Rope Import

The sky is?

Blue
Pink

HAO-CH01 Training in rope rescue needs to create both competency and:

compliance.
confidence
control
credentials

HAO-CH01 If you are performing a rope rescue, you can also be said to be performing what kind of rescue?

Fire
Technical
Water
Snow

HAO-CH01 While packing a kit for a potential rope rescue, a rescuer sees the term “NFPA approved” on the package of rope being packed. What does this mean?

NFPA inspected that package of rope
That brand of rope is made to meet NFPA standards.
The NFPA licensed the factory where it was made.
The rope is sold by the NFPA.

HAO-CH01 To find the authority having jurisdiction over a type of technical rescue, such as rope rescue, you would ask who has:

relevant experience.
statutory authority.
financial backing.
connections with EMS.

HAO-CH01 The identity of the authority having jurisdiction:

varies from place to place.
is always federal.
is always set by state law.
is usually the local fire department.

HAO-CH01 If you are a rope rescuer in need of carabiners, they should be provided by the:

NFPA
fire department.
local EMS.
AHJ.

HAO-CH01 NFPA resources are respected and used:

in most states.
worldwide.
across North America.
in about half of US counties.

HAO-CH01 Which NFPA document establishes the standards for training rope rescuers?

1670
1006
1983
1858

HAO-CH01 Which of the following falls outside the NFPA’s list of 20 technical rescue specialties?

Tower rescue
Rope rescue
Structural collapse rescue
Firearms discharge rescue

HAO-CH01 Rope rescues can involve what angles?

Low
High
Low or high
Angle is irrelevant.

HAO-CH01 If Sylvia is working to make measurement of performance during a mountain rope rescue more efficient, she is working on what part of a JPR standard?

Task
Tools
Materials
Parameters

HAO-CH01 Depth of understanding for a particular rope rescue JPR requires:

repetition
reliability
relationship
rotation

HAO-CH01 JPR standards require that rope rescuers demonstrate their ability:

daily
weekly
occasionally
annually

HAO-CH01 Rope rescue can also be called:

multi-angled rescue.
vertical rescue.
mechanical rescue.
rescue with gravity.

HAO-CH01 Since the emphasis in learning about rope rescue should be on technical skills, it is useful to call the person being rescue a what?

Victim
Casualty
Patient
Subject

HAO-CH01 More modern ropes for rope rescue work are made of what material?

Synthetic fiber
Natural fiber
Metal
Metal-plastic hybrids

HAO-CH01 Speaking most properly, a person falls from where, initiating the need for a rope rescue?

Above or below grade
Any height
A building
A cliff

HAO-CH01 How does rope rescue equipment compare with recreational climbing equipment?

It is generally much more difficult to use.
It is generally sturdier.
It is color-coded orange.
It is cheaper.

HAO-CH01 Cavers may need to be rescued from:

total darkness.
recreational climbing walls.
thousand-foot cliffs.
ice cliffs.

HAO-CH01 Bob is working to rescue a climber stranded on a ledge 100 feet below him. He needs to conquer:

fear.
cooperation.
gravity.
wind.

HAO-CH01 A rope rescue in an elevator shaft demands:

patience.
at least four rescuers.
a crane.
environment-specific training.

HAO-CH01 A textbook can provide what level of training for rope rescue?

Complete
Sufficient for basic rescues
Informational
Adequate for rescues in climbing gyms

HAO-CH02 If you are sizing up a rope rescue scene, your work at that point is:

mental
measurement
emotion control
on the phone

HAO-CH02 Which of the following is not part of the information gathered during size-up?

Environmental conditions
Subject location
Ability of subject to assist
Whether subject has insurance

HAO-CH02 You are approaching the scene and are told that an 8-year-old boy has fallen from a 20-foot cliff and his friends are watching from a safe distance at the top of the cliff. What should you make of this report?

Immediately act on it.
Take it with a grain of salt.
Ignore it.
Wait and call for backup.

HAO-CH02 The scope of an operation is best described as:

what needs to be done to reach the intended outcome.
how many rescuers are needed.
the length of rope required.
whether the rescuer has proper authority.

HAO-CH02 The first part of the scope in any rope rescue is to:

contact EMS.
call for equipment.
remove the subject from harm.
reduce rescuer liability.

HAO-CH02 In a large rescue of six climbers caught on various ledges on a mountain, Sylvia’s team’s scope will be:

the same as for the overall operation.
part of the overall scope.
determined by EMS personnel.
chosen by lot.

HAO-CH02 When sizing-up a rope rescue scene in which a cliffside platform collapsed, if you can see three victims on a ledge just below the cliff, you should:

assume that these are the only subjects.
look carefully for other subjects, potentially at some distance away.
assign a rescuer to each subject.
call for backup.

HAO-CH02 During a rope rescue, injured persons placed where they can be reached without a rope:

can be left to other rescuers.
still need to be helped.
should be attached to a safety rope, just in case.
are probably part of a separate incident.

HAO-CH02 In a rope rescue, __________ safety comes fourth.

your
other rescuers’
subjects’
bystanders’

HAO-CH02 Any rope rescue can begin with:

meditation.
a call for EMTs.
a search.
engaging bystanders.

HAO-CH02 A bystander reports seeing a subject 3 feet from the edge of a cliff, and there is no other information. That makes the location described the:

base point.
last known point.
point of decision.
search initiation zone.

HAO-CH02 In a far-backcountry rescue, finding the LKP would be most likely to involve:

cell data.
satellite-subscription services.
multiple cell towers.
bystanders.

HAO-CH02 Arriving at the scene of a scaffolding collapse in which two window washers are stranded outside the 10^th floor of a building, you are introduced to the reporting party. What should you do with this person?

Introduce to subjects
Involve in operations
Introduce to media
Isolate the person

HAO-CH02 The RP at a rope rescue scene is likely to be highly:

excited.
stressed.
knowledgeable.
talkative.

HAO-CH02 To improve the accuracy of the details obtained from the RP, you could try:

hypnosis.
a harsh tone.
alternative narrative order.
offering a reward.

HAO-CH02 Resources for a rope rescue:

include people and equipment.
are limited to technical gear.
involve insurance.
will probably be insufficient.

HAO-CH02 How will rope rescue skills often relate to those from other technical rescue types?

Overlap
Oppose
Be unrelated
Converge

HAO-CH02 Which of the following is least likely to be a component in a rope rescue?

Towers
Structural collapse
Mountains
Water

HAO-CH02 The main purpose of an IAP is to:

document and track strategy.
reduce liability.
argue for more resources.
protect the rights of rope rescuers.

HAO-CH02 Which of the following should be used to organize objectives in an IAP?

Operational period
Rescuer opinion
Subject number
Type of obstacle involved

HAO-CH02 When creating an IAP, you should call on the experience of:

bystanders.
the subject’s family members.
other personnel.
government regulators.

HAO-CH02 The time to start planning and preparing for a rope rescue is:

on arrival.
beforehand.
after identifying subjects
after talking with bystanders.

HAO-CH02 What format of field guide should be used during a rescue?

Books
Folded maps
Clipboarded sheafs
Checklists

HAO-CH02 A danger of reference material used during a rope rescue is:

dropping them from a height.
conflicting reference materials.
interference from bystanders.
dirty pages making climbing slippery.

HAO-CH02 The essence of a successful search is most often:

speed.
information.
bystanders.
luck.

HAO-CH02 Assuming they are all part of the same search, which of the following subjects should be sought most urgently?

3-year-old girl
12-year-old boy
22-year-old woman
40-year-old man

HAO-CH02 A suicidal subject would be most likely to be found where?

Where forest and grassland meet
In a tree
In water
On a trail

HAO-CH02 The best rescue report will use what kind of format?

Verbal
Standardized
Computerized
Memorized

HAO-CH02 Besides the time of the incident, what else is part of the When in a rescue report?

The time the subject left home
The last time the subject was seen alive
The time when the rescuer clocked in for work
The time that the call for help placed

HAO-CH03 Which of the following brings on a rescue?

Carelessness
A precipitating event
Regulations
Violence

HAO-CH03 If Jennifer is a trained rescuer, how is she different from her neighbor, who is not?

She is better paid.
She faces more regulation by government.
She will likely live longer.
She is more likely to enter an emergency situation, rather than away from it.

HAO-CH03 A rope rescuer who begins to climb down a cliff for a rescue without a size-up or other basic rescue steps is suffering from:

Go-Fever.
Gung-Ho Flu.
Excess Zeal.
Custer Syndrome.

HAO-CH03 Hazard identification is about _______ causes danger.

when a person
which rule
who
what

HAO-CH03 Risk assessment looks at the ______ danger due to a hazard.

magnitude of
consequences of
probability of
liability due to

HAO-CH03 One of the first things examined in hazard identification and risk assessment is the:

liability
terrain
population
funding of rescuers

HAO-CH03 If a scaffolding collapse is likely in a large city, rescuers there should have a(n):

preplan
exit strategy.
support network.
liability mitigation statement.

HAO-CH03 When should rope rescuers increase the detail in their preplan?

When subdisciplines overlap
When liability is high
When the AHJ is an EMS department
When federal regulations come into play

HAO-CH03 Which of the following government agencies requires employers whose employees are likely to need rope rescue to provide for prompt rescue?

USDA
FDA
OSHA
HHS

HAO-CH03 Several children are trapped in a mine shaft. If Ed is a rope rescuer on the way to the mine, when should he prepare a RISC chart?

Before starting rescue
While on ropes
Once the subject is secure
After the rescue is done

HAO-CH03 The most obvious hazards connected with rope rescue are due to:

rain
lightning.
gravity.
obstacles.

HAO-CH03 For rope rescue, approach the subject from:

above.
the side.
below.
any angle.

HAO-CH03 When sizing-up a cliffside rope rescue, it makes sense to think about practices used by:

adventurers.
industry.
military.
EMS.

HAO-CH03 To protect against loose prusiks in a rope rescue:

check them visually.
check them by feel.
check them by feel and visually.
apply extra carabiners.

HAO-CH03 Which of the following is an example of situational awareness?

A rescuer who knows the position of the subject and other rescuers at all times
A bystander who is using a cell phone
A subject who is unconscious
An incident commander who is searching for subjects

HAO-CH03 Level 1 in a rope rescue involves:

being able to explain techniques used.
naming the parts of a carabiner.
knowing which are the moving parts in a rescue.
predicting where moving parts of a rescue will be in 30 minutes.

HAO-CH03 Most accidents during rope rescue are due to:

bad carabiners.
sharp edges.
badly made rope.
humans.

HAO-CH03 Risk is all ab

hunches.
probability.
equipment.
regulation.

HAO-CH03 Systematic risk management in the Coast Guard is called:

AHJ.
IAP.
ORM.
TCRM.

HAO-CH03 Risks are acceptable whe

rescuers are indemnified.
important officials need rescue.
benefits outweighs costs.
equipment is the best available.

HAO-CH03 A rope rescuer can expect to use both _______ and hands in communicating during a rescue.

phone
voice
facial features
feet

HAO-CH03 Make verbal rescue communications clear, _____, and loud.

punchy
long
firm
wordy

HAO-CH03 If a rescuer needs to communicate with another rescuer without alarming a nearby family member of the subject, the rescuer should consider using:

hand signals.
written notes.
facial gestures.
song.

HAO-CH03 The concept of shared mental models in rope rescue is borrowed from:

medicine.
the military.
industry.
sports.

HAO-CH03 Which of the following is the beginning of a shared mental model?

Intense study
Common work
A good team briefing
Team meditation

HAO-CH03 A shared mental model can help a rope rescuers:

obtain more compensation.
better handle regulators.
obey the incident commander.
anticipate each other’s needs.

HAO-CH03 Which of the following describes the ideal length of a team briefing for a rope rescue?

No more than three paragraphs
Thorough but concise
One sentence from each team member
At least 1000 words

HAO-CH03 Which of the following is a topic to include in a team briefing?

Safety concerns
Cost/benefit analysis
Annual expenditures by the team
Regulators’ contact information

HAO-CH03 What is the first thing to bring up in a team briefing?

What we should do
Why
What we face
Let’s talk

HAO-CH03 When talking with another team member on a cliffside rope rescue, how much ambiguity should be used?

A lot, since the situation will be fluid
A moderate amount, which is normal in communicating
A little bit, to provide liability protection
None, for clarity and safety

HAO-CH03 Which of the following would be a good beginning for a direct statement?

“Sue, I need you to…”
“Maybe we should…
“How about we…”
“I think the incident commander wants…”

HAO-CH03 Which of the following is not a step in a closed-loop communication?

Making a direct request
Acknowledgement of the request
Repeating the request
Confirming that the request has been completed

HAO-CH03 The ISO in a rope rescue reports directly to the:

AHJ.
EMS.
team.
IC.

HAO-CH03 How many ISOs are needed per sector of a rescue?

One ISO can monitor several sectors at once.
1
2
5

HAO-CH03 The top contributor to human error is:

lack of knowledge.
lack of teamwork.
lack of resources.
fatigue.

