Rope Operations State Practice Test

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• What percentage of rope strength is in the core?
• What action signals that the area is clear for takeoff for helicopter?
• In a rescue operation, which role is responsible for issuing commands?
• What rope length is described as 150 feet in contexts involving a descender with ears?
• At sea level, what is the payload allowance for Type 2 helicopters?
• What is the minimum safety rating ratio used in rescue operations?
• What is the benefit of Kevlar rope with respect to temperature?
• On an 11 mm rope, which Prusik size is recommended?
• Kernmantle rope with continuous fibers is described as which rope construction?
• In a rope rescue setup, the rope handler’s primary duty is to do what?
• Strongest loop knot is which?
• Webbing strength?
• Picket requirements: depth into ground
• Which standard governs Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services?
• Polypropylene rope is damaged by?
• What term describes working a knot to create a smaller loop for attaching a carabiner?
• What is the primary concern when a rope hangs you in one spot for an extended period?
• Which term describes folding the rope back onto itself?
• How long are litter tie-ins?
• Which end of the rope is used to tie knots in a rescue system?
• Which rope floats and resists chemicals?
• What is the ideal TMK?
• In a load-sharing anchor, the configuration consists of what?
• What is the maximum angle when using two anchor points for one rope?
• The ratio of output to input force in a rope system is known as what?
• Nylon rope loses what percentage of its strength when wet?
• Polypropylene rope is damaged by which chemical category?
• What is the kern?
• Triangular screw links are used for what type of loading?
• How is equipment flown to the scene?
• What does the rope handler do?
• Triangular screw links are used for what type of loading?
• Which statement correctly describes braided rope?
• What Prusik size is recommended for a 12.5 mm rope?
• How much is a Munter rated for?
• Which statement best describes Type 3 helicopters' weight category?
• What is the NFPA load rating for carabineers?
• Which of the following is NOT part of L.A.S.T?
• A figure 8 bend is used to join which ropes?
• What is the arm signal for starting the engine of a helicopter?
• What does CRM stand for?
• Becket bend is used for joining two unequal size ropes?
• For a rescue, what kind of stretch do you want in the rope?
• How many legs does a litter harness have?
• What do you use a becket bend for?
• The standing end of a rope refers to which portion?
• Which option correctly describes how to use webbing around an anchor?
• What is a load sharing anchor?
• Polypropylene rope floats and has what property?
• Which of the following best defines suspension trauma?
• What knot is described as a Prusik knot in the material?
• What is a disadvantage to a directional load?
• How should webbing be used around an anchor?
• Dynamic kernmantle rope stretches up to what percentage under load?
• How much wider must a tensionless hitch be?
• What is Kevlar rope used for?
• For a vertical or horizontal lift, how should the litter be rigged?
• Which brake bar feature is typically associated with high-load applications in rope operations?
• A primary benefit of using a load distributing anchor is what?
• NFPA 1006 standard covers which topic?
• Which is an advantage of a load-distributing anchor?
• Which statement best describes NFPA 1670's focus?
• What is a bend?
• What brake device is recommended for slopes with varying terrain?
• What is the breaking rate or kernmantle rope (fire service rope) rated at?
• If equipment falls more than 3 ft what needs to happen?
• Who raises the litter for a low-angle slope rescue?
• Litter tie-in distance should be no more than how many feet?
• In rescue mode, the weight of a single victim is always considered to be
• What size pulley is used for 1/2 inch rope?
• What size carabiner is recommended for a hunter hitch?
• Which statement about the litter harness legs is accurate?
• For a low-angle rescue, which type of litter is used?
• What does a directional do?
• Nylon rope is damaged by which chemical type?
• In a deep canyon, what does a helicopter require to gain altitude?
• What is a bite?
• The running end of rope is also known as which end?
• In a low-angle rescue, which litter type is preferred for stability?
• Type 1 Helicopters are described as:
• What is the stated payload for a Type 2 medium helicopter at sea level at 59 degrees?
• The Figure 8 knot is strongest when tied in which configuration?
• What is the arm signal used to indicate landing helicopters?
• Which stopper knot is used at the end of a rappel line?
• Pickets are driven in at what angle during setup?
• The standard belay for a rescue person load is which configuration?
• In kernmantle rope, which component primarily protects the core from abrasion?
• The maximum stretch allowed for static kernmantle rope is?
• How many wraps are used in a tensionless hitch?
