SLTC FINAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 NEWEST
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QUESTION: What type of synthetic rope is appx. 3 times stronger than the same size of manila
rope? - ANSWER-Composite Fiber
QUESTION: What type of synthetic ropes are made from a combination of nylon and
polyethylene? - ANSWER-Poly-plus
QUESTION: What type of rope is composed from wires, strands, and cores? - ANSWER-Wire
rope
QUESTION: T/F ropes should be kept as clean and dry as possible? - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: How should ropes be rolled onto the spool? - ANSWER-In a way that prevents kinks
and unnecessary twists.
QUESTION: T/F Ropes don't always have to be properly lubricated? - ANSWER-False
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QUESTION: T/F before using any rope you should always carefully examine it? - ANSWER-True if
there is any concerns to the ropes condition DO NOT USE IT
QUESTION: What are the three main things to remember to properly use a rope? - ANSWER-1.
Don't pull over sharp objects 2. Avoid heat and localized friction 3. Always select a rope of
sufficient size for the work being done.
Q; What are the 3 types of rope used in linework? - ANSWER-Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wire
QUESTION: What are the two most common types of natural fiber rope? - ANSWER-Manilla &
Hemp
QUESTION: What type of rope have individual fiber strands running the entire length of rope? -
ANSWER-Synthetic Fiber Rope
QUESTION: How can synthetic ropes be damaged? - ANSWER-Heat or flames will melt them,
and if pulled over sharp edges under tension.
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QUESTION: What are the 6 types of synthetic rope and which 3 are the most common, -
ANSWER-Nylon, Polyester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene*, Poly-Plus*, Composite Fiber*
QUESTION: This type of synthetic rope is an oil based synthetic fiber that is size for size appx.
twice as strong as manilla but 50% lighter. - ANSWER-Polypropylene
QUESTION: This kind of rope is used for raising or lowering heavy pieces of equipment. -
ANSWER-Bull Rope (Bulls are heavy)
QUESTION: This type of rope is used for raising and lowering light material. - ANSWER-Hand
Line
QUESTION: This type of rope is a small diameter rope used to throw a line over a cross arm,
tree limb, or other support object. - ANSWER-Throw Line
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QUESTION: This type of rope is used for pulling several span lengths of wire at one time? -
ANSWER-Running Line
QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the longest part of the rope? - ANSWER-
Standing Part
QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the free end of the rope used to form a
knot. - ANSWER-Running End
QUESTION: This PART of the rope when tying knots is the middle or loop portion of the rope. -
ANSWER-Bight
QUESTION: What are the two ways to join two ropes together? - ANSWER-Knots & Splices
QUESTION: T/F Knots have higher efficiency ratings than splices? - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: If the load is not too great, a ____ or _____ generally is better as a temporary joint
since it can be untied? - ANSWER-Knot or Hitch
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