Frage 1
Frage
Discrepancy Type:
What Discrepancy is One Point of Contact
Frage 2
Frage
Discrepancy Type:
Anchor Lanyards and device lanyards, e.g. Cows' tails attached dangerously.
Frage 3
Frage
Discrepancy Type:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property
Frage 4
Frage
The TMCs shall ensure all evidence used to meet the training and assessment criteria is held for a minimum of ___ Years
Antworten
-
2 years
-
3 years
-
4 years
-
5 years
Frage 5
Frage
How many candidates can an IRATA Assessor assess in 1 calendar day?
Frage 6
Frage
A Rescue Dummy must be at least 70Kg
Frage 7
Frage
Only the Level 3 Rope Access Technicians is responsible for ensuring that their first-aid certificates is appropriate and current.
Frage 8
Frage
IRATA’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?
Antworten
-
Level 1
-
Level 2
-
Levels 2 and 3 only
-
All candidates
Frage 9
Frage
_______ shall demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process, and shall be capable of identifying hazards that may affect rope access activities
Antworten
-
The Level 2
-
The Level 3
-
All Levels
-
The Rope access manager
Frage 10
Frage
All candidates shall show awareness of the requirement to confirm that rope access is a
suitable method for the task.
Frage 11
Frage
_____ candidates shall demonstrate their understanding by assessing the suitability of rope
access for a variety of scenarios.
Antworten
-
Level 2
-
Level 3
-
All candidates
Frage 12
Frage
Who 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
Antworten
-
Level 3
-
All personnel
-
The Rope Access manager
Frage 13
Frage
The 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:
Antworten
-
The number of rope access Technicians required
-
levels of competence and experience in rope access
-
levels of competence and experience in any other relevant trade (e.g. non-destructive testing)
-
Time to perform the task
-
The rescue plan
Frage 14
Frage
All candidates shall show awareness of the requirements for supervision and rescue provision under the IRATA system.
Frage 15
Frage
______ shall be capable of specifying a suitable team, including the number of rope
access Technicians, levels of competence, and roles, for various scenarios.
Antworten
-
All candidates
-
Level 2 and 3 candidates
-
Level 3 candidates
-
The Rope Access manager
Frage 16
Frage
All candidates shall be capable of implementing a safety method statement, including
briefing their team.
Frage 17
Frage
________ shall show awareness of the need for creating and maintaining exclusion zones and the role of permit-to-work systems.
Antworten
-
All candidates
-
Level 2
-
Level 2 and 3
-
The Rope Access Manager
Frage 18
Frage
Level ___ rope access Technicians shall be capable of preparing and implementing both evacuation and rescue plans
Antworten
-
Level 3
-
Level 2
-
Level 2 and 3
Frage 19
Frage
Level 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.
Frage 20
Frage
Who ______ shall show awareness of current advice on suspension intolerance, including
its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Antworten
-
All candidates
-
Both Levels 2 and 3
-
Level 3's
Frage 21
Frage
___________ shall demonstrate an understanding of appropriate marking and storage procedures for rope access equipment.
Antworten
-
Level 3 candidates
-
All candidates
-
The Rope Access manager
Frage 22
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual, and tactile pre-use checks of all personal equipment.
Frage 23
Frage
___________ candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Antworten
-
Level 2 and Level 3
-
Level 3
-
All
Frage 24
Frage
All 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.
Antworten
-
3 month
-
12 month
-
6 months
Frage 25
Frage
____________ shall make out an inspection report on the condition of damaged or worn
equipment provided.
Antworten
-
Level 3 candidates
-
Level 2 candidates
-
Level 2 & 3 candidates
-
All Candidates
Frage 26
Frage
_________ shall be capable of performing a ‘buddy’ check of a rope access Technician wearing similar equipment
Antworten
-
All candidates
-
Level 3 candidates
-
Level 2 candidates
Frage 27
Frage
Level 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.
Frage 28
Frage
All candidates shall show awareness of the minimum recommended strength requirements for rope access anchors within the IRATA ICOP. This is?
Frage 29
Frage
All 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?
Antworten
-
a) 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.
-
a) 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.
