JONES AND BARTLETT CHAPTER 9
ROPES AND KNOTS. EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is one of the four primary classifications of rope based on function? - ANS Utility
Which is defining characteristic of utility rope? - ANS it must not be used to support the
weight of a person
A rope carried by a fire fighter only for self-rescue for an extreme situation is called a(n)
________ rope. - ANS Escape
Which is the term fore a rope used on an extension ladder to raise a fly section? -
ANS halyard
The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a? - ANS strand
Which statement about natural fiber ropes is correct? - ANS Natural fiber ropes deteriorate
even if stored properly
Prolonged exposure to_________ light can damage synthetic ropes. - ANS Ultraviolet
Which fiber is commonly used in life safety rope? - ANS Nylon
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ROPES AND KNOTS. EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is one of the four primary classifications of rope based on function? - ANS Utility
Which is defining characteristic of utility rope? - ANS it must not be used to support the
weight of a person
A rope carried by a fire fighter only for self-rescue for an extreme situation is called a(n)
________ rope. - ANS Escape
Which is the term fore a rope used on an extension ladder to raise a fly section? -
ANS halyard
The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a? - ANS strand
Which statement about natural fiber ropes is correct? - ANS Natural fiber ropes deteriorate
even if stored properly
Prolonged exposure to_________ light can damage synthetic ropes. - ANS Ultraviolet
Which fiber is commonly used in life safety rope? - ANS Nylon
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