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IRATA LEVEL 1 QUESTIONS
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1If a harness is covered in paint:
- AYou need to identify it's effects
- BYou cannot inspect covered stitching
- C It can impair the function or adjustment
- DAll of the above
- AYou need to identify it's effects
2An 'exclusion zone' will be set up at a rope access site to:
- A Deter other contractors stealing equipment
- BTo identify the work area
- CTo ensure that there is no risk to other people
- DAll of the above
3After qualifying as an IRATA level 1, if a technician does not carry out any industrial rope access work for six months they must:
- AUndertake re-fresher training
- BBe re-assessed by an IRATA Assessor
- CReturn all their details to IRATA
- Dall of the above
4What does IRATA stand for?
- AInternational Rope Access Trade Association
- BIndustrial Rope Access Trade Association
- CInternational Rope Access Training Association
- DIndustrial Rope Access Training Association
5In order for an IRATA level 1 to progress an IRATA level 2 they must have a minimum of:
- AA minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 1000 logged working hours
- BA minimum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
- CA maximum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
- DA minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
6IRATA level 1 qualifies you to do only one of the following tasks, which is it?
- ATraining other people
- BSelecting anchor points
- CSupervising others
- DInspecting his/her own equipment
7What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
- AAlways have a back-up
- BAssess the situation and have enough equipment
- CFully understand the techniques required
- DAll of the above
8A permit of work should be understood by:
- AThe Supervisor
- BThe Rope Technician
- CThe company who issued it
- DAll of the above
9Tools and equipment are safe to use for Rope Access if:
- ASecured to a lanyard
- BSuspended on a separately attached rope
- CUsed one at a time from an appropriate tool bag fitted with a closing flap
- DAll of the above
10Which of these statements is INCORRECT:
- AWhen working in suspension you must always have two points of attachment
- BWhen working in suspension you may have only one point of attachment
- CIn fall Arrest you may have only one point of attachment
- DIn Work Restraint you may have only one point of attachment
11A harness should be load tested:
- ANever
- BBefore first use
- CEvery six months
- DEach time you use it
12What are the advantages of a mountaineering style helmet for use in industrial rope access compared to a standard site helmet?
- AIt has a Y-shaped chinstrap to prevent it falling off
- BIt will give protection against side impact as well as impact from above
- CIt has no peak to obscure vision
- Dall of the above
13In ascending and descending situations the safety line is usually:
- ALow-stretch rope
- BStatic rope
- CDynamic rope
- DWire rope
14Ascending devices can be used in the following situations:
- AProof loading
- BShock loading
- CStatic loading
- DStatic and shock loading
15When marking equipment for use in Industrial Rope Access you should:
- ATake care not to damage or alter the performance of the item
- BAvoid the use of chemical markers on fabric products
- CMake sure that the items are traceable to their inspection records
- DAll of the above
16Items of equipment without any inspection records:
- ANeed ID marking before returning to service
- BShould be load tested prior to use
- CShould be withdrawn from service and quarantined
- DShould only be used in an emergency
17The effects of wear and tear on equipment are:
- ANot that important as rope access techniques build in large safety margins
- BBarely noticeable in the performance of the item
- CWorthwhile monitoring, but not a problem
- DA major area of concern
18Sit harnesses are suitable for:
- AWork restraint and rope access use
- BFall arrest and rope access use
- CRope access use only
- DAny techniques involving work at height
19A descender should have a Thorough Examination report:
- AWhen it is six months since the date of first use
- BWhen it is to be scrapped
- CWhen it is taken out of use for repair
- DAll of the above
20From what material are harnesses and ropes usually made?
- ANylon
- BKevlar
- CPolypropylene
- DHemp
21Which of the following methods would you use to inspect your personal rope access equipment?
- AVisual inspection
- BTactile (feel) inspection
- CFunction check
- DAll of the above
22Before you use any item of rope access equipment you should:
- AStamp it with your name
- BRead and understand the information supplied by the manufacturer
- CTry it out at home
- DAll of the above
23In normal use the Safe Working Load (SWL) of your personal rope access equipment is:
- A150kgs
- B500kgs
- COne person
- DTwo people
24Which of the following describes a 'comfort seat':
- AA work seat is a boson's chair
- BA work seat is part of the fall prevention system
- CA work seat is not part of the fall prevention system
- DA work seat is PPE
25Rope access equipment should be traceable to relevant Test Certificates:
- AWhen used for Industrial Rope Access work
- BWhen used by an IRATA comapny
- CAfter six months use
- DAfter three years use
26Device lanyards are made from which type of rope:
- ADynamic
- BLow stretch
27Rope Access Technicians should check their equipment:
- AEvery six month
- BEach time they go to use it
- CAt the beginning of each job
- DAt the end of each job
28A Karabiner is normally marked with:
- AThe safe working load
- BThe working load limit
- CThe breaking load
- DThe proof test load
29A Karabiner is most dangerous when:
- ALoaded along the major axis
- BUsed to connect the rope to a bolt anchor
- CLoaded across the gate
- DUsed to connect the descender directly to the harness attachment
30Ropes and webbing should be stored in:
- AA room with lots of good light
- BA dry aired area away from light
- CLoose in the rear of a vehicle
- DAll of the above
31Ascending devices and foot loops should be carried:
- AOnly when ascending
- BOnly when ascending and descending
- COnly when ascending, descending and traversing
- DAt all times
32Which of these knots can be loaded in three directions:
- AFigure-of-eight on a bight
- BBarrel or scaffold knot
- CAlpine butterfly
- DDouble figure-of-eight on a bight
33Knots in device lanyards (cow's tails):
- AShould have a 100mm tail when the knot has been dressed and tightened under body weight
- BOK for use even when knots are over-tight
- CShould be tightened by overloading
34A double figure-of-eight on a bight knot is normally used for:
- ATying two ropes together
- BAttaching ropes to the main anchor points
- CPreventing you from abseiling off the end of your rope
- DMaking a Y hang
35A 'stopper knot' is normally used for:
- ATying two ropes together
- BAttaching ropes to the main anchor point
- CPreventing you from abseiling off the end of your rope
- DMaking a Y hang
36What is the overall minimum strength requirement of a rope access anchor
- A5kN
- B10kN
- C15kN
- D18kN
37IRATA rope access training covers the installation and testing of chemical anchor devices.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38Whilst descending with bagged ropes attached to you, what is the main safety consideration?
