Movement Belay Certification Vocabulary Development 4

Question 1

What is an 'HMS carabiner' and when is it specifically used?

Accepted Answer

A pear-shaped, wide-basket carabiner designed for the munter hitch and belay/rappel devices

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A small wire-gate carabiner for clipping bolts

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A carabiner with a built-in belay device

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A locking carabiner rated only for top-rope use

Question 2

In belay device vocabulary, what does 'assisted-braking' mean?

Accepted Answer

A device mechanism that automatically increases friction to help stop rope movement during a fall

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The belayer manually assists by squeezing the device

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Using two belay devices simultaneously

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A braking glove worn by the belayer

Question 3

What is a 'figure-eight follow-through' knot used for in climbing vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Tying the climbing rope directly into the harness tie-in points

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Joining two ropes of different diameters

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Creating a fixed loop at the rope's middle

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Attaching a belay device to an anchor

Question 4

What does 'on-sight' mean in climbing performance vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Climbing a route cleanly on the very first attempt with no prior information or beta

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Completing a route after one practice session

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Watching another climber before attempting the route

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Completing a route with one rest

Question 5

In anchor-building vocabulary, what does 'SERENE-A' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Secure, Even, Redundant, Efficient, No Extension, Angle

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Solid, Equalized, Redundant, Equalized, Neat, Angle

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Safe, Even, Redundant, Efficient, Neat, Accessible

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Strong, Equal, Reliable, Exact, No-fail, Anchored

Question 6

What is a 'quickdraw' in sport climbing vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Two carabiners connected by a short sewn dogbone sling used to attach the rope to a bolt

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A fast technique for clipping bolts

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A type of locking carabiner

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The rope segment between the last bolt and the climber

Question 7

The term 'runout' describes which scenario in lead climbing?

Accepted Answer

A long distance between the climber and the last piece of protection

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Running out of rope before reaching the anchor

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The total length of a multi-pitch route

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Rope that has exceeded its fall-rated lifespan