HAO-CH03 The core of a rescue team should be rescuers who are:

the oldest on the team.
well-trained.
the best connected to administrators.
the best equipped.

HAO-CH03 The worst long-term hazards for rope rescuers can be:

confrontational.
psychological.
gravitational.
relational.

HAO-CH03 CISM, used by rescuers, was created in:

the medical field.
the military.
professional sports leagues.
industry.

HAO-CH03 How can psychological stress experienced during a rescue of window-washers stranded on the 19^th floor of a skyscraper be described?

A continuum
Brief
Life-long
A set of discrete stages

HAO-CH04 When does a rescue mission begin?

Before the call for rescue goes out
On route
When the subject is identified
When contact is made with the subject

HAO-CH04 Which of the following is a key step before a mission actually begins?

Compensation of staff
Covering hard edges at the site
Drawing maps
Preplanning

HAO-CH04 When should hazard analysis be performed by rope rescuers?

Well before a rescue
On route
Once attached to ropes
When the subject is about to be moved

HAO-CH04 A preplan for cliffside rescues in local mountains should be used:

for public relations.
for training rescuers.
with administrators.
to argue for more funding.

HAO-CH04 After a rescue, the most protection afforded by a preplan may be in the area of:

public relations.
training.
liability.
funding.

HAO-CH04 How are the preplan and IAP related?

They are separate documents for separate purposes.
The preplan should lead to the IAP.
The IAP and preplan should be used in a kind of dialogue.
The preplan replaces the IAP.

HAO-CH04 The first thing for an awareness-level responder to do at a scene where a middle-aged female has fallen down an elevator shaft is to:

call for backup.
talk to bystanders.
assist reporters.
recognize the need for a rope rescue.

HAO-CH04 Which of the following would tell a first responder that a rope rescue is probably needed?

A tall building nearby
A history of falls on site
The presence of a helicopter
Instructions from hospital administrators

HAO-CH04 A first responder who is trained to handle tight spaces but not ropes is first on the scene of a small child who has fallen into a 2-foot-wide hole. What should the responder do?

Talk with bystanders.
Call EMS.
Call for rope rescuers.
Climb into the hole.

HAO-CH04 In an unfamiliar district, if you need to activate the emergency response system, first try:

reaching out to dispatch.
calling the police.
asking a bystander for help.
beginning the rescue yourself.

HAO-CH04 When would external lights be a critical resource for the rope rescuer?

When a car drives off a bridge
At night
On a farm
In traffic

HAO-CH04 If you are a first responder at a scene that will require a long time to perform a rope rescue, what should you request?

Police assistance
Administrative permission
Food for rescuers
Overtime

HAO-CH04 Organizations that respond to emergencies in the United States usually function under which of the following?

The military
NIMS
OSHA
HHS

HAO-CH04 During resource management, resource use is directed by:

NIMS.
OSHA.
the AHJ.
the police.

HAO-CH04 Where will you find the ICS when a rope rescue is needed for motorists stranded on a ledge when their car has driven over a cliff?

A nearby hospital
On site
At police headquarters
At the airport

HAO-CH04 The IC on a rope rescue site is immediately supported by:

police.
general staff.
rope rescuers.
bystanders.

HAO-CH04 A non-jurisdictional agency asked to assist in a rope rescue will assign:

an agency liaison.
police to help.
extra funding.
bystanders to carry equipment.

HAO-CH04 A subject hundreds of feet into the rescue site may still be protected better if what is marked?

Territory
Perimeter
Press area
Topographic levels

HAO-CH04 Awareness-level rescuers should mark out which of the following to maintain the safety of the subject?

Controlled hazard zone
Marked influence zone
Zone of control
Zone of exclusion

HAO-CH04 If you are 150 feet from the subject of a rope rescue, you are in the _____ zone.

hot
warm
cold
excluded

HAO-CH04 With regard to hazards, awareness-level rescuers should:

stay away.
engage bystanders to remove them.
mark them with orange paint.
test their physical resistance.

HAO-CH04 If hazards are not properly mitigated, there is a significant chance of:

lawsuits.
bystander involvement.
rescue failure.
bad publicity.

HAO-CH04 When do hazards need to be recognized and mitigated?

At the start of a rescue
Near the end
When the subject is close
Throughout

HAO-CH04 PPE for rope rescue includes clothing that is:

neither tight nor baggy.
bright orange.
fire-resistant.
provided by local authorities.

HAO-CH04 Which of the following is a poor choice of footwear for a rope rescue?

Sturdy boots
Rubber boots
Securely fitting boots
Boots suited to the rescue environment

HAO-CH04 A helmet used in rope rescue should:

not be heavy.
cover the ears.
be flame retardant.
be very tight.

HAO-CH04 At a rope rescue site, an awareness-level rescuer should:

follow all local SOPs.
be ready to climb.
anchor a rope for more experienced rescuers.
carry meals.

HAO-CH04 Operations-level rope rescue requires an individual to:

serve as IC.
establish the warm zone.
prepare rigging.
be liaison with police.

HAO-CH04 Must rope rescuers always use high-angle approaches to a subject?

Yes, it is legally required.
Yes, it is usually required by local SOPs.
No, there are often simpler means to access the subject.
No, ropes should always be used as a last-ditch option.

HAO-CH04 Generating the IAP is the responsibility of the:

AHJ.
OSHA representative.
IC.
police.

HAO-CH04 A key goal of the IAP is to create:

low liability.
synchronization.
connections among agencies.
good PR.

HAO-CH04 During a long rescue of individuals trapped at the base of a cliff inside a cave, the IAP:

can be ignored.
should be revised at each stage of the rescue.
is controlled by the AHJ.
is written by cavers.

HAO-CH04 Which FEMA form is used for the incident briefing?

201
202
203
205

HAO-CH04 The first step in stabilizing a subject is:

remove the subject from hazards.
call for backup.
engage the subject in conversation.
do no further harm.

HAO-CH05 If you want to be an awareness-level rescuer, what kind of knowledge do you need?

Expert
Foundational
Beginner
Professional

HAO-CH05 The general job of awareness-level rescuers is to support the:

bystanders.
subject’s family.
government.
IAP.

HAO-CH05 Whose safety comes first?

Rescuer
Incident commander
Bystanders
Subject

HAO-CH05 You arrive at a rope rescue and find that it involves an elevator shaft. What do you need to know to successfully complete the rescue?

Subject name
Multiple rescue specialties
Phone number for the incident commander
Location of extra rope

HAO-CH05 What percentage of NFPA subdisciplines are defined using the rescue environment?

10%
25%
75%
90%

HAO-CH05 Rope rescue techniques can be said to be:

too difficult.
unknown.
unique.
highly variable.

HAO-CH05 If you are engaged in a rope rescue on a skyscraper, you need to follow standard operating procedures from the:

federal governmen
incident commander.
IAP.
AHJ.

HAO-CH05 Standard operating procedures:

vary from organization to organization.
are federally mandated.
are set for each incident.
are uniform based on NFPA documents.

HAO-CH05 When is it appropriate to use an SOP from one location in a different location?

When it seems to make sense
When legally required
When ordered to do so
When rescuers vote to do so

HAO-CH05 When did NFPA start testing life safety rope and equipment?

1965
1977
1983
1993

HAO-CH05 In a moderate-sized city in the US, who decides what equipment may be used for a rope rescue?

NFPA
AHJ
OSHA
Mayor

HAO-CH05 A rope rescue in a fire-ground environment might require wearing:

bunker gear.
heavy boots.
a wetsuit.
a heavy helmet.

HAO-CH05 Which of the following might be used for breathing in a technical rescue?

SCBA
AHJ
OSHA
PASS

HAO-CH05 To drop quickly away from a hazard during a rope rescue, use your:

restraint.
fall arrest.
escape harness.
rescue harness.

HAO-CH05 Why would a rope rescuer use a hauling system?

To make lifting easier
To escape danger
To move equipment to the rescue site
To block access by bystanders

HAO-CH05 What is the purpose of a haul team?

To support one another
To discuss plans for the rescue
To support the IC
To work together in lifting

HAO-CH05 If you need to lift four subjects at one time during a rope rescue, you need lots of:

help.
authority.
mechanical advantage.
strength.

HAO-CH05 Which of the following is the first thing to say when beginning to lift heavy weight on a rescue scene?

“Roll call.”
“Belay ready?”
“Main line ready?”
“Edge tender ready?”

HAO-CH05 The main role of awareness-level rescuers is:

support.
information.
communication.
relief.

HAO-CH05 The Operations section of an incident is unique because it:

is superior to the IC.
is unfunded.
expands over time.
only uses ropes.

HAO-CH05 The Operations section performs, proportionally, how much of the hazardous activities in a rescue?

None
A small amount
About half
Most

HAO-CH05 Where do the most important command functions occur during a rescue?

Command post
Base
Staging area
Rehabilitation

HAO-CH05 Most ICSs have how many bases?

1
2
3
4

HAO-CH05 During a rope rescue on a cliff, where should you place extra ropes?

Command post
Staging area
Base
Hot zone

HAO-CH05 At the beginning of a rescue shift, what is the first thing must you do?

Size-up
Check in
Face up
Coordinate

HAO-CH05 As a rescuer, if you need to discuss a problem with an assignment, you should:

follow the chain of command.
ask for peer opinions.
make a commonsense change.
check out of your shift.

HAO-CH05 After checking in, the next step in a rescue shift should be:

a meal.
discussion.
a briefing.
pay.

HAO-CH05 Progress reporting is especially key:

for coordinating complex tasks.
for public relations purposes.
to obtain future funding.
as it is required by federal regulation.

HAO-CH05 Which of the following can cause failed communication?

Too many rescuers in the cold zone
Excess resources
Poor record keeping
Multiple bases

HAO-CH05 Which of the following is big-picture information for a rescue operation?

Liaison information for media
Tactical objectives
Meal schedule
How long the IC has been in place

HAO-CH05 Which of the following do rescuers need to reduce overexertion injuries?

Sufficient hydration
Adequate pay
Good fitness
Entertainment in the cold zone

HAO-CH05 Adequate personnel rehabilitation is the responsibility of which of the following?

AHJ
OSHA
IC
NFPA

HAO-CH05 Where should the rehabilitation area be set up?

Far from the incident site
At police headquarters
Outside but near the area of operations
Hot zone

HAO-CH06 What kind of rescue procedures enhance safety and efficiency?

Modified
Established
Democratic
Regulatory

HAO-CH06 A lack of established rescue procedures pushes decisions to where?

The field
Headquarters
OSHA
Police

HAO-CH06 National standards for rope rescue operations need to be translated into:

minimal liability suggestions.
local SOPs.
a brief IAP.
useful materials for the press.

HAO-CH06 An IAP that is made properly can be correctly described as:

an absolute.
a collection of suggestions.
a history.
a living document.

HAO-CH06 In a rope rescue of six people trapped on a skybridge between two tall buildings, who needs to plan the setup of the ropes to be used?

Police
Knowledgeable rescuers
NFPA
OSHA

HAO-CH06 Which of the following could be used to record the objectives, as they change, of a rope rescue?

IAP
ICS 202
Police report
EMS calendar

HAO-CH06 Which of the following is the most common time range for a rescue?

<1 hour
2–3 hours
6–10 hours
18–24 hours

HAO-CH06 Which of the following comes first in the FEMA Planning P concept?

Preparing and disseminating the plan
Understanding the situation
Developing the plan
Establishing incident objectives

HAO-CH06 With regard to changes during an incident, the ICS is designed to be:

historical.
flexible.
regulation-compliant.
temporary.

HAO-CH06 During a rope rescue, the ideal ratio of supervisors to subordinates is about:

1:2.
1:3.
1:5.
1:7.

HAO-CH06 If you are working on a rescue where a car has skidded over a cliff and landed in a narrow canyon accessible only via ropes, efficiency will require that you report to how many people directly?

None
1
2
3

HAO-CH06 In a unified command, the single operations officer is appointed:

by the local police.
by a vote involving all agencies concerned.
by a system of rotation among agencies.
by the IC.

HAO-CH06 A high-angle rescue will almost make communications among rescuers:

difficult.
verbal-only.
insecure.
delayed.

HAO-CH06 Which of the following could help improve radio communications during a rope rescue in a box canyon?

Using increased volume
Using repeater channels
Using one-way radios
Use of a human relay

HAO-CH06 During a rope rescue, it becomes necessary for you to keep both hands on the ropes. Which of the following will you need to use for good communications?

Hand signals
A signal mirror
Radio chest harness
Rescuer pairing

HAO-CH06 In the SUDOT system, what does four blasts mean?

Off rope
Up
Down
Stop

HAO-CH06 Which of the following should be used for the best interagency communication during a backcountry rescue?

Hand signals
Clear text
Multiple radio channels
Cell phones

HAO-CH06 Demobilization, when done properly, places resources:

in recovery mode.
out-of-state.
in a ready state.
in training.

