Movement Belay Certification Informational Text 5

Question 1

A Movement informational text cautions against 'rope behind the leg.' What hazard does this create in a fall?

Accepted Answer

The rope can flip the climber upside down, risking head injury

Answer

If the rope is behind the climber's leg when they fall, it levers them backward and upside down, risking serious head and neck injury.

Question 2

According to a belay certification packet, what is the correct response when a climber unexpectedly falls while the belayer is taking in slack?

Accepted Answer

Immediately clamp the brake hand to the brake strand to arrest the fall, regardless of hand position

Answer

The brake hand must clamp the rope instantly on any fall — mid-cycle hand position does not change the priority of stopping the fall.

Question 3

A gym's belay information sheet states that the screwgate on a belay carabiner should be 'finger-tight, then backed off a quarter turn.' Why?

Accepted Answer

Overtightening can make the gate difficult to open and can cross-load the carabiner during use

Answer

An overtightened screwgate can cross-load or be impossible to open in an emergency; finger-tight plus a quarter back-off ensures it is locked without being seized.

Question 4

An informational text about assisted-braking devices (e.g., Grigri) states they are not 'auto-locking.' What does this mean for the belayer?

Accepted Answer

The belayer must still maintain the brake strand — the device assists but does not replace attentive belaying

Answer

Assisted-braking devices supplement but do not replace brake-hand discipline; improper use can still allow a fallen climber to be dropped.

Question 5

A safety bulletin explains that rope coils should not be left on the floor around the belayer's feet. What is the primary reason?

Accepted Answer

Loose coils can entangle the belayer's feet, causing them to lose balance or stumble when a fall occurs

Answer

Coiled rope around the belayer's feet is a tripping hazard and can prevent them from moving dynamically to give a soft catch.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Informational Text 5