CHAPTER 12 RIGGING QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
knot efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -The ratio of the strength of a knotted rope to its nominal
strength rating.
lay - CORRECT ANSWER -The length of rope in which a strand makes one complete spiral wrap
or braiding/plaiting pattern.
bend - CORRECT ANSWER -A category of knots that are used to tie the ends of two ropes
together.
nominal value - CORRECT ANSWER -A specified value that may vary slightly from the actual
value.
Braiding - CORRECT ANSWER -The weaving of three or more untwisted strands into a rope.
nip - CORRECT ANSWER -A pressure point created when a rope crosses over itself after a turn
around an object.
dressing - CORRECT ANSWER -The adjustment of a knot as it is tightened for a clean look and
tight arrangement.
ANSWERS 2026/2027
knot efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -The ratio of the strength of a knotted rope to its nominal
strength rating.
lay - CORRECT ANSWER -The length of rope in which a strand makes one complete spiral wrap
or braiding/plaiting pattern.
bend - CORRECT ANSWER -A category of knots that are used to tie the ends of two ropes
together.
nominal value - CORRECT ANSWER -A specified value that may vary slightly from the actual
value.
Braiding - CORRECT ANSWER -The weaving of three or more untwisted strands into a rope.
nip - CORRECT ANSWER -A pressure point created when a rope crosses over itself after a turn
around an object.
dressing - CORRECT ANSWER -The adjustment of a knot as it is tightened for a clean look and
tight arrangement.