HAO-CH06 During demobilization, ropes should be:

burnt to prevent reuse by amateurs.
sold if old or soiled.
donated to police.
inventoried.

HAO-CH06 Which of the following can cause extra injuries to rescuers, especially experienced ones, near the end of an incident?

Complacency
Arrogance
Sanitation
Press on site

HAO-CH06 When should command shut down during a rescue?

When OSHA says do
When all resources are accounted for
When the budget demands it
When 50% of rescuers are checked in

HAO-CH06 Who determines where and how incident records are secured?

NFPA
OSHA
AHJ
FEMA

HAO-CH07 The difference between PPE and rescue equipment is that:

PPE is less expensive.
rescue equipment is governed by government regulations.
PPE is not used by rope rescuers, while rescue equipment is.
PPE protects the rescuer, while rescue equipment is for performing rescue tasks.

HAO-CH07 Which of the following PPE would a rope rescuer most likely use?

Safety harness
Fire-retardant jacket
Lamp
Radio

HAO-CH07 If a particular helmet is used specifically for rope rescue in a cave, it is:

fireproof.
explosion-resistant.
hazard-specific equipment.
glow-in-the-dark.

HAO-CH07 Which of the following is the least relevant factor for picking PPE for a rope rescue in a particular locale?

AHJ
Local regulations
Personal preference
Equipment color

HAO-CH07 NFPA 1971 is most relevant for PPE for:

firefighting.
rope rescue.
edical interventions.
underwater rescue.

HAO-CH07 Is there a universal standard for rope rescue PPE?

No, the circumstances of rope rescue are too variable.
Yes, it has been established by NFPA.
No, the federal government ruled against that.
Yes, it was created by a consortium of AHJs from across the US.

HAO-CH07 Which NFPA document is most relevant to a rope rescue when the subject is floating on a raft at the bottom of a cliff inside a cave?

1976
1951
1952
2112

HAO-CH07 The purpose of a base layer of clothing is to:

wick moisture.
stop abrasion.
feel smooth.
restrict blood flow.

HAO-CH07 During a rope rescue in wet, muddy conditions, what is the danger of lug soles?

Becoming slippery
Detaching from boots
Becoming wedged in mud
Dissolving

HAO-CH07 Can a recreational climbing harness be used for rope rescue?

Perhaps, under the right circumstances
Definitely yes
No, by federal law
Only if the rescue involves less than 20 feet of distance

HAO-CH07 The emphasis in the design of a caving harness is on:

ascending.
low-angle movement.
carrying very heavy weight.
rot-resistance.

HAO-CH07 Harness webbing can be made more comfortable using:

lubricants.
padding.
cooling inserts.
leather straps.

HAO-CH07 A Class II harness is a(n) ______ harness.

seat
belt
full-body
arm

HAO-CH07 Which of the following best describes a victim extrication device?

A hammer
Large pliers
A harness for the subject
A hoist attached to a crane

HAO-CH07 Equipment in a rope rescue environment should always:

be attached to something secure.
be well lubricated.
have at least three attachment points.
include both metal and plastic.

HAO-CH07 Rope rescue equipment that weighs more than ______ should not be placed on a lanyard.

2 lb
5 lb
12 lb
18 lb

HAO-CH07 Which rope rescuers should carry a suitable light?

Every other rescuer
Group leaders
ICs
All of them

HAO-CH07 If working for a long time in a cold cave, what kind of battery is best?

Lithium
Alkaline
Solar
NiCad

HAO-CH07 Which kind of cutting device may be preferable to a knife in a rope rescue?

Piece of flint
Lance
Axe
Trauma shears

HAO-CH07 So that equipment can be easily tracked, it should be:

new.
marked.
color-coded.
made with an internal RFID tag.

HAO-CH07 When should rope rescue equipment be inspected?

Before each use
Annually
Monthly
Every third use

HAO-CH07 The first A in the ACADEMIC mnemonic stands for:

alignment.
action.
alternate.
adjustable.

HAO-CH07 The D in the ACADEMIC mnemonic stands for

dated.
designed.
debrided.
deformation.

HAO-CH07 When inspecting textile parts of rope rescue materials for damage, the T in T-CHAPS stands for:

test.
thermal.
tried.
trained.

HAO-CH08 Which of the following could help streamline rope rescue operations?

Demonstrations for the press
Using a human communications relay
Sharing radios
Color-coding

HAO-CH08 To better care for rope rescue materials, refer to:

NFPA 2500.
the AHJ.
OSHA
the IC.

HAO-CH08 Most technical rope for rescue purposes is still made and tested according to NFPA:

1982.
1983.
1996.
2003.

HAO-CH08 Why does the AHJ have a large say in the selection of rope rescue resources?

Federal law establishes this.
OSHA demands it.
Rescuers like it that way.
They know what hazards are locally common.

HAO-CH08 New life safety rope in a tangled pile is a problem because it is not readily:

useable.
testable.
color-coded.
exchanged.

HAO-CH08 “If it isn’t written down”:

“it didn’t happen.”
“lawyers will come around.”
“someone will die.”
“no one will know.”

HAO-CH08 If you are working with a new rope rescue unit, and you look into their filing cabinet, you should find:

copies of manuals from rope manufacturers.
copies of liability minimization forms.
carabiners.
headlamps.

HAO-CH08 Which of the following would the AHJ likely ask rescuers to record?

Legal claim number
Press clippings
Duty assignment
Days of vacation due

HAO-CH08 The ropes needed last for a rescue should be placed in the truck:

hanging from the roof.
in the glove compartment.
with the spare tire.
below more immediately required items.

HAO-CH08 More rope rescues will probably be needed in a locality with:

more teenagers.
steeper terrain.
higher population.
a lake.

HAO-CH08 Which of the following is an important detail when working with other agencies in a rope rescue?

Rope age
Rope color
Rope diameter
Rope coiling diameter

HAO-CH08 A rope that does not formally meet NFPA standards might still be used under the direction of the:

IC.
AHJ.
FEMA director.
local OSHA inspector.

HAO-CH08 Who will assert that a rope meets the standards in NFPA 2500?

NFPA
AHJ
Third parties
Police

HAO-CH08 Which organization has the most rigorous standards for safety equipment?

ANSI
CEN
ASTM
NFPA

HAO-CH08 If a rope system needs to carry a 200-lb subject to safety, what strength might the system components need under a well-planned system?

150 lb
175 lb
200 lb
300 lb

HAO-CH08 Which grade of equipment is appropriate only for personal escape?

NFPA 2500-E
NFPA 2500-G
NFPA 2500-H
NFPA 2500-T

HAO-CH08 If you were heading for a rope rescue on a cliff and did not know how much weight might have to be lifted, you would bring which grade of equipment?

NFPA 2500-G
NFPA 2500-E
NFPA 2500-T
NFPA 2500-H

HAO-CH08 Compared to NFPA standards, European rope rescue standards assume a(n) _______ weight to be moved.

equal
lighter
heavier
unknown

HAO-CH08 A rope system for a rescue should move a weight ______ the MBS of the weakest part.

above
below
equal to
at least twice

HAO-CH08 If you are in the UK and need a snap link for a rescue, look for a:

karabiner.
twister.
gripper.
linker.

HAO-CH08 NFPA 2500-G carabiners are tested to a force of:

5 kN.
20 kN.
40 kN.
100 kN.

HAO-CH08 NFPA 2600-T carabiners are tested to a force of:

4 kN.
8 kN.
12 kN.
22 kN.

HAO-CH08 Plated carabiners should have:

ample lubrication.
stainless steel hinge springs.
a plastic coating.
color coding.

HAO-CH08 The original shape used for carabiners was:

round.
square.
oval.
figure eight.

HAO-CH08 Which of the following could cause a screw link to fail?

Rain
Linking directly to carabiners
Attaching two ropes
Side loading

HAO-CH08 How often should screw links be opened mid-rescue?

One or two times
At least three times
No more than five times
Never

HAO-CH08 In which of the following regions does a national safety standard for rope rescue address screw links?

US
Canada
Europe
Japan

HAO-CH08 In Europe, a screw link for rope rescue needs to be tested to what force along its major axis?

4 kN
8 KN
25 kN
80 kN

HAO-CH08 Most descenders rely on:

friction.
counterweight.
adhesive.
spikes.

HAO-CH08 Descenders should be designed to do with what with heat?

Concentrate it
Dissipate it
Ignore it
Conduct it to the rope

HAO-CH08 For which of the following might a rope rescuer use a descender?

Hoisting
Belaying
Connecting ropes
Anchoring

HAO-CH08 While working on a rope rescue inside an elevator shaft, you will need to use both hands at times. Which of the following should you use?

Manually controlled descender
Radio relay
Autolocking device
Carabiner

HAO-CH08 Where can you obtain a brake bar rack that meets NFPA 2005 standards?

AHJ
OSHA
SMC Gear
Local police

HAO-CH08 Another name for a brake rack is a(n):

autolocking device.
descender.
carabiner.
Cole Rack.

HAO-CH08 A J rack has:

two welded carabiners.
one leg longer than the other.
an autolocking mechanism.
aluminum construction.

HAO-CH08 While a scarab is light, it is not as good as other brake bar racks at:

twisting ropes.
dissipating heat.
anchoring.
cutting tangles.

HAO-CH08 Friction is generated in a Figure-8 descender in:

the larger ring.
the smaller ring.
the whole device.
an attached carabiner.

HAO-CH08 Which rope diameter would work with many escape devices?

4 mm
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm

HAO-CH08 If the AHJ thinks that escape devices are needed and that rapid descent will be the first priority, the AHJ will require devices that:

panic-lock.
autolock.
do not lock.
attach to carabiners.

HAO-CH08 An example of an autolocking escape device is:

the Petzl EXO.
two carabiners looped through one another.
the Escape 8.
the PMW Hook.

HAO-CH08 An example of a nonautolocking escape device is:

the Sterling F4.
the Petzl EXO.
the PMW Hook.
a screw post and a carabiner.

HAO-CH08 An incapacitated person attached to a rope with a Sterling F4 would:

stop and hang in place.
slide off.
be automatically hoisted.
be held up by the rescuer also attached.

HAO-CH08 The main purpose of belaying is to:

protect from falling.
reduce friction.
relieve excess force.
anchor.

HAO-CH08 The oldest belaying technique uses:

a rock.
another person.
a pack animal.
carabiners.

HAO-CH08 A classically designed belay plate has how many holes?

One
One or two
Three or more
Four or five

HAO-CH08 An example of a personal belay device is:

the Sterling F4.
the PMC Hook.
the Air Traffic Controller.
the Petzl EXO.

HAO-CH08 Rope grabs are usually made of:

metal.
wood.
plastic.
other rope.

HAO-CH08 Where might a fall arrest rope grab likely be used?

Tower rescue
Water rescue
Cliff rescue
Cave rescue

HAO-CH08 Fall arrest rope grabs are designed to:

arrest in one direction.
arrest in two directions.
arrest in a direction set by a switch.
allow free sliding of rope.

HAO-CH08 NFPA 2500 specifies that a T-rated rope grab be able to hold against:

2 kN.
5 kN.
8 kN.
10 kN.

HAO-CH08 A personal handled ascender should be used in conjunction with:

a carabiner.
an escape device.
two other ropes.
a lanyard.

HAO-CH08 A foundational part of rope rescue is making:

an appropriate connection to sufficient anchorage.
connections with other departments.
plans for working as the IC.
networks of ropes in a very short time.

HAO-CH08 In some sense, the most elemental kind of anchorage for rope rescue is:

an iron hook.
a carabiner.
a natural feature.
a pack animal.

HAO-CH08 If you are trying to suspend 10,000 lb from the top of a cliff, an NFPA 2500 T-rated anchor sling:

will be more than sufficient.
may fail.
can be used if attached using screws.
will hold for at least 30 minutes.

HAO-CH08 If you see a sharp edge that may fray a presewn anchor sling, you should:

find another edge.
attach an escape device.
add carabiners.
use steel anchor strops.

HAO-CH08 Most fall arrest anchorages are only rated to about:

1000 lbf.
2000 lbf.
5000 lbf.
8000 lbf.

HAO-CH08 The main purpose of a pulley is to:

increase lifting power.
reduce rope friction.
replace carabiners.
speed descents.

HAO-CH08 A 1-inch-wide pulley brought to a rope rescue is:

typical.
what most AHJs require.
ideal for cave rescues.
a mistake.

HAO-CH08 A sheave diameter that is at least ______ times that of the rope diameter will optimize rope system efficiency.

two
three
four
five

HAO-CH08 If multiple lines are coming together in a rope system, which of the following should be used to hold them all?

Carabiner
Rigging plate
Escape device
Anchor sling

HAO-CH08 Which of the following most helps prevent ropes from becoming entangled?

Swivel
Carabiner
Anchor sling
Escape device

HAO-CH08 What kind of edge on a rigging plate is least likely to damage ropes?

