Questão 1
Questão
If a harness is covered in paint:
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You need to identify it's effects
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You cannot inspect covered stitching
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It can impair the function or adjustment
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All of the above
Questão 2
Questão
An 'exclusion zone' will be set up at a rope access site to:
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Deter other contractors stealing equipment
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To identify the work area
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To ensure that there is no risk to other people
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All of the above
Questão 3
Questão
After qualifying as an IRATA level 1, if a technician does not carry out any industrial rope access work for six months they must:
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Undertake re-fresher training
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Be re-assessed by an IRATA Assessor
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Return all their details to IRATA
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all of the above
Questão 4
Questão
What does IRATA stand for?
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International Rope Access Trade Association
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Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
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International Rope Access Training Association
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Industrial Rope Access Training Association
Questão 5
Questão
In order for an IRATA level 1 to progress an IRATA level 2 they must have a minimum of:
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A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 1000 logged working hours
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A minimum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
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A maximum of 6 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
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A minimum of 12 months rope access experience as a level 1 with 500 logged working hours
Questão 6
Questão
IRATA level 1 qualifies you to do only one of the following tasks, which is it?
Questão 7
Questão
What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
Questão 8
Questão
A permit of work should be understood by:
Questão 9
Questão
Tools and equipment are safe to use for Rope Access if:
Questão 10
Questão
Which of these statements is INCORRECT:
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When working in suspension you must always have two points of attachment
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When working in suspension you may have only one point of attachment
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In fall Arrest you may have only one point of attachment
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In Work Restraint you may have only one point of attachment
Questão 11
Questão
A harness should be load tested:
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Never
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Before first use
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Every six months
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Each time you use it
Questão 12
Questão
What are the advantages of a mountaineering style helmet for use in industrial rope access compared to a standard site helmet?
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It has a Y-shaped chinstrap to prevent it falling off
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It will give protection against side impact as well as impact from above
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It has no peak to obscure vision
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all of the above
Questão 13
Questão
In ascending and descending situations the safety line is usually:
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Low-stretch rope
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Static rope
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Dynamic rope
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Wire rope
Questão 14
Questão
Ascending devices can be used in the following situations:
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Proof loading
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Shock loading
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Static loading
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Static and shock loading
Questão 15
Questão
When marking equipment for use in Industrial Rope Access you should:
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Take care not to damage or alter the performance of the item
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Avoid the use of chemical markers on fabric products
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Make sure that the items are traceable to their inspection records
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All of the above
Questão 16
Questão
Items of equipment without any inspection records:
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Need ID marking before returning to service
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Should be load tested prior to use
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Should be withdrawn from service and quarantined
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Should only be used in an emergency
Questão 17
Questão
The effects of wear and tear on equipment are:
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Not that important as rope access techniques build in large safety margins
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Barely noticeable in the performance of the item
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Worthwhile monitoring, but not a problem
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A major area of concern
Questão 18
Questão
Sit harnesses are suitable for:
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Work restraint and rope access use
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Fall arrest and rope access use
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Rope access use only
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Any techniques involving work at height
Questão 19
Questão
A descender should have a Thorough Examination report:
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When it is six months since the date of first use
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When it is to be scrapped
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When it is taken out of use for repair
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All of the above
Questão 20
Questão
From what material are harnesses and ropes usually made?
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Nylon
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Kevlar
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Polypropylene
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Hemp
Questão 21
Questão
Which of the following methods would you use to inspect your personal rope access equipment?
Questão 22
Questão
Before you use any item of rope access equipment you should:
Questão 23
Questão
In normal use the Safe Working Load (SWL) of your personal rope access equipment is:
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150kgs
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500kgs
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One person
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Two people
Questão 24
Questão
Which of the following describes a 'comfort seat':
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A work seat is a boson's chair
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A work seat is part of the fall prevention system
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A work seat is not part of the fall prevention system
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A work seat is PPE
Questão 25
Questão
Rope access equipment should be traceable to relevant Test Certificates:
Questão 26
Questão
Device lanyards are made from which type of rope:
Questão 27
Questão
Rope Access Technicians should check their equipment:
Questão 28
Questão
A Karabiner is normally marked with:
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The safe working load
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The working load limit
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The breaking load
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The proof test load
Questão 29
Questão
A Karabiner is most dangerous when:
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Loaded along the major axis
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Used to connect the rope to a bolt anchor
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Loaded across the gate
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Used to connect the descender directly to the harness attachment
Questão 30
Questão
Ropes and webbing should be stored in:
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A room with lots of good light
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A dry aired area away from light
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Loose in the rear of a vehicle
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All of the above
Questão 31
Questão
Ascending devices and foot loops should be carried:
Questão 32
Questão
Which of these knots can be loaded in three directions:
Questão 33
Questão
Knots in device lanyards (cow's tails):
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Should have a 100mm tail when the knot has been dressed and tightened under body weight
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OK for use even when knots are over-tight
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Should be tightened by overloading
Questão 34
Questão
A double figure-of-eight on a bight knot is normally used for:
Questão 35
Questão
A 'stopper knot' is normally used for:
Questão 36
Questão
What is the overall minimum strength requirement of a rope access anchor
Questão 37
Questão
IRATA rope access training covers the installation and testing of chemical anchor devices.
