Rigging chapter 3 review

What is the longest part of a rope called?

• Running end

• Bight

• Standing part

Answer explanation

section 3.1

The free end of a rope used to form a knot is known as the _______.

• running end

• standing end

• working end

Answer explanation

section 3.1

A loop formed by placing the running end of the rope parallel to the standing part of the rope is called a _______.

• bight

• knot

• standing part

• running end

Answer explanation

section 3.1

What is the efficiency rating of an eye splice?

• A) 95%

• B) 90%

• C) 65%

• D) 60%

Answer explanation

section 3.2

What is the efficiency rating of a short splice?

• A) 95%

• B) 90%

• C) 65%

• D) 60%

Answer explanation

section 3.2

Fill in the blank: A bowline has an efficiency rating of ____.

• 60%

• 70%

• 65%

• 90%

Answer explanation

section 3.3.1

Fill in the blank: A clove hitch has an efficiency rating of ____.

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Answer explanation

section 3.2

If a rope’s catalog breaking strength is 1,000 pounds and a bowline is tied in it, at what weight will the rope break? Fill in the blank: The rope will break at ______ pounds.

• 650

• 950

• 600

• 500

Answer explanation

section 3.3

What is the efficiency of the running bowline?

• A) 60%

• B) 50%

• C) 65%

• D) 95%

Answer explanation

section 3.2

If a rope's catalog breaking strength is 1,000 pounds and a running bowline is tied in it, at what weight will the rope break? Fill in the blank: The rope will break at ______ pounds.

• 500

• 600

• 900

• 650

Answer explanation

section 3.3.2