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Rock Climbing Basics Trivia Quiz

You have decided to try out the sport of rock climbing. Prepare for your first climbing adventure.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pythagoras6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Pythagoras6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,197

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
790

Last 3 plays: emmal2000uk (0/10), Guest 24 (7/10), rossian (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. You have arrived at the climbing gym. Many people are enjoying themselves on a wide variety of colourful climbs. You proceed to the counter. You've never climbed before. What is the first thing that you have to do? Hint

Pass a fitness test

Undergo a belay test

Sign a release of responsibility

Buy equipment

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Question 2 of 10

2. The cashier at the climbing gym asks you if you will be renting any equipment. As it is your first climbing experience, you don't own any. What is the one piece of equipment that is absolutely necessary? Hint

Shoes

Harness

Chalk Bag

Rope

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Question 3 of 10

3. Because you don't want to fall and hurt yourself when rock climbing indoors, you opt for the beginner lesson. Especially as it covers the equipment rental and your day of climbing. What is the absolute first thing that you are taught during the lesson? Hint

Putting on the Harness

Clipping/Unclipping

Tying into the rope

Using an ice pick

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Question 4 of 10

4. The rock climbing instructor teaches you a knot. This knot is named for its shape and is the only knot that you are allowed to use to tie into a climbing route. What is this super safe knot called? Hint

Double Figure 8

Bowline

Prussik

Carrik Bend

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Question 5 of 10

5. The rock climbing instructor shows you an object called a gri gri. The gri gri comes equipped with a brake system. How does the brake engage on this device? Hint

Slowly loading the rope

Quick loading of the rope

Pushing the handle down

Wrapping the rope around itself

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Question 6 of 10

6. Your friend is climbing their first indoor rock wall. You are down at the bottom with the instructor. What one thing do you never do with the rope running through the gri gri? Hint

Wrap it around your hand

Tie a knot in it

Let go of it

Step on it

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Question 7 of 10

7. Now it's your turn to climb the rock wall. Before you head up the wall, your partner performs a safety check. What is not part of the safety check? Hint

Harness on correctly

Belay device working correctly

Rope tied correctly

Chalk bag attached correctly

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Question 8 of 10

8. You're on your first rock climb, but it is tough. Your arms are getting exhausted. What are you doing wrong? Hint

Pushing with your legs

Pulling with your arms

Not using enough chalk

Climbing too fast

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Question 9 of 10

9. You finally make it to the top of the rock climbing wall. Time to come down. What is not part of preparing to be let down? Hint

Let go of the wall

Slowly lower yourself to tighten the rope

Sit back in your harness

Advise your belayer that you are ready

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Question 10 of 10

10. Congratulations, you've finished your first indoor rock climb. You untie the rope and prepare to tackle the next route. How should the rope be left? Hint

Completely untied and dangling next to the wall

Hanging away from the wall with a single figure 8

Dangling with a double figure 8 in it

Hanging away from the wall with a double figure 8

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Sign a release of responsibility

Signing a release of responsibility is an essential part of being allowed to climb. No climbing gym will let you near the walls without it. A belay test will be required on subsequent visits.

Answer: Harness

Without a harness you can cause yourself serious injury. Everything else is optional. Running shoes are fine, chalk is for difficult holds, and rope is going to be at the beginner walls already.

Answer: Putting on the Harness

One of the main factors leading to injury in climbing is not putting the harness on properly. It is taught first because it is the most important thing. A bad knot may hold you, but a poorly worn harness will likely get you killed.

Answer: Double Figure 8

The Double Figure 8 knot applies pressure evenly throughout. When tied properly, this knot cannot slip through. The prussik is a knot also used in climbing, but it is used for ascending.
(this is also known as a Figure 8 follow through with a Trace)

5. The rock climbing instructor shows you an object called a gri gri. The gri gri comes equipped with a brake system. How does the brake engage on this device?

Answer: Quick loading of the rope

Slow loading of the rope will prevent the brake from engaging, resulting in a fall. Pushing the handle down releases the brake. Only a sharp tug on the rope will lock the brake.

6. Your friend is climbing their first indoor rock wall. You are down at the bottom with the instructor. What one thing do you never do with the rope running through the gri gri?

Answer: Let go of it

Although the gri gri will normally stop somebody from falling, sometimes a person will fall slowly at first, and the gri gri will not lock. This requires that you stop the rope to force it to engage. You can only do this quickly if you have your hands on the rope.

7. Now it's your turn to climb the rock wall. Before you head up the wall, your partner performs a safety check. What is not part of the safety check?

Answer: Chalk bag attached correctly

Chalk is a tool that is useful for climbing, but not having it is not a safety concern. Many people climb without it. Your harness, rope, and belay device are what will keep you safe while you're up on the wall.

8. You're on your first rock climb, but it is tough. Your arms are getting exhausted. What are you doing wrong?

Answer: Pulling with your arms

The biggest mistake that new climbers make is to rely on their arms far too much. Your arms are there to hold you in place on the wall to balance you. Your legs are much bigger than your arms are. Remember to use those leg muscles and you'll be able to climb longer.

9. You finally make it to the top of the rock climbing wall. Time to come down. What is not part of preparing to be let down?

Answer: Slowly lower yourself to tighten the rope

Remember that if you slowly tighten the rope, the brake on the belay device won't engage properly, and you might fall. Trust your equipment and just let go. Sitting back and bracing your feet against the wall will keep you in a safe position, so that you don't bump your head against the wall as you come down.

10. Congratulations, you've finished your first indoor rock climb. You untie the rope and prepare to tackle the next route. How should the rope be left?

Answer: Hanging away from the wall with a single figure 8

The next person to climb will need to be able to tie in. This means leaving the rope in a single figure 8 so that the next climber can follow the knot the same way you did. Tying the rope back from the wall keeps the wall clear of extra ropes, making it safer for everyone.

Congratulations on your first successful climb.

Source: Author Pythagoras6

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