USPA Category H Quiz with verified answers
1) Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in
freefall?
a) To maximize your speed.
b) To maintain heading.
c) To see others and avoid a collision. Ans✓✓✓ c) To see others and avoid a
collision.
2) What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
a) Aggressive arch.
b) Slow fall position with arms forward and knees down.
c) Arms back at waist and legs straight. Ans✓✓✓ b) Slow fall position with arms
forward and knees down.
3) What is the danger of a loose or worn main container closing loop?
a) Premature deployment.
b) AAD fire.
c) Line over malfunction. Ans✓✓✓ a) Premature deployment.
4) Why must three-ring release cables be cleaned periodically?
a) Oxidation will cause microscopic burrs on metal which could tear fabric.
, b) To remove tar build up.
c) Corrosion deposits cause them to bind. Ans✓✓✓ c) Corrosion deposits cause
them to bind.
5) If you see that you have begun to turn too low to the ground for a safe landing,
what should be your first response?
a) Quickly use toggle controls to turn in the opposite direction.
b) Neutralize the turn and get the canopy overhead.
c) Prepare to PLF. Ans✓✓✓ b) Neutralize the turn and get the canopy overhead.
6) What effect does pulling on the front risers have on the canopy?
a) Dramatic increase in rate of descent.
b) Dramatic decrease in rate of descent.
c) Dramatic increase in forward speed. Ans✓✓✓ a) Dramatic increase in rate of
descent.
7) When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles?
a) Stow them.
b) Keep them away from the front risers.
c) Keep them in your hands. Ans✓✓✓ c) Keep them in your hands.
8) What are the two biggest dangers of front-riser maneuvers near the ground?
1) Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in
freefall?
a) To maximize your speed.
b) To maintain heading.
c) To see others and avoid a collision. Ans✓✓✓ c) To see others and avoid a
collision.
2) What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
a) Aggressive arch.
b) Slow fall position with arms forward and knees down.
c) Arms back at waist and legs straight. Ans✓✓✓ b) Slow fall position with arms
forward and knees down.
3) What is the danger of a loose or worn main container closing loop?
a) Premature deployment.
b) AAD fire.
c) Line over malfunction. Ans✓✓✓ a) Premature deployment.
4) Why must three-ring release cables be cleaned periodically?
a) Oxidation will cause microscopic burrs on metal which could tear fabric.
, b) To remove tar build up.
c) Corrosion deposits cause them to bind. Ans✓✓✓ c) Corrosion deposits cause
them to bind.
5) If you see that you have begun to turn too low to the ground for a safe landing,
what should be your first response?
a) Quickly use toggle controls to turn in the opposite direction.
b) Neutralize the turn and get the canopy overhead.
c) Prepare to PLF. Ans✓✓✓ b) Neutralize the turn and get the canopy overhead.
6) What effect does pulling on the front risers have on the canopy?
a) Dramatic increase in rate of descent.
b) Dramatic decrease in rate of descent.
c) Dramatic increase in forward speed. Ans✓✓✓ a) Dramatic increase in rate of
descent.
7) When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles?
a) Stow them.
b) Keep them away from the front risers.
c) Keep them in your hands. Ans✓✓✓ c) Keep them in your hands.
8) What are the two biggest dangers of front-riser maneuvers near the ground?
