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Rock Climbing Terms Trivia Quiz

Okay, so you can climb it, but do you know the names of your gear? What about grading systems in other countries? See if you're a great sport climber or just fooling around.

A multiple-choice quiz by Slackerb. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Slackerb

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,266

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
884

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (7/10), Guest 77 (10/10), Guest 213 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the term ATC, naming a common belay device, stand for? Hint

All Terrain Climbing

Aft Tension Adjustment

Active Tension Catcher

Air Traffic Controller

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is an arete? Hint

a belay device

a vertical edge nearby a climb

a very tall climber

a very difficult climb

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the correct spelling of the d-shaped device with which you attach your belay device to your harness? Hint

crabiner

crabena

carabena

carabiner

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a device says 2KN, how much weight is it safely rated to carry (in kilograms)? Hint

2000kg

200kg

20kg

20,000kg

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which device is self-locking? Hint

Grigri

Figure eight

ATC

Tube

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the call "take!" mean? Hint

Take in the rope, as the climber is falling or in danger of falling

Unclip from the belay device, as the climber is safe

Let rope out, as the climber wishes to go higher

Send up tea and biscuits as the climber has decided to take in the scenery

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Question 7 of 10

7. What would a climb graded "5.7" in the U.S., be graded as in France? Hint

5a or 5a+

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Question 8 of 10

8. For climbing, a dynamic rope is preferable to a static rope.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a bowline? Hint

A belay device

A second rope used to pull up a tired climber

A piece of your harness

A knot used for climbing

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a smear? Hint

What a climber leaves after they fall

Placing one's foot against smooth rock without a foothold

Chalk left visibly on a rock face to mark a hold

The least experienced climber in a group

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the term ATC, naming a common belay device, stand for?

Answer: Air Traffic Controller

ATC is also a plate style device wtih a loop connecting it to one's belay carabiner.

2. What is an arete?

Answer: a vertical edge nearby a climb

Aretes are often classed as "out" of a climb, because they make it too easy.

3. What is the correct spelling of the d-shaped device with which you attach your belay device to your harness?

Answer: carabiner

Carabiners come in a wide variety of types. For optimum safe locking use a screw gates, and check that your carabiner is rated to carry the weight you intend to put on it.
(carabiner and karabiner are alternate spellings of the same word)

4. If a device says 2KN, how much weight is it safely rated to carry (in kilograms)?

Answer: 200kg

Remember that when you fall you place a lot more than your own bodyweight on a device. Don't try to climb on a device rated to only carry your weight and no more.

5. Which device is self-locking?

Answer: Grigri

Grigris are a safer option for inexperienced belayers when belaying on a toprope, but more complex to set up. A better option is to use an experienced belayer that you trust.

6. What does the call "take!" mean?

Answer: Take in the rope, as the climber is falling or in danger of falling

"Take" and "safe" can sound very similar if the sound quality is bad. Always make sure you know which your climber is yelling before unclipping.

7. What would a climb graded "5.7" in the U.S., be graded as in France?

Answer: 5a or 5a+

The same climb would be graded an 11 in Australia, or a Diff or V-Diff in the UK.

8. For climbing, a dynamic rope is preferable to a static rope.

Answer: True

If you use a static rope while climbing, and you fall, you will "snap" to the end of the rope, and risk injury.

9. What is a bowline?

Answer: A knot used for climbing

You need a knot that won't slip for safe climbing, so a bowline or bowline hitch knot is a good option as long as you add a stopper knot to prevent it slipping. Another good example of this is a double-figure-eight knot.

10. What is a smear?

Answer: Placing one's foot against smooth rock without a foothold

"Smearing" is putting your foot against the wall or the rock where there are no holds or ledges to support your weight. You use body tension and pressure to keep your foot in place, so you can use it for balance or to push yourself up. The softer your climbing shoes, the easier it is to smear.

Source: Author Slackerb

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