Name: _________________________________ Date: _____________________

Directions: Write the letter of the best answer on the blank before each statement.

1. _____ Utility rope is used when:
A.	it will not be necessary to tie any knots in the rope.
B.	it is not necessary to support the weight of a person.
C.	there is no chance of introducing a shock load to the rope.
D.	the rope will be used to bind rather than support a load.

2. _____ What is the kern of a kernmantle rope?
A.	The core	B.	The sheath	C.	The end	D.	The weave

3. _____ The lightest of the synthetic fibers is:
A.	polyethylene.	B.	polybutylene.	C.	polypentylene.	D.	polypropylene.

4. _____ What is one item that would be included in a life safety rope's record?
A.	Each time it was used
B.	Each person's name who has checked it out
C.	Who purchased the rope
D.	The rope's life expectancy

5. _____ What effect do knots in ropes have on their load-bearing capacity?
A.	Decrease it.	B.	Increase it.
C.	Have no effect.	D.	It depends on the knot.

6. _____ Another term for a safety knot is a(n):
A.	rescue knot.	B.	finishing knot.
C.	overhand knot.	D.	double hitch.

7. _____ The application of a safety knot is to:
A.	finish the other basic knots.
B.	keep a rope from running completely through a pulley or eye.
C.	form a loop that does not tighten, for rescue.
D.	attach a rope to a pole in a way that cannot vibrate loose.

8. _____ From which end of the rope can a clove hitch accept tension without coming untied?
A.	From either end	B.	The working end only
C.	The running end only	D.	Neither end

9. _____ The primary use of the __________ is to attach a rope to a round object such as a pike pole.
A.	clove hitch	B.	bowline
C.	becket/sheet bend	D.	rescue knot

10. _____ The __________ is tied as illustrated below :
A.	bowline	B.	becket/sheet bend
C.	clove hitch	D.	figure-eight

11. _____ The part of the rope that is used for work such as hoisting or pulling is called the:
A.	working end.	B.	round turn.	C.	running end.	D.	standing part.

12. _____ The combination of knots used to hoist a hose line involves:
A.	the bowline-on-bight and half hitch.	B.	the half-sheep shank and half hitch.
C.	a clove hitch and half hitch.	D.	the bowline and the sheep shank.

13. _____ Fire service rope falls into two use classifications:
A.	life safety and utility.	B.	braided and kernmantle.
C.	dynamic and static.	D.	natural and synthetic.

14. _____ An acceptable use for the __________ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hoseline.
A.	water knot	B.	clove hitch	C.	figure-eight	D.	becket/sheet bend

15. _____ The knot used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter together is the:
A.	clove hitch.	B.	square knot.
C.	becket/sheet bend.	D.	half hitch.

16. _____ The __________ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below.
A.	bowline	B.	becket/sheet bend
C.	clove hitch	D.	figure-eight

17. _____ A bowline is used primarily to:
A.	join two ropes of unequal size.
B.	form a loop around an object.
C.	join two ropes of the same size.
D.	connect and tighten a rope between two objects.

18. _____ The clove hitch is commonly used in the fire service for:
A.	stringing lines together.	B.	forming the rescue knot.
C.	hoisting fire equipment.	D.	splicing rope together.

19. _____ A knot forming a loop that will not slip under strain and can be untied easily is a:
A.	timber hitch.	B.	half hitch.
C.	figure-eight on a bight.	D.	half sheep shank with a safety.

20. _____ The __________ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below.
A.	bowline	B.	becket/sheet bend	C.	square knot	D.	follow through

21. _____ When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the ladder __________ the distance from the top.
A.	1/6	B.	1/5	C.	1/3	D.	1/2

22. _____ The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:
A.	bight.	B.	loop.	C.	round turn.	D.	clove hitch.

23. _____ Elements for forming a knot are:
A.	bight, loop, and round turn.	B.	loop, bend, and crown.
C.	round turn, standing, and running.	D.	standing, bight, and hitch.

24. _____ The clove hitch is essentially:
A.	a half hitch.	B.	two half hitches.
C.	three loops like half hitches.	D.	a half hitch with a safety.

25. _____ Knots and hitches for fire service use should have all of the following characteristics except:
A.	quick to tie.	B.	not subject to slippage.
C.	difficult to untie.	D.	minimum of abrupt bends.

26. _____ The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:
A.	bight.	B.	loop.	C.	round turn.	D.	clove hitch.

