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1
Q

The _________ is the area immediately surround the vehicles involved

A

Restricted (Hot Zone)

2
Q

The ___________ can serve as space where those in support of the extrication operation may function.

A

Limited Access (Warm or Contamination Zone)

3
Q

The ___________ is an ideal location for incident command and related functions to be conducted.

A

Support (Cold Zone)

4
Q

The _____ is the simplest of all devices: it is a rigid bar, either straight or bent, that is free to move on a fixed point called a ________.

A

Lever

Fulcrum

5
Q

A ______ is an assembly that connects the load to the crane.

A

Sling

6
Q

In selecting chain, it is best to use a ___________, also called _______ or ________ alloy steel chain.

A

Grade 8 or 10

Grade 80 or Grade 100

7
Q

_____, such as _____, is the strongest type of material used for slings.

A

Wire

Plow Steel Cable

8
Q

A wire rope formed by plaiting component wire ropes

A

Braided Wire Rope

9
Q

A wire rope composed of six wire ropes wrapped around a fiber or wire rope core.

A

Cable Laid Rope

10
Q

A wire rope made with strands (usually six or eight) wrapped around a fiber core, wire strand core, or independent wire rope core.

A

Strand Laid Rope

11
Q

A _______ is a sling configuration whereby the sling is fastened to an object or load, either directly to it or around it.

A

Hitch

12
Q

What are common hitches:

A
Vertical Hitch
Basket Hitch
Double Basket Hitch
Bridle Hitch
Choker Hitch
Double Choker Hitch
13
Q

_______ is defined as a length of rope.chain.webbing attached to a load for the purpose of stabilizing, lifting, pulling, or moving objects.

A

Rigging

14
Q

The maximum take up of turnbuckles can very from __ to ___ inches.

A

8 to 24

15
Q

The hook ends of turnbuckles are on ___ as strong at the eye or jaw ends.

A

2/3

16
Q

Load binders have a _____ ratchet action, but only an __ inch take-up.

A

50:1

8-inch

17
Q

A ________ can lift up to __ tons with ____ lbs of pull.

A

Chain Hoist
6 tons
100 lbs