Fall factors greater than 0.25 are not acceptable for which rope type?

• A. Dynamic Rope
• B. Kernmantle Rope
• C. Paracord Rope
• D. Static Rope

Answer: (D)

Fall factor and rope stretch determine how much shock force a rope can safely absorb. Static rope stretches very little, so it cannot absorb much energy when you fall. That means a fall factor above 0.25 would generate a high peak force on the rope and anchors, making it unsafe. Dynamic rope, on the other hand, is designed to elongate under load, absorbing energy and staying within safe limits at higher fall factors. Kernmantle describes a rope construction that can be either dynamic or static; the term alone doesn’t imply stretch. Paracord is not rated for climbing loads, so not appropriate for falls. Therefore, the rope type for which falls factors greater than 0.25 are not acceptable is static rope.