Knot Terminology Quiz

What does "Bight" refer to in rope terminology?

• A knot used to join two ropes

• A curve in the rope created by folding it in half

• A knot that is difficult to untie

• A short length of rope used as a handle

What does "Breaking Strain" indicate?

• The direction in which a rope twists

• How much strain a rope can handle before it breaks

• A knot that has deformed into a different structure

• A coil used for coiling a rope

What is "Capsizing" in terms of knots?

• A knot that is very difficult to untie

• A knot that has deformed into a different structure

• A short length of rope used to create a handle

• A curve in the rope created by folding it in half

What is the term "Flake" used for?

• Coiling a rope

• Tying two ropes together

• Creating a loop in a rope

• Indicating the direction of rope twist

What is a "Jamming Knot" known for?

• Being easy to untie

• Being difficult to untie

• Creating a handle

• Indicating rope strain

What is a "Lanyard" typically used for?

• To join two ropes

• To create a handle

• To tie a rope to another object

• To indicate the direction of rope twist

What is a loop called when the ends cross?

• Crossing turn

• Overhand loop

• Round turn

• Slipped knot

What is the inactive part of a rope while tying a knot?

• Running end

• Standing end

• Strands

• Loop

What is a knot tied at the end of a rope to prevent it from slipping through pulleys or holes?

• Slipped knot

• Stopper knot

• Overhand loop

• Round turn

What is each individual length of fibers in a braided or twisted rope called?

• Strands

• Loops

• Turns

• Ends