Chapter 1 Questions and Answers
The inside of a rope should be continuously inspected for broken yarns by throwing a
____ ___ __ the rope. - answer Throwing a twist out of the rope
Name the fastening method which prevents any fraying and does not increase the size
of the end of the rope. - answer Whipping/seizing
Why should a back splice be avoided when reeving a black and tackle system? -
answer It makes the rope bigger, so it may not run through pulleys.
A permanent-type loop may be made in the end of a rope by forming a/an ____ splice. -
answer Eye
When making an eye splice tucking should be done in a direction __________ the lay of
the rope. - answer Tucking against
Two characteristics of manila rope: - answer Light in color/pearl luster, waxy surface
Four characteristics of polypropylene rope: - answer Easy to handle, lightweight,
floats, moderate elongation
Four characteristics of nylon rope: - answer Strongest size for size, good elasticity,
absorb sudden shock load at high capacity, jerking heavy load can cause breakage.
List 8 things to look for when inspecting fiber rope: - answer Check inside for broken
yarns, look for powder-like materials, check for mildew, check for dirty/loose inside
strands, check for lost life/elasticity, outside coarse or dry from hot surfaces, discolored
from acids, throw a twist out of the rope.
Soft-laid rope is the type that should be chosen for duty with blocks or sheaves, True or
False? - answer False
Regular right-laid rope should be uncoiled in a counter-clockwise direction, True or
False? - answer True
It is a good idea to lubricate rope occasionally if it is cleaned first. True or False? -
answer False
Jerking a rope while hoisting a load is a good practice if a jerk is necessary to start the
load moving. True or False? - answer False
When ropes used as guy lines are exposed to weather, they should be slacked off in
wet weather. True or False? - answer True
The inside of a rope should be continuously inspected for broken yarns by throwing a
____ ___ __ the rope. - answer Throwing a twist out of the rope
Name the fastening method which prevents any fraying and does not increase the size
of the end of the rope. - answer Whipping/seizing
Why should a back splice be avoided when reeving a black and tackle system? -
answer It makes the rope bigger, so it may not run through pulleys.
A permanent-type loop may be made in the end of a rope by forming a/an ____ splice. -
answer Eye
When making an eye splice tucking should be done in a direction __________ the lay of
the rope. - answer Tucking against
Two characteristics of manila rope: - answer Light in color/pearl luster, waxy surface
Four characteristics of polypropylene rope: - answer Easy to handle, lightweight,
floats, moderate elongation
Four characteristics of nylon rope: - answer Strongest size for size, good elasticity,
absorb sudden shock load at high capacity, jerking heavy load can cause breakage.
List 8 things to look for when inspecting fiber rope: - answer Check inside for broken
yarns, look for powder-like materials, check for mildew, check for dirty/loose inside
strands, check for lost life/elasticity, outside coarse or dry from hot surfaces, discolored
from acids, throw a twist out of the rope.
Soft-laid rope is the type that should be chosen for duty with blocks or sheaves, True or
False? - answer False
Regular right-laid rope should be uncoiled in a counter-clockwise direction, True or
False? - answer True
It is a good idea to lubricate rope occasionally if it is cleaned first. True or False? -
answer False
Jerking a rope while hoisting a load is a good practice if a jerk is necessary to start the
load moving. True or False? - answer False
When ropes used as guy lines are exposed to weather, they should be slacked off in
wet weather. True or False? - answer True