Questão 38
Questão
Whilst descending with bagged ropes attached to you, what is the main safety consideration?
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A hole in the bottom of the bag to let any excess moisture out of the bag
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Stopper knots tied at least 30 cm from the end of your rope
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Company logo on the bag clearly identifying who you work for
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Different colour bags for the main working line and safety line
Questão 39
Questão
When part of a work party, you are unsure of the correct function of the pre rigged rescue system you should:
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Keep quiet and carry on so as not to embarrass yourself and hope no one needs rescuing
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Stop the task and ask the supervisor to show you how to use the system before continuing
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Have a go with the system while no one is looking and figure it out for yourself
Questão 40
Questão
When operating a rig for rescue system all candidates must
Questão 41
Questão
A rig for rescue system may involve hauling as well as lowering
Questão 42
Questão
To prevent an out of control swing during a rope to rope transfer how many points of attachment are required
Questão 43
Questão
The overall minimum anchor strength requirement of a re-anchor is?
Questão 44
Questão
When should rope access technicians relp on only one point of attachment?
Questão 45
Questão
What is the main concerns to look out for when approaching and climbing over an edge obstruction on a roof?
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Ensuring appropriate edge/rope protection is in place
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Ensure all rope adjustment devices are fitted to the ropes in the correct orientation.
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Be aware of any rope stretch in the system and the potential for a shock load on the system when climbing over.
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All of the above
Questão 46
Questão
What knot can tied mid rope to isolate a section of minor damage on a rope before continuing to decend
Questão 47
Questão
The back-up device shall always be placed on the same rope as the descending device:
Questão 48
Questão
Descending devices should be locked off:
Questão 49
Questão
What is the most likely outcome of a dynamic fall onto your ascending device?
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The ascending device will hold the fall
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The ascending device will break
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The ascending device will damage the working line
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The ascending device will invert
Questão 50
Questão
If you are asked to use a rope access manoeuvre you have forgotten how to do. You should
Questão 51
Questão
In descending and ascending the main working lines are:
Questão 52
Questão
How can you increase friction to slow down your descent?
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Wrap the working line around your leg
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Grip one of the ropes with your hand
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Put the working line through a karabiner below the descending device
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Grip both ropes with your hand
Questão 53
Questão
Rope Access Workers should:
Questão 54
Questão
Deviations allow the re-direction of the path of the ropes to:
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Provide less accurate positioning
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To avoid abrasion with anchors
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To avoid abrasion and other potential causes of damage to ropes
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All of the above
Questão 55
Questão
The failure of a single deviation must not result in the damage to ropes
Questão 56
Questão
When would you use a double deviation?
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To protect the ropes against sources of abrasion
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To protect the ropes against other potential causes of damage
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To protect the ropes against hot surfaces
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All of the above
Questão 57
Questão
Which point of the harness should a fall arrest lanyard be attached to?
Questão 58
Questão
As an IRATA level 1 you are qualified to:
Questão 59
Questão
It is acceptable to use 2 single legged energy absorbing lanyard to climb a structure
Questão 60
Questão
When using twin legged fall arrest lanyards it is acceptable to store the second leg on the harness side D-Ring
Questão 61
Questão
What does a fall factor measure
Questão 62
Questão
When working close to the ground using fall arrest lanyards what do you ned to consider
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Fall factor
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Consequences of a fall
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Clearance distance
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All of the above
Questão 63
Questão
What should you do before carrying out a rescue?
Questão 64
Questão
When planning to carry out a rescue which of the following points should be considered?
Questão 65
Questão
When carrying out a rescue does the safety factor on equipment strength?
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Increase
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Decrease
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Not change
Questão 66
Questão
An IRATA level 1 qualification allows you to
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Rescue a casualty from their descending device
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Rescue a casualty from their fall arrest equipment
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Rescue a casualty from their ascending equipment
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Rescue a casualty from their descending device through a re-anchor