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IRATA LEVEL 1 QUESTIONS

Question 1 of 66

1

If a harness is covered in paint:

Select one of the following:

  • You need to identify it's effects

  • You cannot inspect covered stitching

  • It can impair the function or adjustment

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 66

1

An 'exclusion zone' will be set up at a rope access site to:

Select one of the following:

  • Deter other contractors stealing equipment

  • To identify the work area

  • To ensure that there is no risk to other people

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 3 of 66

1

After qualifying as an IRATA level 1, if a technician does not carry out any industrial rope access work for six months they must:

Select one of the following:

  • Undertake re-fresher training

  • Be re-assessed by an IRATA Assessor

  • Return all their details to IRATA

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 4 of 66

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What does IRATA stand for?

Select one of the following:

  • International Rope Access Trade Association

  • Industrial Rope Access Trade Association

  • International Rope Access Training Association

  • Industrial Rope Access Training Association

Explanation

Question 5 of 66

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In order for an IRATA level 1 to progress an IRATA level 2 they must have a minimum of:

Select one of the following:

  • A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 1000 logged working hours

  • A minimum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours

  • A maximum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours

  • A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours

Explanation

Question 6 of 66

1

IRATA level 1 qualifies you to do only one of the following tasks, which is it?

Select one of the following:

  • Training other people

  • Selecting anchor points

  • Supervising others

  • Inspecting his/her own equipment

Explanation

Question 7 of 66

1

What should you do before carrying out a rescue?

Select one of the following:

  • Always have a back-up

  • Assess the situation and have enough equipment

  • Fully understand the techniques required

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 8 of 66

1

A permit of work should be understood by:

Select one of the following:

  • The Supervisor

  • The Rope Technician

  • The company who issued it

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 9 of 66

1

Tools and equipment are safe to use for Rope Access if:

Select one of the following:

  • Secured to a lanyard

  • Suspended on a separately attached rope

  • Used one at a time from an appropriate tool bag fitted with a closing flap

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 10 of 66

1

Which of these statements is INCORRECT:

Select one of the following:

  • When working in suspension you must always have two points of attachment

  • When working in suspension you may have only one point of attachment

  • In fall Arrest you may have only one point of attachment

  • In Work Restraint you may have only one point of attachment

Explanation

Question 11 of 66

1

A harness should be load tested:

Select one of the following:

  • Never

  • Before first use

  • Every six months

  • Each time you use it

Explanation

Question 12 of 66

1

What are the advantages of a mountaineering style helmet for use in industrial rope access compared to a standard site helmet?

Select one of the following:

  • It has a Y-shaped chinstrap to prevent it falling off

  • It will give protection against side impact as well as impact from above

  • It has no peak to obscure vision

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 13 of 66

1

In ascending and descending situations the safety line is usually:

Select one of the following:

  • Low-stretch rope

  • Static rope

  • Dynamic rope

  • Wire rope

Explanation

Question 14 of 66

1

Ascending devices can be used in the following situations:

Select one of the following:

  • Proof loading

  • Shock loading

  • Static loading

  • Static and shock loading

Explanation

Question 15 of 66

1

When marking equipment for use in Industrial Rope Access you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Take care not to damage or alter the performance of the item

  • Avoid the use of chemical markers on fabric products

  • Make sure that the items are traceable to their inspection records

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 16 of 66

1

Items of equipment without any inspection records:

Select one of the following:

  • Need ID marking before returning to service

  • Should be load tested prior to use

  • Should be withdrawn from service and quarantined

  • Should only be used in an emergency

Explanation

Question 17 of 66

1

The effects of wear and tear on equipment are:

Select one of the following:

  • Not that important as rope access techniques build in large safety margins

  • Barely noticeable in the performance of the item

  • Worthwhile monitoring, but not a problem

  • A major area of concern

Explanation

Question 18 of 66

1

Sit harnesses are suitable for:

Select one of the following:

  • Work restraint and rope access use

  • Fall arrest and rope access use

  • Rope access use only

  • Any techniques involving work at height

Explanation

Question 19 of 66

1

A descender should have a Thorough Examination report:

Select one of the following:

  • When it is six months since the date of first use

  • When it is to be scrapped

  • When it is taken out of use for repair

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 20 of 66

1

From what material are harnesses and ropes usually made?

Select one of the following:

  • Nylon

  • Kevlar

  • Polypropylene

  • Hemp

Explanation

Question 21 of 66

1

Which of the following methods would you use to inspect your personal rope access equipment?

