JBL STUDY GUIDE FOR MOD 1 EXAM 2025 WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
What is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each
other?
Round Turn
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a "U" bend with two parallel ends?
Bight
What is one of the two primary classifications of rope based on function?
Utility
What is the preferred type for rope for rescue operations?
kernmantle
What is the term for preparing a knot by tightening it and removing twists, kinks, and slack from the
rope?
Dressing
What weight is a two-person life safety rope designed to bear?
600 LBS
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
When the rope will not be supporting People
When placing a life safety rope into a bag for storage, which kind of knot should be tied in the end of the
rope that is going into the bag first?
Figure eight on a bight
Which knot is typically used to tie together two ropes of unequal size?
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,Becket bend
Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
running end
A ladder consisting of a single section is called a _________ ladder.
Straight
Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is __________.
heeled
Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the __________.
overhead is clear
For a ladder contacting the wall 20 ft (6 m) above the ground, the base should be _____ from the wall.
5 feet
How often should ground ladders be visually inspected?
Monthly
How often should ladder service testing be performed?
Annually
Overextension of the fly section of an extension ladder is prevented by __________.
stops
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to _____.
750LBS
The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to __________.
Secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof
The rails of a trussed beam are separated by __________.
truss blocks
The two-fire-fighter shoulder can be used with extension ladders up to _____ long.
35 FT
What are butt spurs on a ladder?
Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping
What are the two main structural components that run the entire length of a ladder?
The beams
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, What do the beams of a ladder directly support?
The Rungs
What is a safety rule for climbing a ladder?
look upward only when necessary
What is one of the primary functions of a roof ladder?
Reduce the risk of roof collapse during ventilation operations
What is the floor-to-floor height of a commercial structure?
10-12 Feet
What is the function of stops on an extension ladder?
prevent over extension
What is the maximum personnel load for a fire-service ladder?
two firefighters plus one victim
What is the maximum reach for a 28-ft (8.5-m) ladder?
the second story roof
What is the most likely consequence if the butt of a ladder is placed too close to the side of the building?
The tip will pull away from the wall
What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?
75 Degrees
What is the term for the rope or cable used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder?
Halyard
What is the very top of a ladder called?
Tip
What should be done with the excess halyard once an extension ladder is placed and extended?
wrap it around the rungs of the ladder
When a ladder is used to gain access to a roof, a minimum of _____ rungs should show above the
roofline.
5
When placed at the correct angle for climbing, the ratio of the ladder's vertical reach to distance of the
butt from the structure is _____ to one.
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ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
What is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each
other?
Round Turn
What is formed by reversing the direction of a rope to form a "U" bend with two parallel ends?
Bight
What is one of the two primary classifications of rope based on function?
Utility
What is the preferred type for rope for rescue operations?
kernmantle
What is the term for preparing a knot by tightening it and removing twists, kinks, and slack from the
rope?
Dressing
What weight is a two-person life safety rope designed to bear?
600 LBS
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
When the rope will not be supporting People
When placing a life safety rope into a bag for storage, which kind of knot should be tied in the end of the
rope that is going into the bag first?
Figure eight on a bight
Which knot is typically used to tie together two ropes of unequal size?
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,Becket bend
Which part of a rope is used for hoisting?
running end
A ladder consisting of a single section is called a _________ ladder.
Straight
Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is __________.
heeled
Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the __________.
overhead is clear
For a ladder contacting the wall 20 ft (6 m) above the ground, the base should be _____ from the wall.
5 feet
How often should ground ladders be visually inspected?
Monthly
How often should ladder service testing be performed?
Annually
Overextension of the fly section of an extension ladder is prevented by __________.
stops
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to _____.
750LBS
The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to __________.
Secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof
The rails of a trussed beam are separated by __________.
truss blocks
The two-fire-fighter shoulder can be used with extension ladders up to _____ long.
35 FT
What are butt spurs on a ladder?
Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping
What are the two main structural components that run the entire length of a ladder?
The beams
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, What do the beams of a ladder directly support?
The Rungs
What is a safety rule for climbing a ladder?
look upward only when necessary
What is one of the primary functions of a roof ladder?
Reduce the risk of roof collapse during ventilation operations
What is the floor-to-floor height of a commercial structure?
10-12 Feet
What is the function of stops on an extension ladder?
prevent over extension
What is the maximum personnel load for a fire-service ladder?
two firefighters plus one victim
What is the maximum reach for a 28-ft (8.5-m) ladder?
the second story roof
What is the most likely consequence if the butt of a ladder is placed too close to the side of the building?
The tip will pull away from the wall
What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?
75 Degrees
What is the term for the rope or cable used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder?
Halyard
What is the very top of a ladder called?
Tip
What should be done with the excess halyard once an extension ladder is placed and extended?
wrap it around the rungs of the ladder
When a ladder is used to gain access to a roof, a minimum of _____ rungs should show above the
roofline.
5
When placed at the correct angle for climbing, the ratio of the ladder's vertical reach to distance of the
butt from the structure is _____ to one.
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