Ropes and Wires Quiz

What is marlinespike seamanship primarily concerned with?

• Navigation skills

• Sailing techniques

• Weather forecasting

• Tying knots and splicing

Which type of rope is made from the leaves of the abacá plant?

• Cotton rope

• Sisal rope

• Manila rope

• Jute rope

What is the primary use of jute rope?

• Tying twine

• Decorative applications

• Mooring small craft

• Making fishing nets

Which rope is known for its excellent resistance to UV rays?

• Manila rope

• Sisal rope

• Polyester rope

• Cotton rope

What is the breaking stress of a rope?

• The length of the rope

• The maximum load it can hold before breaking

• The weight of the rope itself

• The type of material used

What is the safe working load (SWL) of a rigging system?

• The maximum load it can hold safely

• The breaking strength of the rope

• The weight of the rigging equipment

• The length of the rope used

Which type of wire rope is preferred for marine applications due to its corrosion resistance?

• Galvanized wire rope

• Coated wire rope

• Stainless steel wire rope

• Polyester wire rope

What is the purpose of a back splice?

• To make the rope stronger

• To create a loop in the rope

• To join two ropes together

• To prevent the end of a rope from fraying

Which of the following ropes is known for being super absorbent?

• Polypropylene rope

• Jute rope

• Cotton rope

• Manila rope

What is the main characteristic of polypropylene rope?

• It is flexible and lightweight

• It is very absorbent

• It is very strong and heavy

• It is resistant to UV rays