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

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