"Kernmantle" means:

"Kernmantle" means:

A. sheath within a core.
B. core in sheath.
C. expensive.
d.D. rescue rope.







Answer: B

The primary ingredient in manufacturing rescue rope is:

The primary ingredient in manufacturing rescue rope is:

A. cotton
B. hemp
C. manila
D. nylon









Answer: D

Aluminum carabiners are __________ than steel ones.

Aluminum carabiners are __________ than steel ones.

A. more expensive
B. lighter
C. more compact
D. none of the above









Answer: B

A "bend" knot is made by:

A "bend" knot is made by:

A. tying the cordage around something.
B. joining two ends of cordage/webbing together.
C. making a loop with cordage.
D. none of the above.









Answer: B

When transporting patients in a litter, you should:

When transporting patients in a litter, you should:

A. keep them informed of the situation and progress.
B. ignore them so they will not ask questions.
C. include them in your conversation and call them by name.
D. both A and C









Answer: D

When using carabineers for rescue work, one of the primary considerations should be:

When using carabineers for rescue work, one of the primary considerations should be:

A. color.
B. a locking mechanism.
C. size.
D. none of the above.









Answer: B