Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Communication and Commands 2

Question 1

What does 'Up rope' direct the belayer to do?

Accepted Answer

Take in excess slack

Answer

'Up rope' tells the belayer to take in rope to eliminate excessive slack hanging below the climber.

Question 2

When a climber anticipates a difficult move and wants the belayer to be especially attentive, which phrase should they use?

Accepted Answer

Watch me

Answer

'Watch me' alerts the belayer to pay close attention as the climber may fall, prompting readiness to arrest a fall.

Question 3

What is the primary reason climbing commands are kept short and distinct?

Accepted Answer

To reduce confusion and ensure clarity over distance and noise

Answer

Short, distinct commands minimize misunderstanding in noisy or windy environments where words can be distorted or cut short.

Question 4

If a climber calls out 'Falling!' what should the belayer do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Lock off the belay device into brake position

Answer

On hearing 'Falling!', the belayer must instantly lock off the belay device to arrest the fall and hold the climber's weight.

Question 5

Before the check-in sequence begins, both the climber and belayer should visually inspect which items?

Accepted Answer

Harness buckles, belay device setup, and knot

Answer

The pre-climb check includes verifying harness buckles are doubled back, the belay device is rigged correctly, and the tie-in knot is dressed and clipped.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Communication and Commands 2