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

Answer

Locking off the brake hand by moving it down and across the body is the first priority to arrest a fall immediately.

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

Answer

Rapid, uncontrolled rope movement through the device means the brake hand is not maintaining proper friction to stop the fall.

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

Answer

A balanced, shoulder-width stance with bent knees allows the belayer to absorb the jolt of a fall without being pulled off their feet.

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

Answer

Crossing the guide hand over the brake strand can bump the brake hand off the rope during the transition, creating a momentary loss of control.

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

Answer

Confirming readiness, establishing a locked-off position, and controlling rope feed with the brake hand below the device ensures a safe, controlled lower.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Practical Application and Evaluation 2