- AA hole in the bottom of the bag to let any excess moisture out of the bag
- BStopper knots tied at least 30 cm from the end of your rope
- CCompany logo on the bag clearly identifying who you work for
- DDifferent colour bags for the main working line and safety line
39When part of a work party, you are unsure of the correct function of the pre rigged rescue system you should:
- AKeep quiet and carry on so as not to embarrass yourself and hope no one needs rescuing
- BStop the task and ask the supervisor to show you how to use the system before continuing
- CHave a go with the system while no one is looking and figure it out for yourself
40When operating a rig for rescue system all candidates must
- AMaintain the backup device in the correct position
- BMinimise tangled ropes
- CMinimise rope against rope abrasion
- DAll of the above
41A rig for rescue system may involve hauling as well as lowering
- ATrue
- BFalse
42To prevent an out of control swing during a rope to rope transfer how many points of attachment are required
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
43The overall minimum anchor strength requirement of a re-anchor is?
- A5kN
- B10kN
- C15kN
- D18kN
44When should rope access technicians relp on only one point of attachment?
- AWhen abseiling
- BWhen using Work Restraint Techniques
- CWhen aid climbing
- DNever
45What is the main concerns to look out for when approaching and climbing over an edge obstruction on a roof?
- AEnsuring appropriate edge/rope protection is in place
- BEnsure all rope adjustment devices are fitted to the ropes in the correct orientation.
- CBe aware of any rope stretch in the system and the potential for a shock load on the system when climbing over.
- DAll of the above
46What knot can tied mid rope to isolate a section of minor damage on a rope before continuing to decend
- ADouble figure-of-eight on a bight
- BOverhand knot
- CAlpine butterfly
- DStopper knot
47The back-up device shall always be placed on the same rope as the descending device:
- ATrue
- BFalse
48Descending devices should be locked off:
- ATo prevent theft
- BTo prevent accidental slippage
- CTo prevent use by untrained people
- DAll of the above
49What is the most likely outcome of a dynamic fall onto your ascending device?
- AThe ascending device will hold the fall
- BThe ascending device will break
- CThe ascending device will damage the working line
- DThe ascending device will invert
50If you are asked to use a rope access manoeuvre you have forgotten how to do. You should
- AImprovise
- BCarry on quietly
- CAsk the supervisor for refresher training
- DMuddle through safely
51In descending and ascending the main working lines are:
- ADynamic
- BLow stretch
52How can you increase friction to slow down your descent?
- AWrap the working line around your leg
- BGrip one of the ropes with your hand
- CPut the working line through a karabiner below the descending device
- DGrip both ropes with your hand
53Rope Access Workers should:
- ABe attached by one rope
- BBe attached by two ropes
- CHave two attachements
- DBe attached by two independently attached ropes
54Deviations allow the re-direction of the path of the ropes to:
- AProvide less accurate positioning
- BTo avoid abrasion with anchors
- CTo avoid abrasion and other potential causes of damage to ropes
- DAll of the above
55The failure of a single deviation must not result in the damage to ropes
- ATrue
- BFalse
56When would you use a double deviation?
- ATo protect the ropes against sources of abrasion
- BTo protect the ropes against other potential causes of damage
- CTo protect the ropes against hot surfaces
- DAll of the above
57Which point of the harness should a fall arrest lanyard be attached to?
- ASternal or dorsal (chest or back)
- BCentral waist
- CSide waist
- DAny of the above
58As an IRATA level 1 you are qualified to:
- AComplete a vertical aid climb
- BComplete a horizontal aid climb
- CComplete a lead climb
- DAll of the above
59It is acceptable to use 2 single legged energy absorbing lanyard to climb a structure
- ATrue
- BFalse
60When using twin legged fall arrest lanyards it is acceptable to store the second leg on the harness side D-Ring
- ATrue
- BFalse
61What does a fall factor measure
- ASpeed at which you fall in Miles per hour
- BDistance at which you fall in feet per second
- CThe severity of the fall
- DAll of the above
62When working close to the ground using fall arrest lanyards what do you ned to consider
- AFall factor
- BConsequences of a fall
- CClearance distance
- DAll of the above
63What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
- AAlways have a back-up
- BAssess the situation and have enough equipment
- CFully understand the techniques required
- DAll of the above
64When planning to carry out a rescue which of the following points should be considered?
- AAssess the risk
- BAsk for assistance
- CCasualty management and first aid
- DKnowledge of suspension intolerance
- EAll of the above
65When carrying out a rescue does the safety factor on equipment strength?
- AIncrease
- BDecrease
- CNot change
66An IRATA level 1 qualification allows you to
- ARescue a casualty from their descending device
- BRescue a casualty from their fall arrest equipment
- CRescue a casualty from their ascending equipment
- DRescue a casualty from their descending device through a re-anchor
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