AFC AFC Equipment & Apparatus Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the recommended inspection frequency for aerial apparatus and rigging hardware in a professional aerial fitness studio?

Accepted Answer

Before each use

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every six months

Question 2

Which knot is most commonly used to tie aerial silks to a rigging point for instructional classes?

Accepted Answer

Lark's head (larks foot)

Answer

Square knot

Answer

Clove hitch

Answer

Bowline

Question 3

When should aerial silks be retired from use?

Accepted Answer

When they show fraying, tears, or structural compromise

Answer

After 1 year regardless of condition

Answer

After 500 hours of use

Answer

When they fade in color

Question 4

What is the primary function of a 'rescue eight' or 'figure-eight descender' in aerial fitness?

Accepted Answer

A controlled descent device for emergency lowering

Answer

Decorative rigging hardware

Answer

Connecting two apparatuses

Answer

Measuring apparatus height

Question 5

What is the difference between a static and a dynamic load in aerial rigging?

Accepted Answer

Static loads are stationary; dynamic loads involve movement and impact forces

Answer

Static loads are heavier; dynamic loads are lighter

Answer

Static uses steel; dynamic uses aluminum

Answer

Static rigging is temporary; dynamic is permanent

Question 6

Which type of carabiner is recommended for aerial fitness rigging due to its secure gate mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Screw-gate or auto-locking carabiner

Answer

Oval non-locking carabiner

Answer

Snap-gate carabiner

Answer

Wire-gate carabiner