Knots

Question 1

Overhand Knot

Answer 1

To be used as a safety knot

Question 2

Girth Hitch

Answer 2

To attach a piece of webbing or cord to an anchor line or harness

Question 3

Square Knot

Answer 3

To join ends of two ropes of equal diameter when they are under tension

Question 4

Figure Eight Bend

Answer 4

To join the ends of two ropes up to a 5mm diameter difference

Question 5

Water Knot

Answer 5

To join the ends of tubular webbing

Question 6

Bowline

Answer 6

To anchor the end of a rope

Question 7

Triple Bowline

Answer 7

To anchor a bight of rope

Question 8

Clove Hitch (end of rope)

Answer 8

To anchor the end of the rope under tension

Question 9

Clove Hitch (middle of the rope)

Answer 9

To form an anchor in the middle of a rope

Question 10

Double Figure Eight

Answer 10

To form a fixed loop in a rope

Question 11

Figure Eight Slip Knot

Answer 11

To form an adjustable bight in a rope

Question 12

Middle of the Rope Prusik

Answer 12

To create a movable friction hitch

Question 13

End of the Rope Prusik

Answer 13

To create a movable friction hitch with the end of a rope

Question 14

Rerouted Figure of Eight

Answer 14

To tie into the end of a rope

Question 15

Munter Hitch

Answer 15

To form a mechanical belay

Question 16

Super Munter Hitch

Answer 16

To create a high friction lower

Question 17

Auto Block

Answer 17

To create a movable friction hitch with a rope or webbing that is releasable under load

Question 18

Munter Mule Knot

Answer 18

To create a releasable anchor knot

Question 19

Butterfly Coil with Farmer’s Tie Off

Answer 19

To prepare a rope for carrying on the body

Question 20

Field Expedient Sear Harness

Answer 20

To form a seat harness out of tubular webbing for rappelling or climbing