TACS Exam Preparation

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Preparation for your TACS or ASTAC Exam
Chris Davies
Quiz por Chris Davies, atualizado 3 meses atrás
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Questão 1

Questão
Discrepancy Type: What Discrepancy is One Point of Contact
Responda
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Minor but could be a Major
  • Not a discrepancy

Questão 2

Questão
Discrepancy Type: Anchor Lanyards and device lanyards, e.g. Cows' tails attached dangerously.
Responda
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Minor but could become a Major
  • Not a discrepancy

Questão 3

Questão
Discrepancy Type: A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property
Responda
  • Minor
  • Minor but could be a Major
  • Major
  • Not a discrepancy

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
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years

Questão 5

Questão
How many candidates can an IRATA Assessor assess in 1 calendar day?
Responda
  • Six
  • Eight
  • Three at each level
  • Depends on the amount trained

Questão 6

Questão
A Rescue Dummy must be at least 70Kg
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 7

Questão
Only the Level 3 Rope Access Technicians is responsible for ensuring that their first-aid certificates is appropriate and current.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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?
Responda
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Levels 2 and 3 only
  • 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
  • The Level 2
  • The Level 3
  • All Levels
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 11

Questão
_____ candidates shall demonstrate their understanding by assessing the suitability of rope access for a variety of scenarios.
Responda
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • 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
  • Level 3
  • All personnel
  • 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
  • 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

Questão 14

Questão
All candidates shall show awareness of the requirements for supervision and rescue provision under the IRATA system.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
  • All candidates
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • The Rope Access manager

Questão 16

Questão
All candidates shall be capable of implementing a safety method statement, including briefing their team.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 17

Questão
________ shall show awareness of the need for creating and maintaining exclusion zones and the role of permit-to-work systems.
Responda
  • All candidates
  • Level 2
  • Level 2 and 3
  • The Rope Access Manager

Questão 18

Questão
Level ___ rope access Technicians shall be capable of preparing and implementing both evacuation and rescue plans
Responda
  • Level 3
  • Level 2
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 20

Questão
Who ______ shall show awareness of current advice on suspension intolerance, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Responda
  • All candidates
  • Both Levels 2 and 3
  • Level 3's

Questão 21

Questão
___________ shall demonstrate an understanding of appropriate marking and storage procedures for rope access equipment.
Responda
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates
  • The Rope Access manager

Questão 22

Questão
All candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual, and tactile pre-use checks of all personal equipment.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 23

Questão
___________ candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Responda
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • Level 3
  • 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
  • 3 month
  • 12 month
  • 6 months

Questão 25

Questão
____________ shall make out an inspection report on the condition of damaged or worn equipment provided.
Responda
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 candidates
  • Level 2 & 3 candidates
  • All Candidates

Questão 26

Questão
_________ shall be capable of performing a ‘buddy’ check of a rope access Technician wearing similar equipment
Responda
  • All candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 28

Questão
All candidates shall show awareness of the minimum recommended strength requirements for rope access anchors within the IRATA ICOP. This is?
Responda
  • 10 kN
  • 12 kN
  • 15 kN
  • 21 kN

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?
Responda
  • 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.

Questão 30

Questão
_____________ shall demonstrate appropriate rope joining knots, choking of ropes and slings, and knowledge of relevant applications, strengths, and limitations.
Responda
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

Questão 31

Questão
As a minimum, a basic anchor system consists of one rope, with an anchor connection
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 33

Questão
All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a small Y-hang between anchors less than ______ apart.
Responda
  • 1m
  • 2m
  • 3m
  • Any distance

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 35

Questão
________ shall be capable of identifying common hazards and shall demonstrate selecting and implementing appropriate methods of rigging or protection.
Responda
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 1 candidates
  • All candidates

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 40

Questão
All candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 41

Questão
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 42

Questão
__________ shall demonstrate rigging a temporary fall arrest system to protect a vertical climb.
Responda
  • Level 1 and Level 2 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

Questão 43

Questão
_____________ shall demonstrate rigging tensioned lines at any positional angle.
Responda
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

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
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates
  • All candidates
  • 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
  • All candidates
  • Level 2 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates

Questão 46

Questão
All candidates shall show awareness of the use of hauling systems for rescue.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 47

Questão
________ shall demonstrate a cross haul of a casualty between two points.
Responda
  • Level 3
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • 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
  • Assessors
  • Level 3's
  • Trainers