Select one of the following:

  • Visual inspection

  • Tactile (feel) inspection

  • Function check

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 22 of 66

1

Before you use any item of rope access equipment you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Stamp it with your name

  • Read and understand the information supplied by the manufacturer

  • Try it out at home

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 23 of 66

1

In normal use the Safe Working Load (SWL) of your personal rope access equipment is:

Select one of the following:

  • 150kgs

  • 500kgs

  • One person

  • Two people

Explanation

Question 24 of 66

1

Which of the following describes a 'comfort seat':

Select one of the following:

  • A work seat is a boson's chair

  • A work seat is part of the fall prevention system

  • A work seat is not part of the fall prevention system

  • A work seat is PPE

Explanation

Question 25 of 66

1

Rope access equipment should be traceable to relevant Test Certificates:

Select one of the following:

  • When used for Industrial Rope Access work

  • When used by an IRATA comapny

  • After six months use

  • After three years use

Explanation

Question 26 of 66

1

Device lanyards are made from which type of rope:

Select one of the following:

  • Dynamic

  • Low stretch

Explanation

Question 27 of 66

1

Rope Access Technicians should check their equipment:

Select one of the following:

  • Every six month

  • Each time they go to use it

  • At the beginning of each job

  • At the end of each job

Explanation

Question 28 of 66

1

A Karabiner is normally marked with:

Select one of the following:

  • The safe working load

  • The working load limit

  • The breaking load

  • The proof test load

Explanation

Question 29 of 66

1

A Karabiner is most dangerous when:

Select one of the following:

  • Loaded along the major axis

  • Used to connect the rope to a bolt anchor

  • Loaded across the gate

  • Used to connect the descender directly to the harness attachment

Explanation

Question 30 of 66

1

Ropes and webbing should be stored in:

Select one of the following:

  • A room with lots of good light

  • A dry aired area away from light

  • Loose in the rear of a vehicle

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 31 of 66

1

Ascending devices and foot loops should be carried:

Select one of the following:

  • Only when ascending

  • Only when ascending and descending

  • Only when ascending, descending and traversing

  • At all times

Explanation

Question 32 of 66

1

Which of these knots can be loaded in three directions:

Select one of the following:

  • Figure-of-eight on a bight

  • Barrel or scaffold knot

  • Alpine butterfly

  • Double figure-of-eight on a bight

Explanation

Question 33 of 66

1

Knots in device lanyards (cow's tails):

Select one of the following:

  • Should have a 100mm tail when the knot has been dressed and tightened under body weight

  • OK for use even when knots are over-tight

  • Should be tightened by overloading

Explanation

Question 34 of 66

1

A double figure-of-eight on a bight knot is normally used for:

Select one of the following:

  • Tying two ropes together

  • Attaching ropes to the main anchor points

  • Preventing you from abseiling off the end of your rope

  • Making a Y hang

Explanation

Question 35 of 66

1

A 'stopper knot' is normally used for:

Select one of the following:

  • Tying two ropes together

  • Attaching ropes to the main anchor point

  • Preventing you from abseiling off the end of your rope

  • Making a Y hang

Explanation

Question 36 of 66

1

What is the overall minimum strength requirement of a rope access anchor

Select one of the following:

  • 5kN

  • 10kN

  • 15kN

  • 18kN

Explanation

Question 37 of 66

1

IRATA rope access training covers the installation and testing of chemical anchor devices.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 38 of 66

1

Whilst descending with bagged ropes attached to you, what is the main safety consideration?

Select one of the following:

  • A hole in the bottom of the bag to let any excess moisture out of the bag

  • Stopper knots tied at least 30 cm from the end of your rope

  • Company logo on the bag clearly identifying who you work for

  • Different colour bags for the main working line and safety line

Explanation

Question 39 of 66

1

When part of a work party, you are unsure of the correct function of the pre rigged rescue system you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Keep quiet and carry on so as not to embarrass yourself and hope no one needs rescuing

  • Stop the task and ask the supervisor to show you how to use the system before continuing

  • Have a go with the system while no one is looking and figure it out for yourself

Explanation

Question 40 of 66

1

When operating a rig for rescue system all candidates must

Select one of the following:

  • Maintain the backup device in the correct position

  • Minimise tangled ropes

  • Minimise rope against rope abrasion

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 41 of 66

1

A rig for rescue system may involve hauling as well as lowering

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 42 of 66

1

To prevent an out of control swing during a rope to rope transfer how many points of attachment are required

Select one of the following:

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

  • 5

Explanation

Question 43 of 66

1

The overall minimum anchor strength requirement of a re-anchor is?

