Rope Rescue Tech Exam i-2
What is the benefit of using a 1:1 hauling system? - Answer-it is simple
Encourage the use of the word(s) ______ for anyone on the team to use at any time. - Answer-STOP
Rescuers operating the progress capture device used on low angle evacuation hauling systems should
see that the load _______ when the pulling force is released. - Answer-Will not release
Which statement concerning the use of progress capture devices (PCDs) in a low angle hauling operation
in true? - Answer-PCDs can be either hard cams or soft cams
Which is an optional addition to the low angle evacuation litter team? - Answer-Medical attendant
Which type of litter should only be used for disaster work or mass casualties? - Answer-Light weight
litters with flat metal straps
How many points of attachment to the litter are used in the fabrication of single line lowering bridle for
a stokes basket? - Answer-Four
Where do tenders tie into on low angle evacuation? - Answer-Directly to the litter
The simplest tie-in used as a low angle evacuation litter tender is a: - Answer-Manufactured adjustable
loop
, A class I harness: - Answer-Fits around the waist and thighs for one person
A metal device that, through friction with the rope, creates a braking action or a controlled rappel is
called a(n): - Answer-Descent control device
A descent control device that allows for adjustable friction by sliding bars together is a: - Answer-Brake
bar rack
When operating a Munter hitch, the ______ must not be taken off the rope. - Answer-Brake hand
Which descent device allows friction to be increased or decreased during a rope rescue while under
load? - Answer-A brake bar rack
When engineering basic lowering systems, a simple anchor: - Answer-Takes no longer to set up and can
use less gear than an anchor system
A ________ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with a tandem belay system. - Answer-Prussia
minding pulley
The best performance for holding large shock loads is the: - Answer-Tandem prusik belay
Which statement concerning belay systems is correct? - Answer-A belay system is basically a back up for
the main line system
The belayer's response to on-line/on-Rope is: - Answer-ON BELAY
When using a whistle system, a continuous whistle blast means: - Answer-Help is needed.
What is the benefit of using a 1:1 hauling system? - Answer-it is simple
Encourage the use of the word(s) ______ for anyone on the team to use at any time. - Answer-STOP
Rescuers operating the progress capture device used on low angle evacuation hauling systems should
see that the load _______ when the pulling force is released. - Answer-Will not release
Which statement concerning the use of progress capture devices (PCDs) in a low angle hauling operation
in true? - Answer-PCDs can be either hard cams or soft cams
Which is an optional addition to the low angle evacuation litter team? - Answer-Medical attendant
Which type of litter should only be used for disaster work or mass casualties? - Answer-Light weight
litters with flat metal straps
How many points of attachment to the litter are used in the fabrication of single line lowering bridle for
a stokes basket? - Answer-Four
Where do tenders tie into on low angle evacuation? - Answer-Directly to the litter
The simplest tie-in used as a low angle evacuation litter tender is a: - Answer-Manufactured adjustable
loop
, A class I harness: - Answer-Fits around the waist and thighs for one person
A metal device that, through friction with the rope, creates a braking action or a controlled rappel is
called a(n): - Answer-Descent control device
A descent control device that allows for adjustable friction by sliding bars together is a: - Answer-Brake
bar rack
When operating a Munter hitch, the ______ must not be taken off the rope. - Answer-Brake hand
Which descent device allows friction to be increased or decreased during a rope rescue while under
load? - Answer-A brake bar rack
When engineering basic lowering systems, a simple anchor: - Answer-Takes no longer to set up and can
use less gear than an anchor system
A ________ is a type of pulley that is used in conjunction with a tandem belay system. - Answer-Prussia
minding pulley
The best performance for holding large shock loads is the: - Answer-Tandem prusik belay
Which statement concerning belay systems is correct? - Answer-A belay system is basically a back up for
the main line system
The belayer's response to on-line/on-Rope is: - Answer-ON BELAY
When using a whistle system, a continuous whistle blast means: - Answer-Help is needed.
