IL Rope Ops Study Guide Questions and
Answers Latest Version Rated A+
What is the minimum breaking strength (MBS) required for a general-use life safety rope under
NFPA 1983?
✔✔40 kN
What is the term for the part of the rope used to form a knot?
✔✔Working end
What type of rope construction is most commonly used in rope rescue?
✔✔Kernmantle
What knot is commonly used to create a fixed loop at the end of a rope?
✔✔Figure-eight on a bight
What is the recommended minimum safety factor for rope rescue systems?
✔✔15:1
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,What is the purpose of a load-releasing hitch in a rope system?
✔✔To allow controlled release of a loaded line under tension
What is the most common knot used to join two ropes of equal diameter?
✔✔Double fisherman’s knot
What device is commonly used for belaying in rope rescue operations?
✔✔Rescue 8 or Munter hitch
What is the standard rope diameter used for general life safety rope applications?
✔✔11 mm (7/16 inch)
What does the term "main line" refer to in a rope rescue setup?
✔✔The primary rope used to support the load
What knot is typically used to anchor a rope to an object?
✔✔Figure-eight follow-through
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, What kind of webbing is most often used in rope rescue applications?
✔✔1-inch tubular webbing
What is the best method for storing a rope to avoid tangling and damage?
✔✔Rope bag
What is the term for the rope section between the load and the anchor?
✔✔Main line
What device can be used for ascending a fixed rope?
✔✔Mechanical ascender
What is the purpose of edge protection in rope operations?
✔✔To prevent rope damage from friction or sharp surfaces
What knot can be used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter?
✔✔Double fisherman’s knot or overhand bend with backup
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Answers Latest Version Rated A+
What is the minimum breaking strength (MBS) required for a general-use life safety rope under
NFPA 1983?
✔✔40 kN
What is the term for the part of the rope used to form a knot?
✔✔Working end
What type of rope construction is most commonly used in rope rescue?
✔✔Kernmantle
What knot is commonly used to create a fixed loop at the end of a rope?
✔✔Figure-eight on a bight
What is the recommended minimum safety factor for rope rescue systems?
✔✔15:1
1
,What is the purpose of a load-releasing hitch in a rope system?
✔✔To allow controlled release of a loaded line under tension
What is the most common knot used to join two ropes of equal diameter?
✔✔Double fisherman’s knot
What device is commonly used for belaying in rope rescue operations?
✔✔Rescue 8 or Munter hitch
What is the standard rope diameter used for general life safety rope applications?
✔✔11 mm (7/16 inch)
What does the term "main line" refer to in a rope rescue setup?
✔✔The primary rope used to support the load
What knot is typically used to anchor a rope to an object?
✔✔Figure-eight follow-through
2
, What kind of webbing is most often used in rope rescue applications?
✔✔1-inch tubular webbing
What is the best method for storing a rope to avoid tangling and damage?
✔✔Rope bag
What is the term for the rope section between the load and the anchor?
✔✔Main line
What device can be used for ascending a fixed rope?
✔✔Mechanical ascender
What is the purpose of edge protection in rope operations?
✔✔To prevent rope damage from friction or sharp surfaces
What knot can be used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter?
✔✔Double fisherman’s knot or overhand bend with backup
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