ROPE RESCUE OPS IFSI 2025 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
2025-2026
Major factors affecting rope strength include: Correct
Answer History, diameter, type of construction and
material used
Rope with a 20 kN T rating (old L rating) are designed with
a minimum tensile strength of: Correct Answer 4496 lbf
Rope with a G rating of 8992 lbf has a kN rating of:
Correct Answer 40
The qualities of good knots, bends and hitches are:
Correct Answer Determined by the ease of tying and
untying after loading
The figure-8 is the strongest loop knot when tied: Correct
Answer with an inside bight
The butterfly knot is designed for: Correct Answer Multi-
directional loading
The triple fisherman's knot is a Correct Answer Bend knot
Tandem prusik hitches are placed on the line and tied with
the bridges: Correct Answer the same
, Nylon rope is damaged by: Correct Answer Chemicals
containing acid
Polyester rope is damaged by Correct Answer chemicals
containing a base
Mildew will occur naturally in: Correct Answer natural fiber
ropes
T/F: Natural fiber ropes are strong and have abrasion
resistance. Correct Answer False
Fibers that run parallel in the core of a kernmantel rope
will create a Correct Answer Static rope
The safety for the butterfly knot (line-man's loop) is Correct
Answer A locked carabiner
A double overhand knot is also referred to as a Correct
Answer barrel knot, back-up knot, safety knot
What type of carabiner is used when creating a munter
hitcher Correct Answer Extra large locking steel carabiner
T/F: A clove hitch when tied around an object and loaded
needs to be backed up or it may work work loose Correct
Answer True
8mm & 9mm accessory cord is Correct Answer Covered in
the cordage institute rope construction standards
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
2025-2026
Major factors affecting rope strength include: Correct
Answer History, diameter, type of construction and
material used
Rope with a 20 kN T rating (old L rating) are designed with
a minimum tensile strength of: Correct Answer 4496 lbf
Rope with a G rating of 8992 lbf has a kN rating of:
Correct Answer 40
The qualities of good knots, bends and hitches are:
Correct Answer Determined by the ease of tying and
untying after loading
The figure-8 is the strongest loop knot when tied: Correct
Answer with an inside bight
The butterfly knot is designed for: Correct Answer Multi-
directional loading
The triple fisherman's knot is a Correct Answer Bend knot
Tandem prusik hitches are placed on the line and tied with
the bridges: Correct Answer the same
, Nylon rope is damaged by: Correct Answer Chemicals
containing acid
Polyester rope is damaged by Correct Answer chemicals
containing a base
Mildew will occur naturally in: Correct Answer natural fiber
ropes
T/F: Natural fiber ropes are strong and have abrasion
resistance. Correct Answer False
Fibers that run parallel in the core of a kernmantel rope
will create a Correct Answer Static rope
The safety for the butterfly knot (line-man's loop) is Correct
Answer A locked carabiner
A double overhand knot is also referred to as a Correct
Answer barrel knot, back-up knot, safety knot
What type of carabiner is used when creating a munter
hitcher Correct Answer Extra large locking steel carabiner
T/F: A clove hitch when tied around an object and loaded
needs to be backed up or it may work work loose Correct
Answer True
8mm & 9mm accessory cord is Correct Answer Covered in
the cordage institute rope construction standards
