Chapter 7

Question 1

Utility Rope

Answer 1

• Used to hoist equipment, secure objects, or block off an area
• Cannot be used as a life safety rope

Question 2

Synthetic Fiber Rope

Answer 2

• Melt when exposed to heat
• Longer life span
• Resistant to water and by products of moisture
• Lightweight and very Strong
• Easy to maintain

Question 3

Natural Fiber Rope

Answer 3

• Shouldn’t be used as life safety ropes
• Prone to mold and mildew
• Deteriorates when exposed to chemicals and burns when in contact with embers or flame
• More sunlight resistant
• chairs rather than melts in heat

Question 4

Laid ropes (twisted)

Answer 4

• Mostly natural fibers, some synthetic
• Exclusively utility ropes
• Susceptible to being damaged
• Easy to inspect

Question 5

Braided ropes

Answer 5

• Less likely to tiwst than laid rope
• Still vunerable to damage
• Commonly used as a utility rope