Exam 8: Ropes, Webbing, and Knots

What type of webbing is rated for loads up to 600 pounds (2.67 k/N) and fastens around the waist and thighs or under buttocks?

What type of webbing is mainly used for rescue applications?

Removing the slack in rope after tying a knot is called:

Firefighters should avoid in order to prevent grinding dirt and debris into ropes.

When drying a rope, firefighters should avoid:

Which of the following types of rope is only used in situations not involving life safety?

Which of the following types of rope is constructed of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone-pattern sheath?

Which part of the rope is used for hoisting?

Which of the following types of rope may not elongate more than 10 percent under a load equal to 10 percent of its breaking strength?

Which bend is formed by bending a rope back on itself while keeping both sides parallel?

When the sheath of a braid-on-braid rope slides on its core, a firefighter should:

During hoisting, which of the following actions is the BEST way to help prevent damage to the equipment?

In a kernmantle rope, the protects the core from abrasion.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is best used to provide a mechanical advantage during hoisting?

For which of the following types of rope are soft spots possible signs of damage to the core?

Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch?

Storing rope in a bag can make it easy to transport and protects it from:

Which of the following are signs of damage in laid natural fiber rope?

Which type of knot can be used to secure a victim's hands or feet to drag the victim to safety?

Webbing care and maintenance guidelines are: