 20%
in operating the guiding line, by keeping the litter a foot or two above
the surface, the ..... - CORRECT ANSWER need for a second line is
eliminated
,the two parts to a guiding line system are the .... - CORRECT
ANSWER guiding line and the lowering system
asending is - CORRECT ANSWER a series of sit-stand moves
when setting up a Jumaring ascending system, you should... -
CORRECT ANSWER use a girth hitch around the foot to keep the
loops from slipping off
Any helmet used in high-angle work should also have a.... - CORRECT
ANSWER three-point suspension
Why does UIAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Union of
International Alpine Associations
What does CEN stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER European
Committee for Standardization
What is NFPA 1951? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard on Protective
Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
What is NFPA 1983? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
What's a Class II harness? - CORRECT ANSWER Seat harness
What's a Class III harness? - CORRECT ANSWER Full-body harness
What's a hasty harness? - CORRECT ANSWER A tied emergency
seat harness
, What is the difference between climbing and rescue harness? -
CORRECT ANSWER Climbing harness are made to be lighter and
made for recover from leader falls.
Rescue are heavier because of wire webbing and padding made for
comfort for sitting long periods
What is MBS? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum breaking strength
What is CLR? - CORRECT ANSWER Component load ratio is the
estimated breaking strength of a given item in relation to a specific
static load
What is SLR? - CORRECT ANSWER System load ratio, reflects the
relationship between the strength of the weakest point in the system
and the highest force expected to be applied
Most common knots reduce rope strength by how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15-30%
If it is a very sharp radius edge, it will reduce the strength of the rope
even more than the knot does. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER
True
What are the classifications for life safety rope? - CORRECT
ANSWER Escape Rope
Technical-Use Rope
General-Use Rope
What is escape rope intended for ? NFPA 1983-2012(E) - CORRECT
ANSWER Single-purpose, one time use, emergency personal escape
rope (13.5 kN)
How many lbf in a kN? - CORRECT ANSWER 224.8
EXAM 2025 | ACTUAL EXAM WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE EXAM | ACCURATE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
when choosing mechanical devices such as pulleys, their effect on the
strength of the rope can be estimated by using the ____ rule -
CORRECT ANSWER 4:1
two variables in the ten percent rule are .... - CORRECT ANSWER
weight of the load and length of the rope span
you have been called to assist in a rescue with a TTRS, you should -
CORRECT ANSWER Ensure each side has the capability of
supporting the load itself
Rope should be checked for cuts, excessively chafed areas, soft or hard
spots glazed or melted surface areas, discoloration, or variations in
diameter (how?) - CORRECT ANSWER visually
What does block creel construction relate to in rope manufacturing -
CORRECT ANSWER rope construction with continuous filaments
that run the entire length of the rope with no splices or knots
which statement concerning belay system is correct - CORRECT
ANSWER a belay system is basically a backup for the main line
system
a _____ is the best way to minimize the risk when rescuers and/or
victims are placed on a rope system - CORRECT ANSWER belay
system
,pulley systems can be calculated by measuring the amount of rope that
must be pulled through the system compared to the ... - CORRECT
ANSWER Distance the load has moved
when engineering high lines, once the pilot cord is safely across, the
___ is connected and pulled across - CORRECT ANSWER messenger
line
track line pulleys or carriages - CORRECT ANSWER shall be large
enough so the side plates do not drag on the track lines
a wider inside angle on the track line will exert - CORRECT ANSWER
greater forces on the anchor
which is considered a use for high lines - CORRECT ANSWER to
bypass obstacles
if the track lines need to be tensioned to clear an obstacle, the lines
should be.. - CORRECT ANSWER de-tensioned after the obstacle has
been cleared
when operating a reeving high line system, if more MA is needed to
raise the load, the compound MA would be ____ if a 3:1 system is
added - CORRECT ANSWER 6:1
even when proper tension is maintained on the control line, the load
can drop ____ percent - CORRECT ANSWER 20%
in operating the guiding line, by keeping the litter a foot or two above
the surface, the ..... - CORRECT ANSWER need for a second line is
eliminated
,the two parts to a guiding line system are the .... - CORRECT
ANSWER guiding line and the lowering system
asending is - CORRECT ANSWER a series of sit-stand moves
when setting up a Jumaring ascending system, you should... -
CORRECT ANSWER use a girth hitch around the foot to keep the
loops from slipping off
Any helmet used in high-angle work should also have a.... - CORRECT
ANSWER three-point suspension
Why does UIAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Union of
International Alpine Associations
What does CEN stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER European
Committee for Standardization
What is NFPA 1951? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard on Protective
Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
What is NFPA 1983? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
What's a Class II harness? - CORRECT ANSWER Seat harness
What's a Class III harness? - CORRECT ANSWER Full-body harness
What's a hasty harness? - CORRECT ANSWER A tied emergency
seat harness
, What is the difference between climbing and rescue harness? -
CORRECT ANSWER Climbing harness are made to be lighter and
made for recover from leader falls.
Rescue are heavier because of wire webbing and padding made for
comfort for sitting long periods
What is MBS? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum breaking strength
What is CLR? - CORRECT ANSWER Component load ratio is the
estimated breaking strength of a given item in relation to a specific
static load
What is SLR? - CORRECT ANSWER System load ratio, reflects the
relationship between the strength of the weakest point in the system
and the highest force expected to be applied
Most common knots reduce rope strength by how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER 15-30%
If it is a very sharp radius edge, it will reduce the strength of the rope
even more than the knot does. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER
True
What are the classifications for life safety rope? - CORRECT
ANSWER Escape Rope
Technical-Use Rope
General-Use Rope
What is escape rope intended for ? NFPA 1983-2012(E) - CORRECT
ANSWER Single-purpose, one time use, emergency personal escape
rope (13.5 kN)
How many lbf in a kN? - CORRECT ANSWER 224.8
