ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2025-2025 |
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In special operations incident command, the span of control may
have to be narrowed due to: - CORRECT ANSWER the highly
technical nature of the equipment and systems management.
The webbing used for lashing a victim to a Stokes basket should
be approximately _____ feet long. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 feet
A one-person rope is designed to support a one-person load,
which is _____ pounds. - CORRECT ANSWER 300
_____ is the primary fiber used to manufacture rescue rope. -
CORRECT ANSWER Nylon
Rope should be _____ checked for cuts, excessively chafed areas,
soft or hard spots, glazed or melted surface areas, discoloration,
or variations in diameter. - CORRECT ANSWER Visually
The kern of a kernmantle rope is its: - CORRECT ANSWER core
The term _____ indicates a type of rope with very low stretch (no
more than 20% of its length at break). - CORRECT ANSWER
static
Ropes used in rescue should be of what design type? - CORRECT
ANSWER static kernmantle
Which of the following statements about static kernmantle rope
is true? - CORRECT ANSWER it is commonly used for rescue
,What part of an NFPA approved rescue rope provides the
majority of the strength of the rope? - CORRECT ANSWER Kern
The _____ hitch is a friction hitch that can be used for rappelling
as a last resort. - CORRECT ANSWER Munter
Primary life support lines should have at least _____ independent
anchor(s). - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A _____ is a mechanical advantage system that is _____ a main
line system. - CORRECT ANSWER piggyback, independent of
The advantage(s) of the tensionless hitch in anchoring the main
line is/are that it: - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
A _____ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with Prusik
belay systems. - CORRECT ANSWER prusik minding pully
Webbing is used for: - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
When using a tensionless anchor to secure a rappel line, the
anchor should be at least _____ times the diameter of the rope. -
CORRECT ANSWER 4
A device that utilizes a cam to place friction on a rope to prevent
a load from sliding when tension is applied, or can be used to
climb a rope is a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER ascender and
caribiner
When building a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage, the end knot is
attached to a/an - CORRECT ANSWER load
,If a 50-pound load can be moved using slightly more than 50
pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1:1
Two categories of mechanical advantage systems are: -
CORRECT ANSWER simple and compound
Snap link devices used to connect elements of rope system
components are called: - CORRECT ANSWER caribiners
Encourage the use of the word(s) _____ for anyone on the team to
use at any time. - CORRECT ANSWER stop
Which of the following devices is best designed for moving a load
that may increase or decrease during movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER brake bar rack
Simple pulley systems have _____ than compound pulley systems
of the same advantage rating. - CORRECT ANSWER fewer
A Stokes basket requires _____ main line(s) to accommodate a
horizontal lower with two attendants. - CORRECT ANSWER 2
Which of the following is suggested for rappels of 150 feet or
higher? - CORRECT ANSWER rappel rack
The _____ has the authority to stop operations if deemed
necessary. - CORRECT ANSWER safety officer
The rescue team's common goal is: - CORRECT ANSWER
problem solving
, Many basket litters come with tie-in straps, but they may not be
adequate for securing a victim for elevated (high-angle) rescue.
What is the preferred alternative for strapping materials in
securing the victim in the litter? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
webbing
The number one priority for all rescue personnel during rescue
operations is: - CORRECT ANSWER personal safety
The span of control for technical rescue incidents should be kept
relatively low due to the nature of the work. The typical span of
control should be limited to: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 7
members
The _____ involves a rescue rope or cable rigged to hang beneath
the aircraft. - CORRECT ANSWER short-haul system
The equipment for heli-rappeling is _____ that used for a single
line rappel. - CORRECT ANSWER virtually identical to
When using rope, the type of patient-carrying device that is well
suited for moving an injured victim from one level to another is a:
- CORRECT ANSWER basket stretcher
Rescue equipment logs should: - CORRECT ANSWER record
the life history for an individual piece of rescue gear
Which of the following is not an acceptable means of cleaning
rescue rope and webbing? - CORRECT ANSWER use harsh
detergent that will break down greasy deposits on the rope
Rope should be inspected: - CORRECT ANSWER after every use
ACTUAL EXAM WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE EXAM | ACCURATE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
In special operations incident command, the span of control may
have to be narrowed due to: - CORRECT ANSWER the highly
technical nature of the equipment and systems management.
