Movement Belay Certification Vocabulary Development 3

Question 1

What is a 'munter hitch' in belay vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A friction hitch tied on a locking carabiner that can be used for belaying or rappelling

Answer

The munter hitch (also called the Italian hitch) is a reversible friction hitch tied on an HMS carabiner that functions as a belay or rappel method.

Question 2

In equipment vocabulary, what distinguishes 'soft goods' from 'hard goods'?

Accepted Answer

Soft goods are textile-based (ropes, slings, harnesses); hard goods are metal (carabiners, devices)

Answer

Soft goods refer to textile or fabric gear subject to abrasion and UV degradation, while hard goods are metal hardware with different inspection criteria.

Question 3

What does 'redundancy' mean as a core safety vocabulary term in climbing?

Accepted Answer

Having two independent systems so a single failure does not cause catastrophe

Answer

Redundancy means each critical system has a backup, so if one component fails the other still holds.

Question 4

The command 'Slack' from a climber means the belayer should:

Accepted Answer

Feed out additional rope to reduce tension

Answer

'Slack' asks the belayer to give more rope, relieving tension so the climber can move freely or clip without being pulled tight.

Question 5

In movement terminology, what is 'stemming'?

Accepted Answer

Pressing outward with both feet on opposing walls or features to create upward force

Answer

Stemming uses opposing outward foot pressure on two separate surfaces, commonly seen in corners (dihedrals), allowing the climber to rest or progress.

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Practice Test

Movement Belay Certification Vocabulary Development 3