Which step involves clipping zip static to the participant's front belay loop and performing a squeeze check?

• A. Clip/instruction- clip zip static to the participants front belay loop & squeeze check
• B. Unclip- unclip platform belay from their belay loop & sit on platform edge
• C. Sweep
• D. Spot- spot head, neck, and shoulders

Answer: (A)

The action tested is the clip/instruction step. This is when you attach the zip static to the participant’s front belay loop and perform a squeeze check to confirm everything is secure before proceeding. Clipping to the front belay loop provides a stable, easily controlled point for the safety line, ensuring that the participant is properly connected to the belay system. The squeeze check is a concise, partner safety check: both you and the participant verify that the harness is strapped correctly, the front belay loop is the correct anchor point, the zip line is clipped with a locked carabiner, and there are no twists or loose ends. This step is essential to verify equipment setup and fit before moving on to any other actions.

Unclip is about removing the attachment, which is the opposite of what this step does. Sweep and spot relate to broader safety checks (clearing the area or checking the participant’s alignment, head, neck, and shoulders) and don’t involve attaching the safety line or performing the squeeze check.