Frage 30
Frage
_____________ shall demonstrate appropriate rope joining knots, choking of ropes and slings, and knowledge of relevant applications, strengths, and limitations.
Frage 31
Frage
As a minimum, a basic anchor system consists of one rope, with an anchor connection
Frage 32
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a basic anchor system. Level 2 and 3 candidates shall be expected to demonstrate rigging at height.
Frage 33
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a small Y-hang between anchors less than ______ apart.
Frage 34
Frage
Level 3 candidates shall show awareness of the issues of angle loading and potential swings associated with large or wide Y-hangs.
Frage 35
Frage
________ shall be capable of identifying common hazards and shall demonstrate selecting and implementing appropriate methods of rigging or protection.
Frage 36
Frage
Level 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.
Frage 37
Frage
Level 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.
Frage 38
Frage
Level 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.
Frage 39
Frage
Retrievable 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.
Frage 40
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Frage 41
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Frage 42
Frage
__________ shall demonstrate rigging a temporary fall arrest system to protect a vertical climb.
Frage 43
Frage
_____________ shall demonstrate rigging tensioned lines at any positional angle.
Frage 44
Frage
__________ 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.
Antworten
-
Level 2 and 3 candidates
-
All candidates
-
Level 3 candidates
Frage 45
Frage
__________ shall demonstrate the operation of a simple pre-rigged-for-rescue system, to enable evacuation of a casualty by an unimpeded lower.
Antworten
-
All candidates
-
Level 2 candidates
-
Level 3 candidates
-
Level 2 and 3 candidates
Frage 46
Frage
All candidates shall show awareness of the use of hauling systems for rescue.
Frage 47
Frage
________ shall demonstrate a cross haul of a casualty between two points.
Antworten
-
Level 3
-
Level 2 and Level 3
-
All candidates
Frage 48
Frage
___________ 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.
Antworten
-
Assessors
-
Level 3's
-
Trainers
Frage 49
Frage
Candidates shall maintain two independent safety attachments when employing rope access techniques unless the candidate is:
Frage 50
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates may be required both to rig ropes and then to perform maneuvers on their own rigging.
Frage 51
Frage
__________ shall demonstrate descending using ascending devices without releasing the ascending device from the rope.
Antworten
-
Level 1 candidates
-
Level 2 and 3
-
All candidates
Frage 52
Frage
All 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.
Frage 53
Frage
Deviations: Assessors should note that a small out-of-control swing shall be considered a Major discrepancy.
Frage 54
Frage
Discrepancies: a swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property shall be considered a major discrepancy
Frage 55
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate, in both ascent and descent modes, passing a re-anchor whose offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
Frage 56
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate passing a re-anchor whose offset may be any distance apart
Frage 57
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate identifying, isolating, and passing minor damage in a rope by tying appropriate knots.
Frage 58
Frage
________ 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.
Frage 59
Frage
Wrap-around canvas rope protectors may be installed mid-rope to protect the ropes against Sharp and abrasive hazards.
Frage 60
Frage
__________ shall understand the principles of fall factors and clearance distances, and their relevance to the different methods of climbing
Frage 61
Frage
All 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.
Frage 62
Frage
Suitable aid climbs for assessment should cover at least ____ m of horizontal movement and, using movable anchors, should pass at least two separate obstructions.
Frage 63
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate vertical aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension in an upward direction.
Frage 64
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate climbing using a twin-tailed fall arrest lanyard, maintaining appropriate attachments at all times.
Frage 65
Frage
Level 1 candidates shall demonstrate a descent rescue using the casualty’s own
ropes.
Frage 66
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from same set of ropes
Frage 67
Frage
All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from an adjacent set of ropes
Frage 68
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate a mid-rope rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, while suspended on ____________ devices.
Frage 69
Frage
Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty through a double-anchor deviation.
Frage 70
Frage
___________ shall demonstrate transferring, with a casualty, from one set of ropes to another set of ropes rigged more than 3 m apart.
Frage 71
Frage
Level 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’).
