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WorksheetsKnots 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Select the following knots from the Stopper family
(You may choose more than 1 option)
Sheet bend
Thumb Knot
Reef Knot
Figure of 8
Sheep Shank
Which of the following are the general functions of Stopper knots?
(You may choose more than 1 option)
To add weight to a particular point of the rope
To provide a handhold to prevent the rope from slipping through the hands
Primarily use to join two ropes together by a knot
Prevent ropes from fraying
To stop the end of a sewing thread from passing through the eye of a needle
Which of the following is not a practical application for Stopper knots?
To provide a handhold to prevent the rope from slipping through the hands
Primarily use to join two ropes together by a knot
Prevent ropes from fraying
To stop the end of a sewing thread from passing through the eye of a needle
Comparing Thumb Knot and Figure of 8, which does not weaken the strength of the rope and is much easier to be untied?
Thumb Knot
Figure of 8
What is the general function of Loop Knots?
Creates an adjustable loop that acts as a pulley mechanism
The loop acts as a handle for hauling of objects
A knot primarily uses the loop formed in its function
Forms an unadjustable loop knot; it does not jam or slip easily, despite under severe strains
Which of the following is the function of a Manharness?
Creates an adjustable loop that acts as a pulley mechanism
The loop acts as a handle for hauling of objects
A knot primarily uses the loop formed in its function
Forms an unadjustable loop knot; it does not jam or slip easily, despite under severe strains
Which of the following is the practical application of a Bowline?
It is often used to secure a rope to a ring
Tying of guylines in pioneering
It is often used to secure a ring to a rope
Forms loop for the improvised pulley in Flagstaff
How do we further secure a bowline?
(You may choose more than 1 option)
We can tie a slipknot before inserting the working end into it
We can tie a stopper knot
We can insert the working end into the final loop
We can tie 2 half hitches around the loop
We can tie a loop in the middle of a rope instead of at the end
Which of the following is the function of Sheepshank?
To shorten ropes without cutting them
To shorten ropes without cutting, especially ropes of small diameter
To shorten the rope without cutting, and to bypass worn section of the roped
What is the practical application of Chain Knot?
Shortening of bootlaces
Parcel tying; First-aid bandaging
Used in nautical and maritime operations where ropes are costly or where cutting is not feasible
Joining fishing lines
