Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Climbing and Belaying Equipment 3

Question 1

A static rope is inappropriate for lead climbing primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It does not stretch enough to absorb fall forces, generating dangerous peak loads

Answer

Static ropes have very low elongation; a lead fall on a static rope transfers extreme shock forces to the climber, anchor, and protection.

Question 2

When inspecting a belay device, a groove worn into the aluminum by the rope indicates:

Accepted Answer

Reduced braking friction and the device should be retired

Answer

Deep grooves remove material that creates friction; a grooved device provides less braking force and should be replaced.

Question 3

A 'half rope' system requires the leader to clip each rope strand to:

Accepted Answer

Alternating protection pieces to reduce rope drag and redirect falls

Answer

In a half-rope system, each strand is clipped independently to alternating gear to minimize drag and keep the fall line straighter.

Question 4

What does a UIAA fall rating of 5 on a single rope indicate?

Accepted Answer

The rope has been tested to hold at least 5 UIAA standard falls before failure

Answer

UIAA fall rating counts the number of consecutive standard test falls a rope survives before breaking; higher is more durable.

Question 5

Why should a locking carabiner on a belay device be rotated so the gate faces away from the rock?

Accepted Answer

To prevent rock abrasion from wearing the gate open

Answer

Rock contact can press on an outward-facing gate and inadvertently open it, so orienting the gate away from the wall reduces this risk.

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