LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 10- Questions &
Answers
Which device is used to protect a rope when it must be dragged over a sharp or abrasive
surface?
a. edge protector
b. pulley
c. bolster
d. sheath Correct Ans-a. edge protector
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a "U" bend with two parallel ends?
a. loop
b. bight
c. bend
d. round turn Correct Ans-b. bight
The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a _______.
a. twill
b. plait
c. strand
d. creel Correct Ans-c. strand
,What is the preferred type of rope for rescue operations?
a. twisted
b. braided
c. plaited
d. kernmantle Correct Ans-d. kernmantle
Which method of construction is required for life safety rope?
a. woven
b. plaited
c. block creel
d. solid braid Correct Ans-c. block creel
A rope with minimal stretch under load is ______.
a. pliant
b. dynamic
c. static
d. fixed Correct Ans-c. static
Which natural fiber is commonly used to make ropes?
a. horse hair
b. manila
, c. coir
d. wool Correct Ans-b. manila
Which fiber is commonly used in water rescue rope?
a. polypropylene
b. spectra
c. olefin
d. polyester Correct Ans-a. polypropylene
Ropes should be cleaned with ______.
a. water only
b. a mild bleach solution
c. castile soap
d. mild detergent Correct Ans-d. mild detergent
What is another term for a safety knot?
a. overhand knot
b. rescue knot
c. finishing knot
d. half hitch Correct Ans-a. overhand knot
Answers
Which device is used to protect a rope when it must be dragged over a sharp or abrasive
surface?
a. edge protector
b. pulley
c. bolster
d. sheath Correct Ans-a. edge protector
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a "U" bend with two parallel ends?
a. loop
b. bight
c. bend
d. round turn Correct Ans-b. bight
The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a _______.
a. twill
b. plait
c. strand
d. creel Correct Ans-c. strand
,What is the preferred type of rope for rescue operations?
a. twisted
b. braided
c. plaited
d. kernmantle Correct Ans-d. kernmantle
Which method of construction is required for life safety rope?
a. woven
b. plaited
c. block creel
d. solid braid Correct Ans-c. block creel
A rope with minimal stretch under load is ______.
a. pliant
b. dynamic
c. static
d. fixed Correct Ans-c. static
Which natural fiber is commonly used to make ropes?
a. horse hair
b. manila
, c. coir
d. wool Correct Ans-b. manila
Which fiber is commonly used in water rescue rope?
a. polypropylene
b. spectra
c. olefin
d. polyester Correct Ans-a. polypropylene
Ropes should be cleaned with ______.
a. water only
b. a mild bleach solution
c. castile soap
d. mild detergent Correct Ans-d. mild detergent
What is another term for a safety knot?
a. overhand knot
b. rescue knot
c. finishing knot
d. half hitch Correct Ans-a. overhand knot
