Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Technical Skills and Knowledge 2

Question 1

When a climber falls on a sport route and the first bolt is clipped, what is the primary danger if the belayer is standing too close to the wall?

Accepted Answer

The climber may hit the ground before the rope catches

Answer

If the belayer stands too close to the wall, they may be pulled upward on a fall, reducing the braking effect and allowing the climber to hit the ground.

Question 2

What does 'soft catching' a leader fall mean?

Accepted Answer

Jumping toward the wall as the climber falls to add dynamic give to the catch

Answer

Soft catching involves the belayer jumping slightly toward the wall as the leader falls, adding dynamic movement that reduces peak impact force on the climber.

Question 3

Which scenario MOST justifies giving a 'hard' (static) catch instead of a soft catch?

Accepted Answer

The climber is above a ledge or feature they could hit during a dynamic fall

Answer

When a ledge, shelf, or wall feature is close below the climber, a static catch limits fall distance and reduces the risk of the climber striking the obstacle.

Question 4

In a top-rope belay, what is the correct technique for taking in slack as the climber ascends?

Accepted Answer

Pull the brake strand and simultaneously push the load strand through the device, keeping the brake hand on the rope at all times

Answer

Proper top-rope technique pulls slack with the guide hand while the brake hand stays on the rope and slides down to the brake position without releasing grip.

Question 5

A Movement Belay Certification evaluator asks you to demonstrate a two-stage lock-off. What is the key characteristic of this technique?

Accepted Answer

The brake hand moves to a position perpendicular to the device, then redirects downward to maximize friction

Answer

A two-stage lock-off moves the brake hand perpendicular and then back to activate maximum friction in the belay device, creating a secure hands-free lock.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Technical Skills and Knowledge 2