Questão 49

Questão
Candidates shall maintain two independent safety attachments when employing rope access techniques unless the candidate is:
Responda
  • using a fall arrest system
  • close to the ground
  • Almost completed the maneuver
  • A level 3

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 51

Questão
__________ shall demonstrate descending using ascending devices without releasing the ascending device from the rope.
Responda
  • Level 1 candidates
  • Level 2 and 3
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 53

Questão
Deviations: Assessors should note that a small out-of-control swing shall be considered a Major discrepancy.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 54

Questão
Discrepancies: a swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property shall be considered a major discrepancy
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 56

Questão
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate passing a re-anchor whose offset may be any distance apart
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 57

Questão
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate identifying, isolating, and passing minor damage in a rope by tying appropriate knots.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • Level 1 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

Questão 59

Questão
Wrap-around canvas rope protectors may be installed mid-rope to protect the ropes against Sharp and abrasive hazards.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 60

Questão
__________ shall understand the principles of fall factors and clearance distances, and their relevance to the different methods of climbing
Responda
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates
  • Levels 1 and 2 candidates

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Questão 63

Questão
Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate vertical aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension in an upward direction.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 64

Questão
All candidates shall demonstrate climbing using a twin-tailed fall arrest lanyard, maintaining appropriate attachments at all times.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 65

Questão
Level 1 candidates shall demonstrate a descent rescue using the casualty’s own ropes.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • Descending
  • Ascending

Questão 69

Questão
Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty through a double-anchor deviation.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

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’).
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

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
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • Level 3
  • Level 1 candidates
  • 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.
Responda
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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;
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 78

Questão
Rescue dummies weighing at least ___ kg shall be available for rescue exercises. Manual handling precautions shall apply.
Responda
  • 50
  • 60
  • 70
  • 80

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
  • 40 hours over a minimum of 4 days
  • 30 hours over a minimum of 4 days
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 84

Questão
Assessment: During the Assessment, Trainers shall not assist Candidates in any way, unless the Assessor is not looking.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
  • 36 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 72 hours

Questão 86

Questão
Admin: Submission of documentation to the IRATA Head Office should be within ____ days after the Assessment.
Responda
  • 10 days
  • 20 days
  • 30 days

Questão 87

Questão
Admin: It is ________ ____________ that all Instructors have a formal external teaching qualification to assist them in the delivery of Training.
Responda
  • strongly recommended
  • Legally required
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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].
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 91

Questão
Assessors: Assessors should make their instructions clear and remember they are being paid to pass candidates.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 92

Questão
Assessors: An Assessor shall not assess at more than two training venues in any one calendar day.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 93

Questão
Assessors: An Assessor shall not assess at more than One training venue in any one calendar day.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 94

Questão
Assessor: An Assessor shall not assess more than 12 Candidates in any one calendar day
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 95

Questão
Assessor: An Assessor shall not assess more than ______ Candidates in any one calendar day
Responda
  • Six
  • Eight
  • Nine

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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).
Responda
  • True
  • False

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).
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
Responda
  • True
  • False

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
  • Major discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy

Questão 105

Questão
Discrepancies: No helmet at height
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 106

Questão
Discrepancies: Critical harness connectors unfastened or unsecured, e.g. screw links (maillon rapides)
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 107

Questão
Discrepancies: Unsuitable choice of rope protection measures.
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy
  • Not a discrepancy

Questão 108

Questão
Discrepancies: Misuse causing damage to equipment.
Responda
  • Not a discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 109

Questão
Discrepancies: Uncontrolled descent during rescue.
Responda
  • No discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 110

Questão
Discrepancies: Back-up or other devices used upside down.
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 111

Questão
Discrepancies: Excessive slack in connection to an ascending device used as a point of attachment
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 112

Questão
Discrepancies: A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property.
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 113

Questão
Discrepancies: Attaining less than 50% on the Theory Examination (Level 3 only).
Responda
  • Major discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy
  • No discrepancy

Questão 114

Questão
Discrepancies: Descending device not locked off or no control of the tail rope;
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 115

Questão
Discrepancies: Attachment connectors not secured;
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Questão 116

Questão
Discrepancies: Critical personal fall protection equipment dropped;
Responda
  • Major discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Minor but could be a major discrepancy

Questão 117

Questão
Discrepancies: No braking karabiner used when required;
Responda
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy
  • Not a discrepancy

Questão 118

Questão
Discrepancies: Critical personal fall protection equipment missing from the harness set-up
Responda
  • Major Discrepancy
  • 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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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.
Responda
  • True
  • False

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