Ropes And Knots

Front 1

What knot is used to attach to an anchor point?

Back 1

Figure 8 on a bight

Front 2

What are the four types of rope classification?

Back 2

Life safety rope

Escape rope

Water rescue Throwline

Utility rope

Front 3

What is a self rescue rope called?

Back 3

Escape rope

Front 4

What NFPA is associated with ropes and knots?

Back 4

NFPA 1983

Front 5

What are two types of life safety rope?

Back 5

Technical use life safety rope

General use life safety rope

Front 6

Why is general use life safety rope used over technical use life safety rope in the fire service?

Back 6

General use life safety rope is stronger with a minimum breaking strength of 8992 lbf

Front 7

What are life safety ropes made from?

Back 7

Synthetic fibers such as nylon

Front 8

What classification of rope uses polypropylene in its construction?

Back 8

Water rescue throwline

Front 9

What are the different ways rope is constructed?

Back 9

Twisted rope

Braided rope

Kernmantle rope

Front 10

What is the best way to protect rope?

Back 10

Edge roller

Front 11

Where is the strength on a Kernmantle rope?

Back 11

The core, or kern part which makes up 80% of the strength

The mantle, or sheath makes up 20% and is braided

Front 12

What can damage rope?

Back 12

UV rays

Front 13

What fiber is commonly used in Kernmantle rope?

Back 13

Nylon

Front 14

What is the knot used to tie webbing?

Back 14

Follow through knot

Front 15

What are the four parts to the maintenance formula for rope?

Back 15

Care

Clean

Inspect

Store (test answer)

Front 16

How do you dry rope?

Back 16

A dark place where no UV rays are present

Front 17

How do you know if Kernmantle rope is damaged?

Back 17

If there are any depressions, flat spots, or lumps on the inside

Front 18

What information is contained in a rope log?

Back 18

History of the rope

Front 19

What would be a concern when inspecting a rope?

Back 19

If the rope took a shock load

Front 20

What percentage of shock load takes a rope out of service?

Back 20

50% takes the rope out

Front 21

What is the working end of a rope?

Back 21

Used for forming the knot

Front 22

What is the running end part of the rope?

Back 22

Used for lifting or hoisting

Front 23

What is the standing part of a rope?

Back 23

The part in between the working end and the running end

Front 24

What is a bight?

Back 24

Formed by reversing the direction of the rope to form a U bend with two parallel ends

Front 25

What is a loop?

Back 25

Formed by making a circle in the rope

Front 26

What is a round turn?

Back 26

Formed by making a loop and then bringing the two ends of the rope parallel to each other

Front 27

What knot decreases the capacity of the rope the most?

Back 27

The bowline knot by 40%

Front 28

What is the purpose of a half hitch?

Back 28

Not a secure not by itself, which is why it is used in conjunction with other knots.

Use the Halfhitch to keep the hoisting rope aligned with the handle

Front 29

What is a Clovehitch?

Back 29

Used to attach a rope firmly to a round object

Can be tied anywhere in a rope and will hold equally well if tension is applied to either end of the rope

Front 30

What is a figure 8 on a bight used for?

Back 30

Anchoring

Front 31

What is a Becket band used for and what is another name for it?

Back 31

Used to join two ropes of unequal size

Also known as a sheet bend

Front 32

What is another name for twisted rope?

Back 32

Laid rope

Front 33

What is a concern with natural fiber rope?

Back 33

Made of materials such as manila or cotton

Easily weekend by mildew

Deteriorate with age

Difficult to dry

Front 34

What is dynamic rope used for in the rescue world?

Back 34

It is not used for rescue

Static rope is used for rescue

Front 35

What is dynamic rope?

Back 35

Designed to be elastic and stretch when it is loaded

Front 36

What is block creel construction?

Back 36

How kernmantle rope is made

Front 37

What knot is used in conjunction with other knots?

Back 37

Half hitches

Front 38

Can we use detergent to clean rope?

Back 38

Only mild detergent

Front 39

What is the process for hoisting a pike pole?

Back 39

A Clovehitch followed by two half hitches

Hoisted in the vertical position

Front 40

What knot is used to attach a rope to a ladder in order to hoist?

Back 40

Bowline knot

Front 41

What is tagline used for?

Back 41

A separate rope that ground personnel can use to guide an object that is being hoisted or lowered