Beveled
Contoured
Sharpened
Spiked

HAO-CH08 What level of humidity is best for rope rescue equipment storage?

Very high
High
Moderate
Low

HAO-CH08 When opening a new bundle of rope labelled “NFPA 2500,” you should:

put it right into service.
inspect it thoroughly.
put it for use after ropes that have already seen service.
tie a knot at each end.

HAO-CH08 To effectively inspect rope equipment before use, you should ______ it.

smell it for solvent contamination.
touch it to see if it is in good order.
listen to it as you bend or otherwise manipulate it.
taste it to see if there is bitter dust on it.

HAO-CH08 Who is the best person to inspect rope rescue equipment before its use?

Rookie who needs a task
Experienced rescuer who has used all of the kinds of equipment to be inspected
IC between communications
Local police officer

HAO-CH08 In the T-CHAPS mnemonic, the C stands for:

contamination.
control.
contorted.
confident.

HAO-CH09 The materials used to make climbing ropes:

are uniform per federal standards.
vary from rope to rope.
must begin with natural fibers.
are only certified for a year post-harvest.

HAO-CH09 In choosing a rope, one trade-off is between force absorption and:

stability.
personal loads.
rescue loads.
smoothness.

HAO-CH09 One advantage of using the correct rope is:

better safety.
liability protection.
OSHA compliance.
more work from the AHJ.

HAO-CH09 Which of the following is a synthetic fiber used for making ropes?

Nylon
Sisal
Hemp
Cotton

HAO-CH09 A reason why national firefighters’ organizations discourage the use of natural-fiber ropes is their:

price.
low resistance to abrasion.
slick feel.
water resistance.

HAO-CH09 The problem with commodity ropes in a rescue involving fire is:

their low melting points.
their rough texture.
their resistance to abrasion.
their inability to be color-coded.

HAO-CH09 Laid rope construction has fibers twisted into larger bundles in groups of:

Laid rope fibers are not twisted.
2.
3.
4.

HAO-CH09 Which kind of rope could most easily be mistaken for life safety rope?

Hollow-braid rope
Solid-braid rope
Plaited rope
Plaited rope

HAO-CH09 The world “kernmantle” comes from:

Italian.
Greek.
German.
French.

HAO-CH09 Which of the following would you not look to in choosing a rope?

ANSI
OSHA
NFPA
ASTM

HAO-CH09 Which provider of rope standards also provides a wide range of professional standards for other rope rescue materials and practices?

OSHA
AHJ
ASTM
NFPA

HAO-CH09 Which of the following would help you find the best rope for belaying a rope rescuer?

EN 891
NFPA 2500
OSHA 872
AHJ

HAO-CH09 Rope diameter is key for:

relations with the AHJ.
nonverbal communication.
compatibility with other gear.
rescue height.

HAO-CH09 Which of the following makes rope more resistant to abrasion?

Natural fibers
Tighter weave
Larger diameter
Laid construction

HAO-CH09 Which diameter might indicate a general use life safety rope?

8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
20 mm

HAO-CH09 Which diameter might indicate a water rescue throw rope?

4 mm
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm

HAO-CH09 You are on a rope rescue scene involving a cliff in a cave. Which rope would you probably find being used as the main rescue line?

2-inch sisal
8-mm hollow core
1-inch laid
½-inch kernmantle

HAO-CH09 A fellow rescuer asks for a line. You toss over:

a kernmantle rope.
a rope that is in use.
an NFPA-approved rope.
a rope that is coded blue.

HAO-CH09 Which of the following is a U-shaped section of rope?

Loop
Bight
Safety knot
Line

HAO-CH09 You have set up a rope system and need to be sure that an escape device cannot run off the end of one rope, so you use which of the following on the end of that rope?

Overhand knot
Bight.
Safety knot
Stopper knot

HAO-CH09 Ideally, all knots:

should be eliminated.
should be made on sisal ropes.
should be slip-knots.
can be untied with one hand.

HAO-CH09 Good knot tying for rope rescue requires:

synthetic ropes.
pressure.
lots of practice.
at least two training courses.

HAO-CH09 A well-dressed knot is:

clean and neat.
color-coded.
inside a sleeve.
at least an inch in diameter.

HAO-CH09 The first part of making a barrel knot is to form a(n):

bight.
loop.
square knot.
overhand knot.

HAO-CH09 It is easy to tell if a ______ is tied correctly.

figure 8 knot
square knot
stopper knot
bowline

HAO-CH09 The first step in making a figure 8-follow through knot is to make:

a bowline.
a loose figure 8 knot.
a loop.
a square knot.

HAO-CH09 To share a load between two anchors, you could use a:

loop.
double figure 8 knot.
carabiner.
bowline.

HAO-CH09 A butterfly knot is also known as a:

lineman’s knot.
figure 8 knot.
loop.
bight.

HAO-CH09 Every time a rope is used in a rope rescue, information should be added to its:

knot profile.
rope history log.
OSHA book.
FEMA record.

HAO-CH09 Hot stamping is useful to the rope rescuer for:

connecting ropes.
identifying rescuers who have used a rope.
adding carabiners to a rope system.
marking ropes.

HAO-CH09 A polymer rescue rope made with UV protectants:

can be used for any load.
will still degrade in sunlight.
should be used only in caves.
will have extra shear resistance.

HAO-CH09 What aspect of a battery from a rescuer’s lamp is a problem for a rope’s integrity?

Acid
Current
Voltage
Terminals

HAO-CH09 A rope rescuer uses a rescue rope to pull a rescue vehicle out of a ditch using a second vehicle. That rope may have:

internal damage.
greater shear resistance.
a stronger core.
value for belaying.

HAO-CH09 Which of the following is most likely to cause abrasion on a rope?

A rappel with many bounces
A descent
Storage in a bag
Exposure to sunlight

HAO-CH09 What kind of knot damages a rope most?

One high on a rope
One in contact with a carabiner
A tight one
One used with an escape device

HAO_CH09 Rope inspection is best if is it:

done when abrasions are seen.
ongoing.
used when a rope is overstretched.
performed on a rope more than 2 years old.

HAO-CH09 Compared with other rescue equipment, rope is:

hard to find.
inexpensive.
fragile.
highly regulated.

HAO-CH09 A key way to inspect a rope after use is to:

pull until it visibly stretches.
apply a small amount of acid an observe the result.
use a knife to see if abrasion is possible.
feel it.

HAO-CH09 In a rope rescue team, there should be a(n) _______ for ropes.

chain of responsibility
rope hierarchy
AHJ-derived naming system.
representative to communicate with OSHA officials

HAO-CH09 All tests for rope strength are:

acid-based.
destructive.
made using a 200-kN force.
made using knives.

HAO-CH09 A key for a rope rescuer to be able to decide when to retire a rope is:

rope color changes.
a knife test.
experience.
stretchability.

HAO-CH09 Damage to a rope due to its being soiled will be mostly:

an issue with abrasion.
cosmetic.
internal.
grip-related.

HAO-CH09 If you examine the water used in a rope washer, the dirt that has been removed from the rope will show up as mostly:

pieces of rock.
grease.
fluffy material.
large particles.

HAO-CH09 What kind of soap should be used when washing ropes for rope rescue?

Hand soap
Ionic detergent
Gentle, nondetergent soap
Alcohol-based soap

HAO-CH09 What part of a rope should be dressed?

Core
Mid-length portion
Cut end
Coil

HAO-CH09 Polyester rope should be cut using a(n):

sharp knife.
fire axe.
electric hot cutter.
piece of obsidian.

HAO-CH09 Tape should be used when cutting a rope to:

mark the rope for its log sheet.
make the end easier to grip.
show which team owns that rope.
prevent fraying.

HAO-CH10 Which of the following makes a person a more complete rope rescuer?

Being able to assemble a rope system
Knowing how carabiners are made
Using escape devices
Understanding basic rope rescue concepts

HAO-CH10 How does a knowledge of engineering relate to being a good rope rescuer?

It is required.
It is possessed by about 80% of expert rope rescuers.
Formal training as an engineer is not necessary.
It is required by FEMA.

HAO-CH10 How are rope systems and rope rescue systems related?

They are the same.
Rope rescue systems are a specific kind of rope system.
Rope systems exclude rope rescue systems.
Rope rescue systems also include communication devices.

HAO-CH10 Which of the following best describes a force on a rope?

A twisting
An experienced push or pull
Something that attempts to cut the rope
A motion by the rope

HAO-CH10 Which of the following is a unit of force?

Newtons
Pounds
Kilograms
Grams

HAO-CH10 When a force is shown as a vector, that represents both ______ and magnitude for that force.

sign
charge
velocity
direction

HAO-CH10 Which of the following is an intersection point in a rope rescue with a system of two ropes, which meet at an anchor, the second rope having a carabiner and an escape device attached to it?

The first rope
The carabiner
The anchor
The escape device

HAO-CH10 The opposite of tension is:

compression.
force.
velocity.
mass.

HAO-CH10 You could test the fall line along a ramp using a:

cube.
ball.
piece of paper.
box of wine.

HAO-CH10 Which of the following is a factor that helps determine a fall line?

Friction
Funding
Regulation
Bystanders

HAO-CH10 You need to know where the fall line is when rescuing someone from a ledge below a cliff so you can plan the:

placement of media.
load path.
rest area for rescuers.
path of least resistance.

HAO-CH10 For overall safety, rope rescuers must be able to identify the _______ in a rope system.

weakest point
linkages
fall line
belaying potential

HAO-CH10 If a rope has a breaking strength of 400 kN, the breaking strength with a figure 8 knot in it would be:

100 kN.
175 kN.
280 kN.
420 kN.

HAO-CH10 The load ratio, when a rope has a breaking strength of 2000 lbf and a subject to be hoisted on that rope is 200 lbf, is:

2.
5.
10.
20.

HAO-CH10 To ensure the safety factor, design a rope rescue system to handle a force _____ than anticipated.

20% less
more
about as much as
10% greater

HAO-CH10 A fixed rope system has to make use of:

carabiners.
escape devices.
rope greater than 20 mm in diameter.
anchors.

HAO-CH10 When rescuers use one rope with all equipment, in use and backup, attached to it, it is known as a:

single rope system.
dual rope system.
dual rope system.
complex rope system.

HAO-CH10 A moving rope system is considered to be:

weak.
dangerous.
dynamic.
easily tangled.

HAO-CH10 Use of a two-tensioned rope system will decrease:

damages in a liability case.
the number of ropes.
the use of anchors.
fall distance.

HAO-CH10 In a TTRS, the two braking devices:

are welded together.
belay one another.
serve as an escape device.
eliminate the need for dressing rope ends.

HAO-CH10 Rope systems need to have ______ force involved in them.

minimized
increased
optimized
derived

HAO-CH10 Rope rescuers need to maintain ______ assessment of forces in the rope system being used.

ongoing
intense
only visual
only visual

HAO-CH10 Multiple vectors acting on a rope system need to be _______ within appropriate safety factors.

eliminated
adjusted
increased
queried

HAO-CH11 Which kind of anchorage is a foundational part of a rope rescue system?

Solid
Stationary
Statistically based
Satisfactory

HAO-CH11 The stability of an anchorage depends on the ______ to be carried.

load
subject
rope
devices

HAO-CH11 An anchorage is to a rope rescue system as what is to a building?

Window
Elevator
Foundation
Stairway

HAO-CH11 Compared to 50 years ago, the line between anchorages in natural and artificial climbing has:

sharpened.
blurred.
disappeared.
widened.

HAO-CH11 Which group defines the difference between permanent and temporary anchorages?

FEMA
NFPA
OSHA
AHJ

HAO-CH11 How many anchor points are needed to make an anchor system?

One
Two
Four
Five

HAO-CH11 You are working on a rope rescue at a building site, and you anchor a rope to an exposed metal bar in an unfinished portion of the building. What kind of anchorage is the bar?

Temporary
Structural
Installed
Found

HAO-CH11 An anchor point that can withstand 5000 kN when the maximum conceivable force that the rope rescue system will need to withstand is 800 kN can be called:

killer
well laid
nuclear
bombproof

HAO-CH11 How should anchor points relate to the direction of pull?

Perpendicular
Rotated
Kinked
In line

HAO-CH11 What might happen to an anchorage system if the direction of pull rotates 90° during a rescue?

Strengthening
Failure
Rotation
Elevation

HAO-CH11 Which orientation to the subject will give the greatest strength and safety for an anchorage system?

Directly below
Directly to the right
Directly to the left
Directly above

HAO-CH11 Why might you place anchors to the side of a subject being hoisted away from a partially collapsed scaffolding on the side of a building which is burning?

Danger of fire coming from the window
Water from firefighting loosening anchors
Firefighting foam causing slippage
Heat from the fire loosening anchors

HAO-CH11 Extra working systems at the wrong angle to the main rope rescue system could cause what problem?

Flaring
Communications disruption
Swing-fall
Rotation

HAO-CH11 Which system is mostly used to prevent failures?

