Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Practical Application and Evaluation 2

Question 1

During a top-rope belay, the climber unexpectedly falls. What is the most critical action for the belayer to take first?

Accepted Answer

Immediately lock off the brake hand to stop the rope from feeding

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Step forward toward the wall to absorb the impact

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Call out 'Falling!' to warn nearby climbers

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Release the guide hand to allow dynamic rope movement

Question 2

A belayer using a tube-style device notices the rope is feeding too quickly through the device during a lead fall. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The belayer has lost control of the brake strand

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The device is functioning correctly with a dynamic catch

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The climber is descending intentionally

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The rope is too thin for the device

Question 3

When evaluating a belayer's stance at a top-rope anchor, which position is considered optimal for balance and fall arrest?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart with slight bend in knees, facing the wall

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Standing directly under the anchor point on tiptoes

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Leaning back with feet braced against the wall

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Side-on stance with dominant foot forward

Question 4

During a practical evaluation, the evaluator observes the belayer's guide hand crossing over to the brake side of the device. This is flagged because:

Accepted Answer

It can displace the brake hand from the rope during the crossover motion

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It causes excessive rope drag on the device

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It is only acceptable for left-handed belayers

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It reduces the belayer's ability to take up slack quickly

Question 5

A climber at the top of a route asks to be lowered. The belayer is using an ATC. What is the correct sequence to begin lowering?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the climber is ready, lock off, transition brake hand below device, gradually feed rope

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Release brake hand slightly and allow gravity to lower the climber

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Remove the device, rethread rope, then lower

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Ask the climber to downclimb while feeding slack

Question 6

During an evaluation, the tester asks the belayer to demonstrate giving a 'soft catch' on lead. What technique should the belayer use?

Accepted Answer

Allow slight rope movement through the device and step slightly toward the wall as the climber falls

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Hold the brake hand completely rigid to stop the rope immediately

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Feed extra slack just before the fall to reduce the catch force

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Sit down quickly to lower the center of gravity during the fall

Question 7

A belayer is caught during evaluation with their brake hand above the belay device rather than below it. Why is this a critical error?

Accepted Answer

The rope cannot be pinched against the device to create braking friction in that position

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The rope will unclip from the carabiner due to the upward angle

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It is only a minor style deviation with no safety impact

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It prevents the belayer from feeding rope to the climber