ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
Free climbing - Quiz
Contributed by: Wallis
  • 1. What is 'French free climbing'?
A) A technique used exclusively for bouldering.
B) 'Pulling upward' on pieces of in-situ climbing protection equipment as a source of aid in ascending the route.
C) A method involving mechanical devices to climb.
D) A form of free solo climbing without any aids.
  • 2. How is 'French free climbing' graded?
A) Rated as an advanced sport climbing technique.
B) Graded as a C2 in traditional climbing.
C) Equivalent to an A0-graded aid climbing technique.
D) Considered a B1-graded free climbing technique.
  • 3. On what type of routes is 'French free climbing' typically used?
A) Easy hiking trails with minimal elevation gain.
B) Urban rock climbing gyms.
C) Longer big wall or alpine climbing routes.
D) Short indoor bouldering problems.
  • 4. 'French free climbing' is not considered 'free climbing'. Why?
A) It is always done solo without any safety gear.
B) It requires a partner to belay the climber.
C) It can only be performed on indoor walls.
D) Because it involves using aid from in-situ protection equipment.
  • 5. What does free climbing mean?
A) Always climbing alone without a partner.
B) Climbing with the use of bolts for upward progression.
C) Using no form of artificial or mechanical aid to help progression in ascending a route.
D) Performing climbs only on bouldering walls.
  • 6. Which type of climbing involves using temporary protection placed by the climber?
A) Bouldering.
B) Traditional climbing.
C) Sport climbing.
D) Free solo climbing.
  • 7. In which type of free climbing is a belayer used?
A) Never, as it involves no partners.
B) Only in bouldering.
C) Exclusively in free solo climbing.
D) Both traditional and sport climbing.
  • 8. What is a common misunderstanding about 'free climbing'?
A) 'Free climbing' never uses any form of protection equipment.
B) 'Free climbing' requires mechanical devices.
C) 'Free climbing' is only for indoor climbing gyms.
D) 'Free climbing' always means solo climbing without any partner.
  • 9. What does 'free solo climbing' entail?
A) Performing climbs on indoor walls only.
B) Climbing without any forms of mechanical devices or protection equipment.
C) Using bolts and quickdraws for safety.
D) Always climbing with a partner belaying from below.
  • 10. 'Free climbing' is often confused with which other term?
A) Bouldering.
B) Sport climbing.
C) Traditional climbing.
D) Clean climbing.
  • 11. Who initiated the Mauerhakenstreit advocating for 'free climbing'?
A) Kurt Albert
B) Adolf Rott
C) Paul Preuss
D) Rudolf Fehrmann
  • 12. Which term describes completing a climbing route on the first attempt with no prior knowledge?
A) Onsight
B) Flashed
C) Redpoint
D) Aid climb
  • 13. What did Rudolf Fehrmann's rules for Saxon Switzerland emphasize?
A) Climbers must use fixed protection.
B) Only natural holds were allowed.
C) The use of pitons was mandatory.
D) Artificial aids could be used freely.
Created with That Quiz — the math test generation site with resources for other subject areas.