SLTC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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SLTC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR


QUESTION: What type of rope have individual fiber strands running the entire length of rope? -
ANSWER-Synthetic Fiber Rope



QUESTION: How can synthetic ropes be damaged? - ANSWER-Heat or flames will melt them,
and if pulled over sharp edges under tension.



What are the 3 types of rope used in linework? - ANSWER-Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wire




QUESTION: What are the two most common types of natural fiber rope? - ANSWER-Manilla &
Hemp




QUESTION: What are the 6 types of synthetic rope and which 3 are the most common, -
ANSWER-Nylon, Polyester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene*, Poly-Plus*, Composite Fiber*




QUESTION: This type of synthetic rope is an oil based synthetic fiber that is size for size appx.
twice as strong as manilla but 50% lighter. - ANSWER-Polypropylene




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QUESTION: What type of synthetic rope is appx. 3 times stronger than the same size of manila
rope? - ANSWER-Composite Fiber




QUESTION: What type of synthetic ropes are made from a combination of nylon and
polyethylene? - ANSWER-Poly-plus



QUESTION: What type of rope is composed from wires, strands, and cores? - ANSWER-Wire
rope




QUESTION: T/F ropes should be kept as clean and dry as possible? - ANSWER-True



QUESTION: How should ropes be rolled onto the spool? - ANSWER-In a way that prevents kinks
and unnecessary twists.



QUESTION: T/F Ropes don't always have to be properly lubricated? - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: T/F before using any rope you should always carefully examine it? - ANSWER-True if
there is any concerns to the ropes condition DO NOT USE IT



QUESTION: What are the three main things to remember to properly use a rope? - ANSWER-1.
Don't pull over sharp objects 2. Avoid heat and localized friction 3. Always select a rope of
sufficient size for the work being done.




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QUESTION: This kind of rope is used for raising or lowering heavy pieces of equipment. -
ANSWER-Bull Rope (Bulls are heavy)




QUESTION: This type of rope is used for raising and lowering light material. - ANSWER-Hand
Line



QUESTION: This type of rope is a small diameter rope used to throw a line over a cross arm,
tree limb, or other support object. - ANSWER-Throw Line




QUESTION: This type of rope is used for pulling several span lengths of wire at one time? -
ANSWER-Running Line




QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the longest part of the rope? - ANSWER-
Standing Part



QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the free end of the rope used to form a
knot. - ANSWER-Running End




QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the middle or loop portion of the rope. -
ANSWER-Bight




QUESTION: What are the two ways to join two ropes together? - ANSWER-Knots & Splices




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QUESTION: T/F Knots have higher efficiency ratings than splices? - ANSWER-False




QUESTION: If the load is not too great, a ____ or _____ generally is better as a temporary joint
since it can be untied? - ANSWER-Knot or Hitch



QUESTION: This type of knot is used to tie two ends of two ropes together or ends of the same
rope? are used to bind light loads, lash poles together on changeovers, and for attaching blocks
to poles and cross-arms? - ANSWER-Square Knot




QUESTION: This type of knot is used to bind light loads, lash poles together on changeovers,
and for attaching blocks to poles and cross-arms. - ANSWER-Square Knot




QUESTION: This type of knot is used to form a temporary eye in the end of a rope and will not
slip. - ANSWER-Bowline



QUESTION: This type of knot is extremely versatile, especially in tying slings. the loop can be
made around a hook or other objects. - ANSWER-Bowline




QUESTION: A slip or choke knot that runs freely on the standing part of the rope. It is used
when a rope is to be tied around an object that cannot be reached safely. - ANSWER-Running
Bowline




QUESTION: This knot is used as a temporary eye in the middle or end of a rope to engage with a
hook or other fastening. Also called "Poor Man's Come Along" - ANSWER-Bowline on a Bight



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