Working
Backup
Lugging
Belaying

HAO-CH11 If the working and backup systems are using the same anchors, what must the anchors be?

Metallic
Shear-resistant
Bombproof
At least six in number

HAO-CH11 If you are moving a subject from the roof of a burning building to the roof of an adjacent building, you might use a:

slackline
highline
lowline
metal line

HAO-CH11 A carabiner is a(n):

anchor
anchorage system.
connector
escape device

HAO-CH11 Which anchorage connector is not normally inserted into rock?

Cam
Nut
Chock
Carabiner

HAO-CH11 Which item, if inserted into a cliff at a rope rescue site, would make you feel safer?

Cam
Carabiner
Deadfall
Escape device

HAO-CH11 What is a key advantage of a tensionless hitch?

Centering
Serviceability
Simplicity
Size

HAO-CH11 A properly made tensionless hitch will reduce the strength of a rope by what percentage?

80%
70%
15%
0%

HAO-CH11 One problem with using a knot to attach to a single anchor point is:

inability to modify the system.
high probability of failure.
ropes usually slip from a single anchor.
legal liability.

HAO-CH11 To make a sling for an anchorage connector, you need:

time
visibility
webbing
steel.

HAO-CH11 Anchor straps involve carabiners and:

escape devices
cams
nuts
hard rings

HAO-CH11 Which of the following is a common example of a portable anchorage?

Tripod
Carabiner
Screw
Webbing

HAO-CH11 A beam clamp used in the US or Canada needs to be able to hold:

2600 lbf
5400 lbf
8000 lbf
9500 lbf

HAO-CH11 A rigging plate might be used with a single anchor point to:

distribute lines
reduce weight.
shelter carabiners.
replace bolts.

HAO-CH11 A litter spider would involve a rigging plate as a:

kind of cam.
safety.
replacement for a carabiner.
master attachment point.

HAO-CH11 A principal danger when using a rigging plate is:

overloading
shear
fraying of ropes
excessive knotting

HAO-CH11 To create a mechanical advantage system, you might employ:

a rigging plate.
two carabiners.
an escape device.
three nuts.

HAO-CH11 When four anchors are connected to make one connection point, that is known as a:

rigging plate
multi-point anchor system.
safety system.
backup system.

HAO-CH11 A well-arranged multi-point anchor system can be called:

competent
fixed and focused.
ratcheted-in.
well founded.

HAO-CH11 The simplest load-sharing anchorage system uses how many ropes?

One
Two
Three
Five

HAO-CH11 The maximum safe angle between anchors in a multi-point anchor system is:

10°
45°
90°
110°

HAO-CH11 Which of the following describes a truly redundant rescue system?

Failure of one part will not cause the system to fail.
Two of everything
Two separate and parallel systems
Approval from OSHA

HAO-CH11 To improve rope angle for safety, use a(n):

directional
carabiner
cam
anchor

HAO-CH11 A directional is also known as a:

deviation
derivative
dangler
detrimental

HAO-CH11 Directionals need most to be safe and ______ for rescuers.

accessible
affordable
portable
single-use

HAO-CH11 When two anchors are combined with a sling between them, this is an example of:

redundancy
back-tie
safe-lining
back placement

HAO-CH11 Shock loading is less likely when you use a(n):

pretensioned back-tie
pair of carabiners
escape device
cam

HAO-CH11 To make a pretensioned back-tie, you need to involve how many people?

One
Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH11 Structural anchorages are the number ______ most common kind of anchorage used in rope rescue.

one
two
three
four

HAO-CH11 If performing a rope rescue on a building, of what use might the scuppers be?

Structural anchorages
Replacements for carabiners
Where to shelter in case of fire
For storing extra equipment

HAO-CH11 A stairwell beam used as a structural anchor needs to be:

at least 12 inches wide
a structural member.
made of wood.
at least 8 feet from the stairs.

HAO-CH11 What kind of rope should be used when attaching to an anchor point 150 feet from the bulk of the rope rescue system?

Kernmantle
Static
Hollow core
Nylon

HAO-CH11 Rope stretching during anchoring can be reduced by:

using carabiners
doubling or tripling the rope
redressing rope ends
running the rope through a series of cams

HAO-CH11 When using a car for anchoring, be sure to keep what off of the ropes?

Tires
Oil
Feet
Glass

HAO-CH11 The most important thing for placing anchors securely is:

permission from the AHJ.
good judgement.
cams.
line of sight.

HAO-CH11 Anchorage connectors should be placed to minimize:

work
torque
the number of ropes needed.
the length of exposed rope.

HAO-CH11 Anchor systems should be sited to reduce friction and:

abrasion
rope length
nut number
mechanical advantage

HAO-CH11 When evaluating an anchorage system, each component must provide:

room for more ropes.
good lubrication.
the ability to make a pendulum.
an adequate margin of safety.

HAO-CH11 To test an anchorage system, apply:

a test subject.
a nominal load.
two extra nylon ropes.
breaking force.

HAO-CH11 How should all anchorage system components be checked?

With a camera
Electrically
Physically
Visually

HAO-CH12 You would belay if you want to:

rest your arms.
stop a load from falling.
reach for more ropes.
communicate with your hands.

HAO-CH12 If you are asked to belay another rescuer who is trying to reach a car sitting on a ledge 50 feet below a clifftop, you are making what kind of commitment?

Legal
Life-or-death
Legitimate
Legislated

HAO-CH12 How does belaying relate, as a skill, to your ability to be a rope rescuer?

Required
Possibly useful
Part of licensing
Only required if the AHJ says so

HAO-CH12 A sign that a belay is required is:

the presence of media at the rescue site.
having at least two ropes in the rope rescue system.
the presence of the IC.
a danger of falling.

HAO-CH12 Which of the following situations would call for a belay?

Training a new rope rescuer
Carrying ropes across flat ground to a rescue site
An experienced rescuer is rappelling using an escape device
Climbing a ladder to reach the first rope in a system

HAO-CH12 When it comes to belaying, if in doubt:

ask the AHJ.
look at the rules published by FEMA.
belay
do not attempt the rescue.

HAO-CH12 The idea of belaying goes back to the world of:

track and field.
farming
sailing
building

HAO-CH12 Belaying may be counterindicated when there is a high probability:

that the subject is injured.
of fire.
that bad PR will result.
of entanglement.

HAO-CH12 Self-belayed climbing is also called:

passive belay.
weak belay.
semi-belay.
delayed belay.

HAO-CH12 A lanyard with a force absorber should normally not exceed _____ feet in length.

2
3
6
8

HAO-CH12 Active belaying requires:

carabiners
an escape device.
another person.
significant leverage.

HAO-CH12 To make a one-person belay system, what must the person wear?

Safety boots
Helmet
Harness
Safety glasses

HAO-CH12 The main job of a belayer is to:

carry extra ropes.
be the IC.
maintain communications.
control the rope.

HAO-CH12 A device that locks when the rope moves too quickly through it is called:

autolocking
belayed
rugged
sticky

HAO-CH12 A light load for belaying during a rescue is anything up to ______ lb.

50
175
300
500

HAO-CH12 Rescue loads for belaying run from:

100–500 lb.
300–600 lb.
300–500 lb.
600–1000 lb.

HAO-CH12 To make a Münter hitch, you need a carabiner and:

a rope.
an escape device.
an anchor.
two people.

HAO-CH12 How many slots are usually found in a tubular free-running belay device?

One
Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH12 During belaying, which of the following needs to be on the rope at all times?

Carabiner
Escape device
Bowline
Brake hand

HAO-CH12 The key to avoiding failure of a belaying system is to identify:

rope age.
the weakest point.
subject number.
points of maximum friction.

HAO-CH12 NFPA now defines rescue loads in terms of how many subjects?

One
Two
Three
None; the number of persons is no longer used.

HAO-CH12 Devices for belaying rescue loads, compared to those for personal loads, need to be more:

robust
slick
recently manufactured.
closely inspected.

HAO-CH12 After catching, a device for belaying a rescue load needs to be able to:

slide off the rope.
act as a rescue device.
rapidly release.
add more carabiners.

HAO-CH12 To perform belaying practice, besides the system, a dummy, and the belayer, bring a(n):

instructor
IC.
AHJ representative.
plate.

HAO-CH12 How far apart should the Prusiks be placed when making a tandem Prusik belay system?

One meter
Two feet
A hand’s width
An inch

HAO-CH12 What could cause the rope to slip unexpectedly through a tandem Prusik belay system?

Ice
A carabiner
The wrong boots
An escape device

HAO-CH12 In a pinch test, Prusik cord should not lie:

flat
in your hand.
in mud.
with the fibers apart.

HAO-CH12 A Prusik for a tandem Prusik, if the main rope is 12 mm, should be:

2 mm.
4 mm.
8 mm.
12 mm.

HAO-CH12 A commercial Prusik loop will have:

sewn terminations.
color coding.
a pre-attached carabiner.
abundant lubrication.

HAO-CH12 The main elements of a belay system need to be:

knotted together.
slick.
in a direct line.
approved by the IC.

HAO-CH12 Knowing how much slack to have in a belay system depends on:

study
experience
communications from the IC
rules published by FEMA.

HAO-CH12 A body belay can easily:

injure the belayer.
fail in dry weather.
lead to a lawsuit.
satisfy NFPA guidelines.

HAO-CH12 A DTRS has how many loaded systems?

One
Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH12 How do the two systems in a TTRS relate?

Running in opposite directions
As mirror images of one another
One is stored and the other set up.
In series, vertically

HAO-CH12 In a TTRS, both systems need the capacity to:

brake
slide slowly.
be disassembled in 30 seconds.
hold at least four subjects.

HAO-CH12 An advantage of a TTRS with an autolocking bollard-type device is that is can easily switch to:

raising
emergency stopping.
use for visual communications.
another anchor up to 30 feet away.

HAO-CH13 A litter is a:

container for returning anchors to supply.
device for carrying a subject.
place where the IC is.
harness for both rescuer and subject.

HAO-CH13 A subject with a minor sprain:

needs to be placed in a litter immediately.
can be removed using just a rope and harness.
will need an enclosed litter.
will require a system with three ropes for removal.

HAO-CH13 The term for placing a subject into a litter is:

wrapping
putting.
packaging
placing

HAO-CH13 A litter helps keep the subject:

physically stable
calm.
sedated
in communication.

HAO-CH13 Which of the following helps to keep a rope rescue subject, during movement, safe from further harm?

Carabiner
Litter
Rigging plate
Escape device

HAO-CH13 If a subject has cuts that need to be treated while still on a cliffside, that should occur:

after getting permission from the AHJ.
as the subject is hoisted.
in a litter.
when attached to no more than one rope

HAO-CH13 You are working on a rope rescue cliffside, and you are told to get a litter that will protect the subject on all sides. You get a(n):

rigid basket litter.
enclosed basket litter.
metal basket litter.
flexible litter.

HAO-CH13 Another name for a metal basket litter is a(n):

Stokes litter.
bowline litter.
tin can.
alpine litter.

HAO-CH13 Enclosed basket litters were first used by mountain rescue and the:

police
navy
EMTs of California.
ski patrol.

HAO-CH13 When does an enclosed basket litter present a danger to the subject inside?

When it is raining
When there is significant dust
When helicopter rotor wash occurs
When used above 5000 feet of elevation

HAO-CH13 Which of the following would be a common material for making a flexible litter?

Steel
Aluminum
Plastic
Brass

HAO-CH13 During a rope rescue, a balance must be struck between medical care and:

dealing with hazardous settings.
rescuer breaks.
orders from the IC.
dealing with media.

HAO-CH13 The current view is that someone who is competent to rig ropes should:

leave medical care for another rescuer.
should also be proficient with medical care.
be paid more than someone providing first aid.
be paid more than someone providing first aid.

HAO-CH13 Which of the following should be true of a medical monitor that will be lowered from the roof of a 20-story building to help care for subjects trapped on partially collapsed scaffolding?

Has an extended power source
Has a double shell
Is bright orange for visibility
Is FEMA approved

HAO-CH13 Which of the following has been known to become entangled in rigging in a number of rescues?

Heart monitors
Enclosed litters
Rigid femur traction splints
Blood pressure monitors

HAO-CH13 A subject is on a cliff in a large crack. The subject has lost almost all of their blood due to a deep thigh cut. Other subjects are calling for help from nearby. The subject with the deep cut would be coded what color in triage?

Black
Red
Yellow
Green

HAO-CH13 In a litter, a subject should be:

packaged loosely for comfort.
packaged securely for safety.
kept in the shade for less stress.
kept upright to maintain consciousness.

HAO-CH13 A critical step before packaging is to:

protect the litter from gravity.
confer with media.
check how old the litter is.
stress-test the litter while it is on a rope.

HAO-CH13 In case a subject develops an airway obstruction, have on hand:

an extra radio.
a blanket.
a suction device.
extra carabiners.

