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IFSTA 7TH EDITION CH 7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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IFSTA 7TH EDITION CH 7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS1. According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope? (277) [4.3.20]
A. Sisal fibers
B. Cotton fibers
C. Block creel construction
D. Braided rope construction - Answers- C. Block creel construction
2. In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: (278)
[4.3.20]
A. the same color as utility rope.
B. exposed to heat or direct flame.
C. made of block creel construction.
D. stored in apparatus compartments. - Answers- B. exposed to heat or direct flame.
3. Life safety rope must be removed from service if it has been: (278)
[4.3.20]
A. used for a water rescue.
B. used more than ten times.
C. subjected to an impact load.
D. subjected to temperatures below freezing. - Answers- C. subjected to an impact
load.
5. Synthetic fiber rope: (279) [4.3.20]
A. is difficult to clean, inspect, and maintain.
B. has a longer life span than natural fiber rope.
C. is made from materials such as sisal or hemp.
D. should not be used for life safety applications - Answers- D. should not be used for
life safety applications
7. Natural fiber ropes: (279) [4.3.20]
A. should not be used as utility rope.
B. melt when exposed to heat or flame.
C. should not be used for life safety applications.
D. are resistant to mold, mildew, and chemical damage. - Answers- C. should not be
used for life safety applications.
8. What is one advantage of natural fiber rope? (279)
A. Resistant to mold and mildew
, B. Longer life span than synthetic rope
C. Can be used for life safety applications
D. More resistant to sunlight than synthetic rope - Answers- D. More resistant to
sunlight than synthetic rope
9. Which type of rope is used as a belay line when there is a possibility that a victim or
firefighter may fall a long distance while supported by the rope? (279) [4.3.20]
A. Braided rope
B. Twisted rope
C. Static kernmantle rope
D. Dynamic kernmantle rope - Answers- D. Dynamic kernmantle rope
10. Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and
damage because a large portion of the load-bearing strands are exposed is known as:
(280) [4.3.20]
A. laid rope.
B. dynamic rope.
C. kernmantle rope.
D. braid-on-braid rope. - Answers- A. laid rope.
11. Which type of rope is commonly used as utility rope and is constructed by uniformly
intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern? (280) [4.3.20]
A. Laid rope
B. Braided rope
C. Twisted rope
D. Kernmantle rope - Answers- B. Braided rope
12. Braid-on-braid rope is usually used: (281) [4.320]
A. as utility rope.
B. as life safety rope.
C. for rescues where long falls are possible.
D. for rescues where long falls are not possible. - Answers- A. as utility rope.
4. At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for: (278)
[43.20]
A. a rescue or hoisting operation .
B. creating a control zone perimeter.
C. rescuing a victim from swift water.
D. supporting a firefighter who is rappelling. - Answers- B. creating a control zone
perimeter
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