BM1 Rigging Review Quiz

Knot reduces ropes strength by

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 90%

Splice Reduces a ropes strength by

• 15%-20%

• 5%-10%

• 25%-30%

• 40%-45%

Hitch reduces strength by?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 10%

Most common laid line for general use?

• hawser

• shroud

• Mooring line

• Anchor line

Strength Factor for Nylon rope is?

• 2.5

• 2

• 1.5

• 3.5

Strength factor for Polyester rope is?

• 2

• 2.5

• 1.25

• 9

Breaking strength for 3/8 manilla rope in pounds to 2 decimal places.

• 1406.25

• 1250.00

• 1650.00

• 2000.00

SWL of OLD 3/8 Manila rope, factor of 8. 2 Decimal places and in Lbs.

• 175.78

• 198.78

• 158.78

• 188.78

WLL for 5/8 Nylon rope, 3 decimal places and in pounds

• 1953.125

• 1553.125

• 2553.125

• 3553.125

Non rotating wire strands and wires

• 18 x 7

• 8 x 19

• 6 x 19

• 6 x 7