IL Rope Ops Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
Kern - correct answer Core of the Rope
Mantle - correct answer The Outer Sheath
Static Kernmantle Stretches no more than ________? - correct answer 20%
Dynamic Kernmantle stretches how much? - correct answer 60%
How do you make a prusik wrap? - correct answer Tie the two ends of the prusik cord with a double
fisherman or figure 8 bend
What is the most common type of soft cam? - correct answer Prusik
Define the L.A.S.T. - correct answer Locate
Access
Stabilize
Transport
SUDOT Whistle Blows - correct answer Stop - 1 whistle blow
Trouble - 1 Long whistle blow
Who controls the descent? - correct answer The Litter Captain
, Define a medium helicopter type 2 - correct answer Certified Gross Weight: 6,000 - 12,000 lbs
Payload of 2500 lbs at sea level at 59 degrees F
A less risky maneuver for a marginal landing zone in which the pilot places both skids in full contact with
the ground while running full power to maintain the position of the aircraft is known as ___________ ? -
correct answer Power-On Landing
A knot used to equalize a load between two anchors is a ___________? - correct answer Double Loop
Figure Eight
The most secure backup knot is the ______________? - correct answer Double Overhand
What is the term for the joining of two ropes? - correct answer A Bend
What is the primary application of the water knot? - correct answer Tying together 2 pieces of webbing
What type of hitch is used for one person belay? - correct answer Munter Hitch
What is the tensile strength of two inch tubular webbing? - correct answer 8,000 lbs
Nylon rope loses how much strength when wet? - correct answer 10-15%
What size pulley sheave diameter does a 1/2 inch rope need? - correct answer 2 inches (always 4x)
Technical use ascenders can cut through rope sheaths with loads as low as how much? - correct answer
1,200 lbs
What rating is intended for the highest loads? - correct answer G - Rating
Questions and Correct Answers
Kern - correct answer Core of the Rope
Mantle - correct answer The Outer Sheath
Static Kernmantle Stretches no more than ________? - correct answer 20%
Dynamic Kernmantle stretches how much? - correct answer 60%
How do you make a prusik wrap? - correct answer Tie the two ends of the prusik cord with a double
fisherman or figure 8 bend
What is the most common type of soft cam? - correct answer Prusik
Define the L.A.S.T. - correct answer Locate
Access
Stabilize
Transport
SUDOT Whistle Blows - correct answer Stop - 1 whistle blow
Trouble - 1 Long whistle blow
Who controls the descent? - correct answer The Litter Captain
, Define a medium helicopter type 2 - correct answer Certified Gross Weight: 6,000 - 12,000 lbs
Payload of 2500 lbs at sea level at 59 degrees F
A less risky maneuver for a marginal landing zone in which the pilot places both skids in full contact with
the ground while running full power to maintain the position of the aircraft is known as ___________ ? -
correct answer Power-On Landing
A knot used to equalize a load between two anchors is a ___________? - correct answer Double Loop
Figure Eight
The most secure backup knot is the ______________? - correct answer Double Overhand
What is the term for the joining of two ropes? - correct answer A Bend
What is the primary application of the water knot? - correct answer Tying together 2 pieces of webbing
What type of hitch is used for one person belay? - correct answer Munter Hitch
What is the tensile strength of two inch tubular webbing? - correct answer 8,000 lbs
Nylon rope loses how much strength when wet? - correct answer 10-15%
What size pulley sheave diameter does a 1/2 inch rope need? - correct answer 2 inches (always 4x)
Technical use ascenders can cut through rope sheaths with loads as low as how much? - correct answer
1,200 lbs
What rating is intended for the highest loads? - correct answer G - Rating