HAO-CH13 We now know that full spinal immobilization can:

prevent damage in all cases.
minimize legal liability.
harm some patients.
fulfill AHJ rules.

HAO-CH13 A rigid backboard often causes subjects:

increased pain.
lengthened hospital stays.
to lose consciousness.
to become abraded on their backs.

HAO-CH13 After a subject is packaged, rope rescue often involves:

transfer to local police.
transport across uneven terrain.
legal issues over evidence custody.
extensive media interviews.

HAO-CH13 You are helping transport a young child who fell from a window onto a roof and is now strapped to a backboard. To help the child stay calm:

be as quiet as possible.
maintain appropriate conversation.
use props to entertain the child.
pretend to be the child’s parent.

HAO-CH13 Paying attention to which the usage of which of the following body parts is key for attendant safety in a litter carry?

Knees
Thighs
Arms
Backs

HAO-CH13 A patient transfer report to arriving EMS personnel should always include:

forms from the IC.
media contacts.
insurance information.
mechanism of injury.

HAO-CH13 During an evacuation, you will probably make handoff reports via:

voice
hand signals.
computer
a paper form.

HAO-CH13 Written reports from a rope rescue are most important for:

media contacts.
long-term memory.
court.
FEMA.

HAO-CH13 How do rescue litters and ambulance stretchers relate?

They are usually the same.
Transfer from one to the other is usually required.
Litters are made to clip into stretchers.
Litters commonly have two parts, one of which converts to a stretcher.

HAO-CH14 When planning a rescue, the first thing to do is to:

minimize risk for rescuers.
reduce legal liability.
exclude the media.
consult FEMA handbooks.

HAO-CH14 High-angle evacuation is also known as:

leveraged evacuation.
sling shot evacuation.
vertical evacuation.
evacuation up.

HAO-CH14 In high-angle evacuation, the weight of the litter is supported by:

a helicopter.
rescuers.
a rope rescue system.
vehicles on flat ground.

HAO-CH14 Where would low-angle rescue be more likely than high-angle rescue?

Farmland with a nearby town having no building more than two stories tall
Canyonlands
A very large city
A volcano

HAO-CH14 Low-angle evacuation is also called:

life dragging.
pull-out.
broken-ground evacuation.
horizontal rescue.

HAO-CH14 One skill needed for low-angle evacuation is

public speaking.
knot tying.
gymnastics.
management.

HAO-CH14 When should you use a litter in a low-angle evacuation?

Nonambulatory subject
Rain
IC present
When FEMA rules demand it

HAO-CH14 The minimum number of positions that should be filled in a rope rescue operation is:

two
three
five
six

HAO-CH14 What is the minimum number of persons needed for a low-angle evacuation, if positions can be combined?

One
Two
Four
Three

HAO-CH14 Under the ICS, when can the operations leader and the operations chief be the same person?

Small rescue
Medium rescue
Large rescue
Any rescue

HAO-CH14 What does the brakeman control?

Rest schedule
Rope movement
Rope number
Types of anchors

HAO-CH14 How often should the safety officer monitor an operation?

Every 5 minutes
Every half hour
Every hour
Constantly

HAO-CH14 The simplest way to rescue an ambulatory subject in a low-angle situation is the use of a:

litter
pair of vertical ropes.
handline
rope with an escape device.

HAO-CH14 Which length of webbing is appropriate for making an improvised harness for a low-angle evacuation?

10 feet
15 feet
20 feet
25 feet

HAO-CH14 A high frontal attachment for a harness will result from the use of:

leg loops.
shoulder straps.
leg loops and shoulder straps.
leg loops or shoulder straps.

HAO-CH14 During the ambulatory subject lower method, most of the support for the subject comes from:

the rope.
rescuers
helicopter
ground

HAO-CH14 Which of the following is the ideal number of litter attendants in a low-angle rescue?

1–2
3–4
4–5
4–6

HAO-CH14 _______ are the foundation of any rope system.

Ropes
Anchors
Chocks
Carabiners

HAO-CH14 Anchors for a low-angle rescue need to be set:

above the subject and back from the edge
at the subject’s level.
at least 100 feet above the subject.
at least 100 away from the subject.

HAO-CH14 If you arrive at a low-angle rescue on ground which varies in slope and roughness without enough anchors, you might try using:

extra carabiners.
a friction wrap.
three extra ropes.
a slowly moving vehicle to pull the subject.

HAO-CH14 What kind of rope should be used for a low-angle rope rescue?

Kernmantle
Cotton
Static
Hollow core

HAO-CH14 When can the mainline rope be tied directly to the litter in a low-angle evacuation?

Subject is less than one rope length away.
Subject is ambulatory.
Subject is conscious.
Subject is alone.

HAO-CH14 In a low-angle slope evacuation, how should the subject be carried?

Head-first
Feet-first
Sideways
Face-down

HAO-CH14 When performing a low-angle evacuation, make sure that the subject:

is conscious.
can hold a rope.
stays in place in the litter.
receives liquids

HAO-CH14 In low-angle rescue, if you switch from moving a subject along a shallow slope to a steeper slope:

some attendants can switch to other jobs.
more attendants are needed at the head of the litter.
a helicopter will have to be called.
the subject will usually lose consciousness.

HAO-CH14 You are carrying a subject in a litter on almost flat, fairly smooth ground. How many other litter attendants do you need?

2
3
4
5

HAO-CH14 A tool for increasing leverage when carrying a litter in a low-angle situation, with tie-in, is a(n):

escape device.
lanyard.
bolt.
carabiner.

HAO-CH14 Which of the following should you do if you are an operations-level rope rescuer and are asked to rescue in an unstable environment?

You should say that you cannot assist.
You should ask for a doubled number of rescuers.
You should ask for help via helicopter.
You should call FEMA.

HAO-CH14 Rescuer safety is improved by establishing a:

hot zone.
press box.
pair of rope systems.
litter depot.

HAO-CH14 The simplest way that safety lines are used is as:

handlines
places to store carabiners.
holders for escape devices.
rest areas.

HAO-CH14 Low-angle rope rescue is:

common in cave emergencies.
rare outside the mountains.
governed by FEMA regulations.
very common.

HAO-CH14 Low-angle rope rescue techniques should be practiced:

on buildings.
annually.
where they will be used.
in gymnasiums.

HAO-CH14 The transition from knowing low-angle rope rescue well to doing high-angle rope rescue is:

anticlimactic
very difficult.
governed by rules from the AHJ.
usually forbidden by law.

HAO-CH14 High-angle rope rescue is also called:

vertical rescue.
upward rescue.
mountain rescue.
tall pulling.

HAO-CH14 Which of the following is true regarding NFPA forbidding operations-level rope rescuers to perform high-angle rescues?

This rule is over two decades old.
This rule does not exist.
This rule is due to cliff rescue accidents.
This rule is due to federal regulations.

HAO-CH14 An operations-level rope rescuer should accompany a subject being lowered in a litter to the ground:

never
always
sometimes, if it is calm.
if it is dry.

HAO-CH14 A high-angle rope rescue system should always involve:

at least three rope systems.
at least four rescuers.
rope at least 18 mm in diameter.
a belay system.

HAO-CH14 The direction of movement of a load on a rope can be controlled using:

carabiners
tag lines
rigging plates
webbing.

HAO-CH14 If possible, set anchors back from the subject _____ feet.

2
3
6
8

HAO-CH14 The best control in a high-angle rescue environment will come with what kind of rope?

Static
Hollow core
Sisal
Kernmantle

HAO-CH14 In rope systems, strength tells us how much force something can withstand, while control tells us:

the friction imparted.
how many people can operate something.
how many tests were done to make sure something is safe.
how many levels of the chain of command are involved.

HAO-CH15 Mechanical advantage is useful when:

driving a rescue truck.
raising a rescue load.
raising a rescue load.
working with carabiners.

HAO-CH15 Rope rescuers need to be able to estimate the amount of:

pulling power exerted by a rope system.
money needed to refurbish equipment.
press coverage, based on how bad an accident it.
number of rigging plates needed with two subjects.

HAO-CH15 Mechanical advantage as a relevant topic is:

limited to wilderness settings.
proscribed by FEMA.
for training using NFPA booklets.
applicable anywhere.

HAO-CH15 If you were lowering a subject, and a fast-moving vehicle below suddenly created a need to raise the subject, the most important part of the transition would be working:

quickly
cooperatively
decisively
with conviction.

HAO-CH15 In practical terms, raising a rescue load of X would require a force of:

0.5X.
2X.
slightly more than X.
much less than X.

HAO-CH15 If a force of 800 kN is on a rope system during a raise, the force on a pulley used for a direction change in the system may be:

<200 kN.
<400 kN.
800 kN
>1600 kN.

HAO-CH15 To keep a litter from slipping back down a slope, employ a:

belay system.
pair of carabiners.
rigging plate.
progress-capture device.

HAO-CH15 To maximize the safety enhancements from a PCD, place it:

at the end of a rope.
as far forward as possible.
attached to a vehicle.
anchored to a weight at a least 10 times the weight of the litter.

HAO-CH15 Winches for rope rescue need to have what kind of design?

Aerodynamic
Fail-safe
Rigging plate based
Modern

HAO-CH15 An overloaded winch used in a rope rescue ought to be stopped by a(n):

kill switch.
carabiner.
escape device.
bowline.

HAO-CH15 A powered winch used in rope rescue can be a problem if it:

does not slow when something jams.
uses DC.
can move in both directions.
is made of steel.

HAO-CH15 Which of the following should follow a jam when raising a subject in a litter?

Slight lowering
Rapid raising
Rapid lowering
Slight raising

HAO-CH15 A mechanical advantage system is also known as a(n):

haul system.
pulley system.
crank system.
emerging system.

HAO-CH15 If you are using a 3:1 mechanical advantage system, you could lift 450 lbs with ______ lb of force.

50
100
150
200

HAO-CH15 Minimizing the number of pulleys in a mechanical advantage system minimizes:

legal liability.
the need for anchors.
the number of ropes needed.
the amount of rope needed.

HAO-CH15 A pulley affixed to a load is called a:

traveling pulley.
mentor pulley.
litter pulley.
subject pulley.

HAO-CH15 How many ropes are supporting a litter in a 6:1 system?

2
3
6
9

HAO-CH15 A safety check should be performed on any haul system by:

the rigger.
the IC.
another rescuer.
a belayer.

HAO-CH15 Where should a safety check begin?

At one end of the rope system
With any rigging plate
From a bird’s-eye viewpoint
By pulling on a rope

HAO-CH15 If a safety check of a rope rescue system set up to retrieve a subject from a ledge below a cliff shows a poorly rigged powered winch, after fixing that error, what should happen?

Call for IC approval
Use a new winch
Re-rig at least half of the system
Restart the safety check from the beginning

HAO-CH15 Members of the haul team should be chosen based on:

brute strength.
having a degree in physics.
ability to follow commands.
independence.

HAO-CH15 How may hauling at a speed that is comfortable to the haul team make a subject feel?

Happy to be rescued
Disturbed by excess speed
Puzzled by slowness
Supported by new friends

HAO-CH15 Commands used during hauling should:

be unmistakable
have synonyms.
use at least three syllables.
not be comprehended by subjects.

HAO-CH15 If there are no radios to be used by the haul team, then make commands:

by hand signal.
verbally
by having them read out by the IC.
by repeating three times.

HAO-CH15 Who gives the orders during hauling when a litter team is involved?

IC
Litter captain
Belayer
Police officer

HAO-CH16 An operations-level rope rescuer:

makes progress on their own on a rope system.
can serve as an IC.
has a license from FEMA.
is raised or lowered by others.

HAO-CH16 You watch another rope rescuer raise a subject 20 feet and accompany that person during the raise. That rescuer is at what level?

Operations
Technician
Belayer
Captain

HAO-CH16 Working with a subject while suspended requires:

at least one litter.
gymnastic ability.
rigging skills.
coordinated communication.

HAO-CH16 Suspension-induced injury is also called:

suspension trauma.
suspension damage.
suspension disruption.
harness damage.

The study of suspension-induced injury began in:

France
Brazil
Canada
Australia

HAO-CH16 Which attachment site puts a rope rescuer in the greatest danger of shock as a result of being suspended?

Head
Foot
Dorsal
Ventral

HAO-CH16 Suspension-induced shock comes when circulation slows to the:

legs
head
arms
midsection

HAO-CH16 You see a fellow rescuer suspended from a rope and showing signs of reduced alertness and some swelling. You call out to that person to:

stay active.
hold still.
throw you a rope.
grab a rigging plate.

HAO-CH16 A suspended rescuer who performs a support role without direct responsibility for the subject is called a:

third man.
second man.
belayer
bystander

HAO-CH16 You are at a rescue in which someone has fallen from the 20th story of one building to the roof of an adjacent building. The first person to go over the edge of the first building is the:

IC.
third man.
local police representative.
OSHA representative.

HAO-CH16 The main job of a third man is to provide:

rescue team hydration.
breaks for the primary rescuer.
support, in general.
belaying

HAO-CH16 Which kind of communication is best during a rope rescue between a rescuer on a rope and the rescuer controlling progress on the rope?

