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TACS Exam Preparation

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Preparation for your TACS or ASTAC Exam
Chris Davies
Quiz by Chris Davies, updated 8 months ago
Chris Davies
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Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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The TMCs shall ensure all evidence used to meet the training and assessment criteria is held for a minimum of ___ Years
Answer
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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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?
Answer
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Levels 2 and 3 only
  • All candidates

Question 9

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_______ shall demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process, and shall be capable of identifying hazards that may affect rope access activities
Answer
  • The Level 2
  • The Level 3
  • All Levels
  • The Rope access manager

Question 10

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All candidates shall show awareness of the requirement to confirm that rope access is a suitable method for the task.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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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
Answer
  • Level 3
  • All personnel
  • The Rope Access manager

Question 13

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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:
Answer
  • 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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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______ shall be capable of specifying a suitable team, including the number of rope access Technicians, levels of competence, and roles, for various scenarios.
Answer
  • All candidates
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • The Rope Access manager

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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Level ___ rope access Technicians shall be capable of preparing and implementing both evacuation and rescue plans
Answer
  • Level 3
  • Level 2
  • Level 2 and 3

Question 19

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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___________ candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Answer
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • Level 3
  • All

Question 24

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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.
Answer
  • 3 month
  • 12 month
  • 6 months

Question 25

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

Question 26

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_________ shall be capable of performing a ‘buddy’ check of a rope access Technician wearing similar equipment
Answer
  • All candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 candidates

Question 27

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 28

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

Question 29

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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?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a basic anchor system. Level 2 and 3 candidates shall be expected to demonstrate rigging at height.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 33

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

Question 34

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Level 3 candidates shall show awareness of the issues of angle loading and potential swings associated with large or wide Y-hangs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 35

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

Question 36

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 37

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 38

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 39

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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__________ 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.
Answer
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates
  • All candidates
  • Level 3 candidates

Question 45

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__________ shall demonstrate the operation of a simple pre-rigged-for-rescue system, to enable evacuation of a casualty by an unimpeded lower.
Answer
  • All candidates
  • Level 2 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 and 3 candidates

Question 46

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

Question 47

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________ shall demonstrate a cross haul of a casualty between two points.
Answer
  • Level 3
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • All candidates

Question 48

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___________ 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.
Answer
  • Assessors
  • Level 3's
  • Trainers

Question 49

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

Question 50

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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates may be required both to rig ropes and then to perform maneuvers on their own rigging.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 51

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__________ shall demonstrate descending using ascending devices without releasing the ascending device from the rope.
Answer
  • Level 1 candidates
  • Level 2 and 3
  • All candidates

Question 52

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

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All candidates shall demonstrate, in both ascent and descent modes, passing a re-anchor whose offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

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________ 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.
Answer
  • Level 1 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 62

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Suitable aid climbs for assessment should cover at least ____ m of horizontal movement and, using movable anchors, should pass at least two separate obstructions.
Answer
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

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

Question 66

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All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from same set of ropes
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 67

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All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from an adjacent set of ropes
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 68

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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate a mid-rope rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, while suspended on ____________ devices.
Answer
  • Descending
  • Ascending

Question 69

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

Question 70

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___________ shall demonstrate transferring, with a casualty, from one set of ropes to another set of ropes rigged more than 3 m apart.
Answer
  • Level 3 candidates
  • Level 2 and Level 3 candidates
  • All candidates

Question 71

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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’).
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 72

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________ 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.
Answer
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

Question 73

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________ 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.
Answer
  • Level 2 and Level 3
  • Level 3
  • Level 1 candidates
  • All candidates

Question 74

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______ 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.
Answer
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

Question 75

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 76

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 77

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A Level 3 rope access technician with a Level 1 assistant may train up to six candidates, who may be at any IRATA level;
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 78

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

Question 79

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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.
Answer
  • 40 hours over a minimum of 4 days
  • 30 hours over a minimum of 4 days
  • 30 hours over a minimum of 5 days

Question 80

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 81

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 82

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 83

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 84

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

Question 85

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

Question 86

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

Question 87

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

Question 88

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Eligibility: All rope access technicians wishing to become Trainee Instructors are required to hold an appropriate and current first aid qualification.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 89

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 90

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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].
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 91

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

Question 92

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

Question 93

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

Question 94

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

Question 95

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

Question 96

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 97

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 98

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Discrepancies: The Assessor shall inform the Candidate of discrepancies and explain the safety issue(s) arising from the situation when safe to do so.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 99

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 100

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Assessment: Where a Candidate fails an upgrade Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification should remain valid until expiry (see 9.4.5).
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 101

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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).
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 102

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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
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 103

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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
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 104

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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.
Answer
  • Major discrepancy
  • Minor discrepancy

Question 105

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Discrepancies: No helmet at height
Answer
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Question 106

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

Question 107

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

Question 108

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

Question 109

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

Question 110

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

Question 111

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

Question 112

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

Question 113

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

Question 114

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

Question 115

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Discrepancies: Attachment connectors not secured;
Answer
  • Minor discrepancy
  • Major discrepancy

Question 116

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

Question 117

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

Question 118

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Discrepancies: Critical personal fall protection equipment missing from the harness set-up
Answer
  • Major Discrepancy
  • Minor Discrepancy

Question 119

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Level 2 and Level 3 Candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 120

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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