Knots And Lines

Question 1

What can a line be secured to?

Answer 1

An object
Itself
Another line

Question 2

When tying knots, what are the terms used to describe different parts of the lines?

Answer 2

Standing part
Bight
Running end
Tail

Question 3

What are the qualities of a good knot ?

Answer 3

Easy to tie
Easy to untie
Not damage the line
Carry out the function intended safely and without slipping.

Question 4

What is a line ?

Answer 4

A length of rope cut to a specific length for a specific task

Question 5

What length is a long line ?

Answer 5

31m

Question 6

What length is a short line?

Answer 6

15.5m

Question 7

What length is a pouch line ?

Answer 7

4 m

Question 8

What is the purpose of

Half hitch

Round turn

Round turn and two half hitches

Answer 8

To secure a line to an object

Question 9

What is the purpose of an

Overhand knot

Figure of eight knot

Answer 9

to prevent a line unreeving through a block

Used to indicate a burst length

Question 10

What is the purpose of a fisherman’s knot ?

Answer 10

To join two lines of equal thickness

Question 11

What is the purpose of a double sheet bend ?

Answer 11

To join two lines of unequal thickness

Question 12

What is the purpose of a

Clove hitch

Rolling hitch

Answer 12

To secure around an object being pulled at right angles.

Question 13

What is the purpose of Bowline

Answer 13

To secure a line when a non slipping noose is required

Question 14

What is the purpose of a running bowline

Answer 14

To secure a line when a slipping noose is required.

Question 15

How is a long line stored

Answer 15

Haphazardly in a yellow duffel bag.

Question 16

How are ropes constructed ?

Answer 16

Made of synthetic (Nylon), vegetable or steel fibres.

Fibres twisted in strands, strands twisted into Yarns, Yarns twisted in rope.

Rope can be right or left hand lay.

Ends are called whippings.

Question 17

Causes of line deterioration?

Answer 17

1. Prolonged exposure to Sunlight
2. Cuts and contusions
3. Overloading
4. Chemical attack
5. Local abrasion
6. Heat (fire or friction)

Question 18

Standard tests for line ?

Answer 18

Tested

On acceptance
After operational use
Quarterly
Annually at workshops

1. Check line along its length at 300mm intervals
2. checks whippings in place
3. Check bag doesn’t have and cuts larger than 25mm

Question 19

Describe how to care for a line.

Answer 19

1. Rinse with warm water and washing up liquid
2. Flush with warm water
3. Allow to dry naturally

Question 20

Use of short line

Answer 20

Used when a long line would be too awkward e.g securing hard suction