Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Climbing and Belaying Equipment 2

Question 1

Which part of a carabiner gate is most critical to inspect for wear before each climb?

Accepted Answer

The nose and keylock notch

Answer

The nose and keylock notch are stress points where gate snagging and cross-loading failures most commonly originate.

Question 2

A tube-style belay device is being used in guide mode on a single pitch. What distinguishes guide mode from standard use?

Accepted Answer

The device clips to the anchor and auto-blocks the rope under load

Answer

In guide mode the device is clipped directly to the anchor, and a loaded fall causes the device to pinch the rope and lock automatically.

Question 3

What is the minimum acceptable gate-closed strength rating (kN) for a general-purpose UIAA/CE climbing carabiner?

Accepted Answer

20 kN

Answer

UIAA and CE standards require a minimum major-axis gate-closed strength of 20 kN for general-purpose carabiners.

Question 4

When threading a belay device with a GriGri, the climber's strand must be on which side?

Accepted Answer

The side marked with the climber icon on the device

Answer

GriGri devices have a diagram showing which strand goes toward the climber; loading it reversed disables the cam mechanism.

Question 5

A dynamic climbing rope's dry treatment is most important in which condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet or icy alpine and ice climbing routes

Answer

Wet ropes can absorb water, dramatically reducing impact force absorption and increasing fall forces; dry treatment repels moisture in wet or icy conditions.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Climbing and Belaying Equipment 2