Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Safety Protocols and Procedures 2

Question 1

During a lead fall, what is the belay device's primary role?

Accepted Answer

Allowing controlled rope slippage to absorb fall energy

Answer

Controlled slippage through the belay device dissipates kinetic energy, reducing peak impact force on the climber and anchor.

Question 2

What is the correct action if a climber calls 'take' while top-rope belaying?

Accepted Answer

Lock off the belay device and hold the rope taut

Answer

'Take' means the climber wants the rope held taut so they can rest on it, requiring the belayer to lock off the device.

Question 3

Which situation requires the belayer to move closer to the wall?

Accepted Answer

When the climber is clipping the first bolt

Answer

Standing close to the wall when the climber clips the first bolt prevents a dangerous ground-fall if the climber falls before clipping.

Question 4

A belayer's brake hand must remain on the rope at all times except when:

Accepted Answer

Never — the brake hand must never leave the rope

Answer

The brake hand must never leave the rope because releasing it eliminates the friction needed to arrest a fall.

Question 5

What does a 'soft catch' in lead belaying refer to?

Accepted Answer

Jumping slightly upward or moving toward the wall as the climber falls

Answer

A soft catch involves the belayer moving toward the wall or jumping to reduce the sudden jerk on both climber and system.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test