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LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 10 Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 10 ExamQuestions and Answers
What is formed by making a loop in a rope and then bringing the two ends of the rope
parallel to each other?
a. round turn
b. bend
c. eye
d. cinch - Answer -a. round turn
Which method is usually recommended for drying ropes?
a. a hose dryer
b. air drying
c. a laundry dryer
d. direct sunlight - Answer -b. air drying
Which NFPA standard covers the criteria for design, construction, and performance of
life safety rope and related equipment?
a. 1983
b. 1984
c. 1981
d. 1982 - Answer -a. 1983
What is one of the three primary classifications of rope based on function?
a. rigging
b. utility
c. static
d. rescue - Answer -b. utility
An escape rope must be _____ once it is used.
a. inspected
b. replaced
c. tested
d. cleaned - Answer -b. replaced
What is a common sign of damage to a kernmantle rope?
a. loose or twisted sheath
b. discoloration
c. depressions in the kern
, d. fuzziness of the mantle - Answer -c. depressions in the kern
What is the term for preparing a knot by tightening it and removing twists, kinks, and
slack from the rope?
a. following
b. finishing
c. dressing
d. squaring - Answer -c. dressing
Which knot is typically used to tie together two ropes of unequal size?
a. bowline
b. square
c. becket bend
d. half hitch - Answer -c. becket bend
Which of the following knots decreases the load-bearing capacity of rope the least?
a. bowline
b. figure eight follow-through
c. they all decrease load capacity about equally
d. figure eight on a bight - Answer -b. figure eight follow-through
When is the use of utility rope appropriate?
a. when the total load is less than 750 lbs
b. when the rope will not be supporting people
c. for static loads only
d. in situations where the rope will likely be damaged - Answer -b. when the rope will not
be supporting people
Which type of rope consists of individual strands twisted together?
a. laid
b. twine
c. braided
d. twisted - Answer -d. twisted
What is the second most common synthetic fiber used for life safety ropes?
a. rayon
b. polypropylene
c. monoester
d. polyester - Answer -d. polyester
Which question is important to consider when inspecting life safety ropes?
a. how long has the rope been in storage?
b. has the rope ever been under load?
c. has the rope been subject to shock loading?
d. has the rope been exposed to sunlight? - Answer -c. has the rope ever been under
load?
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