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1Discrepancy Type:
What Discrepancy is One Point of Contact- AMajor
- BMinor
- CMinor but could be a Major
- DNot a discrepancy
2Discrepancy Type:
Anchor Lanyards and device lanyards, e.g. Cows' tails attached dangerously.- AMajor
- BMinor
- CMinor but could become a Major
- DNot a discrepancy
3Discrepancy Type:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property- AMinor
- BMinor but could be a Major
- CMajor
- DNot a discrepancy
4The TMCs shall ensure all evidence used to meet the training and assessment criteria is held for a minimum of ___ Years
- A2 years
- B3 years
- C4 years
- D5 years
5How many candidates can an IRATA Assessor assess in 1 calendar day?
- ASix
- BEight
- CThree at each level
- DDepends on the amount trained
6A Rescue Dummy must be at least 70Kg
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Only the Level 3 Rope Access Technicians is responsible for ensuring that their first-aid certificates is appropriate and current.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8IRATA’s safe system of work comprises three main elements:
a) the International Code of Practice (ICOP) [TC-102];
b) the Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS) [TC-101];
c) audited member companies and their operating procedures.
Who shall show awareness of these three main elements?- ALevel 1
- BLevel 2
- CLevels 2 and 3 only
- DAll candidates
9_______ shall demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process, and shall be capable of identifying hazards that may affect rope access activities
- AThe Level 2
- BThe Level 3
- CAll Levels
- DThe Rope access manager
10All candidates shall show awareness of the requirement to confirm that rope access is a
suitable method for the task.- ATrue
- BFalse
11_____ candidates shall demonstrate their understanding by assessing the suitability of rope
access for a variety of scenarios.- ALevel 2
- BLevel 3
- CAll candidates
12Who shall be capable of identifying common situations where other access
methods such as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS), or using work restraint or fall arrest
systems would be more appropriate- ALevel 3
- BAll personnel
- CThe Rope Access manager
13The selection of personnel for a rope access team is heavily dependent on the task and needs to take account of a number of factors, including:
- AThe number of rope access Technicians required
- Blevels of competence and experience in rope access
- Clevels of competence and experience in any other relevant trade (e.g. non-destructive testing)
- DTime to perform the task
- EThe rescue plan
14All candidates shall show awareness of the requirements for supervision and rescue provision under the IRATA system.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15______ shall be capable of specifying a suitable team, including the number of rope
access Technicians, levels of competence, and roles, for various scenarios.- AAll candidates
- BLevel 2 and 3 candidates
- CLevel 3 candidates
- DThe Rope Access manager
16All candidates shall be capable of implementing a safety method statement, including
briefing their team.- ATrue
- BFalse
17________ shall show awareness of the need for creating and maintaining exclusion zones and the role of permit-to-work systems.
- AAll candidates
- BLevel 2
- CLevel 2 and 3
- DThe Rope Access Manager
18Level ___ rope access Technicians shall be capable of preparing and implementing both evacuation and rescue plans
- ALevel 3
- BLevel 2
- CLevel 2 and 3
19Level 3 rope access Technicians are required to hold a current first-aid certificate, which should be appropriate to their work and its location, only if they work for an IRATA Member Company.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20Who ______ shall show awareness of current advice on suspension intolerance, including
its causes, symptoms, and treatment.- AAll candidates
- BBoth Levels 2 and 3
- CLevel 3's
21___________ shall demonstrate an understanding of appropriate marking and storage procedures for rope access equipment.
- ALevel 3 candidates
- BAll candidates
- CThe Rope Access manager
22All candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual, and tactile pre-use checks of all personal equipment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23___________ candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
- ALevel 2 and Level 3
- BLevel 3
- CAll
24All rope access equipment should be maintained within a formal inspection procedure that ensures all
items are subject to a detailed inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding _____ months.- A3 month
- B12 month
- C6 months
25____________ shall make out an inspection report on the condition of damaged or worn
equipment provided.- ALevel 3 candidates
- BLevel 2 candidates
- CLevel 2 & 3 candidates
- DAll Candidates
26_________ shall be capable of performing a ‘buddy’ check of a rope access Technician wearing similar equipment
- AAll candidates
- BLevel 3 candidates
- CLevel 2 candidates
27Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall be capable of fitting and assembling personal rope access equipment, for themselves and others using a variety of equipment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28All candidates shall show awareness of the minimum recommended strength requirements for rope access anchors within the IRATA ICOP. This is?