Select one of the following:

  • 5kN

  • 10kN

  • 15kN

  • 18kN

Explanation

Question 44 of 66

1

When should rope access technicians relp on only one point of attachment?

Select one of the following:

  • When abseiling

  • When using Work Restraint Techniques

  • When aid climbing

  • Never

Explanation

Question 45 of 66

1

What is the main concerns to look out for when approaching and climbing over an edge obstruction on a roof?

Select one of the following:

  • Ensuring appropriate edge/rope protection is in place

  • Ensure all rope adjustment devices are fitted to the ropes in the correct orientation.

  • Be aware of any rope stretch in the system and the potential for a shock load on the system when climbing over.

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 46 of 66

1

What knot can tied mid rope to isolate a section of minor damage on a rope before continuing to decend

Select one of the following:

  • Double figure-of-eight on a bight

  • Overhand knot

  • Alpine butterfly

  • Stopper knot

Explanation

Question 47 of 66

1

The back-up device shall always be placed on the same rope as the descending device:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 48 of 66

1

Descending devices should be locked off:

Select one of the following:

  • To prevent theft

  • To prevent accidental slippage

  • To prevent use by untrained people

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 49 of 66

1

What is the most likely outcome of a dynamic fall onto your ascending device?

Select one of the following:

  • The ascending device will hold the fall

  • The ascending device will break

  • The ascending device will damage the working line

  • The ascending device will invert

Explanation

Question 50 of 66

1

If you are asked to use a rope access manoeuvre you have forgotten how to do. You should

Select one of the following:

  • Improvise

  • Carry on quietly

  • Ask the supervisor for refresher training

  • Muddle through safely

Explanation

Question 51 of 66

1

In descending and ascending the main working lines are:

Select one of the following:

  • Dynamic

  • Low stretch

Explanation

Question 52 of 66

1

How can you increase friction to slow down your descent?

Select one of the following:

  • Wrap the working line around your leg

  • Grip one of the ropes with your hand

  • Put the working line through a karabiner below the descending device

  • Grip both ropes with your hand

Explanation

Question 53 of 66

1

Rope Access Workers should:

Select one of the following:

  • Be attached by one rope

  • Be attached by two ropes

  • Have two attachements

  • Be attached by two independently attached ropes

Explanation

Question 54 of 66

1

Deviations allow the re-direction of the path of the ropes to:

Select one of the following:

  • Provide less accurate positioning

  • To avoid abrasion with anchors

  • To avoid abrasion and other potential causes of damage to ropes

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 55 of 66

1

The failure of a single deviation must not result in the damage to ropes

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 56 of 66

1

When would you use a double deviation?

Select one of the following:

  • To protect the ropes against sources of abrasion

  • To protect the ropes against other potential causes of damage

  • To protect the ropes against hot surfaces

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 57 of 66

1

Which point of the harness should a fall arrest lanyard be attached to?

Select one of the following:

  • Sternal or dorsal (chest or back)

  • Central waist

  • Side waist

  • Any of the above

Explanation

Question 58 of 66

1

As an IRATA level 1 you are qualified to:

Select one of the following:

  • Complete a vertical aid climb

  • Complete a horizontal aid climb

  • Complete a lead climb

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 59 of 66

1

It is acceptable to use 2 single legged energy absorbing lanyard to climb a structure

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 60 of 66

1

When using twin legged fall arrest lanyards it is acceptable to store the second leg on the harness side D-Ring

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 61 of 66

1

What does a fall factor measure

Select one of the following:

  • Speed at which you fall in Miles per hour

  • Distance at which you fall in feet per second

  • The severity of the fall

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 62 of 66

1

When working close to the ground using fall arrest lanyards what do you ned to consider

Select one of the following:

  • Fall factor

  • Consequences of a fall

  • Clearance distance

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 63 of 66

1

What should you do before carrying out a rescue?

Select one of the following:

  • Always have a back-up

  • Assess the situation and have enough equipment

  • Fully understand the techniques required

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 64 of 66

1

When planning to carry out a rescue which of the following points should be considered?

Select one of the following:

  • Assess the risk

  • Ask for assistance

  • Casualty management and first aid

  • Knowledge of suspension intolerance

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 65 of 66

1

When carrying out a rescue does the safety factor on equipment strength?

Select one of the following:

  • Increase

  • Decrease

  • Not change

Explanation

Question 66 of 66

1

An IRATA level 1 qualification allows you to

Select one of the following:

  • Rescue a casualty from their descending device

  • Rescue a casualty from their fall arrest equipment

  • Rescue a casualty from their ascending equipment

  • Rescue a casualty from their descending device through a re-anchor

Explanation

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