SLTC FINAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 NEWEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

Page 1 of 87



SLTC FINAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
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




1

, Page 2 of 87




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.




Q; 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 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.




2

, Page 3 of 87




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




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




3

, Page 4 of 87


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




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




4