Rope Rescue Tech Exam i-2 UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the benefit of using a 1:1 hauling system? - CORRECT ANSWER - it is
simple
Encourage the use of the word(s) ______ for anyone on the team to use at any time. -
CORRECT ANSWER - STOP
Rescuers operating the progress capture device used on low angle evacuation hauling
systems should see that the load _______ when the pulling force is released. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Will not release
Which statement concerning the use of progress capture devices (PCDs) in a low angle
hauling operation in true? - CORRECT ANSWER - PCDs can be either hard cams
or soft cams
Which is an optional addition to the low angle evacuation litter team? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Medical attendant
Which type of litter should only be used for disaster work or mass casualties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Light weight litters with flat metal straps
How many points of attachment to the litter are used in the fabrication of single line
lowering bridle for a stokes basket? - CORRECT ANSWER - Four
Where do tenders tie into on low angle evacuation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Directly to the litter
The simplest tie-in used as a low angle evacuation litter tender is a: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Manufactured adjustable loop
, A class I harness: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fits around the waist and thighs for one
person
A metal device that, through friction with the rope, creates a braking action or a controlled
rappel is called a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER - Descent control device
A descent control device that allows for adjustable friction by sliding bars together is a: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brake bar rack
When operating a Munter hitch, the ______ must not be taken off the rope. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Brake hand
Which descent device allows friction to be increased or decreased during a rope rescue
while under load? - CORRECT ANSWER - A brake bar rack
When engineering basic lowering systems, a simple anchor: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Takes no longer to set up and can use less gear than an anchor system
A ________ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with a tandem belay system. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Prussia minding pulley
The best performance for holding large shock loads is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Tandem prusik belay
Which statement concerning belay systems is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
belay system is basically a back up for the main line system
The belayer's response to on-line/on-Rope is: - CORRECT ANSWER - ON BELAY
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the benefit of using a 1:1 hauling system? - CORRECT ANSWER - it is
simple
Encourage the use of the word(s) ______ for anyone on the team to use at any time. -
CORRECT ANSWER - STOP
Rescuers operating the progress capture device used on low angle evacuation hauling
systems should see that the load _______ when the pulling force is released. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Will not release
Which statement concerning the use of progress capture devices (PCDs) in a low angle
hauling operation in true? - CORRECT ANSWER - PCDs can be either hard cams
or soft cams
Which is an optional addition to the low angle evacuation litter team? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Medical attendant
Which type of litter should only be used for disaster work or mass casualties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Light weight litters with flat metal straps
How many points of attachment to the litter are used in the fabrication of single line
lowering bridle for a stokes basket? - CORRECT ANSWER - Four
Where do tenders tie into on low angle evacuation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Directly to the litter
The simplest tie-in used as a low angle evacuation litter tender is a: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Manufactured adjustable loop
, A class I harness: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fits around the waist and thighs for one
person
A metal device that, through friction with the rope, creates a braking action or a controlled
rappel is called a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER - Descent control device
A descent control device that allows for adjustable friction by sliding bars together is a: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brake bar rack
When operating a Munter hitch, the ______ must not be taken off the rope. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Brake hand
Which descent device allows friction to be increased or decreased during a rope rescue
while under load? - CORRECT ANSWER - A brake bar rack
When engineering basic lowering systems, a simple anchor: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Takes no longer to set up and can use less gear than an anchor system
A ________ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with a tandem belay system. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Prussia minding pulley
The best performance for holding large shock loads is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Tandem prusik belay
Which statement concerning belay systems is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
belay system is basically a back up for the main line system
The belayer's response to on-line/on-Rope is: - CORRECT ANSWER - ON BELAY
