KNOT TYING

Question 1

s a basic and essential life skill.

Answer 1

KNOT TYING

Question 2

this knot is used as a safety knot with the purpose of securing loose ends.

Answer 2

OVERHAND KNOT

Question 3

used to stop the end of the rope from moving through a device
such as a rappel rack

Answer 3

FIGURE 8 STOPPER KNOT

Question 4

this is an anchor knot that creates a single loop that will not slip. It can
be attached to elements of a rescue system with carabiners.

Answer 4

FIGURE 8 ON A BIGHT

Question 5

this anchor knot provides more load-bearing surface area due to its
two-loop configuration. When you need to tie around a tight object like a carabiner, this
knot is slightly more efficient.

Answer 5

DOUBLE LOOP FIGURE 8

Question 6

this knot may be used as a static anchor knot. However, this should NEVER be used
in moving application because it can untie when going over an edge. Remember to always
safely the loose end

Answer 6

BOWLINE

Question 7

: this is a bridle knot that provides a midline attachment point. This knot is
designed to take a three-dimensional pull.

Answer 7

BUTTERFLY KNOT

Question 8

this is used to join two ropes of equal (or slightly unequal)
diameter together for load bearing applications.

Answer 8

DOUBLE FISHERMEN’S BEND

Question 9

this is used in binding two ropes, with the same diameter, together. To know if
a square knot is done correctly, the tail ends should emerge from the same side of knot. But
remember, square knot should not be used in load-bearing application or to support a
human load.

Answer 9

SQUARE KNOT

Question 10

this is an adjustable anchor hitch often tied around anchor points, horizontally
or vertically.

Answer 10

CLOVE HITCH

Question 11

this is used to anchor.

Answer 11

COW HITCH