Via radio
By hand signal
Whatever the rope controller prefers
Direct verbal

HAO-CH16 For efficiency, when using a system with multiple ropes, the ropes should be:

of different manufacture.
of different colors.
of different lengths.
attached to different rigging plates.

HAO-CH16 What should be heard if anyone has a bad feeling about progress in a rope rescue?

“Everyone check gear!”
“Belay!”
“Stop!”
“Raise subject!”

HAO-CH16 For greatest harmony, have the brakeman:

repeat commands.
also belay.
be the IC.
be third man.

HAO-CH16 To get over an edge, which of the following can be used as a ladder to downclimb?

An escape device
An etrier
A rope
A litter

HAO-CH16 A danger of coming down towards a subject too quickly is that the subject may:

fall
lunge at the rescuer.
talk enough to distract the rescuer.
develop a suspension injury.

HAO-CH16 When should a brakeman go “off belay”?

When directed to do so
When tired
If asked by the subject
If the IC is on the radio

HAO-CH16 An empty, suspended litter should be moved:

by three rescuers.
just like an occupied litter.
when the IC directs.
without a belay.

HAO-CH16 The simplest way to vertically lower a litter is to attach:

three ropes.
two carabiners.
a litter spider.
an escape device.

HAO-CH16 The legs of a litter spider meet how far above a litter?

A few inches
Tightly pressed to the top of the litter
A few feet
About three meters

HAO-CH16 An attendant rig can also be called a:

second belay.
litter joiner.
rigging plate.
pigtail.

HAO-CH16 Where should a litter, being lowered vertically, be placed relative to the lap of the litter attendant?

On it
Just above
To the right side
About three feet below

HAO-CH16 Who builds a horizontal rope rescue system?

Operations-level personnel
The IC
Team captain
Technician-level personnel

HAO-CH16 Which of the following should be used on a horizontal system with the track line?

Two carabiners
A kernmantle rope
A Knot Passing Pulley
Two belays

HAO-CH16 Where does the rider clip into a highline pulley?

Wheel
Bracket
Central notch
Axle

HAO-CH16 For horizontal movement of a litter on a highline, which diameter of rope would be appropriate for the pigtail?

6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm

HAO-CH17 Horizontal movement during a rescue over a chasm where there is no bridge can be made via:

helicopter
rope
escape device
glider

HAO-CH17 A track-line system can also be called:

a tyrolean line.
a horizontal belay.
an energized line.
a rescue line.

HAO-CH17 Which of the following is an example of a dynamic system?

Reeve
Rigging plate
Carabiner and two ropes
Litter suspended vertically

HAO-CH17 Which of the following most helps the rope rescuer understand complex forces acting on a rope rescue system?

A knowledge of vectors
Time on a highline
Practice belaying
Work as an IC

HAO-CH17 Which of the following resources is required in a much greater quantity for any horizontal rope system, compared to a vertical one?

Carabiners
Time
Kernmantle rope
Rigging plates

HAO-CH17 The two points connecting a horizontal highline are:

chosen by the IC.
always within 20 feet of one another.
nearly on the same level.
connected using carabiners.

HAO-CH17 If you have a litter attached to a highline, you will also need:

extra rope
a litter attendant.
two extra rescuers.
permission of local law enforcement.

HAO-CH17 Control of a load on a track-line usually makes use of:

at least four rescuers.
rigging plates.
vehicles as anchors.
mechanical advantage.

HAO-CH17 The length of a track-line rope compared to the length of the gap to be bridged, if the anchors are each about 1 foot from the edge of the gap, is:

a little larger than the length of the gap.
about twice the length of the gap.
half the length of the gap.
about 30 feet longer than the gap.

HAO-CH17 The spare length of rope for a tag-line on a horizontal rope rescue system should be how many feet?

2
5
20
50

HAO-CH17 When rigging a horizontal rope system across a chasm, what should be attached to a line gun?

A lightweight leader
Black powder
A carabiner
A chest harness

HAO-CH17 When there is high loading on a track-line, use:

extra time to move a load.
extra carabiners.
at least two rigging plates.
a double line.

HAO-CH17 The far-side anchor system is usually placed:

near the command post.
near the subject.
below the near-side anchor.
into a boulder.

HAO-CH17 Where should a track-line be located relative to an edge?

Below
At grade
Well above
To the left

HAO-CH17 Another rope rescuer asks you what a rescuer should think about high directionals. You reply that they are:

nice but not required.
a lazy rescuer’s tool.
unreliable
dangerous

HAO-CH17 Rigging portable high anchorages:

is done by operations-level rope rescuers.
requires at least 2 hours.
is an advanced skill.
is left to the IC.

HAO-CH17 A multi-pod can have up to _____ legs.

two
three
four
five

HAO-CH17 As part of a test, you are shown a picture of rugged, rock-strewn ground near a chasm. You are asked to pick an appropriate multi-pod, so you pick one:

with curved feet.
with two feet per leg.
without feet.
with sharply angled feet.

HAO-CH17 One important factor in calculating the forces in a highline system is the:

number of rescuers in the team.
number of ropes.
sag.
weather

HAO-CH17 With highlines, it is especially critical to have:

enough rigging plates.
bombproof anchors.
at least six rescuers.
a helicopter on standby.

HAO-CH17 If two people, whether rescuers or a rescuer and a subject, are attached to a horizontal rope system, each person should have:

a radio.
a litter spider.
an escape device.
a direct connection to the track-line.

HAO-CH17 The sag in a track-line is more precisely called:

fiber pull.
catenary.
the smile.
tension slacking.

HAO-CH17 When should the amount of tension in a track-line be decided?

As load is added
Before loading
Before arriving on scene
When the local guidelines are written

HAO-CH17 What attaches a rescuer to a pulley on a highline?

A support sling
A rope at least 15 mm in diameter
A rope at least 15 mm in diameter
Chain

HAO-CH17 A subject being moved on a highline may need to be placed:

where they cannot grab the rope.
on top of a litter.
between two rescuers.
above the highline.

HAO-CH17 Dual ropes on the same pulley sheave are liable to:

flip over one another.
knot together.
fray badly.
shear.

HAO-CH17 You can sometimes successfully move a subject to safety over and below obstacles using:

an escape device.
straps.
a sloping highline.
guidelines.

HAO-CH17 Any time a load is pulled out of the fall line, there is a good chance of:

decapitation.
swing fall.
rope fraying.
rescuer injury.

HAO-CH17 An English reeve provides a mechanical advantage of:

2:1.
3:1.
6:1.
12:1.

HAO-CH17 Compared to an English reeve, a Norwegian reeve provides ______ mechanical advantage.

slightly less
much more
the same
half of the

HAO-CH17 One rope provides the track-line and the lowering system in a(n):

opposing system.
Norwegian reeve.
English reeve.
skate block.

HAO-CH17 If possible, when using a skate block, the harness on the subject should be:

doubled
sternal
made of webbing.
made of rope at least 12 mm in diameter.

HAO-CH17 The key when using opposing systems in a rope rescue is:

friction
anchorage connectors.
balance
portable anchorages.

HAO-CH18 A technician-level rope rescuer should be able to move a subject from where to where?

High to low
Unstable to stable
Chasm to chasm
Ledge to rim

HAO-CH18 How long does it take to master the needed skills to achieve competence in lifting oneself during rope rescue?

Weeks
Months
Years
Decades

HAO-CH18 If you are a technician-level rope rescuer, according to NFPA 2006, you know how to ascend a rope rescue system with at least how many points of contact?

Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH18 Who determines if there is to be a complete secondary rope system for belay and backup?

FEMA
OSHA
Police
AHJ

HAO-CH18 In SRT, how many backup lines are used?

Three
Two
Zero
One

HAO-CH18 Stationary rope technique:

was invented by arborists.
is mandated by most AHJs.
uses at least three ropes.
should be performed according to NFPA instructions.

HAO-CH18 Ascent with two points of contact requires a minimum of how many ropes?

One
Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH18 What is, at the most basic level, used to control the speed of descent down a rope?

An escape device
Gravity
Carabiners
Friction

HAO-CH18 Descent vertically down a rope is also called:

rappelling
dropping
shinnying
controlled falling.

HAO-CH18 How does the ability to rappel relate to being a technical-level rope rescuer?

It is the key sign.
It is one of many required skills.
It is the last skill learned.
It must be taught by an OSHA-certified instructor.

HAO-CH18 You are watching several rope rescuers practice descent on ropes. You can pick out the best, most professional one by finding the one showing the most or best:

speed
control
flair
rope shaking

HAO-CH18 If you rappel using your body to provide the friction to control your speed along the rope, you are:

risking your life.
using a body rappel.
showing high technical skill.
following NFPA recommendations

HAO-CH18 If you have invented a new friction-creating device that is used in rappelling with two ropes, you have created a new:

rigging plate.
carabiner.
escape device.
descender.

HAO-CH18 When operating a hand brake, you should:

lean into the cliff.
hold tight to an anchor.
apply friction, controlled by your dominant hand.
keep your dominant hand free for signaling.

HAO-CH18 What kind of descent can damage a rope?

Bouncing
Slow
One with repeated stops
One of greater than 50 feet

HAO-CH18 The parts of a rescue rope system must be:

greater than 15 mm in diameter.
compatible.
made of steel.
no more than 4 years old.

HAO-CH18 The variability of descending methods based on the kind of equipment used for descent is:

larger if carabiners are involved.
dependent on the diameter of the rope used.
nonexistent if rigging plates are avoided.
not much different.

HAO-CH18 A bouncier rappel with more forgiveness in case of a fall will result from using a rope:

which has a hollow core.
which is more dynamic.
labelled “kernmantle.”
with steel fiber reinforcement.

HAO-CH18 Connectors in the anchor system should be:

as large as possible.
thinner than any webbing used.
matched to the material to which they are attached.
steel in almost all cases.

HAO-CH18 Throwing a bagged rope is more likely to result in what?

A jam
Abrasions
Falls
Miscommunication

HAO-CH18 The opposite of descending is:

climbing
hiking
ascending
sliding

HAO-CH18 Your rescue partner switches from ascending a cliff upward and to the right to descending a short distance to a ledge. This is known as a(n):

changeover
switcher
alternation
alternation

HAO-CH18 If you do not use an ascender device when ascending, you will need a:

bowline
pair of carabiners.
friction hitch.
rigging plate.

HAO-CH18 When would it make the most sense to use a Prusik hitch?

Short ascent
Long ascent
Rappelling
Long descent

HAO-CH18 If the host rope is 12 mm in diameter, you could use a rope that is ______ mm in diameter to make a Prusik hitch.

8
12
14
18

HAO-CH18 Ascent requires a minimum of how many Prusik loops?

One
Two
Four
Six

HAO-CH18 The end result of pressing down on a Prusik hitch could be:

a knot.
death.
a tangle.
license revocation.

HAO-CH18 The lower Prusik look in a Prusik ascender should be in contact with the rescuer’s:

forehead
foot.
elbow
hand

HAO-CH18 A mechanical ascender’s strength is mostly determined by its:

frame
handle
safety lever
nose

HAO-CH18 A safety lever on a mechanical ascender is there to prevent:

it from coming off the rope accidentally.
it from disintegrating.
the rescuer from accidentally slipping from it.
lawsuits

HAO-CH18 If you are holding a new mechanical ascender, with the opening for the rope between the nose and the cam facing you, you can tell the _______ of the ascender.

handedness
breaking strength
manufacturer
mechanical advantage

HAO-CH18 In an ascender sling, an appropriate rope will probably do what less than similarly sized webbing?

Slip
Tangle
Abrade
Snap

HAO-CH18 What is used to help avoid slipping out of a footloop during ascending?

Adhesive
Knots
Carabiners
Chicken loop

HAO-CH18 What is the minimum number of ascenders needed to create an ascending system?

One
Two
Three
Four

HAO-CH18 An ascending system which only attaches to the rescuers’ feet is also known as a:

death rig.
lucky rig.
pig rig.
hanging rig

HAO-CH18 If you have an ascending system set up, how should your main ascender be attached to your harness?

By a knotted lanyard
By a locking carabiner
By a bowline
By an escape device

HAO-CH18 A second footloop ascender with an attached safety harness is called a(n):

ICS
QAS
RSQ
AHJ

HAO-CH18 In an ascending system, the step ascender should have what attached to it?

A safety lanyard
A locking carabiner
A rigging plate
A bowline

HAO-CH18 The lanyard attached to the primary ascender in an ascending system should be no higher than the:

head
shoulder
stomach
waist

HAO-CH18 Some ascending systems must be chosen to match the strength of the:

anchors
climber
rope
lanyards

HAO-CH18 In general, the best ascending systems for different rope rescuers are:

mostly the same.
dependent on the individual rescuer.
mostly driven by rescuer height.
made with steel parts.

