Ropes and Knots Practice Exam with Complete Solutions

Ropes and Knots Practice Exam with Complete Solutions Which rope is designed to be used ONLY for rescue - Answer-Life safety rope Ways/reasons you will use a rope/webbing - Answer-Rescue Hoisting tools Securing unstable objects Cordoning off areas Gaining access to areas above and below ground level NFPA ___ : Standard for life safety rope and equipment for emergency services - Answer-NFPA 1983 What criteria needs to provided within NFPA 1983 - Answer-Proper use Inspection and maintenance procedures Criteria for retiring life safety rope from service T/F Life safety rope should not be used for other utility purposes - Answer-True NFPA 1983 specifies ___ - Answer-Only rope of block creel construction using continuos filament virgin fiber for load-bearing elements is suitable for life safety applications. Rope made of any other material or construction must not be used to support firefighters or victims In order to be reused in life safety situations, the manufacturer and AHJ standard also requires that ropes meet the following criteria - Answer-No abrasions or visible damage No exposures to heat or direct flame No exposures to any impact load No exposure to the liquids, solids, gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that can deteriorate rope _____ rope can be used to hoist equipment, secure unstable objects, or cordon off an area - Answer-Utility rope T/F Downgraded life safety rope may be used as utility rope if its still in good condition - Answer-True