• When does rope start to lose strength?
• L.A.S.T.
• Who calls the commands during a rescue operation?
• Type 2 Helicopters are described as:
• Which option best describes how rope is inspected?
• What is the strength rating for one-inch webbing?
• Which device is used to change a haul system into a lowering system?
• Which configuration should be used when rigging the litter for lifting?
• What is the mantle?
• What is the load rating for general use of carabineers?
• What is a quality of a good knot?
• Rope fibers are categorized into which two types?
• Which brake bar is used for large loads such as in a rescue?
• Kernmantle rope refers to rope consisting of which two components?
• Minimum number of bars on brake rack for lowering a load?
• What is the most common fiber for rope?
• Type 3 helicopters typically seat how many passengers?
• What percentage of rope strength is carried by the core?
• NFPA 1006 standard covers what?
• What distance from the landing zone is recommended to avoid rotowash?
• Which knot is commonly used in webbing for tying around an anchor?
• The rope described as kernmantle rope with continuous fibers is which type?
• Which value describes static stretch of kernmantle rope?
• Which value represents the NFPA load rating for carabineers?
• What causes rope failure?
• Who controls the descent on a low-angle slope?
• What is braided rope?
• When instructed to 'load on the ground', what action should the crew take?
• The force on the anchor becomes greater than the load when the angle exceeds how many degrees?
• Which statement best describes the characteristics of rescue rope?
• Which statement describes the strength ratio for rope per NFPA?
• What is the maximum angle range when using two anchors for one rope?
• In a tensionless hitch, how many wraps are typically used?
• Which rope operation command is listed among basic terms?
• Rope fibers are categorized into what two types?
• In single-person use, which brake bar design might be used occasionally?
• Which knot is used to tie off a tensionless hitch with a carabiner clipped back onto the rope?
• What describes the mantle's role in a kernmantle rope?
• What is the most common belay in rescue for a person load?
• What is the maximum stretch percentage for STATIC kernmantle rope under load?
• The load releasing hitch is used to convert which system?
• Picket requirements: height
• Slopes: maximum angle to avoid
• What percent of strength does a tensionless hitch maintain?
• What is the size of a Type 1 landing zone?
• Power-on landing is achieved when the helicopter touches down on both skids while the engine remains at full power. Which option states this most accurately?
• The Prusik cord should be approximately which fraction of the main line's diameter?
• A figure 8 bend is used to join which type of ropes?
• What is a simple system?
• What is the safety for a butterfly knot?
• What defines a power-on landing in helicopter operations?
• Who uses the Technical Rescue Medical Kit (TMK)?
• What is a common hitch used for a one-person belay?
• Nylon rope is damaged by?
• NFPA 1670 covers which area?
• How is rope inspected?
• How many bars do we start with for the break bar?
• Motion for helicopter to start engine?
• Prussiks should be what fraction size of the diameter of the main line?
• In a static kernmantle rope, the maximum allowed stretch is what percent?
• Maximum amount of slack in the belay line?
• At what angle does the anchor take 100% of the load?
• On a 12.5 mm rope, which Prusik size is recommended?
• In a low-angle descent, which role is primarily responsible for controlling the descent speed?
• A Munter hitch is rated for how much load?
• Which statement correctly compares carabineer load ratings?
• What does a load releasing hitch do?
• Artificial high anchor points fall under which NFPA standard?
• Slopes: maximum grade to avoid
• Stretch in DYNAMIC kernmantle?
• Which term describes joining two ropes or knots together?
• Which statement is true about rescue rope?
• What is the payload value for a Type 2 helicopter at sea level at 59 degrees?
• In a directional rig, what is a potential risk to the anchor?
• What role must be present on every operation?
• For personal use or one-person use, which brake bar is used occasionally?
• What is the arm signal for takeoff for helicopters?
• What is the formula for fall factor?
• How many checks prior to loading a line?
• The ratio of output force to input force in a rope system is called what?
• Type 3 Helicopters are described as:
• What is a hitch?
• Figure 8 is strongest when tied how?
• In helicopter classifications, which statement is true?
• What Prusik size is recommended for an 11 mm rope?
• How much is a class 2 harness rated for?
• What is the lift capacity range for a Type 2 medium helicopter?
• Triple fisherman is what kind of knot?
• Which rope end is typically kept in the rope bag?
• Which knot is used to secure a tensionless hitch with a carabiner clipped back onto the rope?