- A10 kN
- B12 kN
- C15 kN
- D21 kN
29All candidates shall demonstrate tying, dressing, and setting the following knots, and have an awareness of their strengths, applications, and limitations:
Which group of knots is not assessed?- Aa) figure-of-eight on a bight; b) double figure-of-eight on a bight (‘bunny’ knot); c) figure-of-nine on a bight; d) alpine butterfly; e) scaffold or ‘barrel’ knot; f) stopper knot.
- Ba) figure-of-nine on a bight; b) double figure-of-eight on a bight (‘bunny’ knot); c) figure-of-ten on a bight; d) alpine butterfly; e) scaffold or ‘barrel’ knot; f) stopper knot.
30_____________ shall demonstrate appropriate rope joining knots, choking of ropes and slings, and knowledge of relevant applications, strengths, and limitations.
- ALevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- BLevel 3 candidates
- CAll candidates
31As a minimum, a basic anchor system consists of one rope, with an anchor connection
- ATrue
- BFalse
32All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a basic anchor system. Level 2 and 3 candidates shall be expected to demonstrate rigging at height.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a small Y-hang between anchors less than ______ apart.
- A1m
- B2m
- C3m
- DAny distance
34Level 3 candidates shall show awareness of the issues of angle loading and potential swings associated with large or wide Y-hangs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
35________ shall be capable of identifying common hazards and shall demonstrate selecting and implementing appropriate methods of rigging or protection.
- ALevel 3 candidates
- BLevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- CLevel 1 candidates
- DAll candidates
36Level 2 and 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a re-anchor at height. For Level 2 candidates, the offset shall be less than 2.5 m. For Level 3 candidates, the offset must be less than 6m.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37Level 2 and 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a re-anchor at height. For Level 2 candidates, the offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a pull-through from both the ground and from the anchor points. Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a pull-through from the anchor points only.
- ATrue
- BFalse
39Retrievable rigging methods (often called ‘pull-throughs’) allow ropes to be installed or retrieved
remotely. They should be considered to be temporary rigging for access or egress and, therefore, are often used in rescue.- ATrue
- BFalse
40All candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
- ATrue
- BFalse
42__________ shall demonstrate rigging a temporary fall arrest system to protect a vertical climb.
- ALevel 1 and Level 2 candidates
- BLevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- CLevel 3 candidates
- DAll candidates
43_____________ shall demonstrate rigging tensioned lines at any positional angle.
- ALevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- BLevel 3 candidates
- CAll candidates
44__________ shall show awareness of rigging for rescue and of the benefits of doing so. Casualty care and the possibility of suspension intolerance should be taken into account.
- ALevel 2 and 3 candidates
- BAll candidates
- CLevel 3 candidates
45__________ shall demonstrate the operation of a simple pre-rigged-for-rescue system, to enable evacuation of a casualty by an unimpeded lower.
- AAll candidates
- BLevel 2 candidates
- CLevel 3 candidates
- DLevel 2 and 3 candidates
46All candidates shall show awareness of the use of hauling systems for rescue.
- ATrue
- BFalse
47________ shall demonstrate a cross haul of a casualty between two points.
- ALevel 3
- BLevel 2 and Level 3
- CAll candidates
48___________ should look for a cross haul that avoids the potential for an out-of-control swing,
(e.g. one caused by the failure of a single item of equipment) by the use of an appropriate back-up.- AAssessors
- BLevel 3's
- CTrainers
49Candidates shall maintain two independent safety attachments when employing rope access techniques unless the candidate is:
- Ausing a fall arrest system
- Bclose to the ground
- CAlmost completed the maneuver
- DA level 3
50Level 2 and Level 3 candidates may be required both to rig ropes and then to perform maneuvers on their own rigging.
- ATrue
- BFalse
51__________ shall demonstrate descending using ascending devices without releasing the ascending device from the rope.
- ALevel 1 candidates
- BLevel 2 and 3
- CAll candidates
52All candidates shall demonstrate passing a Single-anchor deviation in both ascent and descent modes. Levels 2 and 3 only need to pass through a Double-anchor deviation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
53 Deviations: Assessors should note that a small out-of-control swing shall be considered a Major discrepancy.
- ATrue
- BFalse
54Discrepancies: a swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property shall be considered a major discrepancy
- ATrue
- BFalse
55All candidates shall demonstrate, in both ascent and descent modes, passing a re-anchor whose offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
- ATrue
- BFalse
56Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate passing a re-anchor whose offset may be any distance apart
- ATrue
- BFalse
57Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate identifying, isolating, and passing minor damage in a rope by tying appropriate knots.
