Rope Rescue Ops IFSI Questions with
Correct Answers
All riggin shall have how many checks prior to Loading? - correct answer 3
All equip. that falls 3 ft onto a hard surface shall be checked for: - correct answer Burs, sharp edges, dirt,
contaminates, lose parts and deformaties
Rope deployed from the anchor point to the ground should be deployed: - correct answer So only the
amount needed is with a dynamic anchor
Helmets used for rope rescue should be: - correct answer Lighter in weight
Rope gloves shall be - correct answer Sturdy formfitting gloves with a leather palm
T/F: Fall protection (travel restraint) at the edge shall be long enough for the edge attendant to go over
the edge and no farther - correct answer False
A class one harness is designed to stop rescuer when he: - correct answer Reaches the edge
T/F: Class two harnesses are designed for 600 lb loads and will not keep the rescuer in an up-right
position if they become unconscious. - correct answer True
Class three harnesses are: - correct answer Designed to keep the rescuer or victim in an up-right
position
T/F: A person that falls in a harness and is suspended and unable to stand on a solid surface should lift
their legs into a sitting position and avoid moving. - correct answer True
, T/F: When working in a harness with free mobility a person should keep your legs moving as much as
possible - correct answer True
T/F: A person that falls and is trapped and unable to lift their legs should squeeze their legs legs every 5
seconds until help arrives - correct answer True
The 1st medical consideration for a victim in a class three harness that falls and becomes unconscious is:
- correct answer Airway patency
When a person is rescued from harness suspension they should be: - correct answer Assessed, ABC's,
immobilization and transported in a sitting position
All harness construction and testing standards are covered in NFPA: - correct answer 1983
T/F: Personnel at a rescue scene whether they are workers, IC, safety officer all have the ability to call a
stop during rope rescue operations if they see an unsafe operation - correct answer True
A helmet used for repor rescue should be an approved light weight helmet with a: - correct answer 3
point strap position under the chin
Care and maintenance of all rescue equipment should be per: - correct answer the helmet's
manufacturer recommendations
T/F: Care should be taken when rope is under tension not to allow a second rope under tension (a line)
to run across the stationary rope under tension. This will cause a nylon on nylon situation that can burn
through a rope quickly - correct answer True
Most rope failures are caused by: - correct answer Abrasion
Rope that will lose strength when wet is: - correct answer Nylon
Correct Answers
All riggin shall have how many checks prior to Loading? - correct answer 3
All equip. that falls 3 ft onto a hard surface shall be checked for: - correct answer Burs, sharp edges, dirt,
contaminates, lose parts and deformaties
Rope deployed from the anchor point to the ground should be deployed: - correct answer So only the
amount needed is with a dynamic anchor
Helmets used for rope rescue should be: - correct answer Lighter in weight
Rope gloves shall be - correct answer Sturdy formfitting gloves with a leather palm
T/F: Fall protection (travel restraint) at the edge shall be long enough for the edge attendant to go over
the edge and no farther - correct answer False
A class one harness is designed to stop rescuer when he: - correct answer Reaches the edge
T/F: Class two harnesses are designed for 600 lb loads and will not keep the rescuer in an up-right
position if they become unconscious. - correct answer True
Class three harnesses are: - correct answer Designed to keep the rescuer or victim in an up-right
position
T/F: A person that falls in a harness and is suspended and unable to stand on a solid surface should lift
their legs into a sitting position and avoid moving. - correct answer True
, T/F: When working in a harness with free mobility a person should keep your legs moving as much as
possible - correct answer True
T/F: A person that falls and is trapped and unable to lift their legs should squeeze their legs legs every 5
seconds until help arrives - correct answer True
The 1st medical consideration for a victim in a class three harness that falls and becomes unconscious is:
- correct answer Airway patency
When a person is rescued from harness suspension they should be: - correct answer Assessed, ABC's,
immobilization and transported in a sitting position
All harness construction and testing standards are covered in NFPA: - correct answer 1983
T/F: Personnel at a rescue scene whether they are workers, IC, safety officer all have the ability to call a
stop during rope rescue operations if they see an unsafe operation - correct answer True
A helmet used for repor rescue should be an approved light weight helmet with a: - correct answer 3
point strap position under the chin
Care and maintenance of all rescue equipment should be per: - correct answer the helmet's
manufacturer recommendations
T/F: Care should be taken when rope is under tension not to allow a second rope under tension (a line)
to run across the stationary rope under tension. This will cause a nylon on nylon situation that can burn
through a rope quickly - correct answer True
Most rope failures are caused by: - correct answer Abrasion
Rope that will lose strength when wet is: - correct answer Nylon
