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Ropes Level 1 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
Question: ___lbs is considered a two person load.
Ans: 600 lbs
Question: Relates to manufacturers of fire service life safety rope system
components
Ans: NFPA 1983
Question: A system used as a redundant safety mechanism to support the
entire weight of the load should some element of the original system fail
Ans: belay
Question: Manual states that technical rescue personal protective equipment
must meet these standards
Ans: NFPA 1951
Question: Protecting a rescuers hearing is part of utilizing PPE. When they are
exposed to noise above ___ hearing protection must be worn
Ans: 90 dB
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Question: Gloves used during rope tasks must be free of any contaminants
including glass shards and grease/oil. (True/false)
Ans: True
Question: Two individuals who did NOT build/assemble the system WILL
perform a final safety check when the system is prepared and the rescue team
is ready
Ans: True
Question: What knot is used to form the loop used to create a Prusik Hitch?
Ans: Double Fisherman's Knot
Question: A class 3 harness covers the legs and waist only (true/false)
Ans: False
Question: The rope rescue system is planned to match the ___ and available
resources should be analyzed to ensure that the adequate equipment and
personnel are available before initiating any vertical operations
Ans: Anticipated load
Question: In a high-angle (60-90 degrees) rescue operation, a primary hazard
includes sharp elevation differences (true/false)
Ropes Level 1 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
Question: ___lbs is considered a two person load.
Ans: 600 lbs
Question: Relates to manufacturers of fire service life safety rope system
components
Ans: NFPA 1983
Question: A system used as a redundant safety mechanism to support the
entire weight of the load should some element of the original system fail
Ans: belay
Question: Manual states that technical rescue personal protective equipment
must meet these standards
Ans: NFPA 1951
Question: Protecting a rescuers hearing is part of utilizing PPE. When they are
exposed to noise above ___ hearing protection must be worn
Ans: 90 dB
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Question: Gloves used during rope tasks must be free of any contaminants
including glass shards and grease/oil. (True/false)
Ans: True
Question: Two individuals who did NOT build/assemble the system WILL
perform a final safety check when the system is prepared and the rescue team
is ready
Ans: True
Question: What knot is used to form the loop used to create a Prusik Hitch?
Ans: Double Fisherman's Knot
Question: A class 3 harness covers the legs and waist only (true/false)
Ans: False
Question: The rope rescue system is planned to match the ___ and available
resources should be analyzed to ensure that the adequate equipment and
personnel are available before initiating any vertical operations
Ans: Anticipated load
Question: In a high-angle (60-90 degrees) rescue operation, a primary hazard
includes sharp elevation differences (true/false)