- ATrue
- BFalse
58________ shall demonstrate passing a top edge obstruction, where anchor points are at or near right angles to the line of descent, in both ascent and descent modes.
- ALevel 1 candidates
- BLevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- CLevel 3 candidates
- DAll candidates
59Wrap-around canvas rope protectors may be installed mid-rope to protect the ropes against Sharp and abrasive hazards.
- ATrue
- BFalse
60__________ shall understand the principles of fall factors and clearance distances, and their relevance to the different methods of climbing
- ALevel 3 candidates
- BAll candidates
- CLevels 1 and 2 candidates
61All candidates shall demonstrate horizontal aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension by moving along:
a) a series of fixed anchors;
b) with the use of moveable anchors such as strops or slings.- ATrue
- BFalse
62Suitable aid climbs for assessment should cover at least ____ m of horizontal movement and, using movable anchors, should pass at least two separate obstructions.
- A5
- B6
- C7
- D8
63Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate vertical aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension in an upward direction.
- ATrue
- BFalse
64All candidates shall demonstrate climbing using a twin-tailed fall arrest lanyard, maintaining appropriate attachments at all times.
- ATrue
- BFalse
65Level 1 candidates shall demonstrate a descent rescue using the casualty’s own
ropes.- ATrue
- BFalse
66All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from same set of ropes
- ATrue
- BFalse
67All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from an adjacent set of ropes
- ATrue
- BFalse
68Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate a mid-rope rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, while suspended on ____________ devices.
- ADescending
- BAscending
69Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty through a double-anchor deviation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
70___________ shall demonstrate transferring, with a casualty, from one set of ropes to another set of ropes rigged more than 3 m apart.
- ALevel 3 candidates
- BLevel 2 and Level 3 candidates
- CAll candidates
71Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, who is suspended:
a) at any point during a wide (more than 3 m apart) rope-to-rope transfer;
b) at any point whilst crossing a wide (more than 1.5 m offset) re-anchor (also known as a ‘loop’).- ATrue
- BFalse
72________ candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty passing a set of mid-rope knots, taking into account any stretch in the ropes. The rescuer may take full advantage of the casualty’s personal equipment.
- ALevel 2
- BLevel 3
73________ candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of a casualty who is suspended either by a fall arrest system (temporary or permanent) or by twin-tailed fall arrest lanyards.
- ALevel 2 and Level 3
- BLevel 3
- CLevel 1 candidates
- DAll candidates
74______ candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, from an aid climb, where the casualty is directly attached by a short connection and where there are no higher anchors.
- ALevel 2
- BLevel 3
75A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 8 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 6 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
- ATrue
- BFalse
77A Level 3 rope access technician with a Level 1 assistant may train up to six candidates, who may be at any IRATA level;
- ATrue
- BFalse
78Rescue dummies weighing at least ___ kg shall be available for rescue exercises. Manual handling precautions shall apply.
- A50
- B60
- C70
- D80
79Training programs shall comprise at least _____ hours over a minimum of _____ days. This time is specific to the course level and will not normally include any refresher time for lower-level requirements.
- A40 hours over a minimum of 4 days
- B30 hours over a minimum of 4 days
- C30 hours over a minimum of 5 days
80Training Venues:
An area to ascend and descend in free-hanging space shall be available. The working height of this area is recommended to be at least 7 m, but shall not be less than 6 m.- ATrue
- BFalse
81Training venue:
An area is required with a height of at least 5 m, where climbing using fall arrest lanyards can be performed using a structure such as a simulated pylon, tower or lattice frame.- ATrue
- BFalse
82Assessments:
Candidates who do not provide evidence to meet the prerequisites and/or have not agreed to and signed the ‘Terms and Conditions of Assessment’ on the ‘Technician Assessment Form’ [FM-025] are not permitted to proceed to the Assessment.- ATrue
- BFalse
83Assessments:
The Trainer Member Company shall ensure a Level 1-3 technician is in attendance throughout the Assessment to provide rescue cover and first aid support; and shall have thorough knowledge of
the Training provided to the Candidates being assessed.- ATrue
- BFalse
84Assessment:
During the Assessment, Trainers shall not assist Candidates in any way, unless the Assessor is not looking.- ATrue
- BFalse
85Admin:
Trainer Member Companies shall enter the required information for each Candidate on the IOS Assessment Day Form (ADF), a minimum of _____ hours prior to the Assessment date- A36 hours
- B24 hours
- C48 hours
- D72 hours
86Admin:
Submission of documentation to the IRATA Head Office should be within ____ days after the Assessment.- A10 days
- B20 days
- C30 days
87Admin:
It is ________ ____________ that all Instructors have a formal external teaching qualification to assist them in the delivery of Training.- Astrongly recommended