HAO-CH18 Which of the following would be the least important factor in choosing an ascending system?

Body shape
Speed of ascent
Rescuer stamina
IC preference

HAO-CH18 What makes it easier to get over an edge?

More ascenders
Larger diameter rope
Higher anchorage
More carabiners

HAO-CH18 Which of the following can be the easiest edge to clear in an ascent?

Edge with gradual rollover
Undercut edge
Sharp edge
Debris-strewn edge

HAO-CH18 To clear an undercut edge, it is very helpful to have what?

A free hand
A QAS
A rigging plate
A sternal harness

HAO-CH18 Tying off short involves connecting to the:

primary ascender.
secondary ascender.
mainline rope midline.
upper anchorage.

HAO-CH18 Tying off short is often useful when passing a:

knot
boulder
ledge
fellow rescuer.

HAO-CH18 The most important thing about becoming an expert technical-level rope rescuer is:

ability to remain calm.
practice
licensing
meditation

HAO-CH18 A good technical-level rope rescuer should be able to operate some of the time with hands:

in the harness for warmth.
free
holding two ropes each.
holding two ropes each.

HAO-CH18 A technical-level rope rescuer will eventually become:

hardy
graceful
artistic
self-limited

HAO-CH18 Where should spare gear be kept on your harness?

As close as possible to your head
In a new place every 5 minutes to help keep you alert
Wherever the AHJ likes it
Approximately the same place every time the harness is worn

HAO-CH18 At which point is gear most likely to become caught?

Starting ascent
Edge transition
Ending ascent
When near other rescuers

HAO-CH18 When going over an edge, check for:

twisted systems.
cuts on arms.
untied laces.
scratched carabiners.

HAO-CH18 When rappelling, it helps to think of a good stance as being like a:

crouching bear.
three-legged stool.
pine tree.
jumping trout.

HAO-CH18 When ascending, center your body around:

your head.
an imaginary line.
the cliff.
the rope.

HAO-CH18 Rappelling from an undercut edge will require, at one point, that your:

head is well below your feet.
arms are over your feet.
ears are below your sternum.
hands are above your shoulders.

HAO-CH18 Technician-level rope rescuers need to be able to get around a variety of:

rules
administrators.
obstacles
budgetary concerns.

HAO-CH18 To pass a knot, first get how close to it?

10 feet
A few inches
In physical contact
A yard above

HAO-CH18 When no one else can belay you, you should:

self-belay.
change ropes.
call for help.
abandon the rescue.

HAO-CH18 To avoid the need for self-rescue, you should always:

tuck in your shirt.
use an escape device.
carry an extra lanyard.
have a duplicate rope system nearby.

HAO-CH18 A dangerous tool for self-rescue is:

a knife.
a carabiner.
a rigging place.
an escape device.

HAO-CH18 What slope angle is appropriate for an arm rappel?

Low
Medium
High
Any

HAO-CH18 A danger of a carabiner wrap is for the wrap to:

tangle in the carabiner.
break the carabiner gate.
stop sliding.
slide too slowly.

HAO-CH19 Unlike an operations-level rescuer, a technician-level rescuer has to be able to:

deal with the press.
know a kernmantle rope by feel alone.
manage a subject while suspended.
work in a hurricane.

HAO-CH19 To be better able to care for a subject’s needs, a rescuer:

needs to be in contact with the subject’s family.
may need to be lowered or raised by another rescuer.
should call for a helicopter rescue.
must have EMT training.

HAO-CH19 Which kind of need on the part of the subject may need to be met while suspended?

Psychological
Financial
Aspirational
Social

HAO-CH19 Which of the following is something that being lowered by another rescuer will allow you to do?

Test anchors
Make calls
Re-rig ropes
Focus on hazards

HAO-CH19 A technician-level rope rescuer being lowered to a subject who has fallen to a ledge 30 feet below a cliff is probably going to be the one to:

belay
establish a duplicate rope system.
make initial contact.
take photos.

HAO-CH19 A suspended rescuer who is a litter attendant must be prepared to deal with:

the press.
changes in the ICS.
angry fellow rescuers.
obstacles.

HAO-CH19 One thing which helps to determine the urgency of the needed rescue is:

how much press attention occurs.
severity of subject injury.
local politics.
the time of the week.

HAO-CH19 Whenever possible, approach the subject from:

above
below
the side.
an oblique angle.

HAO-CH19 A friend in training asks what approach you would least want to take in a cliffside rescue, and you immediately say:

“walking across rugged, sloped terrain.”
“using a highline.”
“being lowered from above.”
“freeclimbing from below.”

HAO-CH19 A key for everyone’s safety when a rescuer approaches a subject on a ledge is for the subject to:

wait
be conscious.
get hydration.
have contact with family.

HAO-CH19 When heading to rescue a 20-year-old female rock climber who is stranded on the top of a narrow peak, just below a nearby cliff, assume that:

she does not have a harness.
she will be thirsty.
she will be calm and patient.
she will be able to climb once given some aid.

HAO-CH19 A pickoff rescue skips using a:

litter
rope
belay
harness.

HAO-CH19 An advantage of pickoff by lower is that:

the subject is in a lowered litter.
the rescuer works hands-free.
the subject can help climb out.
the rescuer does not need a harness.

HAO-CH19 If 9 of 10 pickoff rescues start in the same way in a given jurisdiction, that means the 9 probably began with:

five or more rescuers.
lowering.
duplicate rope systems.
belaying.

HAO-CH19 Raingear during a rope rescue is:

required to be bright orange.
usually forbidden by the AHJ.
always optional
considered PPE.

HAO-CH19 Safely transferring a suspended subject to your own system will often involve use of:

a locking carabiner.
a shoulder harness.
a Prusik.
two extra rope systems.

HAO-CH19 One difference between operations-level rescuers and technician-level rescuers is that the latter must be able:

to move a loaded litter from one stable location to another.
to build a litter from materials found on site.
be able to manage a litter with a subject inside.
to safely move a subject out of a suspended litter.

HAO-CH19 Whenever possible, lower a litter when it is:

horizontal
vertical
at an oblique angle to the ground.
in contact with a knot.

HAO-CH19 In a scaffold-type litter lower system, how many attendants work to lower the litter?

Two
Three
Four
Five

HAO-CH19 When is passing knots for litters a necessary step?

When rope is frayed
When equipment is more than 3 years old
When lowering by more than one rope length
When there are only two rescuers

HAO-CH19 Which of the following equipment is needed when preparing to pass a knot with a litter?

200 feet of kernmantle rope
Rigging plate
Locking carabiner
Escape device

HAO-CH19 When the auxiliary brakeman says “Ready!”, the main brakeman calls:

“Hold!”
“Your load!”
“Belay!”
“Check again!”

HAO-CH19 The main brakeman removes the main rope from the brake system when:

it is slack.
it is doubled.
it is frayed.
the knot is near.

HAO-CH19 Litter loading is easiest on:

a cliff.
flat ground.
a building.
a cave floor.

HAO-CH19 Loading into a litter from a steep face may be:

illegal
easier than on flat ground.
too difficult compared to pickoff.
something that requires a helicopter.

HAO-CH19 Partway down a drop, loading can be easier if which of the following is helping?

The IC
Someone from the AHJ
A police officer
Third man

HAO-CH19 Managing a litter across a highline involves more:

people
time
awkwardness
locking carabiners.

HAO-CH19 A litter moving across a highline has to be:

at least 5 feet above your head.
closed
tended
fairly new.

HAO-CH19 When a litter is moved across a highline, the subject should have to deal with minimal:

dehydration
head-down positioning.
dialogue
height

HAO-CH19 What aspect of the subject’s state needs to be considered when scoping out a rescue?

Legal
Financial
Emotional
Familial

HAO-CH19 When planning a rescue, the first thing to consider is the subject’s:

insurance
potential for further harm.
ability to speak.
knowledge of climbing.

HAO-CH19 Which of the following in the subject is a sign of the need for urgent rescue?

Uncontrolled breathing
Lots of talking
A broken finger
Torn clothing

HAO-CH20 You are working with another operations-level rope rescuer on a cliffside rescue, when the other rescuer says, “Piece of cake; I’ve seen lots of people rappel.” What could be said about this rescuer?

The rescuer is overestimating knowledge and ability.
The rescuer probably sees a serious emergency.
The rescuer has great confidence.
The rescuer will probably be commended by the IC.

HAO-CH20 The most current NFPA document on technical rope rescue skills is number:

1608
1670
2500
3322

HAO-CH20 Which of the following types of rope rescue would have to be added to a new edition of NFPA 2500?

Structural collapse
Confined space
Underwater
Swiftwater

HAO-CH20 NFPA 2500 says that an organization that can work on structural collapse incidents must also be capable with:

rope rescue.
heavy equipment.
flares
EMT procedures.

HAO-CH20 Technician-level rope rescuers working on collapses must also be technician-level in:

emergency medicine.
victim psychology.
rope rescue.
rescue engineering.

HAO-CH20 At the scene of a collapsed high-rise, a rope rescuer might suggest rigging a:

series of pulleys.
set of duplicate belays.
series of Prusiks.
sloping highline.

HAO-CH20 A person can enter a confined space, but:

cannot remain long.
not more than three persons.
no rescue animals may accompany.
will need an oxygen tank.

HAO-CH20 Which of the following is an example of a confined space?

Cliff
Rooftop
Open field
Silo

HAO-CH20 A confined space where hazardous materials are stored will present the rope rescuer with a(n) _______ hazard.

atmospheric
drowning
fall
strangulation

HAO-CH20 Should a fire helmet be used in a rescue in a confined space?

No, they are the wrong color.
Yes, they provide protection from hitting your head.
No, they can shift around the head.
Yes, they protect from atmospheric hazards.

HAO-CH20 If you are at a swiftwater rescue in a tidal channel, which of the following are you likely to see that will be specific to that kind of rescue?

Carabiners
Throw ropes
Rigging plates
Litters

HAO-CH20 Which environment does not have rope rescue training specified by NFPA standards?

Rushing river
Waterfall
Calm lake
Tidal bore

HAO-CH20 When a rescue on a calm lake involves a highline, what kind of skill is involved?

Technician-level
IC-level
Organizational
Operations-level

HAO-CH20 What kind of hazards are commonly associated with wilderness rescue?

Atmospheric
Terrain
Fall
Biological

HAO-CH20 A lot of which of the following resources will almost certainly be consumed in a wilderness rescue?

Rigging plates
RopeMoney
Money
Time

HAO-CH20 Which of the following is an appropriate diameter of rope for a wilderness rope rescue?

4 mm
8 mm
14 mm
16 mm

HAO-CH20 At a trench rescue, which of the following is a high-probability risk for rescuers?

Trip and fall
Atmospheric
Drowning
Cuts

HAO-CH20 The general area around a trench collapse site is at least how many feet from the actual site?

100
250
300
500

HAO-CH20 In a trench collapse, there is always the chance for:

disease
lawsuits
excess media attention.
further collapse.

HAO-CH20 Caves are especially difficult environments:

to rig.
to cordon off.
in which to keep rescuers cool in
in which to control media access.

HAO-CH20 If you go to a cave rope rescue, expect to have travel be:

convoluted
quick
over dry, sandy ground.
solo

HAO-CH20 The first part of a plan made by an AHJ in an area with a lot of caves should be:

where ropes are to be stored.
how to contact relevant special resources.
how many media to let into the cave.
how many police must be present during the rescue.

HAO-CH20 A tunnel is best described as a(n):

long, horizontal hole.
artificial cave.
covered excavation through which people might travel.
covered concrete tube of indeterminate diameter.

HAO-CH20 Which of the following statements about mines and tunnels is true?

Mines are always deeper than tunnels.
Mines, unlike tunnels, have people moving through them.
Tunnels are created in mines as a by-product of excavation
Tunnels are flatter than mines.

HAO-CH20 Active mines have rescue standards directed by:

NFPA
MSHA
OSHA
FEMA

HAO-CH20 Tower rescues most often occur:

in municipalities.
in small towns.
in the back country.
below ground

HAO-CH20 Tower rescuers often have to help people:

on whom towers have fallen.
without a proper reason for being there.
in subways beneath these buildings.
who have tried to do amateur rescues.

HAO-CH20 What is the chance of a municipal rope rescuer being involved in a tower rescue at some career juncture?

Almost certain
Improbable
About 50% probable
Somewhat probable

HAO-CH20 As a discipline, animal rope rescue is:

developing
about 100 years old.
exclusive of other rope rescue specialties.
mostly about rescuing cats.

HAO-CH20 A use of ropes for animal rescue usually not seen in rescue of humans is for:

ascent
rappelling
attaching litters.
restraint

HAO-CH20 Unlike the usual case with human subjects, animal subjects:

have weights which vary widely
have mass which is distributed very asymmetrically.
are sometimes angry or violent.
can pass diseases to rescuers.

Rope Import

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