The webbing used for lashing a victim to a Stokes basket should
be approximately _____ feet long. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 feet
A one-person rope is designed to support a one-person load,
which is _____ pounds. - CORRECT ANSWER 300
_____ is the primary fiber used to manufacture rescue rope. -
CORRECT ANSWER Nylon
Rope should be _____ checked for cuts, excessively chafed areas,
soft or hard spots, glazed or melted surface areas, discoloration,
or variations in diameter. - CORRECT ANSWER Visually
The kern of a kernmantle rope is its: - CORRECT ANSWER core
The term _____ indicates a type of rope with very low stretch (no
more than 20% of its length at break). - CORRECT ANSWER
static
Ropes used in rescue should be of what design type? - CORRECT
ANSWER static kernmantle
Which of the following statements about static kernmantle rope
is true? - CORRECT ANSWER it is commonly used for rescue
,What part of an NFPA approved rescue rope provides the
majority of the strength of the rope? - CORRECT ANSWER Kern
The _____ hitch is a friction hitch that can be used for rappelling
as a last resort. - CORRECT ANSWER Munter
Primary life support lines should have at least _____ independent
anchor(s). - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A _____ is a mechanical advantage system that is _____ a main
line system. - CORRECT ANSWER piggyback, independent of
The advantage(s) of the tensionless hitch in anchoring the main
line is/are that it: - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
A _____ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with Prusik
belay systems. - CORRECT ANSWER prusik minding pully
Webbing is used for: - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
When using a tensionless anchor to secure a rappel line, the
anchor should be at least _____ times the diameter of the rope. -
CORRECT ANSWER 4
A device that utilizes a cam to place friction on a rope to prevent
a load from sliding when tension is applied, or can be used to
climb a rope is a/an: - CORRECT ANSWER ascender and
caribiner
When building a simple 3:1 mechanical advantage, the end knot is
attached to a/an - CORRECT ANSWER load
,If a 50-pound load can be moved using slightly more than 50
pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is: - CORRECT
ANSWER 1:1
Two categories of mechanical advantage systems are: -
CORRECT ANSWER simple and compound
Snap link devices used to connect elements of rope system
components are called: - CORRECT ANSWER caribiners
Encourage the use of the word(s) _____ for anyone on the team to
use at any time. - CORRECT ANSWER stop
Which of the following devices is best designed for moving a load
that may increase or decrease during movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER brake bar rack
Simple pulley systems have _____ than compound pulley systems
of the same advantage rating. - CORRECT ANSWER fewer
A Stokes basket requires _____ main line(s) to accommodate a
horizontal lower with two attendants. - CORRECT ANSWER 2
Which of the following is suggested for rappels of 150 feet or
higher? - CORRECT ANSWER rappel rack
The _____ has the authority to stop operations if deemed
necessary. - CORRECT ANSWER safety officer
The rescue team's common goal is: - CORRECT ANSWER
problem solving
, Many basket litters come with tie-in straps, but they may not be
adequate for securing a victim for elevated (high-angle) rescue.
What is the preferred alternative for strapping materials in
securing the victim in the litter? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
webbing
The number one priority for all rescue personnel during rescue
operations is: - CORRECT ANSWER personal safety
The span of control for technical rescue incidents should be kept
relatively low due to the nature of the work. The typical span of
control should be limited to: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 7
members
The _____ involves a rescue rope or cable rigged to hang beneath
the aircraft. - CORRECT ANSWER short-haul system
The equipment for heli-rappeling is _____ that used for a single
line rappel. - CORRECT ANSWER virtually identical to
When using rope, the type of patient-carrying device that is well
suited for moving an injured victim from one level to another is a:
- CORRECT ANSWER basket stretcher
Rescue equipment logs should: - CORRECT ANSWER record
the life history for an individual piece of rescue gear
Which of the following is not an acceptable means of cleaning
rescue rope and webbing? - CORRECT ANSWER use harsh
detergent that will break down greasy deposits on the rope
Rope should be inspected: - CORRECT ANSWER after every use