- BLegally required
- Chighly advise
88Eligibility:
All rope access technicians wishing to become Trainee Instructors are required to hold an appropriate and current first aid qualification.- ATrue
- BFalse
89Eligibility:
IRATA Level 2 rope access technicians may register with IRATA as Trainee Instructors and begin to log their Training experience, but may not teach or log Level 2 or Level 3 topics until they have trained enough candidates.- ATrue
- BFalse
90Assessors:
The primary role of the Assessor is to ensure that each Candidate demonstrates performance of the required tasks in a safe manner and follows the IRATA ‘TACS’ [TC-101].- ATrue
- BFalse
91Assessors:
Assessors should make their instructions clear and remember they are being paid to pass candidates.- ATrue
- BFalse
92Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than two training venues in any one calendar day.- ATrue
- BFalse
93Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than One training venue in any one calendar day.- ATrue
- BFalse
94Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than 12 Candidates in any one calendar day- ATrue
- BFalse
95Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than ______ Candidates in any one calendar day- ASix
- BEight
- CNine
96Minor Discrepancy:
A Minor Discrepancy is where a Candidate has not committed a Major Discrepancy, but can still be seen to have compromised their safety or the safety of others. Three Minor Discrepancies constitute a fail.- ATrue
- BFalse
97Major Discrepancy:
A Major Discrepancy is a critical safety issue, where the Candidate has put them self or others at risk. One Major Discrepancy constitutes a fail. This ends the Assessment.- ATrue
- BFalse
98Discrepancies:
The Assessor shall inform the Candidate of discrepancies and explain the safety issue(s) arising from the situation when safe to do so.- ATrue
- BFalse
99Assessment:
All IRATA Assessments shall be recorded in the rope access technician’s Logbook. The record shall include the date and outcome (pass/ fail) and shall be signed by the Assessor.- ATrue
- BFalse
100Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails an upgrade Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification should remain valid until expiry (see 9.4.5).- ATrue
- BFalse
101Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails a revalidation Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification shall not remain valid (see 9.4.6 and 9.4.7).- ATrue
- BFalse
102Assessments:
Level 3 Candidates shall undertake a Theory Examination and be awarded one of the following outcomes for their Examination:
• Greater than or equal to 70% - Pass
• Greater than or equal to 50% but less than 70% - Minor Discrepancy
• Less than 50% - Major Discrepancy- ATrue
- BFalse
103Assessments:
In any exercise or maneuver, Assessors should consider the time taken to complete each task. Where excessive time taken may place the Candidate (and any casualty being rescued) in danger, excessive time taken may be considered a Minor or Major Discrepancy, depending on the circumstances- ATrue
- BFalse
104Discrepancies:
No back-up to protect against a potential out-of-control swing that may cause injury or damage in the event of failure of an item of equipment.- AMajor discrepancy
- BMinor discrepancy
105Discrepancies:
No helmet at height- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
106Discrepancies:
Critical harness connectors unfastened or unsecured, e.g. screw links (maillon rapides)- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
107Discrepancies:
Unsuitable choice of rope protection measures.- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
- CNot a discrepancy
108Discrepancies:
Misuse causing damage to equipment.- ANot a discrepancy
- BMinor discrepancy
- CMajor discrepancy
109Discrepancies:
Uncontrolled descent during rescue.- ANo discrepancy
- BMinor discrepancy
- CMajor discrepancy
110Discrepancies:
Back-up or other devices used upside down.- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
111Discrepancies:
Excessive slack in connection to an ascending device used as a point of attachment- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
112Discrepancies:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property.- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
113Discrepancies:
Attaining less than 50% on the Theory Examination (Level 3 only).- AMajor discrepancy
- BMinor discrepancy
- CNo discrepancy
114Discrepancies:
Descending device not locked off or no control of the tail rope;- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
115Discrepancies:
Attachment connectors not secured;- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
116Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment dropped;- AMajor discrepancy
- BMinor discrepancy
- CMinor but could be a major discrepancy
117Discrepancies:
No braking karabiner used when required;- AMinor discrepancy
- BMajor discrepancy
- CNot a discrepancy
118Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment missing from the harness set-up- AMajor Discrepancy
- BMinor Discrepancy
119Level 2 and Level 3 Candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
120Assessors may assess the tying of knots combined with other elements of the Assessment, e.g. while rigging. Assessors shall allow Levels 2 and 3 and candidates to use other appropriate knots not listed above.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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