IL ROPE OPS
STUDY GUIDE
Kern -
answer- Core of the Rope
Mantle - answer- The Outer Sheath
Static Kernmantle Stretches no more than ________? - answer- 20%
True or False: Multiple Anchors should be used when one anchor may not be sufficient.
- answer- True
What should be done when using a vehicle as an anchor? - answer- Chock Wheels
Set parking Brake
Remove keys
DO NOT use bumper or tow hooks
What is a directional used for? - answer- Bring rope into more favorable position
True or False: Depending on the angle of the primary anchor, use of a directional rope
may creature greater forces on the anchor system than if only a single anchor was
used? - answer- True
A directional effectively creates what? - answer- A multiple anchor system
What type of litter is rigid or semi-rigid structure that is shaped to hold a victim? -
answer- Basket Litter
, Who should inspect equipment used in a rescue system? - answer- A competent
rescuer
Dynamic Kernmantle stretches how much? - answer- 60%
How do you make a prusik wrap? - answer- Tie the two ends of the prusik cord with a
double fisherman or figure 8 bend
What is the most common type of soft cam? - answer- Prusik
Define the L.A.S.T. - answer- Locate
Access
Stabilize
Transport
SUDOT Whistle Blows - answer- Stop - 1 whistle blow
Trouble - 1 Long whistle blow
Who controls the descent? - answer- The Litter Captain
Define a medium helicopter type 2 - answer- Certified Gross Weight: 6,000 - 12,000 lbs
Payload of 2500 lbs at sea level at 59 degrees F
A less risky maneuver for a marginal landing zone in which the pilot places both skids in
full contact with the ground while running full power to maintain the position of the
aircraft is known as ___________ ? - answer- Power-On Landing
A knot used to equalize a load between two anchors is a ___________? - answer-
Double Loop Figure Eight
The most secure backup knot is the ______________? - answer- Double Overhand
What is the term for the joining of two ropes? - answer- A Bend
What is the primary application of the water knot? - answer- Tying together 2 pieces of
webbing
What type of hitch is used for one person belay? - answer- Munter Hitch
What is the tensile strength of two inch tubular webbing? - answer- 8,000 lbs
Nylon rope loses how much strength when wet? - answer- 10-15%
What size pulley sheave diameter does a 1/2 inch rope need? - answer- 2 inches
(always 4x)
STUDY GUIDE
Kern -
answer- Core of the Rope
Mantle - answer- The Outer Sheath
Static Kernmantle Stretches no more than ________? - answer- 20%
True or False: Multiple Anchors should be used when one anchor may not be sufficient.
- answer- True
What should be done when using a vehicle as an anchor? - answer- Chock Wheels
Set parking Brake
Remove keys
DO NOT use bumper or tow hooks
What is a directional used for? - answer- Bring rope into more favorable position
True or False: Depending on the angle of the primary anchor, use of a directional rope
may creature greater forces on the anchor system than if only a single anchor was
used? - answer- True
A directional effectively creates what? - answer- A multiple anchor system
What type of litter is rigid or semi-rigid structure that is shaped to hold a victim? -
answer- Basket Litter
, Who should inspect equipment used in a rescue system? - answer- A competent
rescuer
Dynamic Kernmantle stretches how much? - answer- 60%
How do you make a prusik wrap? - answer- Tie the two ends of the prusik cord with a
double fisherman or figure 8 bend
What is the most common type of soft cam? - answer- Prusik
Define the L.A.S.T. - answer- Locate
Access
Stabilize
Transport
SUDOT Whistle Blows - answer- Stop - 1 whistle blow
Trouble - 1 Long whistle blow
Who controls the descent? - answer- The Litter Captain
Define a medium helicopter type 2 - answer- Certified Gross Weight: 6,000 - 12,000 lbs
Payload of 2500 lbs at sea level at 59 degrees F
A less risky maneuver for a marginal landing zone in which the pilot places both skids in
full contact with the ground while running full power to maintain the position of the
aircraft is known as ___________ ? - answer- Power-On Landing
A knot used to equalize a load between two anchors is a ___________? - answer-
Double Loop Figure Eight
The most secure backup knot is the ______________? - answer- Double Overhand
What is the term for the joining of two ropes? - answer- A Bend
What is the primary application of the water knot? - answer- Tying together 2 pieces of
webbing
What type of hitch is used for one person belay? - answer- Munter Hitch
What is the tensile strength of two inch tubular webbing? - answer- 8,000 lbs
Nylon rope loses how much strength when wet? - answer- 10-15%
What size pulley sheave diameter does a 1/2 inch rope need? - answer- 2 inches
(always 4x)