Frage 72
Frage
________ 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.
Frage 73
Frage
________ 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.
Antworten
-
Level 2 and Level 3
-
Level 3
-
Level 1 candidates
-
All candidates
Frage 74
Frage
______ 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.
Frage 75
Frage
A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 8 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
Frage 76
Frage
A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 6 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
Frage 77
Frage
A Level 3 rope access technician with a Level 1 assistant may train up to six candidates, who may be at any IRATA level;
Frage 78
Frage
Rescue dummies weighing at least ___ kg shall be available for rescue exercises. Manual handling precautions shall apply.
Frage 79
Frage
Training 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.
Antworten
-
40 hours over a minimum of 4 days
-
30 hours over a minimum of 4 days
-
30 hours over a minimum of 5 days
Frage 80
Frage
Training 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.
Frage 81
Frage
Training 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.
Frage 82
Frage
Assessments:
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.
Frage 83
Frage
Assessments:
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.
Frage 84
Frage
Assessment:
During the Assessment, Trainers shall not assist Candidates in any way, unless the Assessor is not looking.
Frage 85
Frage
Admin:
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
Antworten
-
36 hours
-
24 hours
-
48 hours
-
72 hours
Frage 86
Frage
Admin:
Submission of documentation to the IRATA Head Office should be within ____ days after the Assessment.
Frage 87
Frage
Admin:
It is ________ ____________ that all Instructors have a formal external teaching qualification to assist them in the delivery of Training.
Antworten
-
strongly recommended
-
Legally required
-
highly advise
Frage 88
Frage
Eligibility:
All rope access technicians wishing to become Trainee Instructors are required to hold an appropriate and current first aid qualification.
Frage 89
Frage
Eligibility:
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.
Frage 90
Frage
Assessors:
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].
Frage 91
Frage
Assessors:
Assessors should make their instructions clear and remember they are being paid to pass candidates.
Frage 92
Frage
Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than two training venues in any one calendar day.
Frage 93
Frage
Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than One training venue in any one calendar day.
Frage 94
Frage
Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than 12 Candidates in any one calendar day
Frage 95
Frage
Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than ______ Candidates in any one calendar day
Frage 96
Frage
Minor 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.
Frage 97
Frage
Major 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.
Frage 98
Frage
Discrepancies:
The Assessor shall inform the Candidate of discrepancies and explain the safety issue(s) arising from the situation when safe to do so.
Frage 99
Frage
Assessment:
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.
Frage 100
Frage
Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails an upgrade Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification should remain valid until expiry (see 9.4.5).
Frage 101
Frage
Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails a revalidation Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification shall not remain valid (see 9.4.6 and 9.4.7).
Frage 102
Frage
Assessments:
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
Frage 103
Frage
Assessments:
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
Frage 104
Frage
Discrepancies:
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.
Antworten
-
Major discrepancy
-
Minor discrepancy
Frage 105
Frage
Discrepancies:
No helmet at height
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 106
Frage
Discrepancies:
Critical harness connectors unfastened or unsecured, e.g. screw links (maillon rapides)
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 107
Frage
Discrepancies:
Unsuitable choice of rope protection measures.
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
-
Not a discrepancy
Frage 108
Frage
Discrepancies:
Misuse causing damage to equipment.
Antworten
-
Not a discrepancy
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 109
Frage
Discrepancies:
Uncontrolled descent during rescue.
Antworten
-
No discrepancy
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 110
Frage
Discrepancies:
Back-up or other devices used upside down.
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 111
Frage
Discrepancies:
Excessive slack in connection to an ascending device used as a point of attachment
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 112
Frage
Discrepancies:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property.
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 113
Frage
Discrepancies:
Attaining less than 50% on the Theory Examination (Level 3 only).
Antworten
-
Major discrepancy
-
Minor discrepancy
-
No discrepancy
Frage 114
Frage
Discrepancies:
Descending device not locked off or no control of the tail rope;
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 115
Frage
Discrepancies:
Attachment connectors not secured;
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
Frage 116
Frage
Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment dropped;
Frage 117
Frage
Discrepancies:
No braking karabiner used when required;
Antworten
-
Minor discrepancy
-
Major discrepancy
-
Not a discrepancy
Frage 118
Frage
Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment missing from the harness set-up
Antworten
-
Major Discrepancy
-
Minor Discrepancy
Frage 119
Frage
Level 2 and Level 3 Candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Frage 120
Frage
Assessors 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.