BOEALPS BMC STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
What is absolutely necessary to travel safety and enjoyably in the mountains? (2)
- Technical Knowledge
- Skills
- Expensive Gear
- Excellent Weather - CORRECT ANSWER - Technical Knowledge
- Skills
True or False, Mental attitude can determine success or failure in mountaineering. - CORRECT ANSWER
True - the ability to keep a clear, calm mind is critical to decision-making ability.
What is the purpose of the Climbing Code? - CORRECT ANSWER To establish a set of guidelines that
encourage safe mountaineering.
What is the most effective way of using clothing to stay warm and regulate your body temperature while
climbing? - CORRECT ANSWER Layering with non-cotton materials
Wet clothes made of what material are worse than no clothes at all in keeping you warm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cotton
True or False, Synthetic insulation is lighter, warmer, and more compressible than down. It is however
more expensive and loses its insulating value when it gets wet. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Boots with high uppers and a rigid sole (1/2 to full shank) are most suitable for mountaineering because:
- They allow a climber to stand on small rock nubbins and narrow rock edges
- They are rigid enough to be used with crampons
- They are stiff enough to allow steps to be kicked in hard snow
,- They give adequate foot/ankle support on rough trails
- All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
When wearing a pack, you will generally feel best if the load is concentrated at: - CORRECT ANSWER
Your hips
List the 5 of the 10 essentials necessary to prevent emergencies and respond positively should one
occur: - CORRECT ANSWER Navigation, Headlamp, Sun Protection, First Aid, & Knife
List the 5 of the 10 essentials necessary to safely spend a night, or more, outside: - CORRECT ANSWER
Fire, Shelter, Extra Food, Extra Water, Extra Clothes
Contour lines that are extremely close together or touching indicates what topographic feature? -
CORRECT ANSWER Steep terrain or cliff
When taking a compass reading, why is it important to keep the compass away from metal objects? -
CORRECT ANSWER Metallic objects can deflect the magnetic compass needle
What is Orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER The science of finding your exact position on the Earth
What is Navigation? - CORRECT ANSWER The science of determining the location of your objective and
reaching it
What is Route-finding? - CORRECT ANSWER The art of selecting and following the best path to your
objective
True or False: The magnetic needle of your compass is needed for measuring and plotting bearings on a
map. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The magnetic declination in the Seattle area is closest to:
- 0 deg
- 16 deg W
, - 16 deg E
- 20 deg E
- 40 deg W - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 deg E
Altimeters cab aid mountaineers in which of the following ways? (3)
- Calculating your party's rate of ascent or descent
- Determining your position on a map and navigating
- Telling you when its time for lunch
- Predicting the weather - CORRECT ANSWER - Calculating your party's rate of ascent or descent
- Determining your position on a map and navigating
- Predicting the weather
Which of the following is a limitation of GPS devices?
- They can be damaged
- They generally are not a substitute for a physical map
- They generally won't work in extreme temperatures
- They can be unreliable if they can't pick up enough satellite signals
- They depend on batteries
- All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
When climbing to your destination, why is it important to look back at the route behind you? - CORRECT
ANSWER So you will recognize it on the way back
What is the main difference between static and dynamic ropes? (1)
- Static ropes do not stretch
- Static ropes weigh more
- Static ropes are shorter - CORRECT ANSWER Static ropes do not stretch
What are advantages of 'dry' ropes (2)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
What is absolutely necessary to travel safety and enjoyably in the mountains? (2)
- Technical Knowledge
- Skills
- Expensive Gear
- Excellent Weather - CORRECT ANSWER - Technical Knowledge
- Skills
True or False, Mental attitude can determine success or failure in mountaineering. - CORRECT ANSWER
True - the ability to keep a clear, calm mind is critical to decision-making ability.
What is the purpose of the Climbing Code? - CORRECT ANSWER To establish a set of guidelines that
encourage safe mountaineering.
What is the most effective way of using clothing to stay warm and regulate your body temperature while
climbing? - CORRECT ANSWER Layering with non-cotton materials
Wet clothes made of what material are worse than no clothes at all in keeping you warm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cotton
True or False, Synthetic insulation is lighter, warmer, and more compressible than down. It is however
more expensive and loses its insulating value when it gets wet. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Boots with high uppers and a rigid sole (1/2 to full shank) are most suitable for mountaineering because:
- They allow a climber to stand on small rock nubbins and narrow rock edges
- They are rigid enough to be used with crampons
- They are stiff enough to allow steps to be kicked in hard snow
,- They give adequate foot/ankle support on rough trails
- All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
When wearing a pack, you will generally feel best if the load is concentrated at: - CORRECT ANSWER
Your hips
List the 5 of the 10 essentials necessary to prevent emergencies and respond positively should one
occur: - CORRECT ANSWER Navigation, Headlamp, Sun Protection, First Aid, & Knife
List the 5 of the 10 essentials necessary to safely spend a night, or more, outside: - CORRECT ANSWER
Fire, Shelter, Extra Food, Extra Water, Extra Clothes
Contour lines that are extremely close together or touching indicates what topographic feature? -
CORRECT ANSWER Steep terrain or cliff
When taking a compass reading, why is it important to keep the compass away from metal objects? -
CORRECT ANSWER Metallic objects can deflect the magnetic compass needle
What is Orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER The science of finding your exact position on the Earth
What is Navigation? - CORRECT ANSWER The science of determining the location of your objective and
reaching it
What is Route-finding? - CORRECT ANSWER The art of selecting and following the best path to your
objective
True or False: The magnetic needle of your compass is needed for measuring and plotting bearings on a
map. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The magnetic declination in the Seattle area is closest to:
- 0 deg
- 16 deg W
, - 16 deg E
- 20 deg E
- 40 deg W - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 deg E
Altimeters cab aid mountaineers in which of the following ways? (3)
- Calculating your party's rate of ascent or descent
- Determining your position on a map and navigating
- Telling you when its time for lunch
- Predicting the weather - CORRECT ANSWER - Calculating your party's rate of ascent or descent
- Determining your position on a map and navigating
- Predicting the weather
Which of the following is a limitation of GPS devices?
- They can be damaged
- They generally are not a substitute for a physical map
- They generally won't work in extreme temperatures
- They can be unreliable if they can't pick up enough satellite signals
- They depend on batteries
- All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
When climbing to your destination, why is it important to look back at the route behind you? - CORRECT
ANSWER So you will recognize it on the way back
What is the main difference between static and dynamic ropes? (1)
- Static ropes do not stretch
- Static ropes weigh more
- Static ropes are shorter - CORRECT ANSWER Static ropes do not stretch
What are advantages of 'dry' ropes (2)
