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