RTC Rope Systems & Rigging

Question 1

According to NFPA 1983, which rope classification is rated for a minimum breaking strength sufficient for a two-person (1,200 lb) rescue load with the required safety factor?

Accepted Answer

General Use rope

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Technical Use rope

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Light Use rope

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Utility rope

Question 2

Which knot is preferred for creating a fixed loop at the end of a rope during technical rescue because it is easy to inspect and does not jam under load?

Accepted Answer

Figure 8 on a bight

Answer

Bowline

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Overhand on a bight

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Clove hitch

Question 3

In a rope rescue system, what is the primary function of a progress capture device (PCD)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the load from descending when hauling is paused

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To redirect the load line over an edge

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To measure the tension in the haul line

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To attach the litter to the main line

Question 4

When building a high-angle rescue anchor, what does the acronym SERENE-A help rescuers evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Solid, Equalized, Redundant, Efficient, No Extension, Angles

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Strength, Extension, Redundancy, Efficiency, No Extension, Angles

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Single, Extended, Redundant, Equalized, Narrow, Attached

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Safe, Equalized, Reliable, Efficient, Near, Anchored

Question 5

At what slope angle does a rescue scenario transition from 'low-angle' to 'high-angle' rescue operations?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

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30 degrees

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60 degrees

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75 degrees

Question 6

Which rope construction type is most commonly recommended for technical rescue because it separates the load-bearing core from the protective sheath?

Accepted Answer

Kernmantle rope

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Twisted (laid) rope

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Braided rope

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Wire-core rope

Question 7

What is the purpose of a 'belay' system in a technical rope rescue operation?

Accepted Answer

To independently catch the load if the main raising system fails

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To create mechanical advantage for raising a load

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To redirect the rope over a high anchor point

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To equalize force across multiple anchor points