CWI Climbing Wall Safety & Equipment 2

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended diameter for a dynamic climbing rope used in indoor top-rope climbing?

Accepted Answer

9mm

Answer

A minimum 9mm diameter is generally recommended for indoor top-rope use to provide adequate durability and handling.

Question 2

A carabiner gate that opens inward toward the spine of the carabiner is described as:

Accepted Answer

Bent gate

Answer

A bent gate carabiner has an inward-curving gate designed to make clipping ropes easier, commonly used on the rope-end bolt.

Question 3

During a pre-use inspection, an instructor notices a soft spot in the core of a climbing rope. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Retire the rope immediately

Answer

A soft spot indicates core damage, which compromises the rope's structural integrity and requires immediate retirement.

Question 4

What does the UIAA label on climbing equipment signify?

Accepted Answer

The equipment meets international mountaineering safety standards

Answer

UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme) certification indicates the equipment meets internationally recognized safety standards.

Question 5

A quickdraw consists of two carabiners connected by:

Accepted Answer

A sewn nylon or Dyneema dogbone sling

Answer

Quickdraws use a sewn dogbone sling (typically nylon or Dyneema) to connect two non-locking carabiners for clipping bolts.

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