Essentials of Fire Fighting 7, Chp 7, Multiple choice Final Exam Q&A

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7, Chp 7, Multiple choice Final Exam Q&A Which is a reason to remove life safety rope from service? A. It is greater than five years old B. It is greater than three years old C. It has been use more than five times D. It has been subjected to an impact load - CORRECT ANSWER-D. It has been subjected to an impact load Which is an advantage of synthetic fiber rope? A. Heavy and strong B. Highly resistant to sunlight C. Excellent resistance to mildew and mold D. Ability to withstand extreme high temperatures - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Excellent resistance to mildew and mold The lifespan of synthetic rope is? A. One-half the lifespan of natural fiber rope B. Longer than the lifespan of natural fiber rope C. The same as the lifespan of natural fiber rope D. Shorter than the lifespan of natural fiber rope - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Longer than the lifespan of natural fiber rope Which is a disadvantage of natural fiber rope? A. Prone to mildew and mold B. Little resistance to sunlight C. Melts when exposed to heat D. Has no rope industry standards - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Prone to mildew and mold How often should unused rope be inspected? A. Weekly B. At least monthly C. At least once a year D. Unused rope does not need to be inspected - CORRECT ANSWER-C. At least once a year Ruptured fibers and powdering between strands and natural rope indicates that the rope has been: A. Overloaded B. In contact with chemicals C. Walked on or drive over D. Stored improperly and has mold or mildew - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Overloaded What should be done when rot is discovered on natural rope? A. Downgrade the rope B. Continue using but with causation C. Nothing, because rot is not a concern on natural rope D. Immediately removed from service, cleaned, and reinspected - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Immediately removed from service, cleaned, and reinspected To loosen embedded dirt particles in synthetic fiber rop