27. _____ The __________ is tied as illustrated in the drawing below.
A.	bowline	B.	half-hitch	C.	clove hitch	D.	figure-eight

28. _____ The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes:
A.	a becket/sheet bend with a bight.	B.	several half hitches.
C.	bowline and half hitches.	D.	a clove hitch and half hitches.

29. _____ Which of the following best describes a bight?
A.	The part of the rope used for the work
B.	The part of the rope used for hoisting or pulling
C.	Bending one end of the rope back upon itself, while keeping the two sides of the rope parallel
D.	Forming a loop around to a plane parallel with the other side

30. _____ The first step in tying the becket/sheet bend is to form a:
A.	loop.	B.	bight.	C.	round turn.	D.	half hitch.

31. _____ The drawing below depicts one of the three elements of a knot or hitch. It is known as a:
A.	bight.	B.	loop.
C.	round turn.	D.	becket/sheet bend.

32. _____ A load or impact being transferred to a rope suddenly and all at one time is called:
A.	shock load.	B.	static.	C.	setting.	D.	tensile strength.

33. _____ Which one of the following statements is incorrect with regard to natural fiber ropes?
A.	When compared to synthetic materials, they have a very low strength-to-weight ratio.
B.	They work best as life safety lines.
C.	They have a low shock load absorption capability.
D.	They suffer from natural deterioration/degradation due to age.

34. _____ Which of the following is an advantage of synthetic materials when manufacturing kernmantle ropes?
A.	Excellent properties resisting rot, mildew, and natural degradation due to age
B.	Fibers making up the rope are continuous from end to end
C.	No permanent loss of significant strength when they become wet
D.	All of the above

35. _____ Of the four different synthetic materials used in the manufacture of rope, which one will float indefinitely?
A.	Polyethylene	B.	Manila	C.	Polyester	D.	Nylon

36. _____ Of the following four types of rope construction, which one is not a good choice for rescue rope?
A.	Braided	B.	Laid (twisted)	C.	Braid on braid	D.	Kernmantle

37. _____ Ropes should be inspected:
A.	after every use.	B.	monthly.
C.	annually.	D.	prior to being used.

38. _____ The end of the rope that is used to tie a knot is called the:
A.	running end.	B.	standing part.	C.	safety end.	D.	working end.

39. _____ A tag/guide line should be used when:
A.	an overhang exists on which the item being hoisted is likely to get caught.
B.	there is a strong wind that may cause the item being hoisted to blow out of control.
C.	the item being hoisted may rub against the side of the structure causing damage.
D.	All of the above

40. _____ What is the best way to clean natural-fiber rope?
A.	Brush off dirt or foreign materials with a dry stiff broom or brush.
B.	Wash the rope in a commercial washing machine using mild soap.
C.	Natural-fiber rope should only be washed by hand in a bucket using warm water and diluted vinegar.
D.	Natural-fiber ropes do not require cleaning.

41. _____ Which of the following statements regarding the washing of synthetic fiber ropes is incorrect?
A.	Use only cold tap water.
B.	Use bleach to remove grease or oils.
C.	When using a washing machine, use only a front-loading machine (with a glass window) without an agitator.
D.	Kernmantle rope can be placed in a mesh bag or "chained" and washed in a front-loading washing machine.

42. _____ A pike pole should:
A.	be hoisted point down.
B.	be hoisted sideways.
C.	be hoisted point up.
D.	not be hoisted due to the risk of injury to firefighters on the ground.

43. _____ When drying synthetic rope, keep it:
A.	in a warm, dry, sunlit place.	B.	in a cool, moist, sunlit place.
C.	out of sunlight.	D.	in a damp, dark place.

44. _____ When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert fire fighters to possible damage in the rope?
A.	Color change of the kern
B.	Apparent intactness of the mantle
C.	Depressions of the kern
D.	Color change of the stress threading in the mantle

45. _____ Ropes should be inspected:
A.	by conducting static load and elongation tests.
B.	only when contact with chemicals has occurred.
C.	after each use.
D.	a minimum of every two years.

46. _____ When inspecting kernmantle rope for damage, one can assume:
A.	irregularities in shape or weave are of no concern.
B.	this rope's core can be damaged without showing evidence of outer sheath damage.
C.	75 percent of the rope's strength lies in the outer sheath.
D.	that if the rope fails an inspection it may still be used as a life safety rope.

47. _____ What is the usual method of choice for drying ropes?
A.	Use of mechanical drying device	B.	In-the-bag drying
C.	Air drying	D.	Stretching rope very taut

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